Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Saint Joseph near me

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Paul has amassed extensive criminal trial experience, with more than 50 jury trials at the misdemeanor and felony level in his relatively brief career. A few of Paul's favorite and notable victories include a not guilty verdict obtained for a client in a two count capital criminal sexual conduct trial in Cass County in the summer of 2014, a not guilty verdict won in a felony domestic violence trial in Berrien County in November of 2015 in which the allegation was that the offense was committed inside the Courthouse and the witnesses were courthouse employees, and a not guilty won in an trial for misdemeanor Aggravated Domestic Vioence in Niles, Michigan in early 2012 in which extensive photographic and physical evidence were presented by the People.. One of Attorney Jancha's favorite areas of practice is that of drivers license restoration. He is well versed in the Michigan Secretary of State Driver License Appeal Division (Administrative Hearings Section) policies and procedures relating to driver license suspension/revocation/denial, habitual offender revocations (alcohol and motor vehicle related felonies) and the appeal and reinstatement of privileges following such suspension/revocations/denials.. Paul lives in St. Joseph, Michigan with his wife, Monica, and their two sons, William and Gabriel. He is a member of the Berrien County Bar Association.

Jonathan R. Baber is dedicated to representing indigent clients in criminal matters. While still a student, Jonathan volunteered at the Washtenaw Public Defenders Office where he handled many cases for indigent clients in Washtenaw County. After law school, Jonathan went on to work in several areas of law, including: Personal Injury, Family, and Real Estate. While he enjoyed working in those areas of law, Jonathan's passion has always been in indigent defense. Jonathan is now a Public Defense attorney in Berrien Countay and works hard to provide his clients the representation they deserve.

I am an assistant public defender in Berrian County representing indigent defendants in felonies from arraignment through trial or guilty plea.

Chad Gaddie is a St. Joseph based attorney that has represented thousands of clients throughout Northwest Missouri. He is a former assistant prosecuting attorney, president of the St. Joseph Bar Association and member of the Missouri Bar Association Board of Governors.  Mr. Gaddie regularly receives referrals from other lawyers who have clients, friends, or family members with criminal law issues.. In his spare time,  Mr. Gaddie enjoys spending time with his family.  He is also a frequent runner, having competed in several races throughout the nation.

Attorney Trevor Maveal is from Chelsea, Michigan and attended law school at Wayne State University where he received numerous academic awards. He was a prosecuting attorney for nine years prior to joining Hills and practices criminal law exclusively. Maveal has handled thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanor DWI and drug offenses to 1st degree murders.. Trevor's near decade of experience as a prosecutor provides our clients with an added layer of protection and is an asset to any individual facing the criminal justice system.. Trevor is a member of the State of Michigan and Berrien County bar associations. He lives in Berrien County and enjoys golf, being on the water, and beach vacations during Michigan winters.. Education- University of Detroit Mercy, Political Science, magna cum laude- Wayne State University, Juris Doctor. Professional Activity- State Bar of Michigan- Berrien County Bar Association- Kalamazoo County Bar Association- Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Ryan Wojtowicz studied law at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, and graduated in the top 5% of his class.  While in law school, he was a Senior Associate Editor for the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review; a Criminal-Procedure Teaching Assistant; an extern at the Legal Office of Governor Jennifer M. Granholm; and an extern at the Washtenaw County Office of the Public Defender.  Before studying law, he received his undergraduate degree at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan.. Attorney Ryan Wojtowicz lives in St. Joseph, Michigan, with his wife and son.  He is a member of the Benton Harbor Rotary Club, and his hobbies include: volunteer work in the community, playing basketball, and spending time with his family.

Attorney Jessica E. LaFond grew up in Watervliet, Michigan.  She graduated from Michigan State University in 2010 with two Bachelor's Degrees, Political Science - Prelaw and Spanish.  Subsequently, she earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 2013.. While living in Chicago, Illinois, Jessica was a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Jesse Reyes at the Circuit Court of Cook County and a Law Clerk for the Chicago Board of Education's Law Department.  Also during law school, Jessica was a clinical student with DePaul University College of Law's Poverty Clinic.. Jessica began as a Law Clerk with Hills at Law, P.C. in September of 2013 and was hired as an Associate Attorney of the firm when she was admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan in 2014.  Jessica's practice is limited to Criminal Defense and its tangential areas, which include Driver's License Restoration, Motions to Set Aside Convictions (Expungements), Petitions for Discontinuation of Sex Offender Registration, Criminal Forfeiture, Restitution, and Personal Protection Order matter.  She has focused her efforts and skills on these areas exclusively since joining Hills at Law, P.C.. Jessica is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.

Attorney Albert Mais has been practicing law in Southwest Michigan for over 17 years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida International University in 1994 and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate degree (JD) from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1999.. Whatever your legal situation, Attorney Albert Mais is here to make sure your legal rights are protected. His job is to fight for you through aggressive and comprehensive representation. Attorney Albert Mais focuses his practice in the fields of family law and criminal law. Let his extensive trial experience work for you.