Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Wilmington Area

Thomas A. Foley has been practicing law since 1989. His practice is devoted entirely to criminal defense. Mr. Foley defends all types of criminal cases, ranging from First Degree Murder to DUI. Mr. Foley is licensed in Delaware and the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.  Mr. Foley is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.. Mr. Foley graduated from Miami University in 1982 and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, where he subsequently was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. Following an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Thomas Foley studied law at the University of Detroit School of Law. After graduating cum laudein 1989, Mr. Foley served as a prosecutor with the Delaware Department of Justice until 1995, when he entered private practice.. Mr. Foley is married.  He and his family live in Wilmington.

Scott is an experienced trial lawyer that has represented thousands of clients in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties since 2004.  Scott's primary practice areas include personal injury, worker's compensation and criminal defense which includes DWI and other traffic related matters.

Recognized for legal representation that often crosses the line - the DE and PA State line.

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:

Michael DegliObizzi joined Holloway Law after a successful start to his career as a Deputy Attorney General at the Delaware Department of Justice. Michael specializes in Criminal Defense, Driving Under the Influence cases, and Civil Litigation. He is an experienced trial attorney, having tried over 50 cases in the Superior Court of Delaware, the Court of Common Pleas, Family Court, and the Justice of the Peace Courts.. Michael began his tenure at the DOJ prosecuting misdemeanor criminal offenses in the Court of Common Pleas and Justice of the Peace Courts. He primarily focused on DUI cases and was the lead attorney responsible for running the Court of Common Pleas’ Mental Health Court on behalf of the State. He progressed in his duties to handling complex felony cases including financial related crimes, Burglary, Robbery, Drug Dealing, and weapon/firearm related offenses. Additionally, Michael has successfully prosecuted several homicide and gang participation cases.. In 2016, Michael was promoted to be the Assistant Unit Head of the Misdemeanor Trial Unit where he supervised all new criminal Deputy Attorneys General as they entered the office. He was responsible for teaching new prosecutors how to handle a caseload and take a case to trial. As part of his duties, he reviewed every misdemeanor DUI arrest in New Castle County to determine the appropriate plea offer. Michael is certified in DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. He has led numerous DUI trainings for both law enforcement officers and attorneys.. In 2018, Michael was promoted to Unit Head of the Domestic Violence Unit. He supervised a team of Deputy Attorneys General, paralegals, administrative specialists, and social workers that handled misdemeanor and felony domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse cases. He was the Attorney General’s designee on the Fatal Incident Review Team, the Victim Services Advisory Committee, and the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council committees.. While in law school, Mike served as a Judicial intern for the Honorable Chief Justice Myron T. Steele of the Delaware Supreme Court. He also interned at the law firm of Kimmel, Carter.. When he is not zealously advocating for his clients, Mike is the head wrestling coach and coordinator of the St. John the Beloved youth wrestling program and volunteer assistant coach for Salesianum School’s wrestling team. Mike was a two time Delaware State wrestling champion in high school and enjoyed a successful collegiate wrestling career while attending Duke University.. Education:. J.D. Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law, 2012. B.A. History; Certificate Markets and Management Studies, Duke University, Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, 2009. Salesianum School, 2005. Memberships:. Delaware Bar

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.

Kevin Marcilliat is an award-winning state and federal criminal defense attorney who has handled criminal cases in more than 70 counties across North Carolina and all three federal districts. Known for taking on complex cases including adult and child sex crimes, financial crimes, federal white-collar crimes and investigations, Medicaid fraud, drug trafficking cases, and homicides, Mr. Marcilliat has been recognized as a leading criminal defense attorney in Wilmington and across the state.. As Managing Partner of Marcilliat & Mills, PLLC, a highly reputable statewide criminal defense firm, Mr. Marcilliat has the experience, resources, and staff to defend the most serious felony cases with uncompromising precision and tenacity. With three offices in Wilmington, Raleigh, and Charlotte and a staff including four paralegals, two Senior Trial Attorneys, and three Associate Attorneys, the firm has developed a reputation for getting results in the most serious cases all over the state.. Just a few examples of Mr. Marcilliat's success stories include:. (1) Securing a jury verdict of NOT GUILTY in a two-week long jury trial in Duplin County where our client was falsely accused of molesting his former step-daughter. Notably, the client faced a mandatory 25-year prison sentence if convicted and turned down a plea offer for time-served prior to trial;(2) Securing the outright dismissal of a charge of First-Degree Murder in a self-defense shooting in Eastern North Carolina (which received national attention in a feature article in Concealed Carry Magazine);(3) Apearing as counsel pro hac vice in a federal fraud case in the Southern District of Florida, where I ultimately secured the release of my client from federal prison after his sentence was cut in half;(4) Clearing a client from a false rape accusation in New Hanover County;(5) Earning an outright dismissal of a felony drug trafficking case in Wake County Superior Court, after a hung jury voted 9-3 in favor of acquitting my client after a week-long trial ;(6) Securing the dismissal of a Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon charge in Richmond County Superior Court, and(7) Avoiding charges for a client in a federal fraud probe.. During law school, Mr. Marcilliat developed a passion for zealously advocating for the rights of those accused with crimes while serving as an intern at both the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office and the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of North Carolina in Raleigh.. Mr. Marcilliat joined the firm in 2014, became a partner in 2016, and took over as Managing Partner in 2023.. His awards including bring named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2019, an honor limited to the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state. He has also been recognized by his peers as AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, the highest possible rating, as well as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.

