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Gordon Allen Byars was born in Las Vegas but moved to Huntingdon, a small town in West Tennessee, when he was in seventh grade and has remained in Tennessee ever since. Mr. Byars earned his Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville Tennessee.. Mr. Byars earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Lincoln Memorial University. While in law school Mr. Byars served as a law clerk for the Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter in Nashville and was selected as a research assistant by the faculty at Lincoln Memorial University. Mr. Byars received the General Oliver O. Howard Pro Bono Award for rendering nearly 200 hours of meaningful pro bono service to those in need while he attended law school.. Mr. Byars was admitted to practice law in Tennessee in 2013 and focus's his practice on defense of felony and misdemeanor crimes as well as DUI, family law, probate matters and landlord/tenant issues.

Mr. Spencer began his criminal defense practice in 2014 after working as a prosecutor for over three years. Mr. Spencer's first job was as an assistant district attorney for Potter County. During his time in Potter County Mr. Spencer worked as a grand jury prosecutor and as a felony trial lawyer. As a grand jury prosecutor Mr. Spencer would present cases to the grand jury to determine whether or not someone should be indicted for a felony offense. Then Mr. Spencer transitioned into a felony trial lawyer. During his time as a felony trial lawyer, Mr. Spencer tried a variety cases ranging from theft and drug possession to murder and aggravated assault.. Mr. Spencer decided to leave the office when he and his wife got engaged. Since she refused to move up to Amarillo, Mr. Spencer moved back to Plano, where he had graduated from Plano East Senior High School in 2001. After moving back to Plano, Mr. Spencer was hired by the Hunt County Attorney's Office, where he worked as a misdemeanor trial lawyer. Shortly after he began working there, Mr. Spencer realized he wanted to start a criminal defense practice and left the office a short time later.. As a criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Spencer is committed to zealously advocating for his clients. Mr. Spencer analyses each case he gets not just from the defense side, but also from the prosecution side. If you want an attorney who is going to be honest, hard working and diligent, then Mr. Spencer is your best choice. If you want an attorney who returns phone calls and text messages, then Mr. Spencer is your best choice. The next time you are arrested for an offense and you need someone in your corner to fight for you then you need to pick Mr. Spencer to defend your rights.

Famous nationally for courtroom success, and highly selective about the clients he accepts, Gregory Watt only handles high stakes matters. As a former prosecutor, and a trial lawyer with a verifiable record of wins, his office is the place where people go when only the best will do.

Whether it is a DWI or a Murder, Narcotics or Shoplifting, Family Violence, Child Abuse, or Robbery, State or Federal Court, my clients have a criminal lawyer of the highest standards of the profession, a BOARD CERTIFIED Criminal Law specialist. I was a high level prosecutor for a decade before dedicating myself to protecting the freedom and welfare of individuals which gives me an insider's understanding of the criminal justice system. I seek the best outcome possible for my clients in all types of criminal cases, but I WILL NEVER mislead you about your case or tell you what you want to hear to get your money. You deserve honesty above all.. Very few criminal lawyers during my nearly 20-year career have tried the vast number and types of criminal cases that I have tried with nearly 200 jury trials, let alone had my level of success in getting Not Guilties, Dismissals, or, where appropriate, favorable plea deals in all manner of criminal cases. Even fewer have tried 18 murder cases. Put this experience to work for you. Check out my reviews and learn what it is like to have me as your advocate.

First and foremost, Mr. Wilkinson is an experienced and successful trial  lawyer. Mr. Wilkinson is the former Chief Deputy Prosecutor for Benton County, Arkansas. He was promoted to Chief Deputy after serving as the Senior Trial Attorney for the Benton County, Arkansas office for a number of years. His entire career has been focused solely on criminal law. Mr. Wilkinson handles only criminal cases. He does not handle divorces, custody, or civil litigation. He has handled every kind of criminal case imaginable ranging from misdemeanors to Capital Murder cases. This includes DWI's aggravated robberies, kidnappings, thefts, all types of drug cases big and small, and all types of murder cases. He has not only handled all types of cases, but has have successfully tried numerous cases to juries. He has real courtroom and jury trial experience. He has also given numerous statewide and national presentations to hundreds of lawyers on how to handle various aspects of criminal cases.

