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As Maryland's Premier Criminal Defense Attorney, with more than 40 years of experience, Charles L. Waechter is a Nationally Acclaimed Criminal Defense Attorney.  At the Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter, he defends clients throughout Maryland against a variety of charges, from Sex Offenses, Federal and State Child Pornography Offenses, Drug and Firearm Violations, DUI and Assault cases. Renowned for his tenacious defense strategies, Mr. Waechter aims to protect his client’s rights and minimize the repercussions of criminal charges. Charles L. Waechter has (4) four convenient offices located throughout Maryland to serve his client’s needs: Baltimore, Bel Air, Annapolis, and Ocean City, ensuring accessibility for those in need of legal assistance. Mr. Waechter offers free initial consultations, available by phone or in-person 24/7, and is prepared to meet clients in jail if required. He is well-versed in handling severe charges. By thoroughly reviewing case documents and investigating arrest circumstances, Mr. Waechter works diligently to suppress evidence that may violate constitutional rights, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.

For more than 28 years, David M. Wallin has dedicated his legal career to helping everyday people, everyday, to get the best possible legal defense. His firm has handled 100's of criminal cases involving drug crimes, DUI, theft crimes, child molestation accusations, Murder, Robbery and many other criminal charges. Mr. Wallin is a former Deputy District Attorney and a Certified Criminal Law Specialist. So when facing these types of charges, you can be confident knowing you have a compassionate and committed team of attorneys representing you in the court room.  Our firm has handled in excess of 12,000 cases. If you have been charged or arrested, please do not waste another minute. Contact one of our criminal defense lawyers at the firm, and learn more about how he can protect you and your rights.

Attorney D. Shawn Burkley is ready to help you with virtually any legal challenge affecting your livelihood, your business, your freedom and your future.Whether incarcerated or facing off against the government to protect your fundamental rights, just trying to navigate the legal system can be an intimidating and confusing experience. Let us guide you through the process. Our focus is your freedom, your due process rights, and fairness for you.We're here when you need the law to work for you.. To that end, our firm offers unmatched advocacy and support to a diverse range of clients who have legal needs involving any of the following:. D. Shawn Burkley, has years of legal experience both domestically and internationally, with extensive experience handling complex international business matters. While pursuing his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law, he received the "Outstanding Advocate" award for the Carey Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition, as well as the Dean's Award for Excellence in recognition of his exceptional academic achievements.. A member of numerous local, state and national bar associations and a highly seasoned legal researcher and writer, Mr. Burkley is a recognized leader in his field, and he has earned a reputation for delivering creative, effective solutions to those he serves. Whether through litigation or negotiations, Shawn promises to always keep your rights and interests at the forefront of his efforts in helping you obtain the most favorable outcome possible for your situation.. Contact us directly to find out more about how Shawn can best address your needs and help you protect your rights and interests in the face of serious criminal charges or civil rights violations. Contact our law office to schedule a free case review.  When you need the law to work for you. #CriminalDefense #Civil #CivilRights #DUI

Jonathan I. Kelman received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern University School of Law, finishing in the top 10% of his class.  He has practiced exclusively in criminal defense for over 10 years.  Mr. Kelman has established a reputation for being one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Southern California.  Mr. Kelman prides himself on aggressive representation with a personal touch. Armed with the knowledge and experience to build a winning defense, Mr. Kelman is accustomed to taking on the criminal justice system and achieving the best results for his clients in Federal, State and Juvenile Court.  Mr. Kelman’s legal expertise has been sought by numerous media outlets and he has appeared as a legal analyst on MSNBC, FOX News, CNN, CBS News, KCAL News, Celebrity Justice, TMZ, and Entertainment Tonight.  Additionally, Mr. Kelman has been widely covered in the Los Angeles Times and Daily News.. Mr. Kelman is admitted to practice law in both California and New York as well as the Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California.  He is a member of the Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, San Fernando Valley, and American Bar Associations, California Public Defender's Association, California DUI Lawyers Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Brad Kaiserman has practiced criminal law since 2009 in Los Angeles County. He has helped litigate hundreds of criminal cases and has obtained many successful resolutions for his clients in both State and Federal courts. He also handles appellate work and has argued before the Second District of the California Court of Appeal and the U. S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit.  He is a a panel attorney with the California Appellate Project - Los Angeles. He has also handled misdemeanor appeals in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.. Mr. Kaiserman has worked on all types of criminal cases, including DUI, White Collar Crime, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Murder/Violent Crimes, Juvenile Crimes and Domestic Violence. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 2006. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Southern California Law School in 2009. He was admitted to the California State Bar, Central District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit in 2009.

