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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How much does a Criminal Defense lawyer cost in your area?
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.
When should I hire a Criminal Defense lawyer in your area?
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.
How do I choose the best Criminal Defense lawyer in your area?
Look for attorneys with experience handling Criminal Defense cases, strong client reviews, and a track record of successful settlements or verdicts.
26057 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found
I am passionate about protecting your legal rights and Constitutional guarantess.. I began my experience in 2004 as a Criminal Justice major at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. From there, I began to further diversify by learning the intricacies of family and divorce law by interning in the family division of the Wayne County Circuit Court.. After graduating with honors, I was accepted into the law program at the Univerity of Detroit Mercy School of Law. During my time at Detroit Mercy, I diversified in a wide variety of studies, but focused on Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Constitutional Law. With a passion for defending the accused and challenging evidence, I began an externship at the Washtenaw County Office of Public Defender, the most highly recognized public defender's office in the State of Michigan.. After passing the bar in 2013, my goal has been to represent citizens of our community with a fair and passionate mindset, but also aggressively advocating for both individual and business rights. Currently, as a principal partner at Bazzi Law, PLC, in Dearborn Heights, I continue to diversify in a multitude of areas in law practice.. We handle almost every type of legal issue, including Criminal Defense, DUI/OWI, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Immigration, Traffic law, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Personal Protection Orders, Juvenile Representation, Business Law, Contracts, and more. We offer free consultations, passionate, aggressive, and affordable representation.
LeRoy Costner is a Death Penalty Certified and experienced trial lawyer. LeRoy Costner understands when you start something, you must finish it. LeRoy has done it all – farmed cotton fields in Mississippi, and orange groves in Polk County. He had to work full time to put himself through college at Valencia Community College and Florida Southern University. During school, he worked at Universal Studios and a five star Orlando hotel as a concierge, where he learned the “fine art” of service. He then graduated from Barry University School of Law where he won the prestigious Lion of Justice award from the Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism. During his final semester of law school, he worked at the Orange County State Attorney’s Office as a Certified Legal Intern prosecuting 1st and 2nd-degree misdemeanors.. After graduating from law school, he took a job with the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office in Key West, Florida. Over the next five years, he prosecuted thousands of criminal cases. As an Assistant State Attorney, he was a special prosecutor for DUI cases, receiving the same training that law enforcement officers undergo, as well specialized training in prosecution. Before taking on the additional responsibilities of prosecuting crimes of violence, LeRoy was selected to train incoming DUI prosecutors. He then went on to prosecute numerous violent crimes for the Government and was often chosen by his bosses to prosecute conflict cases in other counties which is an honor for a prosecutor.. When LeRoy goes to work for you –here is some of what you can expect – he will diplomatically negotiate with the opposing side so that he can keep the lines of communication open and get the best results for you; he will methodically check the accuracy of your case for all possible defenses. He will maintain communication with you at every turn, and he WILL fight for you if it comes down to a jury trial.. Hard work. That is what Leroy Costner will provide for his clients.
Before starting Lashley Law, Gary worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s Fifth Judicial Circuit and as a health care fraud prosecutor for the District of Columbia’s Office of the Inspector General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.. During his time as a prosecutor, Gary handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, including DUIs, domestic violence, drug possession and manufacturing, sex and computer related crimes, and white-collar crimes, all while gaining extensive motion practice and jury trial experience.. A native of Central Florida, Gary grew up Lake County, where he graduated from the Mount Dora Christian Academy. He then earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Information Technology from Harding University in 2005 and his Juris Doctorate from Barry University’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in 2009.