Maryam A. Afshar-Stewart's rapid rise through the legal field is the result of a deeply-rooted work ethic, singleness of purpose, and the lifelong pursuit of one goal..to win. Even as a child, Maryam always knew she was going to be an attorney. The first-generation daughter of an immigrant mother and father, Maryam learned early in life that success comes to those willing to put in the work. As a result, while still completing her bachelor's degree at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, Maryam's persistence and academic achievement helped her secure a position at the prestigious Chicago law firm of Kirkland and Ellis, LLP where she assisted attorneys in preparing major cases for complex litigation as well as other sophisticated transactional matters.. After gaining valuable experience in private practice and obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Psychology, Maryam attended Valparaiso University Law School, in Valparaiso, Indiana where she received her Juris Doctor degree in 2016. During her time in law school, Maryam gained valuable insight as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Judge E. Kenneth Wright, Jr., presiding judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois as well as the Honorable Judge Samuel L. Cappas in the Lake Superior Court Criminal Division, Lake County, Indiana. Maryam also gained practical experience as a part of Valparaiso University Law School’s Criminal Clinic where she defended indigent clients charged with a range of misdemeanors and felonies. In addition, Maryam was a member of the Valparaiso University Law Review Executive Board where she authored and published the article Wrongfully Incarcerated Never Fully Compensated: An Examination of Indiana’s Failure to Indemnify Exonerated Inmates, a discussion of the pervasive problem of wrongful incarceration and the lack of just compensation for those later found to be innocent. Maryam also worked directly with the metro homicide unit in the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office. Maryam was President of the Women Law Student’s Association and Vice-President of the Muslim Students Association.. After graduating law school in 2016, Maryam accepted a position as a deputy prosecuting attorney with the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office where she has prosecuted hundreds of felonies and misdemeanors. Maryam has conducted twenty trials and has secured convictions in complex murders, domestic violence, kidnapping, and sexual assault cases at trial. She was also selected to assist in the prosecution of a death penalty case.. Maryam's reputation as a tough, aggressive trial attorney earned her an appointment by elected Lake County Prosecutor, Bernard Carter, to the newly-formed Lake County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victim’s Unit, which specializes in prosecuting cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, and domestic violence related homicides. Maryam has extensive experience and has received training from experts throughout the country on the particular and unique issues involved in the prosecution of sex crimes and domestic violence. Maryam has also served as keynote speaker at forums to discuss the prosecution and defense of cases involving domestic violence and sex crimes.She has also conducted various trainings for law enforcement officers and nurses on topics that include investigation, prosecution, and courtroom testimony. Maryam was also a member of the Lake County Sexual Assault Response Team.. Outside the Prosecutor’s Office, Maryam worked as an Adjunct Professor of Law at her alma mater, Valparaiso University Law School, educating the next generation of attorneys in trial practice.. Having mastered the intricacies of prosecution work, Maryam joined Stracci Law Group and brought with her that same belief that success comes to those willing to put in the work and continues the pursuit of what has always been her goal..to win!

I'm a criminal law specialist, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization. Less than 1% of attorneys in California have this designation. I'm a top-rated attorney in LA and Orange County as rated by the American Society of Legal Advocates. Listen: not all lawyers get great results for their clients. I do. Some lawyers charge outrageous prices. I do not. To put it bluntly: you want to win your case but you can't afford a $100,000 retainer. The big firms can't give you the responsive and affordable representation that I can. They have too much overhead. Some firms that quote rock-bottom prices will take whatever money you give them but they will not work hard to win your case.. Let's get real. You want to hire an experienced fighter who has both criminal trial experience and law enforcement experience. Eight years of experience as a cop have taught me how to deal with the police and beat them at their own game. I've read their play book and I know how to beat them.. I've gotten cases dismissed without my clients having to pay for trial or set foot inside a courthouse. I've won trials for my clients. What is more important is that I care about my clients, as my client reviews and professional endorsements attest.. Don't bet your entire future on an unprepared attorney or an expensive firm that doesn't care about you. Call me on my cell phone at for a free 90-minute consultation.. Call me today.

Freddy Woods is an accomplished attorney with extensive courtroom experience in civil and criminal litigation. He has successfully handled high-value cases and has worked with firms in South Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta on complex legal matters. His career began as a CBCF Fellow to Congressman James Clyburn, followed by a clerkship with the Honorable Donald Beatty of the South Carolina Supreme Court. He later practiced with Lowery, Thompson, and King before expanding his work into broader litigation and business law.Mr. Woods is deeply involved in public service, representing children in the juvenile justice system pro bono. He is passionate about providing young people with opportunities to succeed. He has served on multiple nonprofit boards and has been an executive board member and treasurer for an organization focused on affordable housing.He is a regular media commentator on legal and political issues and has spoken at universities and colleges. An enthusiastic traveler, he has explored more than 42 countries and speaks English and Portuguese fluently, with conversational Spanish. Mr. Woods believes in the value of every individual and the power of personal determination to create meaningful change.

