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  • Contant Law, P.C.

     10 Cedar St #23
    Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
    United States

    Phone: (617) 227-8383

    Attorney Michael A. Contant has been practicing law for over two decades. His practice focuses on criminal defense, personal injury, consumer bankruptcy, and Title IX cases. He is a graduate of the Massachusetts School of Law. Attorney Lauren N. Fountain focuses on criminal defense and personal injury. She is also a graduate of the Massachusetts School of Law.

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    The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway

     100 E San Antonio St #201
    San Marcos, Texas 78666
    United States

    Phone: (512) 805-6613

    Criminal defense lawyer David C. Hardaway is a native of Dallas and a 2008 graduate of the University of Arkansas Law School. He is licensed to practice law in Texas state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. He has been named by the National Trial Lawyers as one of America’s “Top 100” criminal defense attorneys. He has also been selected for the College of the State Bar of Texas, an honor bestowed on fewer than ten percent of the attorneys in this state.

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    Miranda Rights Law Firm

     445 S Figueroa St #2980
    Los Angeles, California 90071
    United States

    Phone: (213) 255-5838

    For over a decade, attorney Douglas Miranda at the Miranda Rights Law Firm has represented the accused. He has defended clients in southern California who have been charged with offenses that include DUI, assault, sex crimes, robbery, drug crimes, domestic violence, and a number of other felonies and misdemeanors.

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    Kilroy Law Firm

     161 S Main St #303
    Fall River, Massachusetts 02721
    United States

    Phone: 508-444-0784

    It is a fact that most attorneys price themselves out of the market. At Kilroy Law Firm, we strongly believe that you deserve quality representation at an affordable rate. We are a full-service legal firm that offers a wide range of services including criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and prison consultation. Our prices are both affordable and fair, and you will get 110% effort from us no matter what you pay. In life, there are battles that you are not meant to fight alone. When you

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    Kilroy Law Firm

     127 Dorrance St
    Providence, Rhode Island 02903
    United States

    Phone: 401-855-9023

    It is a fact that most attorneys price themselves out of the market. At Kilroy Law Firm, we strongly believe that you deserve quality representation at an affordable rate. We are a full-service legal firm that offers a wide range of services including criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and prison consultation. Our prices are both affordable and fair, and you will get 110% effort from us no matter what you pay. In life, there are battles that you are not meant to fight alone. When you

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    Stowers and Sarcone, PLC

     650 S Prairie View Dr
    West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
    United States

    Phone: 5152247446

    The team at Stowers & Sarcone PLC in Des Moines, Iowa, is dedicated to providing skilled criminal defense to individuals facing federal and state charges as well as those seeking appeals of convictions or sentences.If you or a loved one has been arrested for, charged with or is under investigation for a drug crime, OWI, a sex offense, theft, fraud or a violent crime, contact us today to schedule a consultation and put an experienced trial team on your side

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    Stowers and Sarcone, PLC

     650 S Prairie View Dr
    West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
    United States

    Phone: 5152247446

    The team at Stowers & Sarcone PLC in Des Moines, Iowa, is dedicated to providing skilled criminal defense to individuals facing federal and state charges as well as those seeking appeals of convictions or sentences.If you or a loved one has been arrested for, charged with or is under investigation for a drug crime, OWI, a sex offense, theft, fraud or a violent crime, contact us today to schedule a consultation and put an experienced trial team on your side

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    Law Offices of Greene & Lloyd, PLLC

     4115 S. Meridian
    Puyallup, Washington 98373
    United States

    Phone: 253-770-0808

    If you’ve been injured through the negligence of another or if you have been accused of a crime, call the Law Offices of Greene & Lloyd, PLLC to schedule a consultation today. We will do everything possible to protect your rights, liberties and freedom. We are available to help you. Let us help. We’ll provide a Free Case Evaluation so you know what you are getting into ahead of time. We look forward to helping!

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    Toland Law, LLC

     2 Oliver Street, Suite 807
    Boston, Massachusetts 02109
    United States

    Phone: (781) 819-3647

    Paul J. Toland, Esq. is a trusted advocate for clients seeking legal services related to criminal defense and immigration. Attorney Paul Toland earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Rochester in 2009 and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Massachusetts School of Law in 2012, where he focused on criminal law and civil litigation.

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    Stewart Law Group

     600 B Street Suite 2050 San Diego
    San Diego, California 92101
    United States

    Phone: 6197024123

    The Stewart Law Group is lead by Attorney L. Marcel Stewart, who has significant trial and litigation experience at very high levels. Early in his career, he worked on the largest civil lawsuit of the time, known as the “Tobacco Litigation.” Then, he was part of a team of civil trial attorney for the United States Department of Justice, who sued the tobacco industry for civil RICO conspiracy.

