Specializing in DWI, Assault, Drug, and Other Criminal Defense Cases
Law Office of Michael H. Pham
440 Louisiana St suite 900
Houston, Texas 77002
United States
440 Louisiana St suite 900
Houston, Texas 77002
United States
Specializing in DWI, Assault, Drug, and Other Criminal Defense Cases
2377 Gold Meadow Way #100
Gold River, California 95670
United States
Chastaine Jones is an acclaimed criminal defense law firm located in Gold River, California. Attorneys at Chastaine Jones provide unmatched legal counsel to clients charged with serious crimes. Chastaine Jones represents clients accused or charged with sexual misconduct, violent crimes, domestic violence, drug crimes, expungements and sex offender registration relief. With Chastaine Jones, you will have access to some of the best representation available.
4650 South National Avenue, Suite C5
Springfield, Missouri 65810
United States
MRD Lawyers – Criminal defense lawyers in Springfield, MO & the surrounding area. With 20+ years of combined experience as prosecuting attorneys, we know the way in which your case will be prosecuted against you. Hire attorneys Matthew Russell & Russ Dempsey, the top criminal defense lawyers in Springfield, MO to handle your legal needs. Specializing in criminal law & traffic law. Top felony defense lawyers, misdemeanor defense attorneys, traffic ticket lawyers, and DWI attorneys.
150 2nd Ave N Suite 970
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
United States
The Khonsari Law Group’s criminal defense and family law attorneys are dedicated to providing powerful advocacy for those in need of representation in the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area. We protect our clients’ rights and interests when they stand accused of DUI, DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, drug crimes, and other criminal charges. We also strongly advocate for our family law clients, whether they have a divorce, paternity, child custody, or adoption matter.
2730 University Blvd W Suite 310
Wheaton-Glenmont, Maryland 20902
United States
Criminal defense attorney, trial attorney, personal injury lawyer, immigration attorney
121 S Tejon St Suite 201
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
United States
Your Criminal Defense Attorney in Colorado Joyner Law 121 S. Tejon St., Suite 201-L, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 548-4750
30300 Northwestern Hwy #3
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334
United States
Law Offices of Bradley J. Friedman
770 County Square Drive, Suite 215
Ventura, California 93003
United States
Criminal cases, especially those that involve violence and/or theft, are very serious matters. Working with a criminal lawyer near me can provide you with the best defense possible. Not only do criminal lawyers have the education and knowledge needed to help you, but they will also work hard to ensure you get the best results possible and will provide you with expert advice. Website : https://strongestdefense.com
1933 S Broadway Suite 1100
Los Angeles, California 90007
United States
Chudnovsky Law is an award-winning Los Angeles criminal defense, DUI, and professional license defense law firm having attorneys with 75+ years of experience. Extensive experience defending those charged with all felony, misdemeanor, or professional license offenses (e.g. medical, nursing, pharmacy & dental license defense). Call for a free consultation with a Los Angeles criminal defense & DUI lawyer today.
Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach, Florida 32176
United States
With offices in Ormond Beach, Kircher&Arnau Criminal Defense serves all of Volusia county to defend clients charged with DUI, battery and domestic battery, theft and burglary, drug possession and sales, probation violations, fraud, and sex crimes.
Lawson Lane
Burlington, Vermont 05401
United States
Newly wed couples in Vermont may opt to adopt a uniform last name to reflect their new status. Learn the legal implications of name change after marriage as well as the eligibility and adminstrative requirements for updating all official documents to reflect the new name, across relevant Vermont agencies. https://vermont.staterecords.org/marriagerecords/namechange
448 Telfair St
Augusta, Georgia 30901
United States
The Hawk Firm is a personal injury and criminal justice law firm that has served the Augusta area for over 35 years. Business Email : contactus@thehawkfirm.com Services : Personal Injury and Criminal Defense
125 Aviation Drive South
Naples, Florida 34104
United States
Bob Hanaford represented clients in state and federal courts in some of the most complex insurance, transportation, construction injury, DUI and criminal cases. He concentrates his practice on DUI Defense and lawsuits involving death and serious injury from trucking, railroad, motorcycle, construction, workplace, and product accidents. Call Bob now to discuss your case. | Phone: (239) 315-9750 | Website: https://hanafordlaw.com/
603 E Belknap St #200
Fort Worth, texas 76102
United States
Justin Sparks has been defending clients across Fort Worth and Dallas for over a decade. Our firm helps you through the criminal process, from investigation to appeals. Free consultations for all new cases.
60 Water St
Logan, West Virginia 25601
United States
Reliability & Versatility Representing Clients with a Diverse Range of Legal Needs Personal Injury Car Accidents Slip & Falls Medical Negligence Employment Law Workers’ Compensation Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Human Rights Act Discrimination Whistle-blower Claims Consumer Protection & Debt Harassment Criminal Defense Social Security Disability Family Law & Divorce
128 S Tejon St #100
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
United States
Domestic violence charges are required by Colorado law to continue on to prosecution, even when the victim doesn’t desire this outcome. It is extremely important that you defend yourself against charges of this nature as they can result in prison time, fines, or a continued struggle with finding employment and housing. The implications of a domestic violence charge are far-ranging and they should never be taken lightly.
390 N Orange Ave, Suite 1825
Orlando, Florida 32801
United States
Longwell Elite Criminal Defense Lawyers in Orlando, FL provide Orlando criminal lawyer services including criminal investigations, drug crimes, trafficking, burglary, robbery, assault, battery, sex crimes, domestic violence, probation, white-collar crimes, murder, violent & post-conviction crimes. || Website: https://www.longwelllawyers.com
1000 Berryessa Lane, Suite 423
Davis, California 95616
United States
The Zoukis Consulting Group is a boutique federal criminal defense consulting firm. We specialize in federal prison preparation, resolution of in-prison issues, and reentry success. Contact us today if you need a federal criminal defense attorney. We help out clients serve the least amount of time in the best federal prisons with the earliest opportunities for release. Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer | Federal Criminal Lawyer
701 N Post Oak Rd #425, Houston, TX 77024, United States
Houston, TX 77024
United States
Greco Neyland, PC offers a wide range of defense services in Houston and Harris County. We continue to represent clients accused of DWI and theft while taking on major cases involving charges for manslaughter or crimes. Irrespective of the accusations against you, you’ll receive the same tough and strategic legal representation from your criminal defense attorney.
20350 Ventura Blvd, Suite 230
woodland hills, California 91364
United States
Website: https://www.libertybelllaw.com/sex-crime/ LibertyBell Law Group is comprised of a group of lawyers within the criminal elite, who have become one of the most sought after Law Groups nationwide. Our criminal lawyers are highly respected and recognized by lawyers, judges, defense attorneys and prosecutors for their tenacity, reputation, legal experience, room deliberation and results.
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.