Paul Lembrick is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He fights relentlessly for his clients – the same way he did for his country and the men and women under his charge. The skills and tenacity Paul developed during his service allow him to maintain his focus and composure in the most difficult situations.. Paul’s military experience included leadership roles during combat deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.. Paul’s oath to defend the Constitution followed him from his military service and now he represents clients in a broad range of criminal defense, personal injury and litigation matters. He keeps the core values he learned in the Marine Corps – Honor, Courage, and Commitment – at the forefront of everything he does.

Bret works closely with his clients to build a customized defense to get the best results possible in their case.  Bret represents clients in a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor cases, ranging from traffic matters such as reckless driving and DUIs to major felony charges such as possession of drugs, conspiracies, assault, fraud, and sexual battery. He practices throughout Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, Herndon, Vienna, Fairfax City, Alexandria, Arlington, Loudoun and the U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria.. Bret's work has also involved extensive appellate brief writing and a vigorous motions practice, including motions to suppress evidence, motions for bond, motions for discovery, and other motions for relief in federal and state prosecutions.  Before going into private practice, Bret worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Chief Judge Watkins in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama.  Bret is an active member of the bar of Virginia and of the District of Columbia.. Bret is a 2011 magna cum laude graduate of the George Mason University School of Law where he was the managing editor of the George Mason Law Review and served on the Moot Court Board.  He earned his undergraduate degree is from the College of William and Mary.  His home is in Vienna, Virginia, and and he is a longtime resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Joe Pricone is a trial lawyer with experience representing clients charged with a range of criminal charges from murder to reckless driving in Virginia and federal court. Whether your case is a felony, misdemeanor, or traffic infraction, Joe will fight for you at trial, in negotiation, and at all stages of representation. Joe has a track record of success and designs legal strategies tailored to each individual case with the goal of winning each case.

Jesse L. Williams takes the idea of patriotism seriously. As a Gulf War veteran, he served 8 years in the U.S. military, including six months locating and clearing land mines and bunkers after the war. Unafraid to take risks, he brings that approach to his law practice, tackling the growing arrests related to medical marijuana law.Williams believes his patriotism extends to defending citizens in an often unjust justice system. "When people are following guidelines but are being punished by law enforcement and the courts, there's a problem. The law is being ignored," he states. His solid American values, including hard work, stem from his northern Michigan roots. Raised in a respectable working class family, Williams resettled in Michigan after law school.He also brings an extensive business background to his law practice, having owned and managed his own LLC construction company. Jess is a hands-on person with a strong work ethic, Williams navigates his clients through the legal system with confidence and skill."I am associated with sticking up for a group of people who are being targeted and picked on. People shouldn't have to live in fear."

I am a trial lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, and civil litigation representing clients throughout Washington. I am relentless in my pursuit of justice and winning every case I take on. Whether that be a 34 hour straight "day" in trial and preparation, being available 24/7/365, or running your case through my mind non stop until we succeed. I love being in courtrooms and trials, and I am competitive and driven to a fault, which I use to my clients' advantage. Any attorney can make proclamations about themself, but results and client testimonials speak the truth, and I have them because I earned them. For as long as I choose to be in this profession, every single client will receive this level of commitment and quality of representation. They should expect no less from their attorney.

Jim Johanson provides a wide range of legal services and has a distinguished background. Jim grew up in the South Snohomish County area. He has been practicing law for more than 20 years and is a former Pierce and King County Deputy Prosecutor and assistant attorney for the City of Lynnwood who has taken hundreds of cases to trial. Jim was also a former member of the Washington State Legislature, where he served as vice chair of the House Judiciary Committee.. Prior to being an attorney, Jim sold real estate in the Puget Sound area for ten years. In the state of Washington, Jim has wide name recognition and knows many of the judges and bar members in the area. Accordingly, all of these factors will aid in the representation of clients. Jim's State and Federal practice includes extensive litigation experience with: Criminal Defense both Misdemeanor and Felony including DUI’s, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Wrongful Death, Real Estate, Contracts, Business Law, Wills, Trusts and Estate planning and Probate. Jim has a wide knowledge of the law and the skills to adeptly handle a case as he has prosecuted, drafted, helped pass and defend the laws of our State. He is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Jim and his legal team have the knowledge and commitment to work hard on your behalf to ensure a sooth, consistent, professional experience for all of his clients.

