4400 Keller Ave 140 Suite 313
Oakland, California 94605
United States
Law Office of Mario Andrews is located in Oakland CA and is dedicated to providing quality services of Assault Attorney Oakland CA, Restraining Order Lawyer Oakland CA, Drug Case Attorney Oakland CA, Felony Lawyer Oakland CA. Call us today at (510) 686-1142. We can help! We look forward to hearing from you.
111 East 5600 South #105
Murray, Utah 84107
United States
Dave Clark Law Office is located in Murray, UT and is dedicated to providing quality services of Assault Lawyer Murray UT, Assault Attorney Murray UT, Theft Lawyer Murray UT, Theft Attorney Murray UT, Experienced Lawyer Murray UT. Call us today at (385) 421-8919. We can help! We look forward to hearing from you.
3210 North Wickham Road, Unit 3
Melbourne, Florida 32935
United States
Mario Gunde Peters & Kelley (Legal Eagles) is an experienced criminal and family law firm in Brevard County, Florida. Our attorneys have jury trial experience for almost every type of criminal charge, from serious felony cases to simple misdemeanors. The firm is very experienced in divorce litigation, including complex divorces that cross international or state boundaries. We also have years of experience handling personal injury, bankruptcy, wills, and foreclosure defense.
2250 SW 3rd Ave 4th floor
Miami, Florida 33129
United States
Founded in 2010 by federal defense attorney Nick Oberheiden, Ph.D., Oberheiden P.C. is a team of highly-experienced attorneys and legal professionals who work collaboratively to defend clients across the United States in high-stakes federal matters. Attorneys routinely meet with prospective and existing clients at clients’ offices and facilities, as well as at Oberheiden P.C.’s Miami office. Website: https://federal-lawyer.com/florida/miami-federal-defense/
340 W Morgan St
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
United States
Ms. Carol Kendrick is active in the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and was previously elected to the Board of Governors for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. She has served this organization in numerous capacities, including past-Chair of the Criminal Defense Section. WEBSITE: https://www.huffmankendrick.com/
973 W State Rd 84
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
United States
George Reres Law, P.A. is a law firm that defends your freedom. The firm will treat you with the respect, dignity, and professionalism you deserve.
8 West Front Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
United States
Attorney James H. Bonner combines the two elements critical to pursuing the most successful outcome in a criminal defense or personal injury case: thorough preparation and a willingness to fight for you at trial.
845 jefferson st
Napa, California 94559
United States
Website: https://www.criminaldefense-napasolano.com Laina T Chikhani Attorney At Law is located in Napa, CA and is dedicated to providing quality services of Battery Crime Lawyer Napa CA , Drug Defense Lawyer Napa CA, Criminal Defense Law Napa CA , DUI Law Napa CA, Domestic Violence Law Napa CA , Assault Law Napa CA. Call us today at (707) 486-0647. We can help! We look forward to hearing from you.
818a W 10th St
Austin, texas 78701
United States
Jorge Vela Law is Austin’s premier choice for criminal defense. We provide legal services for people charged with drug possession, domestic violence, assault offenses, DWI, sexual assault, felonies, federal crimes, and more. We offer 24-hour jail release along with fast and friendly service.
724 Texas St
Fairfield, California 94533
United States
Laina T Chikhani Attorney At Law is located in Fairfield, CA and is dedicated to providing quality services of Drug Defense Lawyer Fairfield CA , Criminal Defense Law Fairfield CA , DUI Law Fairfield CA , Domestic Violence Law Fairfield CA , Assault Law Fairfield CA, Drug Defense Law Fairfield CA. Call us today at (707) 486-0647. We can help! We look forward to hearing from you.