I am Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Criminal Trial Law. Under the Florida Bar, lawyers who hold a Board Certification in this law are identified as Specialist or Experts in the field of Criminal Trial Law.. With a Board Certification in Criminal Law, the Florida Bar recognizes the knowledge, specialty, and expertise that a Board Certified attorney has in the area of Criminal Trial Law.. I am a fighter who understands how attorneys on both sides of a criminal case think and work. Having practiced extensively in both criminal defense and prosecution, I understand how criminal cases are tried and the legal tactics both sides use.. After graduating from Stetson University in 2004, I attended Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida. While earning my license to practice law, I was an active member of the mock trial team, where I learned valuable skills in trial advocacy.. After graduating from Barry University School of Law and passing the Florida Bar, I worked for the Office of the State Attorney of Florida as assistant state attorney. While there, I prosecuted cases in the 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida, ranging from second-degree misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. I handled more than 30 jury trials and numerous adversarial hearings. I have also concluded thousands of prosecutions during my legal career.. I later joined an Orlando law firm as an associate managing its criminal defense division. I have worked solely to defend clients against criminal charges and probation violations. Fighting for my clients and their rights is immensely satisfying to me, and it is what I do best. Retain my services, and you will receive one-on-one attention from beginning to end of your legal journey.
Managing Partner and founder of Latoison Law, Enrique Latoison, Esq. represents a diverse portfolio of clientele, including individuals, families, businesses and working professionals, in all of their legal needs.
As an attorney working in the areas of consumer rights, bankruptcy, and criminal defense, my job is to instantly relieve the anxiety and stress my clients suffer by protecting their homes, jobs, livelihoods and paychecks; and to give them a second chance at a fulfilling future.
Attorney K. Aaron Heifner is a skilled criminal defense, family law, and personal injury attorney for Beeman Heifner Benge P.A. He is the founder of Heifner Law Inc., where he assists clients with a broad range of legal issues, including DUI/OWI defense, probation violations, domestic violence charges, divorce, child custody and support, car accidents, and more.. Attorney Heifner has developed a reputation as an aggressive advocate for parents and defendants, as well as those injured due to the negligence of another person, company, or entity. With every case he takes on, Attorney Heifner strives to provide his clients with personalized, one-on-one attention and open communication. He answers calls and texts within minutes, all seven days of the week.Attorney Heifner is a graduate of Indiana Tech Law School and a member of numerous legal organizations, including the Indy Bar Association, Madison County Bar Association, and the Indiana State Bar Association. Call for a free consultation.
The Marlowe Law Firm, founded in 2005, was built on and has grown with its commitment to its Clients, competent legal representation, confidentiality, and professionalism through and beyond representation. This firm focuses it’s practice on criminal defense and personal injury.
Ahmad R. Crews, Esq offers comprehensive legal advice and counsel. In resolving your legal matter or problem, I provide high quality legal representation. I have a reputation for creative litigation approaches and achieving exceptional results.. I am a graduate of Howard University School of Law, located in Washington, D.C. My top legal experiences include the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and employment with the top criminal appellate attorney in Georgia.
Mr. Thomas received his law degree from Emory University School of Law. He also received his bachelors degree, cum laude, in political science from the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY).. Mr. Thomas is a former Assistant Federal Defender for the Middle District of Alabama (Montgomery). As a federal defender, Mr. Thomas handled serious felony cases ranging from white collar crime to drug and firearm cases where defendants were facing life sentences. Prior to this, he was an Assistant Public Defender for the Eastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia (Savannah), where he exclusively handled felony cases and served as lead attorney on jury trials.. Mr. Thomas was also formerly a plaintiff's attorney on Wall Street at Pelton & Graham in New York, where he litigated class action law suits to recover overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Prior to working on Wall Street, Mr. Thomas was a Judicial Clerk at the EEOC for the Honorable Donna N. Dawson, Supervisory Administrative Judge, and drafted opinions on behalf of Judge Dawson ruling on Title VII discrimination claims.. Mr. Thomas has been studying Spanish for seven years, and is intermediate in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. He enjoys conversing with his latino clients in Spanish, and is working towards eventually becoming fluent in Spanish.
