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Since 2003, Attorney Andrew Whitehead has been the Delaware criminal defense lawyer clients can trust. Serving Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland, he and his team at Whitehead Law help clients with a variety of legal challenges, including fighting criminal charges, obtaining fair compensation from stubborn insurance companies, and bankruptcy filings. No matter how severe your situation may seem, their team stands ready to help you protect your future and secure the best possible outcome for your unique situation. Don’t face your legal challenges alone. Call Whitehead Law today to schedule your consultation and learn more about how to make the best use of your legal options.

Ron’s current practice centers almost exclusively on criminal defense and he has successfully defended cases ranging anywhere from murder to simple traffic tickets. As a lawyer, he believes that every person is entitled to be treated fairly and with dignity regardless of the charges they face. He understands that when a person is accused of a crime, the entire weight of the judicial system can come crashing down on that person and often Ron is the only one who can protect his client from an unfair conviction or sentence. Ron relishes the role of the underdog and the opportunity to protect his client’s from unfair accusations. He takes his role as a defense attorney extremely serious and seeks to provide his clients with honest, candid and useful advice tailored to the specific needs of each client. He believes each and every client is entitled to the best representation, regardless of the crime charged.

Practice Areas- Criminal Defense and Petitions for Protection from Abuse in Family Court. Derek is a Sussex County Native who was born and raised in Lewes, Delaware. Derek graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 2008, University of Delaware in 2012 and Delaware Law School in 2015.. After passing the Delaware Bar Exam, Derek began practice as an associate with the law firm of Stumpf, Vickers and Sandy P.A where he interned throughout the entirety of law school. While working for Stumpf, Vickers and Sandy Derek practiced in both the areas of criminal and family law.. In October of 2016, Derek took a position with the Department of Justice as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Delaware where he prosecuted everything from traffic tickets to homicides. While serving as a Deputy Attorney General Derek also led the Drug Unit in prosecuting the county’s biggest drug offenders.. In March of 2022 Derek transitioned back into private practice and took a position with The Smith Firm, LLC where he practiced in the areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Personal Injury. In January of 2024 Derek accepted an offer to join the law firm of Gonser and Gonser P.A where he primarily practices out of their Georgetown office.. Derek has extensive trial experience in a multitude of Courts including Justice of the Peace Court, Alderman’s Court, Family Court, the Court of Common Pleas and Superior Court. As someone who has prosecuted cases, Derek is uniquely positioned to offer perspective on how cases are investigated and built as well as how to get the best resolution for his client. With Gonser and Gonser Derek primarily practices in the area of Criminal Defense and Petitions for Protection from Abuse. His work on Petition’s for Protection from Abuse recently earned him a nomination from Coastal Magazine as the top Family/Divorce attorney in Sussex County. Delaware Today magazine named Derek one of 2024’s top Lawyers. The National Trial Lawyers named Derek as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Delaware.

My practice is focused on criminal defense work.  I have handled cases from traffic tickets to capital murder.  I am a graduate of Hofstra University and Tulane Law School.  The majority of my practice is handling DUI work for residents as well as people who vacation from out of state who are arrested in Delaware.  I also handle a lot of work with hispanic immigrants who don't speak English with the help of a translator and an immigration attorney.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Georgetown and surrounding areas.