4729 E Anaheim St
Long Beach, California 90804
United States
Attorney Henry Salcido have extensive experience handling a wide range of criminal cases on behalf of Long Beach, CA clients. We will carefully review the police report of your arrest and learn about your experiences with the arrest and booking processes to ensure the police respected your rights. We take time to learn as much as possible about every client to ensure individually tailored legal counsel in every case. WEBSITE: https://www.henrysalcido.com/
3379 Peachtree Rd Ste.555
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
United States
Tucker Law Firm, LLC is located in Atlanta, GA and is dedicated to providing quality services of DUI Case Lawyer Atlanta GA, Aggravated Assault Case Law Attorney Atlanta GA, Aggravated Assault Offense Lawyer Atlanta GA, Drug Case Law Attorney Atlanta GA, Drug Offense Lawyer Atlanta GA. Call us today at ((404) 932-6756. We can help! We look forward to hearing from you.
500 S. Australian Ave., 6th floor
west palm beach, Florida 33401
United States
The legal team at Farkas & Crowley has handled over 200 criminal cases combined ranging from DUIs to capital offenses. Our attorneys have prosecution and defense experiences and they are committed to taking your case to the best possible outcome. Call us at 561-444-9529 to book your appointment or talk to us about your legal needs.
11051 - 97 St. Suite 101
Edmonton, Alberta United States
Marshall Hopkins has been practicing criminal law as both a defence lawyer and prosecutor for over twenty years, dealing with all manner of serious criminal cases, including murder, attempt murder, manslaughter, robbery, sexual assault, drug conspiracy and massive frauds. Visit our website at www.hopkinsandcompany.ca
1220 Langford Drive Building 200, Suite 101 Watkinsville, GA 30677
Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
United States
At Wiltshire Defense, we are proud of our decades of winning experience and reputation for client service. We help good people in big trouble every day.
157 Broad St #202
Red Bank, New Jersey 07728
United States
The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has experience handling drug possession, assault, domestic violence, theft and weapons charges, as well as DWI first, second and third offense charges and driver’s license suspensions and revocations
301 S McDowell St Suite 912
Charlotte, North Carolina 28204
United States
Every case is different, but my approach to every case is the same get the best result for each and every client. I am well-known among prosecutors, judges, and courtroom personnel, and that familiarity and experience, I believe, gives me an edge when I work on your case. WEBSITE : https://www.barnettfalls.com/ FAX: 704-334-2095
23901 Calabasas Rd
Calabasas, California 91302
United States
James E. Silverstein is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of legal experience and thousands of cases under his belt. Based in Los Angeles, California, James E. Silverstein has created a reputable practice geared toward superior criminal defense. WEBSITE : https://jamessilverstein.com/
100 S 5th St, Suite #1900
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
United States
Johnson Turner Legal is a law practice located throughout Minnesota. Specializing in Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Criminal law, our unique, team-based approach & flat-fee pricing come together to create an exceptional experience. We believe that clients deserve more from law firms. || Website: https://www.johnsonturner.com
12631 Imperial Hwy. D-122
Santa Fe Springs, California 90670
United States
Mayda relocated to Huntington Park after growing up in Los Angeles, California. Mayda developed an interest in the rights of the accused and a belief in the fundamental values of the constitution at a young age. She made the decision to make sure that everyone had a fair trial and the chance to present their own defence.
So what does a criminal defense attorney actually do? Many people’s conceptions about the job of a defense attorney come from what they see in movies, TV and what they read in fiction-based novels.
How much of popular media’s depiction of criminal defense work is accurate? Well that all depends. Some media outlets do a good job of replicating some of the aspects of the profession, but what you often don’t see are the more “boring” or mundane aspects of the job. Do defense attorneys make brilliant speeches at the ends of trials during their closing arguments? Yes, some attorneys adopt a more bombastic style, but that’s a rarer occurrence than movies like to let on. The truth usually is that there is no closing statement because the case settles way before a trial comes close to occurring.
Criminal defense attorneys deal mostly with the prosecutor that will be trying a case. When a person is arrested by police, it is the area’s prosecutor that decides what charges will be filed against the criminal defendant, or whether that defendant will be charged at all in the first place. Most cases begin with some form an investigation of an allegation against criminal defendant wherein the authorities speak to witnesses and gather evidence. There are multiple directions a case can go after this preliminary investigation. The authorities can decide they need more time and continue to search for evidence or they can seek an indictment.