I have practiced law my entire career in Wilmington, Delaware. After graduating from Emory University School of Law in 1982 I became a deputy attorney general in the criminal division of the Delaware Department of Justice. I was a prosecutor for approximatel 3 years until I transitioned to private practice where I handled criminal defense cases and personal injury and worker's compensation cases. I have handled every type of criminal case from traffic tickets to capital murder cases. I have appeared in every State and Federal court in Delaware. I have had the occasion to appear before the Delaware Supreme Court in over 10 cases which is a unique distinction. I have been appointed by Superior Court judges to represent 3 capital murder defendants, which I believe reflects their respect for my competence and experience. I have been a trial lawyer for over 30 years.  My philosophy is to "imagine that I am the client" when I represent people as that serves to set the expectation as to how to properly assist each client. In addition to practicing law I have attempted to give back to my community in a number of ways. I was a board member on the Brandywine School District Board of Education from 1991 to 1996. I was appointed by Governor Carper to serve on the Advisory Council to the Delaware Department of Children, Youth and their Families. I was appointed by Governor Minner to serve on the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association. I am a board member of the Maplewood Senior Center. I have volunteered as a youth soccer, basketball, football and roller hockey coach. I am divorced and have three adult children.

I am Delaware Criminal Defense Attorney Andrew Rahaim and I have very strong ties to the communities I serve. I have lived in Delaware for many years and attended University of Delaware. I also attained my law degree at Widener School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware.. I have been practicing law in Delaware since 1980 and belong to the following bar associations and professional organizations:. Delaware Trial Lawyers Association. Delaware Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers. National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Association Of Trial Lawyers Of America

I am an attorney at Collins & Associates, focusing my practice on criminal defense.. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware. I attended law school at Widener University School of Law where I graduated magna cum laude.. After law school, I clerked in Delaware Superior Court for the Honorable Vivian L. Medinilla. I am a member of the Delaware State Bar Association and the Richard S. Rodney Inn of Court.. With strong Delaware roots and an interest in criminal law, I am proud to represent those now facing the criminal justice system. I strongly believe that, no matter the situation, every person deserves competent and diligent representation.. I can be reached at  or call . Additional information is available through the Collins & Associates Attorneys Facebook page

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!

Former Prosecutor, Long Time Top Rated Criminal Defense Lawyer. Compare my background and experience with any other lawyer.. A criminal lawyer for over 40 years.. 8 years as a criminal prosecutor and the last 34 years as a criminal defense lawyer.. Named to  "Best Lawyers in America"  since 1995.. Rated tops in Legal Ability and Ethics. Can other lawyers say that?. Will Your Lawyer Go To Trial?. Fancy web sites or empty claims of aggressive defense guarantee nothing. Ask a lawyer if they will actually go to trial if you don't get what you want from the prosecutor. They won't tell you a dirty little secret. A few will. Most won't.. The prosecutors know who will go to trial and who won't. Who is bluffng and who isn't.. Which  group do you think I am in?. Make up your own mind.  Come see me for a free consultation.

Former prosecutor and judicial law clerk, practicing primarily in the areas of criminal defense litigation.

Emery handles all types of criminal law including misdemeanors and traffic cases. He also represents clients in many civil matters like landlord-tenant, debt collection, PFAs, and more. Emery also enjoys working for his pro bono clients in Family Court. In his free time, he does yoga, reads, and plays video games.. Emery grew up in West Chester, PA, and has only called Delaware home since 2015. In that time, he has learned to cherish many aspects of life in the First State. Call him to find out how he can help you today.