AARON P. MCALLISTER - Awarded Super Lawyers, Rising Star in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017. RECEIVED MORE THAN 60 LEGAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS SINCE 2015 RELATED TO OUTSTANDING SERVICE, ADVOCACY, CASE RESULTS, AND REPRESENTATION.. Since starting his solo practice in 2015, Mr. McAllister's case results include: (i) felony jury trial, client facing more than 20 years prison, jury voted 12 to 0 NOT GUILTY; (ii) DUI jury trial, CASE DISMISSED after jury voted 7 to 5 NOT GUILTY; (iii) multiple CASES DISMISSED on the first day of trial; (iv) multiple CASES DISMISSED during negotiations with prosecutor; (v) multiple felony counts REDUCED to misdemeanors at preliminary hearings; (vi) multiple felony counts REDUCED to misdemeanors during negotiations with prosecutor; (vi) D.A. REJECTS based on negotiations with prosecutor prior to case being filed, and more.  Please see case results section for more information on some of our outstanding case results. *Disclaimer on case results:  prior case results cannot guarantee similar outcomes on your case or future cases.. Mr. McAllister is passionate about criminal defense and civil rights; his passion stems from the negative experiences that many of his family members and friends have had with the criminal justice system.  Being arrested or having a loved one arrested can be a scary, frustrating, and stressful experience, and the collateral consequences of an arrest or conviction can last a lifetime.  Mr. McAllister founded his law firm to fight for the best possible results and help people during this difficult time; indeed, he uses his skills, passion, knowledge and expertise to fight for an outcome that will minimize both the direct and collateral consequences of having contact with the criminal justice system.. Mr. McAllister gradauted from Howard University School of Law in 2009.  His work experience includes (i) the D.C. Public Defender Service, and (ii) White & Case LLP - a top ranked international law firm.  Before starting his own law firm, he received mentoring and training from some of the top attorneys in the nation.. Mr. McAllister is licensed to practice in the State of California (state cases) as well as the United States District Court for the Central District of California (federal cases).  He represents juveniles and adults in misdemeanor and felony cases.

My name is David Alexander Russomanno, and I am an aggressive, relentless and knowledgable criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles.  I defend my clients in all of the courts in California.  I approach every case, misdemeanor or felony with the same aggressive attitude and, most importantly, experience to provide you with the best possible disposition, such as a dismissal or acquittal. If you or someone close to you has been arrested, it is of the utmost importance that you retain a criminal defense attorney immediately because, among many things, certain rights inherent to a defendant can be waived if you wait too long.. I am licensed with the State Bar of California and admitted to practice before all California State courts and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Attorney Chad Lewin has spent over 20 years vigorously defending clients in Los Angeles courtrooms. A UCLA Law graduate and lifelong Angeleno, he has built a reputation for navigating the city’s complex legal system with insight gained from decades of experience and deep familiarity with local judges and prosecutors. Known for his aggressive approach, meticulous preparation, and unwavering professionalism, Mr. Lewin has helped countless clients facing serious charges achieve favorable outcomes—including case dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and significant charge reductions. Outside the courtroom, he is a recognized legal commentator for CNN and Fox News, and his high-profile cases have been featured by CBS, NBC, ABC, KCAL9, KTLA, and major print outlets. He’s also represented celebrities on reality shows like Growing Up Hip Hop and Sisterhood of Hip Hop. His accolades include the 2020 National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense award, Best Attorneys of America recognition, an AVVO 10.0 rating, and membership in premier legal organizations such as the ABA, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College for DUI Defense and, the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Author of over 1,750 published articles about DUI, domestic violence, theft, drug offenses, sex offenses and other areas of criminal defense, including resentencing, Greg Hill defends those accused of such crimes in the Torrance and Long Beach areas, as well as other areas.  Greg grew up in the Torrance and Long Beach area, before leaving for college in Annapolis, Maryland.  After graduating from college (the U.S. Naval Academy), Greg went throughThe Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia, and then through flight school in Pensacola, Florida for about two years.  After earning his wings, he spent about a year in Whidbey Island, Washington, learning to fly the EA-6B Prowler and learning about electronic warfare.  Upon finishing the training in Washington, he went straight to the Persian Gulf for Operation Desert Shield and then, Operation Desert Storm in 1990/1991.  After this deployment and combat, he spent another six years in the Marine Corps, deploying to Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Cuba and various places across the U.S.  While in the Marines, he earned an MBA from Boston University.. Once he left the Marine Corps, as a Captain, he entered law school at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.  Three years later, he graduated and took the Bar Exam, passing it on his first try despite having monocleosis.. Since passing the Bar in 1998, he has taken many cases to jury trial and bench trial, although most have resolved short of trial. He has been lucky enough to learn from some great lawyers and thereby develop my skills. He learns omething new every single day in practicing law.  Often it is just a better way to argue a point.  Other times, it is a case that says exactly what he needs for a client with a similar problem.  He thoroughly enjoys helping people resolve problems, whether it be a civil or criminal matter.. Outside of his practice, he has three children and a family to support.  His son graduated from the University of Michigan (Ross School of Business) and his two daughters are finishing up college now - one is a senior at Syracuse (Newhouse School of Communications) and one is a junior at SMU in Dallas.  Greg's wife is a law school graduate as well.

