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What does a Criminal Defense lawyer in your area do?

A Criminal Defense lawyer helps clients pursue compensation for injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages related to Criminal Defense cases in your area.

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Most Criminal Defense lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win the case. Fees are usually a percentage of the settlement or verdict.

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You should contact a Criminal Defense lawyer as soon as possible after the incident to protect evidence, meet legal deadlines, and improve your chances of receiving compensation.

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Look for attorneys with experience handling Criminal Defense cases, strong client reviews, and a track record of successful settlements or verdicts.


14974 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: Woodland Hills 91367
Firm: Karagozian & Rudolph, PC

Michael Karagozian practices criminal defense and also serves as a mediator in civil disputes. Michael’s father was a criminal defense attorney and taught Michael the fundamentals to our criminal justice system at a young age. Throughout his life, his schooling and his career, Michael has been passionate about protections given to us by the United States Constitution. Michael’s knowledge of issues concerning searches, seizures and improper conduct by the government provides his clients with the quality representation they deserve. Michael believes an injustice upon one person that is not fought for creates an injustice that can potentially happen to all of us more easily. In addition, Michael has mediated hundreds of cases on a variety of matters. With a background in real estate and civil litigation, Michael brings specific knowledge from his litigation experience to his mediations.. He is currently on the panel of mediators for the Central District of California and is an adjunct professor for the mediation clinic at the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law. Michael attended the University of California, Santa Barbara where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. He then obtained his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Michael then went on to achieve his LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution at the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 2.1 out of 5
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Location: Tumwater 98512
Firm: Goldstein Law, PLLC

I am a fierce advocate and will fight for you.. I believce very strongly in justice for everyone. I base my bussiness on trusting and caring about my clients.I offer fair flat rates with a payment plans.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
+1 (920) 280-7662
Location: Menasha 54952
Firm: Petit & Dommershausen Sc

I am proud to serve the Fox Valley, Oshkosh, Green Bay, and Greater Northeast Wisconsin Communities as an Attorney. . I am passionate about creatively working with my clients to achieve the best possible outcomes. I look forward to working with you to obtain great results.. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you with your legal needs.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Menasha 54952
Firm: Petit & Dommershausen S.C.

Currently accepting new clients.. I am committed to providing my clients with personal and effective representation. Our firm understands that positive results don't just happen. They take the proper knowledge, skill, attention to detail, and hard work.. I am originally from North Dakota where I attended the University of North Dakota and recieved my bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Studies and a minor in Political Science. After graduating in 2013, I attended law school at Marquette University. I was admitted to practice law in May of 2017. Also, I am admitted to practice in the Eastern and Western U.S. District Courts of Wisconsin.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Oshkosh 54901
Firm: Jesse Schwartz

My goal is to provide diligent representation to each of my clients. Our firm understands that it takes knowledge, skill, attention to detail, and hard work to achieve positive results.. I graduated from Neenah High School in 2012.  In 2017 I graduated from UW Oshkosh, majoring in economics and finance.  I attended the University of Wisconsin Law School and graduated in 2021.   I was also admitted to pratice law in Wisconsin in 2021.. For more information on Petit & Dommershausen you can call us at or visit our website

Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Menasha 54952
Firm: Kim Zhang Attorney at Law

I am a Fox Valley attorney that focuses primarily on criminal partner and I believe everyone deserves to be heard. Our practice will always want to hear your side of the story and make sure you know all of your options moving forward. I will zealously advocate to protect your rights and get the best outcome possible for your case. Trials don't scare me, and if you want your case to go to trial I will take it there and put your best defense forward. While I will never lie to you about your chances at trial I understand it's not always about "winning." Often times a trial can be the only way for the whole story to get out there and the whole story can drastically change how a judge sees your case.. People are complex and varied and it's important for me as a lawyer to understand how who you are plays into whatever happened so I can show that to the State and to the Court. Prior to attending law school I was a Sign Langage interpreter. This allowed me learn how much culture and personal history can play a role in what we say and how we act. The exposure to people from all walks of life has been invaluable to me as I constantly work to avoid presumptions of my clients or fellow lawyers. I will work to make sure we understand each other, never assuming that we are saying the same thing because we are using similar words. My goal is for you to know you were heard and know you took your best shot for the outcome you wanted.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
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Location: Janesville 53545
Firm: Law Office of Kristen Zorbini Bongard