The Son of a World Champion Boxer (Oscar "Shotgun" Albarado), Emmanuel was born with a fighting spirit which frequently resulted in him getting into trouble with the law during his adolescent and college years. In adulthood, Emmanuel decided to turn away from his troubled past and allowed God to harness his fighting spirit to serve others through the practice of law. It was this change of heart that inspired Emmanuel to attend Regent University School of Law whose motto is, "Christian Leadership to Change the World," a mission in which Emmanuel does not take lightly.. After graduating from law school, Emmanuel served as an Assistant County Attorney in Cooke County, Texas, prosecuting a wide range of criminal and juvenile cases. He decided to start The Albarado Law Firm, P.C., so that he could continue to focus his efforts on helping people in need. As a criminal defense attorney, Emmanuel has defended cases at every criminal level from a First Degree Felony Murder Trial down to a Class C Misdemeanor Traffic Ticket.  Throughout his life, Emmanuel has been known as a person who does not back down in a fight. This trait became useful as he has worked hard to have a positive future. He was the first person in his family to graduate college (Texas A&M University). Previous to attending law school, Emmanuel worked for several Fortune 500 companies in many different cities across the United States. His diverse experiences give him a unique perspective and ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with a wide array of people from all walks of life.  Emmanuel Albarado began The Albarado Law Firm because he knows that there are people out there just like him who need the assistance of an experienced lawyer to advocate and seek justice in a fair manner. At The Albarado Law Firm, P.C., we firmly believe that you deserve the opportunity to tell your story, and we will be there to fight for you every step of the way.  We know that you are not your mistakes. We want to help. To learn more about Emmanuel Albarado, please clink the website link.

20+ years of combined experience as both a prosecutor and a defense lawyer.  Known for my aggressive legal representation, I get results that not only makes the client happy but most times puts them in a position to ultimately clear their record altogether. I also represent parents in CPS removal cases, handle youthful offenders, and simple divorce and child custody issues. No case is too big or small. Check out my reviews and then contact me to learn how I can go to work for you. With me at your side, you have an advocate with knowledge, experience, and good standing in your corner.

Douglas was born in Warren, Ohio and was raised in western Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh, where he attended Mount Pleasant Area High School. After high school, Douglas enlisted in the United States Army and served for four years receiving the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. Douglas received an honorable discharge after completing his full term of service and relocated to Austin, Texas.. After attending law school, Douglas worked at Barbri, an organization specializing in assisting law students in studying and passing the state bar examination. In addition to being licensed to practice law in the state of Texas, Douglas sat and passed the Oklahoma Bar during this time. Afterwards, Douglas opened his own law practice, The Law Office of Douglas E. Huff in Dallas, Texas where he represented clients charged with various misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses.. In 2013, Douglas accepted a position with the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office where he worked diligently as the lead attorney in many DWI trials and other misdemeanors. Additionally, Douglas has assisted numerous clients through plea negotiations, led many evidentiary hearings, and prepared and took part in felony trials.. Douglas joined the The Law Offices of Deandra M. Grant, PC in 2016.  In 2021 Douglas became a Partner at Deandra Grant Law.

*VOTED BEST LAWYERS IN ABILENE FOR 2023. Experienced former federal prosecutor with a background in civil and criminal law. Substantial litigation experience in federal court including representing the United States as lead counsel in several complex jury trials. Expertise in electronic evidence and compliance issues involving the Electronic Communication Privacy Act. Designated as a Cyber Hacking and Intellectual Property ("CHIP") attorney for the Northern District of Texas.. *as determined by Community Votes, an independent and objective online platform.

Kevin DeVore is a well-respected and successful criminal defense attorney with over 20 years experience serving clients throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.  He has defended over 3,000 criminal matters ranging from charges involving murder, assault, drugs, sexual misconduct, theft, fraud to DUI.  Kevin has tried more than 65 serious criminal matters to jury verdict in state and federal court, many of which resulted in acquittals.  In addition, Kevin has helped hundreds of clients resolve their cases effectively and efficiently without going to trial. Kevin is certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association and he has been selected by his peers to be recognized as a Super Lawyer every year from 2004 to 2017.  Kevin prides himself on providing exceptional customer service, always keeping his client's interests as the top priority.