I am a zealous advocate for my clients.  I give each client personal attention and work hard to achieve their goals in the case.  In 2023 I have shifted my practice and focus solely on practicing criminal defense.

Former Prosecutor. Ryan Donahue is an experienced litigator who is in court every day on behalf of clients. Attorney Donahue began his career in 2010 as an Assistant District Attorney in Worcester County. During his years as a prosecutor he handled hundreds of cases from arraignment to trial in both District Court and Superior Court. Attorney Donahue has a deep understanding of how the government builds a case against an individual and what strategies will likely succeed, both in negotiations with prosecutors before trial and in arguments before a judge or jury.. Attorney Donahue has extensive experience in not only criminal defense but also in restraining order hearings, family law, and civil litigation.

My name is Joe Bernard. I have practiced in Hampden County, Springfield Massachusetts for over 20 years and reside in Belchertown, Massachusetts. I was in the District Attorney's Office for approximately four years and for the last eighteen years have been doing a great deal of criminal defense. I've tried well over three hundred cases in the Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin County Superior Courts, as well as district courts across western Massachusetts. For over twelve years I was a member of the CJA panel here in western Massachusetts.. As of late, I have focused almost exclusively on representing individuals charged with driving related offenses. I have always had an interest in the area of the area of the law and in 2012 I attended and successfully completed the certification process from the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) to administer standardized field sobriety tests.. I regularly lecture and have have been actively involved with the Massachusetts Bar Association, MCLE and other continuing legal education agencies, specifically within the area of driving under the influence. I also co-wrote a chapter concerning trial preparation for the 2007 edition of Trying OUI Cases in Massachusetts,  published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE).. Recently, I became involved with the Melendez Diaz challenge in Massachusetts. I represented a woman in the Appeals Court (79 Mass. App. Ct. 1129 (2011) which was one of a group of cases decided by the Supreme Judicial Court within Commonwealth v. Zeinnger 459 Mass. 775.. More recently, over the last 2 1/2 years I have been challenging trial courts in western Massachusetts attempting to get a court order to obtain training on the Draeger 9510. I have had an ongoing dialogue with the Draeger company attempting to convince them that Massachusetts lawyers need and deserve training on this machine. As far as I know this is one of the only pieces of forensic equipment not available for viewing or purchase on the open market.. Finally, several judges in western Massachusetts agreed with my request and have issued an order to provide training for myself as an expert on the machine. This order was served upon the Office of Alcohol Testing and the state police. Subsequently, the Commonwealth appealed and challenged the order before the Supreme Judicial Court. In July 2015 the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts agreed and in Commonwealth v. Nunes ordered that Massachusetts lawyers and their experts receive training on the Draeger 9510.. I am one of the five lead lawyers in Commonwealth v. Evando Ananias et al. which is further exploring the the Nunes decision and carving out new territory allowing attorneys to be able to better defend their clients in similar matters where a breath test was used.

Joshua London, Esq. is a criminal defense attorney and the lead attorney at the law firm of London Defense, PLLC. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2014 and was licensed to practice in Minnesota in 2014, Mr. London served as a Law Clerk with Brockton D. Hunter, P.A. and then spent 3 years   as an Associate Attorney with the firm. While in law school, he also served as a certified student attorney with the Ramsey County Public Defender's Office in St. Paul, Minnesota and was the President of The University of St. Thomas’s Jewish Law Students Association. Joshua was on the St. Thomas William E. McGee Civil Rights and Evan A. Evans Constitutional Law Moot Court Teams, and was on the Dean’s List for Trial Advocacy in his final year at St. Thomas. His article, Why Are We Killing Veterans?, was published in the University of St. Thomas Law Journal 2015 edition. In the early years of his career, Mr. London served as the Operations Officer of the Veterans Defense Project, a non-profit organization founded to advocate for the vigorous legal defense of military veterans facing criminal charges. In his position, Mr. London played an essential role in editing and publishing the legal treatise, The Attorney’s Guide to Defending Veterans in Criminal Court, a comprehensive manual to the art and science of defending criminally involved combat veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, substance abuse, or other service-related disorders. This treatise brings together preeminent experts from the fields of law, medicine, social work, psychology, and psychiatry to provide practitioners with the knowledge and tools to provide effective, vigorous representation of veteran-defendants. Althought Joshua London no longer works with the VDP, he continues to provide representation for military veterans and active military.