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    Naderi Law Office, Inc.

     405 N Maclay Ave 2nd Floor
    San Fernando, California 91340
    United States

    Phone: (818) 641-5556

    Full-service San Fernando criminal defense attorneys for clients throughout San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys and the Los Angeles suburbs. We are committed to protecting your rights. We handle each case with the same determined resolve and commitment. Whether you have been charged with a simple traffic violation or a high-level felony offense, you have a right to expect that your defense attorney will aggressively defend your rights. Our criminal defense attorneys represent adults and juveniles.

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    Norman D. McKellar

     412 Ebenezer Rd
    Knoxville, Tennessee 37923
    United States

    Phone: 865-566-0125

    Norman D. McKellar practices law in the areas of IRS tax resolution and federal criminal defense, with an emphasis on tax fraud and white collar federal crimes. Mr. McKellar has successfully defended clients in criminal cases in both federal and state courts and in U.S. Tax Court. Mr. McKellar was voted by his peers as a “Top Attorney” for 8 straight years by Knoxville’s CityView magazine. In 2014, Mr. McKellar was selected as a member of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers

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    Law Office of Ali J. Amirshahi

     101 Shockoe Slip
    Richmond, Virginia 23219
    United States

    Phone: (804) 658-5384

    Mr. Amirshahi is a criminal defense lawyer in the City of Richmond, and the surrounding counties including Chesterfield, Henrico and Hanover. He is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court for Virginia, Eastern and Western District.

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    The Law Office of Matthew D. Sharp

     1221 Studewood St
    Houston, Texas 77008
    United States

    Phone: (281) 324-8901

    The Law Office of Matthew D. Sharp is a criminal law firm built around the basic goal of achieving the most positive results for our Texas clients. Our practice is founded on the principle of combining the undivided attention of a small Houston law firm with the full-service abilities of a large firm.

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    Caldwell & Kearns, P.C.

     3631 North Front St
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
    United States

    Phone: (717) 232-7661

    Caldwell & Kearns, P.C. has been serving Central Pennsylvania since 1928 with legal issues ranging from family law to criminal law and more. Our attorneys on staff specialize in dozens of different areas of the law so if you have a issue with the law in some form or another, we can most likely help you out with your case. We have an office in Harrisburg and an office in Hummelstown available for your convenience.

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    Utah Freedom Fighters

     503 500 W
    Bountiful, Utah 84010
    United States

    Phone: 801-397-2223

    Utah Freedom Fighters are the leading DUI attorneys in Salt Lake City and Bountiful, Utah. We defend individuals against a wide range of criminal offenses, including drunk driving, drug crimes, assault, theft, and more. Learn more about our services or schedule your free consultation today.

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    The Crowder Law Firm, P.C

     7950 Legacy Dr
    Plano, texas 75024
    United States

    Phone: +1 214-303-9600

    The Crowder Law Firm, P.C. has been serving the accused in Collin, Denton, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties, as well as the surrounding areas for over 18 years. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor or a felony charge, the firm treats you with honesty and respect. As early as your initial consultation, the firm lets you know the possible risks and rewards of your case. With over 200 acquittals, their Plano criminal defense attorney has the professional experience and knowledge to help you from start

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    The Chastaine Law Office

     2377 Gold Meadow Way #100
    Gold River, California 95670
    United States

    Phone: +1 09168902300

    The Chastaine Law Office is a criminal defense law firm in Gold River, CA exclusively handles various criminal matters such as dui, drug crimes, domestic viloence, assault & battery and many more. Our legal team has 30 years of dedicated experience in giving people clear options on how to resolve their cases. Our firm understand the stress and fear people go through when they faced charges, we provide creative results-oriented legal solutions for all our clients.

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    VS Criminal Defense Attorneys

     1845 S Dobson Rd
    Mesa, Arizona 85202
    United States

    Phone: Mesa, AZ 85202

    VS Criminal Defense Attorneys are focused on providing you personalized service and aggressive representation. Our lead attorney is renowned by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top Criminal Defense Attorney. Our dedicated attorneys have a passion for individual rights, government accountability, personal freedom, and are prepared to fight for these ideals on your behalf.

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What does a Criminal Defense Attorney do?

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.

When would l need a Criminal Defense Attorney?

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.

Signs you need to speak to a Criminal Defense Attorney

  • You have been arrested
  • Police are requesting to speak with you about a criminal incident
  • You had a criminal record at an early age and what to see if the conviction record is eligible for expungement (record clearing).

How do you choose a Criminal Defense Attorney?

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.

Determine Your Needs

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.

Research Online

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.

Check the State Bar Association’s Website for any Disciplinary History

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.

Schedule an Appointment with a Criminal Defense Attorney

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.