The initial step in a criminal investigation is often the most crucial. Most cases are made and broken at this stage. It is imperative to have adequate representation from the beginning. That’s where a criminal defense attorney’s duties kick in. Usually, a criminal defendant won’t know that they are under investigation until they are spoken to by police or actually indicted unless there was an arrest made shortly after a crime was alleged.
At this initial stage, not much information other than basic allegations will be made available to the accused which is to say that the criminal defendant may not know how much evidence there is or what witnesses may be saying. This is not to say all criminal defendants need to worry about what a witness might say or that there would be any wrongdoing or guilt assumed, just that a criminal defendant needs to be in the position to understand what is happening as they are unlikely to be the subject of a criminal investigation for no reason.
At this initial stage and throughout the criminal justice process, a criminal defendant needs guidance to know what they should and should not do. Going back to an earlier concept, most people’s knowledge of the criminal justice system is based on what they see on TV. After all, most people are aware that they should not be very talkative at any stage of this process. You may ask yourself why that is?
The simple answer is that everything you say will be scrutinized and if you happen to slightly alter your account of events in any way it may look like you are being misleading or dishonest. It could totally not be the case, people misspeak all the time and say things they do not intend or really mean, so how are you supposed to know what should be said versus what should not be? That’s were having a good attorney comes into play. The attorney is likely to tell you not to talk about the situation and all and will help you fully understand what needs to be said and done if and when you need to speak about the matter.
You will almost definitely know when you need a criminal defense attorney. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime you need an attorney. If police would like to speak to you about some incident, you most likely should speak to an attorney before answering any questions they may have.
The requirement of a criminal defense attorney does not stop at simple crimes. Do you have a business that is heavily regulated by the local or national government such as waste management or chemicals? If you are in a position of authority and have run afoul of certain regulations you may need to seek out a criminal attorney. Do you own a bar or establishment that serves alcohol? Are you keeping up with licensing requirements? If you are not sure, you likely need to speak with an attorney
Even if you haven’t been accused or arrested, be vigilant and discuss borderline situations with an attorney as soon as you possibly can. Whether it be a legal services clinic, the public defender, help hotline or a private criminal defense attorney, feel free to reach out to a criminal defense attorney if the need arises.
The first thing you need to do is understand the process and determine your means. Often people ask a very crucial question about the ability to pay large amounts for an attorney. People wonder if they need to do this in order to secure successful results. Does the money you spend matter?
This is a complicated matter and depends on many factors including the severity of the charges and your ability to pay. After all, every person’s budget is not the same and all attorneys do not charge the same amounts for their services. However, the stakes of criminal charges often warrant the expense. If you have a major felony allegation on your hands it would only make sense to find the most experienced criminal defense attorney you can find. On the other hand, if you’re dealing with a parking ticket, you may have more options available.
As mentioned above you need to determine what the stakes are. Felony charges come with possibly significant jail time. Misdemeanor charges can also result in jail time , so keep that in mind. Moreover, you will want to find a criminal defense attorney that has dealt with your type of situation before. You need to know what cases the attorney has taken and what the results they have obtained.
Start researching a few local attorneys to see which ones have the most experience in criminal defense. You should also takes steps to see what local criminal defense attorneys think about your selected attorney. Sites like martindale.com and avvo.com provide peer review resources as well as lawyer directories to help narrow your search.
Every state bar association has a disciplinary board that keeps track of all disciplinary actions taken against an attorney in their jurisdiction. These disciplinary actions stem from unethical acts taken by attorney such as misappropriating client funds or unethical practices during their practice of law. While it’s true that there are some attorneys that run afoul of the rules, most do not. You should free to look up the names of any attorneys that you are considering consulting with to see if and what disciplinary actions have been taken against them.
Finally, the easiest step, you need to make an appointment to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. If you have already been arrested you may need assistance in a search. You will get appointed a public defender in the meantime, which is not a problem. They will handle your case appropriately and can later be replaced by one of your choosing.
If you are free to search for an attorney or anticipate an imminent criminal issue, you need to conduct your search quickly. As was discussed earlier, the earlier you can have an attorney with you the better. The defense attorney will be able to explain the process and help you understand what can be a frightening and tense situation.