Avvo Rating: Rated 2.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Janesville 53545
Firm: Consigny Law Firm Sc

Attorney Justin W. Henry’s practice is concentrated in the areas of criminal defense, family law, municipal law, landlord-tenant law, and general litigation. He stays up to date on the current status of Wisconsin law to ensure his clients get the most complete and comprehensive representation possible. When you hire attorney Henry your case gets the complete attention it deserves. Attorney Henry will personally analyze your case and give you a frank analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of it. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar and lives in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: Madison 53704

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
+1 (262) 727-8115
Location: Oconomowoc 53066
Firm: Raskopf Law Office

I have successfully defended the rights of the accused in the fullrange of criminal and traffic offenses since 1992. I am sensitive tothe fact that while I have a busy caseload, this may be your onlyexperience with the criminal justice system. Whether your are accusedof a minor traffic violation or a serious felony, you can expect thatyour matter will be handled with a high level of professionalism,integrity and sensitivity. Remember, it’s your case.. Serving Waukesha, Jefferson, Dodge, Milwaukee, Dane, Washington and Walworth Counties. Property Crimes* Theft* Fraud* Uttering* Worthless Checks* Identity TheftViolent Crimes* Battery* Domestic Disorderly Conduct* Domestic Violence* Weapons Offenses* Armed Robbery Drug Offenses*  Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance*  Criminal Possession with intent to Deliver*  Criminal Delivery of a Controlled Substance*  Criminal Delivery of a Controlled Substance in or near School Grounds*  Criminal Possession or Use of Drug Paraphernalia*  Criminal Sale of a Prescription for a Controlled Substance*  Unlawful Possession of Marijuana*  Criminal Possession of Marijuana*  Criminal Delivery of Marijuana*  Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medications and Prescriptions*  ConspiracyDrunk Driving* Repeat Offenses* Unlawful Arrests* Suppression Hearings* Refusal Hearings* Administrative Suspensions* Drunk Driving Causing Injury* Drunk Driving Causing Serious Injury* Homicide By Intoxicated Use* Felony Drunk Driving* Blood & Breath Challenges* Blood Alcohol Curve DefensesTraffic*Speeding *Operating after Suspension/Revocation*Habitual Traffic Offenders*Reopenings*Occupational License

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Mountain Brook 35223
Firm: Meyer, Anderson & DeLuca, LLC

Lauren was born and raised in Mt. Olive, Alabama.   She graduated from Gardendale High School, The University of Alabama, and Cumberland School of Law.  Lauren is a current member of the Alabama State Bar and the Huntsville-Madison County Bar as well as the Birmingham Bar Association.  She is admitted to practice before all Alabama State Courts.  Lauren is a certified Guardian Ad Litem.  She takes a special interest in all cases involving the welfare of children.. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys running, paddle boarding, and enjoying the outdoors with her golden retriever, Tully.  She is a member of the Huntsville Track Club and currently serves on the Board of Legal Leaders of Huntsville benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Garden City 11530
Firm: Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP

Aida Leisenring graduated with Honors from Brown University in 1999. She later attended Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, and graduated in 2006 with an award for Excellence in Service to the Law School for her clinical work in criminal defense. Before entering law school, Ms. Leisenring worked as an editor at Elle Magazine for 3 years, representing the publication at industry events, nationally and abroad, and writing monthly features. In addition to monthly articles in Elle Magazine, Ms. Leisenring was also published in Big Magazine, an international art and photography publication, for her works on American satiric cartoonist for The New Yorker, Robert Osborn, and noted photographer Louise Dahl-Wolfe .. After law school, Ms. Leisenring opted to represent the indigent and accepted a position with The Legal Aid Society in Brooklyn, where she practiced for 6 years. There, she represented thousands of clients charged with both misdemeanors and felonies in Criminal and Supreme Court. She has conducted numerous suppression hearings, successfully tried felony cases to verdict, and has won motions to dismiss on various legal grounds. Her practice also included advisement on immigration and civil matters that are affected by criminal charges.. During her time at The Legal Aid Society, Ms. Leisenring was featured in two episodes of the National Geographic Channel’s documentary called “Criminal Defense,” an inside look into the lives of public defenders in Brooklyn, NY. Ms. Leisenring’s other legal experience includes interning at The Innocence Project, where she participated in the exoneration of Barry Gibbs, and appeared on Court TV’s “Stories of The Innocence Project.” Additionally she interned at The Capital Defender’s Office in 1999, assisting on Murder 1 and Murder 2 cases while New York still had the death penalty. Ms. Leisenring is fluent in Spanish and while at Brown, she studied at the University of Barcelona for one semester.. Ms. Leisenring works in the criminal trial group and the civil rights group, and handles cases in Nassau, Suffolk, NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

Avvo Rating: Rated 2.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
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Location: Garden City 11530
Firm: Yana A. Roy & Associates, P.C.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (516) 550-0728
Location: Freeport 11520

The Law Firm of Michael A. Arbeit, P.C. is a leading criminal defense practice representing clients throughout Long Island and the New York Metropolitan Area. Whether you are facing misdemeanor or felony charges or any type of traffic infraction/violation, having an experienced criminal defense attorney is essential.. From theft (larceny) and drug crimes (sale/possession) to assault, domestic violence, criminal contempt, driving while intoxicated (DWI/DUI), our law firm is the experienced choice. Attorney Michael A. Arbeit has a well-earned reputation as a dedicated advocate who vigorously fights to protect the rights of all of his clients.. From the South Shore of Long Island, including Nassau County and Suffolk County, to New York City, The Law Firm of Michael A. Arbeit, P.C. is here to protect your freedom and future.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (516) 518-4837
Location: Mineola 11501
Firm: Collins Gann McCloskey & Barry, PLLC

Prior to co-founding McCloskey & Barry PLLC, Gerard was an Assistant District Attorney with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Gerard worked in the District Court Trial Bureau, the DWI Trial Bureau, the Felony Screening Bureau, the Grand Jury Bureau and the prestigious Vehicular Crimes Bureau, where he handled high profile felony cases including homicides. Due to this vast experience, Gerard has a deep understanding of law enforcement techniques, prosecutorial strategy and the knowledge needed to successfully defend any criminal case.. Working as a prosecutor, Gerard had the opportunity to handle hundreds of criminal cases, including but not limited to, Homicide, Assault, DWI, Drug Possession and Sale, Larceny, Harassment, Criminal Contempt, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Fraud, Criminal Impersonation, Robbery and Burglary. As an Assistant District Attorney, Gerard had the opportunity to try more than 20 cases to verdict, conducted more than 100 pretrial hearings and presented more than 100 cases to a grand jury.. Gerard has zealously defended the rights of his clients in a full range of criminal cases, both large and small. Most recently Gerard represented one of the individuals accused in the SAT cheating scandal that has received nationwide media attention.. Over the course of his legal career Gerard has developed a reputation as a skilled litigator. Due to his expertise in the courtroom, he was hired by Hofstra University School of Law, where he currently serves as a Special Professor of Law teaching trial advocacy.. Gerard received his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College, and his lawdegree from Hofstra University School of Law, where he was a member of the National Trial Competition Team, The American Trial Lawyers Association Trial Team, the Hofstra Labor and Employment Law Journal and the Criminal Justice Clinic. Gerard is a member in good standing with the Nassau County Bar Association

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (516) 336-4066
Location: Mineola 11501
Firm: Raiser & Kenniff, PC

As a former New York Assistant District Attorney and ARMY JAG Officer. My practice is devoted exclusively to defending individuals accused of criminal offenses and businesses being harrassed by creditors who have issued high interest loans. I have handled complex cases and tried dozens to verdict. I take my courtroom expereince and use it to the benefit of all my clients.. When it is time to fight I do not back down and my advesaries know it. I have been recognized nationally as a legal commentator and my litigation practice is national as well. I thrive on representing the underdog, whether that is a small business needing protection from the strong arm of a aggressive creditor, or the government encroaching on the basic constitutional rights of an accused individual.. I stand up for you.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (516) 203-4948
Location: Carle Place 11514
Firm: Lerner & Lerner, P.C.

