211 South 2nd Street
Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
United States
Meltzer & Bell, P.A. is a Palm Beach County criminal defense firm founded by former felony special unit prosecutor, Lawrence Michael Meltzer, Esquire, and former major crimes Public Defender, Steven Kenneth Bell, Esquire. Meltzer & Bell, P.A. handles ALL State and Federal criminal matters in Palm Beach County and throughout the State of Florida.
5855 E Naples Plaza
Long Beach, California 90803
United States
If you are charged with a DUI or any other criminal offense in Orange County, contact Jerry Nicholson immediately. With decades of legal experience under his belt for such cases across Long Beach and Southern California as well-known around here Mr.Nicholson is an expert when it comes to handling these kinds of complicated matters. Law Offices of Jerry Nicholson, A Professional Corporation 5855 E Naples Plaza, #205, Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 434-8916 Home
3850 East Baseline Road #111
Mesa, Arizona 85206
United States
Naegle Law Firm, PLC Criminal Defense Attorneys is a firm that provides aggressive, high-powered, and personalized criminal defense representation for a wide range of charges.
22503 Katy Fwy
Houston, Texas 77450
United States
If you’re dealing with an issue related to family law, such as a divorce, adoption, or child custody, don’t hesitate to come in, and we’ll talk it through. The same goes for criminal defense issues such as DUI, assault, theft, or even drug charges. I am here when you need me, I work with you to make your situation better. For more information contact my firm at Annie Scott’s Law Office and call me today at +1 281-800-5841.
10 G Street NE, Suite# 600
Washington, District of Columbia 20002
United States
A passion for consumer protection, criminal defense and family law cases.
53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1128
Chicago, Illinois 60604
United States
The Law Offices of Vadim A. Glozman represent individuals and corporations facing state and federal prosecution, focusing primarily on white collar and major felony criminal defense, civil and criminal asset forfeiture, and appellate representation.
747 Middle Neck Rd #108
Great Neck, New York 11024
United States
Having a good attorney can make the difference between a not guilty verdict or a dismissal of charges and a guilty verdict that may be penalized with probation, fines, or jail. Because your freedom and future are at stake when you are charged with a crime, Gianni Karmily will handle your case with diligence, determination, and commitment. Law Firm of Gianni Karmily, PLLC 747 Middle Neck Rd, Ste 106 Great Neck, NY 11024 (516) 630-3405 Home
615 Main St, #102
Nashville, Tennessee 37206
United States
Nashville criminal defense attorney, Philip N. Clark, works with the locals of Davidson county when they need help the most. If you’ve been arrested in Nashville and are going to court for criminal charges, be sure to call PNC Law Criminal Defense Attorney. Being charged with a DUI in Nashville, drug possession, assault, domestic violence, theft, burglary or any other criminal offense, could be devastating to your future. || Website: https://tncriminaldefenseattorney.com/
400 W 6th St
okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447
United States
The Oklahoma law office of Jason M. Lile, Esq. provides criminal defense and family law representation in tribal courts of the Muscogee Nation.
177 North Church Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85701
United States
My AZ Legal Team is a group of experienced Tucson criminal defense lawyers helping residents of Pima County and it’s surrounding with charges concerning DUI, drugs, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft crimes and more. Call to be immediately connected with a dedicated Tucson criminal defense attorney to get your questions answered and alleviate your concerns. Free consultation, affordable fees and payment plans available.
515 Pecan Blvd
McAllen, Texas 78501
United States
Rolando Cantu is a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney who provides legal representation for those accused of commiting federal crimes. His principal office is located in McAllen, Texas. He, however represents clients all across the United States. He is a former federal prosecutor with over 15 years of criminal law experience. He has successfully represented clients who have been charged with federal drug conspiracies, drug possession with intent to distribute, money laundering, alien smugglin
750 B St #2820
San Diego, California 92101
United States
If you have been arrested for a serious criminal offense, you should hire a San Diego criminal defense attorney who is willing to do whatever it takes to protect your rights, freedom and future. At The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC, we believe that the mark of an effective lawyer goes far beyond their defense skills – it is about how far they are willing to go to protect your best interests.
2502 Beverly Pl
Stockton, California 95204
United States
https://www.thedavaloslawfirm.com/ • Our law firm in Stockton is committed to giving the legal help you need by first examining as well as assessing your case. From there we make the effort to understand your needs and also wishes surrounding the preferred result of your case. We understand that areas of law can be time-consuming as well as irritating without someone on your side that recognizes the law as well as is experienced in it.
1655 S Blue Island, #312
Chicago, Illinois 60608
United States
The Law Office of Purav Bhatt – Criminal Defense; DUI, Drug, Felony, Weapon, Gun strives to provide aggressive and cost-effective criminal defense representation for all our clients. Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Purav Bhatt has been using his training and experience as a former prosecutor to defend clients in Chicagoland.
13750 San Pedro Avenue #645
San Antonio, texas 78232
United States
Sophia C. Martinez is a San Antonio criminal defense lawyer and former Assistant District Attorney with over 25 years of experience. With her background as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, Sophia has the experience to understand all sides of a criminal case to provide the best possible defense and protection for her clients. If you have been charged with a crime in San Antonio, contact Sophia C. Martinez today to receive a free consultation. | Website: https://sophiamartinezlaw.com/
Unit 1104, 13737 - 96 Avenue
Berkeley, British Columbia United States
Representing clients in Lower Mainland BC, Ng Sidhu Law firm strongly believes that thorough communication leads to successful outcomes at court. With our tireless efforts, we aim and achieve to keep our clients informed from our first meeting through to trial preparations. We understand what is needed to be successful, we are required to go above and beyond to understand every element of your case and from there, explore every option to provide the best legal offence & defence. Ng Sidhu is
304 West U.S. Highway 6
Valparaiso, Indiana 46385
United States
Katrina gained valuable courtroom experience as a former deputy prosecuting attorney with the Porter County Prosecutor’s Office. She also oversaw the successful prosecution of Domestic Violence crimes, and trained officers and other members of law enforcement in the field of Domestic Violence. After obtaining a law degree, she worked with Cook County Sheriff as a legal advisor. Spence Law Office PC concentrates on Criminal, Traffic and Family Law defense representation in Northwest Indiana.
One Goodwin Square 225 Asylum Street Hartford,
New Haven, Connecticut 06103
United States
Halloran Sage provides responsive legal counsel to client needs. We are one of the largest Connecticut-based firms, with a substantial presence throughout the state. We serve clients ranging from individuals and non-profit organizations to national corporate enterprises. Our deep knowledge of the local application of law and the players involved gives us, and you, unique insight into the way actions play out—so you can choose in favor of the outcome that serves you best.
505 W 12th St Suite 200-M
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Jason S. English Law, PLLC is an an experienced Dwi and criminal defense attorney in Austin who will fight for you. The effects of an arrest and criminal charges can have long-lasting, expensive consequences on a person’s life. Learn valuable information from a defense attorney in Austin.
1005 N Elm St Suite #200
Denton, TX 76201
United States
Sanjay Biswas is a reputed attorney. He will help you prepare your defenses to criminal charges that you face. If you need a DWI lawyer near Denton, contact him today so that he can give you a free consultation. He is well versed with the law and offers the best legal defense that is right for you! No matter the case type, we will handle it all. Call us to know more! Email: sanjaybiswaslaw@gmail.com Website: https://www.dentonlawtx.com/
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.