The Law Office of Martin S. Azarian Criminal Defense, P.A. is dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused.  Martin S. Azarian has been a career long criminal defense attorney. When you retain Martin S. Azarian you gain Martin's twenty-five-plus years of criminal defense experience; twenty-plus years in Minnesota.  From the moment you meet Martin Azarian you will come to understand his honest and thorough approach to representing his clients. Martin S. Azarian is a respected and experienced criminal trial attorney.  He is known for his honest straight talk.  His thorough approach to cases results in many of his client's cases being dismissed, or his client's charges reduced.. When you retain Martin S. Azarian Criminal Defense, P.A. you get his twenty plus years of experience.  You will know you have retained one of Minnesota's most experience criminal defense attorneys.  Call  Martin S. Azarian Criminal Defense, P.A.

Recently:: Jury aquits man who admitted escape from prison.. CLARK COUNTY, Ind. —. An Indiana man admitted to a prison escape, but a jury found him not guilty of the charge of felony escape. Rodney Miller was the subject of a manhunt in December after he got out of the Henryville Correctional Unit. “Escape is kind of like a no-brainer. It's ‘Is you is or is you ain't in jail?’ You know? And if you ain't you're guilty, right? That's what I thought,” defense attorney David Mosley said.. When the court handed Mosley Miller’s case, he learned there was more to the story. Some facts were indisputable. There is video of Miller leaving the now-closed minimum security Henryville Correctional Unit in December. Miller was later found 90 miles away from the complex with his girlfriend.. Miller said he escaped because he was afraid his girlfriend was going to abort their child.. Mosley mounted a defense using a rarely cited Indiana law of a crime of duress. “I just thought this is absolutely crazy. He pulled it out of a hat.” Clark County Deputy Prosecutor Zynthia Arocena said. Arocena showed WLKY an interview in which she said Miller contradicted his claim that the escape was about his girlfriend.. The jury deliberated for about 30 minutes. The verdict? Not guilty.. He was being held on a felony theft charge.. If he had been convicted, he faced four years in prison.  (By Ben Jackey, WLKY NEWS). and. In practice since 1986, Mr. Mosley's wide experience includes criminal  and civil trials, state and federal appellate work, administrative law, election law, municipal law and family law. A number of his cases have resulted in published opinions.  He has authored articles that appeared in Res Gestae.  He was selected as "the best" local attorney by Evening News-Tribune Poll of Clark and Floyd County readers.   Martindale-Hubbell ranks him fifth in prominence in Clark County and gave him its highest ranking for ethics and integrity.  At the beginning of his career he was mentored by Frank E. Haddad, Jr., and Burton Milward (author of Kentucky Criminal Practice and Reversible Error in Kentucky...both handbooks for practicing criminal law in Kentucky). He has appeared numerous times in local televised news reports and appeared twice on the Nancy Grace CNN network program as a guest commentator.. Representative past and current employment or clients include, Clark County Government, Town of Utica, Town of Sellersburg, EMC corporation, N-Flyte Trucking, Clark County Prosecutor's Office, Clark  County Public Defender Office and a host of private individuals.. Mr. Mosley has taught in ICLEF seminars on Capital cases and trial practice.  He is a recipient of the Pro Bono Publico award by the Clark and Floyd County Indiana Bar Associations. He is a past or current member of the Indiana Bar Association, The Seventh Circuit Bar  Association, the Clark County Indiana Bar Association, the Sherman Minton Inns of Court. He is licensed to practice and has appeared before all levels of  Indiana State Courts.  He is licensed in the Southern District of Indiana Federal District Court, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Shawn Kollie focuses on Criminal Defense and Second Amendment Rights across the State of Oregon.  Shawn has practiced in almost every county in Oregon and the Federal Courts.  Owning his own firm, Kollie Law, in Medford, Oregon.  Shawn represents clients with major felony and firearm cases.  With a team of talent every case is a ‘team effort’.. Shawn was born and raised in Portland, Oregon.  Upon graduation from Oregon State University, Shawn attended the University of Oregon School of Law.  During his second year of law school, he began working as a law clerk for the Corbridge & Short, in Hillsboro, OR exclusively on criminal and DUII defense matters.. As a third year law student, Shawn interned with the Lane County Public Defender’s Office and upon graduation accepted a position at private criminal defense firm in Portland.  Taking on hundreds of cases and many to trial, Shawn trained under former prosecutors and and helped grow that firm.  Shawn is certified by NHTSA and IACP to conduct field sobriety tests and uses that knowledge to assist his clients in DMV hearings and DUI trials throughout Oregon.  As an NRA Licensed Pistol Instructor, Shawn has assisted in countless Concealed Handgun classes and helped advise a wide range of individuals from, instructing CHL Classes to obtaining and contesting a Federal Firearms License.. After working for over 7 years in Portland, Shawn grew tired of the gray and rain and moved his family to Bend, Oregon in 2016.  Most recently, Kollie Law relocated to Medford and manages Oregon Gun Law and Kollie Law, PC. He practices in every county in Oregon.. Shawn is married and the proud father of twin boys.  He enjoys spending time with his family, running, hiking, hunting, and shooting.

