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My partner Patrick and I practice primarly in the areas of criminal and DUI defense.  We are trial lawyers.  We handle every type of case, from the most serious felonies down to misdemeanor offenses in the Court of Common Pleas or Alderman's Court 40 in Newark, DE.  Even "minor" cases, such as a DUI, can have a lasting impact on your life, especially when it comes to employment.. Prior to joining Patrick in private practice, I clerked in the Superior Court of Delaware for the Honorable Jan R. Jurden.  Clerking for Judge Jurden provided an excellent foundation before going into private practice.  Working with judges on a daily basis behind the scenes provided invaluable insight.. Before I clerked, I graduted cum laude  from Widener University School of Law.  While there, I interned for Judge Jurden (first year), Gene Maurer, and Joe Hurley (second and third years).. In short, our practice is built on helping people when they need it most.  We're here for you.. Please give us a call or send me an email.. Here are a couple of articles about cases I'm currently working on:

Lisa Schwind currently serves as a nurse / attorney, limiting her casework to the forensic aspects of criminal cases.. Lisa is a graduate of the University of Delaware, College of Nursing, her Masters Degree in Nursing from Wesley College and received her Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law.. In the last 24 years, Lisa has practiced all aspects of criminal defense including death penalty work. Her practice currently is concentrated exclusively on criminal cases which include forensic or medical issues.  In the areas of forensics, forensic nursing, criminal law, and health care she has lectured nationally as well as in Canada, published, and serves on a variety of committees including the National Technical Working Group on Biological Evidence Preservation.. Lisa Schwind has been profiled in the following publications:. Delaware Department of Labor. Law, Public Safety, Corrections &Security, Delaware Career Compass 14th ed. (p.44) 2006.. Manser, Ann. Merging Law With Medicine, University of Delaware Messenger. Vol 13 No 2 2005. (cover story) .. Parra, Estaban.  Forensic Nurses Teach Lawyers ABCs of DNA, The News Journal 6/7/2004. ?archive_id=0&page_id=711703689&page_url=//&page_last_updated=2004-06-07T06:09:58&firstName=Lynda&lastName=Kopishke.. Benak, Lynda.  Focus on…Lisa Schwind, R.N., JD,  On the Edge: The Official Newsletter of the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Spring 2002.. Lisa Schwind has been quoted in the following publications:. Williams, Lee. Public Defender Gains National Honors, The News . .. Yoo, In-Sung. Nurse as Sleuth, The News Journal. 4/11/://. Rheume, Chris. Forensic Nursing Grads Hit the Front Lines, Johns Hopkins Nursing. Summer 2005.  .. Parra, Estaban. Forensic Nurses Teach Lawyers ABCs of DNA, The News Journal. 6/7/2004.. Parra, Esteban. Certain DNA Testing Can Be Helpful, Sunday News Journal. 11/9/2003.. Parra, Esteban. State High Court Overturns DNA Rulings, The News Journal. 9/7/2003.. Parra, Esteban. DNA Can Right Witness Error, The News Journal.  7/30/2003.. Allen, Mary. Defenders Seek DNA Testing Law, Sunday News Journal. 4/30/2003.. Allen, Mary. DNA Test Holds Hope for 9 Inmates, Sunday News Journal. 12/29/2002.. Allen, Mary. Convicted Criminals Petition for DNA Tests, The News Journal. 9/16/2002.. Allen, Mary. DNA Lab to get Technology Upgrade, The News Journal. 12/27/2000.. Allen, Mary. Convicts request DNA Testing, The News Journal. 11/27/2000.. Allen, Mary. Science Battles Injustice, The News Journal. 9/3/2000. Allen, Mary. Jury Weighs Serial Rape Case, The News Journal. 3/30/2000 Holmes, Carlos. Quicker DNA Analysis Helps Speed Up the Trial Process, Delaware State News. 12/23/1997.

I am a Delaware trial attorney focusing my practice on criminal defense. Our firm, Collins & Associates, handles everything from DUIs to murder cases.  We represent clients facing misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile charges, and traffic offenses. We also do appeals, pardons and expungements.. In other words, I work with people who really need a lawyer.  The right lawyer-client relationship is very important. That’s why we don’t charge for consultations—so you can get to know me and decide if we can work together effectively.  You need to trust your lawyer if he is going to help you make the right decisions about your case.  You can count on me to be knowledgeable about the law, skilled in court, and to give maximum effort on your behalf.. Our office is in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.   Please don't make any decisions about your criminal case without first consulting with a lawyer!

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.