Attorney Griggs is a native of Atlanta who grew up in South DeKalb County prior to relocating to South Cobb during his teens. As a youth, Griggs attended Atlanta Public Schools until enrolling in Woodward Academy in 1990. Attorney Griggs graduated from Woodward Academy in 1996 and was offered a scholarship to Oxford College of Emory University. In 1998, Griggs graduated from Oxford College with an Associate Degree and moved on to Emory University in Atlanta. While at Emory, Attorney Griggs had the opportunity to work for the City of Atlanta Solicitor’s Office under Atlanta Solicitor Raines Carter. In 2000, Attorney Griggs graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Political Science.. Griggs continued to work for the Solicitor’s Office after graduation as a Warrant Officer. In 2001, Attorney Griggs received a full scholarship to attend the University of Cincinnati College Of Law, the fourth oldest law school in the country.. While in Cincinnati, Griggs distinguished himself as a passionate community activist with the Cincinnati CAN Commission on Police and Community Relations. Moreover, Griggs distinguished himself as a skilled advocate participating on the University of Cincinnati Honorary Moot Court Executive Board and working for the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office. Griggs graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2004 and returned to Atlanta.. In August 2004, Attorney Griggs passed the Georgia State Bar Examination in his first seating. Griggs began his legal career in the winter of 2004 with a Cobb County Family lawyer, where he served as an associate mainly practicing family law in Cobb and Cherokee counties.. In January of 2005, Griggs joined the Rockdale County Public Defender’s Office as an Assistant Public Defender where he distinguished himself as an aggressive and passionate advocate of indigent defense. Griggs’s practice primarily focused on domestic violence, traffic, and DUI cases. Griggs received extensive training in trial advocacy and the fundamentals of criminal defense with the Georgia Public Defenders Standards Council during his time in Rockdale.. In September of 2005, Griggs was offered a position with the DeKalb County Public Defender’s Office after distinguishing himself as a passionate advocate during the Trial Skills Seminar at the University of Georgia. While in DeKalb, Griggs co-authored the DeKalb County Public Defender’s State Court Trial Practice Manual. Further, Griggs handled annually over 700 cases, successfully trying multiple criminal jury and bench trials ranging from MURDER to DUI.. In January of 2007, Griggs left the Public Defender’s Office and opened his own boutique criminal defense firm in Decatur with the help of prominent criminal defense attorney Keith E. Adams. Since opening the firm, Griggs has continued to set himself apart as passionate and skilled defense attorney in Metro Atlanta. This past June, Attorney Griggs opened his new Downtown Atlanta office. The new office maintains its dedication to present top quality legal defense in Metro Atlanta.. Gerald A. Griggs is an attorney who is a servant of the people fighting for what’s right. Attorney Griggs is firmly dedicated to the fundamental principle that “We seek truth, mercy, and justice forever.” Attorney Griggs seeks to serve the needs of the community one client at a time.
My name is Crystal Phillips and I am a former assistant public defender now working for a private statewide criminal and traffic defense firm. I graduated law school from the University of Alabama in 2012 and I am licensed in Alabama and Florida.
Knowledge of the law and confidence in Court is what you need in a criminal defense attorney. This knowledge and confidence is what Christine Whalin projects during every client meeting, settlement negotiation, pretrial hearing, and jury trial. Christine became an attorney in 2006 and joined DM Cantor in 2010, becoming partner in 2018. She is one of only 12 female criminal defense attorneys in the state of Arizona who are Board Certified Specialists in Criminal Law per the State Bar of Arizona, Board of Legal Specialization.. Christine is a trial lawyer practicing for over 15 years in the area of criminal defense. She focuses on representing individuals in all types of criminal cases ranging from state and federal felony and misdemeanor matters, along with school discipline and Title IX litigation. Throughout her career, Christine has represented countless clients on their criminal cases, achieving successful results in the form of dismissals, reduced sentences and complete acquittals after jury trial. Christine represents people in any type of criminal matter, and is particularly skilled in handling major felony cases involving sexual misconduct, sexual assault and other serious “life-in-prison” allegations. In addition, she is extremely successful in handling pre-charge matters and having those investigations closed and not filed.Christine has been listed in the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2023.. Representative Cases