Cincinnati native Brad J. Groene is a compassionate and industrious legal advocate who has been practicing law in the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area for five years. Brad’s sole practice areas comprise criminal defense, OVI / DUI and traffic offenses. He has successfully represented clients charged with a wide range of offenses ranging from minor misdemeanors to the most serious felony cases.. Brad received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Miami University in 2005 and his juris doctorate from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 2008.. Brad is a selfless and compassionate attorney who practices law because he truly believes in making a difference in the lives of his clients. He passionately believes in the importance of providing stellar, highly effective legal representation for all of his clients so that the charges and penalties they face will not have dire, life-changing consequences on their jobs, families, and futures. He is committed to fighting vigorously and tirelessly for every aspect of a client’s case in order to provide each client the justice that they deserve.. For Brad, clients come first. It is of paramount importance that each client has a personalized experience rather than feel like a number. He gives his personal cell phone number to clients and makes himself available on a 24/7 basis so that they are able to reach him whenever they need. He understands the urgency of answering questions quickly and promptly, as it is understandable a client’s liberties and privileges are at stake.. Brad’s interest in becoming an attorney was initially piqued in college when he took a business law class. This class opened his eyes to the law, as he enjoyed learning about the finer details as well as bigger picture of the legal profession. Little did he know that his interest in business law would develop into a criminal law career.. After college Brad attended law school, where he continued to broaden his legal, intellectual, as well as practical skills. It was during law school where his experience in the criminal system began, while interning full time at the Hamilton County Public Defender’s office. He learned the complexities of the criminal justice system and handled actual cases in Hamilton County.. Following law school, Brad continued to gain more experience in the criminal arena. He has successfully defended clients facing all kinds of criminal charges from drug offenses to OVI / DUIs to domestic violence offenses. Specifically, he has won numerous bench trials in front of judges, argued cases in front of all of the local prosecutors, and has truly gained an understanding for effectively handling a criminal defense case.. Brad is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and is licensed to practice law in Ohio as well as Kentucky. He is certified and trained by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration to perform field sobriety tests that law enforcement typically conduct. He also participates in speaking engagements at the Wellness Certified Driver Intervention Program to discuss OVI / DUI law.

Casey Kovacic devotes 100 percent of his practice to defending the rights of the criminally accused.  With an appreciation for promoting justice, he is committed to ensuring that those accused of crimes in Oregon have an experienced and effective voice to protect their rights.. Casey Kovacic handles every type of state criminal case. From DUI's and other misdemeanors to homicide charges, he brings an unwavering commitment to pursuing a fair and just outcome for every client he defends.Representation of Defendants in greater Portland, Beaverton and Hillsboro. Casey Kovacic's experience as a public defender in Multnomah and Washington Counties provides the expertise and perspective that informs his practical and effective courtroom advocacy in the Portland metropolitan area. Casey Kovacic blends compassion for his clients with intelligent and aggressive tactics in the courtroom. Each case he takes on benefits from his ability to adapt to the changing needs of his client and the vagaries of litigation.Pursuing Justice On Behalf Of Clients Throughout Northwest Oregon. Whether you have been accused of a crime in Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton or any other community in Multnomah, Washington, Columbia, or Clackamas Counties, you can contact the Law Office of Casey Kovacic, LLC, to receive practical, effective and competitively priced legal representation. Do not face your criminal charges blindly.