Kimberly began her career working at Brown & Wood, LLP, a large firm in New York City. In 2002, she joined the Nassau County District Attorney's Office where she tried numerous cases to verdict. She joined her father Richard's practice in 2005. At Lerner & Lerner, P.C., she handles most of the criminal matters, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations, and assists Richard with all other matters.  She is also the head of the Nassau Bar Association's District Court Committee and has been assigned to a special task force investigating indigent client services. Kimberly has repeatedly lectured at the Nassau County Bar Association and recently was chosen by Senator Fuscillo to speak to high school students about DWI. Kimberly is featured as a legal correspondent for Fox News, CNN, MSNBC and local television. She has appeared on numerous shows including The O'Reilly Factor, Hannity & Colmes, The Line Up, Scarborough Country, Live with Rita Cosby, Fox News Live, The Live Desk, Kendall's Court, Nancy Grace, The Big Story with John Gibson, The Strategy Room, Channel 12 News, NBC News, CBS News, and ABC News.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (516) 518-9462
Location: Mineola 11501
Firm: COLLINS GANN McCLOSKEY & BARRY PLLC

Marc Gann is one of the most highly regarded lawyers on Long Island. An AV-rated attorney who served as a past president of the 6,000-member Nassau County Bar Association from 2010-2011, Gann is on the "short list" of preeminent Nassau County criminal defense practitioners, and has handled numerous high-profile cases throughout the NY metropolitan area.. Mr. Gann also serves on the Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial District (reviewing the legal competence and professional conduct of lawyers in the Tenth Judicial District). He is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and in 2014 was named to the list of New York Metro Super Lawyers.. An experienced trial lawyer, Mr. Gann defends all types of criminal cases - from minor traffic matters and drunk driving cases to the most serious major felonies - in the courts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County and Suffolk County. He has handled serious felony charges in both the Southern and Eastern Federal Districts of New York and is particularly experienced in the defense of murder cases, and was certified to handle death penalty cases by the New York Capital Defender's Office. He has handled numerous homicide cases including a double murder in Nassau County, and has been lead counsel in the defense of a multi-defendant murder and kidnapping case that received national attention. He is also experienced in the defense of drug cases, including cases involving anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing drugs.. Mr. Gann has taken verdicts on major felony charges such as burglary, robbery, drug sale and commercial fraud. He has examined and cross-examined all types of witnesses from civilian and police witnesses to experts in areas such as ballistics, fingerprints, serology and forensic pathology. He also has expertise in the defense of Driving While Intoxicated cases, having defended many hundreds of these cases. Having prosecuted drunk driving cases exclusively for a portion of his tenure as an assistant district attorney, trying numerous cases to verdict, he has a substantial practical advantage in now defending these cases.. Prior to his role as President of the Nassau County Bar Association, Mr. Gann also previously served as an elected Director of the NCBA.  He is Past Chair of the Criminal Courts Law and Procedure Committee of the Bar, where he planned and chaired continuing legal education programs and seminars for criminal lawyers throughout the county. He was honored as the recipient of the Association's 2001 Directors' Award for his outstanding contributions the legal community.. He has frequently lectured to the local and State Bar Associations and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. In recognition of his superlative trial skills, he was asked to serve as Team Leader for the 2002 National Institute of Trial Advocacy program at Hofstra University Law School. Mr. Gann continues to serve as Adjunct Faculty at Hofstra Law.. He has been interviewed by the media on many occasions regarding issues of criminal law, and he often appears on local television. He is a past president of the Former Assistant District Attorneys Association of Nassau County and is a member of the American Bar Association and other legal and professional associations. He is also highly active in community associations and volunteer programs, including serving for many years in a Bar association student mentor program at a local middle school.. Following his tenure as a prosecutor in Nassau County, Mr. Gann spent several years in Baltimore handling both criminal and civil matters in State and Federal court before returning to New York to form Collins, McDonald and Gann, P.C.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
+1 (516) 926-7326
Location: Garden City 11530
Firm: Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP

Bruce Barket is well known for successfully handling high-profile cases and for his many trial victories.  When the stakes are high, he has been the trial lawyer of choice.  He has been frequently covered by the national media, including CNN, USA Today, Court TV, Fox News, The New York Times, and PBS’ Frontline.. Mr. Barket has won numerous acquittals in high-profile cases involving such crimes as securities / mail fraud, murder, and racketeering.  Through grit, tenacity, and the use of his courtroom skills, he has put together an impressive string of both criminal and civil trial victories that span more than two decades.. He is also known for obtaining uncanny results in the appellate and post-judgment process for clients previously convicted. Based upon his energetic and highly skilled re-investigation of these “cold cases”, he has won motions and hearings resulting in the overturning of criminal convictions where prior attorneys had failed and the clients were serving a prison sentence.. Mr. Barket is a sought-after lecturer at Continuing Legal Education seminars where he teaches various aspects of trial practice and criminal defense to other lawyers.  He has spoken at bar associations and law schools on such topics as delivering effective summations, the art of cross examining government witnesses, cross examining law enforcement agents, and confronting and defeating eye witness testimony. He is also well known for his work and lectures regarding how to attack confessions taken by law enforcement personnel.. The New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers bestowed upon him the prestigious Gideon Award in 2003 and 2008 for his outstanding work on behalf of his clients.  He was also named Practitioner of the Year in 2005 by the Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association.. Mr. Barket was an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County from 1986 to 1991 and has been in private practice for nearly 20 years. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers from 1999 to 2008 and remains an active member of the Association. He is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Barket served as President of the Nassau County Legal Aid Society from 2005 to 2006 and has been a member of its Board of Directors from 2000 to the present.  He also served as President of the Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association from 2002 to 2003.. He represents individuals and businesses facing allegations involving all types of federal and state offenses.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
+1 (516) 908-8723
Location: Mineola 11501
Firm: Grizopoulos & Portz, P.C.

Gregory Grizopoulos is a founding partner of Grizopoulos & Portz, P.C. He aggressively represents individuals who are arrested and charged with crimes and also represents those who are injured due to the negligence of others.. In August 2002, Gregory was appointed Assistant District Attorney by the Honorable Denis Dillon, District Attorney of Nassau County. He also received a special appointment to be Nassau County's Stop-DWI Special Prosecutor and was assigned the responsibility of prosecuting serious, high-profile, media sensitive Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and related vehicular cases. He received training from police officers and national training in the areas of Alcohol Breath Testing and Highway Safety, Standarized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) and Accident Reconstruction with the New York City Police Department's Accident Investigation Unit. He has also lectured at the Nassau County Police Academy about how to cross examine a police witness.. In addition to handling major felony cases, Gregory was assigned to the elite Vehicular Crimes Unit under D.A. Kathleen Rice where he handled felony DWI offenses involving serious injury.. Prior to joining the District Attorney's Office, Gregory worked as a law clerk at the prestigious criminal defense firm of Eoannou & Lana in the City of Buffalo, New York. There he assisted in both federal and state defense cases including the successful defense of country music stars Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney.. In 2006, Gregory entered private practice specializing in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense and DWI-Vehicular crimes defense. Since that time Gregory has developed a reputation for excellence as a trial attorney and skilled advocate.. Gregory has been quoted by the media in his representation of clients in high profile cases including Fox 5 News, News 12 Long Island, Newsday, the New York Post and the New York Daily News. Gregory is a member in good standing of the Nassau County Bar Association, Former District Attorneys Association and the Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the United States District Courts of the Eastern and Southern Districts.

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