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I am proud to be a criminal defense attorney. Every day someone who is wrongfully accused of a crime or who has made a bad decision needs my help.. I am here to defend you and to protect what is most important: your family and your future.. I have dedicated my practice to defending individuals who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. I am equipped with the knowledge, experience and resources to assure that your matter is handled properly and aggressively, whether it is resolved or proceeds to trial.. I promise every client that I will exhaust every possible resolution to put you in the best situation possible.. I encourage my clients to reach out with questions, as I feel it’s of the highest importance to maintain open communication with clients and their families so they are properly informed throughout the process.. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.. I look forward to the opportunity of representing you.EDUCATIONJuris Doctor, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 2010Bachelors, Case Western Reserve University, 2007

Kristina is co-chair, along with Susan Stone, of KJK’s Student & Athlete Defense/Title IX Practice Group.. For more than fifteen years, Kristina has protected and counseled clients during the most difficult periods in their lives. She has developed a sophisticated federal and state practice with a particular focus on internet-based crimes. Her experience is regularly enlisted for complex cases involving allegations of sexual assault, and she has worked on national defense teams representing students and executives facing prosecution in the United States and abroad. Kristina is also extremely adept at working with families and defending juveniles facing prosecution, particularly when the child has a physical or mental disability.. Kristina has achieved great success protecting students and professors in campus Title IX proceedings, which has garnered her a national reputation. Her services are particularly sought after to navigate Title IX cases involving a parallel criminal investigation. In addition to being a skilled Title IX attorney, Kristina also helps students of all ages facing academic misconduct, research misconduct and other types of discipline. She has represented Greek organizations involved in student disciplinary matters and assisted with drafting policies and implementing training. When Title IX and other campus misconduct matters require litigation, Kristina has filed civil suit in federal courts across the country and successfully negotiated resolutions.. Over the years, Kristina’s practice has grown to include representation of people with complex mental health and neurological disorders. She serves as a tireless advocate for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Kristina’s understanding of ASD enables her to effectively communicate the social and behavioral deficits associated with ASD to school officials, lawyers and judges.. With training in crisis communication, Kristina leads teams that can protect her clients’ needs not only in court, schools and the workplace, but also in the public realm. Kristina and Susan Stone co-created the firm’s Reputation Management practice to protect clients facing backlash from social media and internet postings, as well as other forms of defamation. Given the diversity of her clients and their needs, Kristina understands the importance of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary strategy.. Kristina regularly writes and speaks on issues involving students and education. Regarded as a go-to authority for journalists examining student legal issues, she has appeared on television and is frequently interviewed. Kristina and Susan Stone host a podcast entitled Real Talk With Susan and Kristina, which explores student issues and offers guidance for parents. Kristina also believes in the importance of service to her profession and the community. For six years, Kristina served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). She also served as a trustee for the Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association. Currently, Kristina serves on the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Judge4Yourself committee, which interviews and rates judicial candidates in order to assist the public in the election of qualified judges in Ohio.

Attorney Smith handles a diverse range of legal matters including family law, DWI and traffic violations, and criminal charges in St. Charles, MO. With a primary focus on family law, Attorney Smith knows how to guide individual through some of the most heated issues they will face in life. From divorce to child custody disputes, he is there for his clients every step of the way. Attorney Smith focuses on treating his clients like family, doing everything in his legal power to secure a favorable outcome on each individuals’ behalf. He has been given the Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubbell®, a recognition of his commitment to the clients he represents. When you need award-winning counsel behind your case, be sure to call on Attorney Smith! You can reach his firm at.

The practice of law brings with it many great opportunities to meet new people who are facing difficult legal issues.  I look forward to helping clients in the following areas of my practice: Criminal defense, Traffic Violations, Divorce and Custody, Juvinielle, and Personal Injury.. Contact our office to set up your consultation.

DUI's - Petty Thefts - Drug Cases - Domestic Violence - Suspended Licenses - Hit & Runs - And all other criminal matters!. I have been practicing exclusively criminal law for nearly 16 years and have handled nearly 5000 cases.   I am very familiar with the court system, judges, and prosecutors.  I  understand that good people occasionally find themselves in a bad situation and we are here to help.   Please feel free to call me personally to discuss your case. I handle all criminal matters!. Specialties. Selected as one of the "Top Attorneys' in Orange County by OC Metro Magazine.  Robert J Hickey has been practicing law for nearly 20 years in Orange County, handling all criminal matters. He has represented well over 5,000 clients in the criminal court system and at the DMV.  He has handled nearly every type of criminal cases ranging from simple misdemeanors up to serious felonies, including murder cases.  He has helped thousands of clients avoid jail.  He has worked hard for his clients to have charges reduced and in many instances the entire case dismissed.Mr. Hickey has handled hundreds of drug cases and assisted clients with the assistance of rehabilitation programs to become sober and overcome their addictions.  In most drug cases clients have been able to entirely avoid doing time in jail after demonstrating their commitment to remaining sober.. History. Established in 1997.. After graduating from law school in 1996, Robert Hickey worked for the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.  Mr. Hickey went into private practice in 1997 and has handled nothing but criminal cases since.  He has purposely kept his practice small so that he can personally handle every aspect of every case.. Meet the Business Owner. He is a member of:California Public Defender's AssociationCalifornia Attorney's for Criminal JusticeCalifornia DUI Lawyer's AssociationNational Association of Criminal Defense LawyersNorth Orange County Bar AssociationPast President North Orange County Bar Association

Erica Harris Young is known for her passionate and zealous advocacy of her clients.  It is her philosophy that her job is to ensure that every client’s rights are preserved; and she is willing to fight for that by ensuring that she knows each client’s case inside and out.. Erica graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Ethnic and American Studies with a focus on critical legal and race theory. She then entered the evening program of Capital University Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree magna cum laude while working full time at a prominent civil law firm.. Erica is licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio and before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Additionally, Erica is a certified Guardian ad Litem through the Supreme Court of Ohio.. She sees clients as people, not cases, and as such works for and with each client to ensure the very best possible outcome.

Kristin devotes her practice entirely to litigation, and has extensive experience in both criminal and civil court. She is trained as a mediator, qualified as a Guardian ad Litem for children, and speaks fluent Russian (as well as some Czech, Ukrainian, and Spanish). Kristin graduated with a degree in philosophy from the prestigious University of Chicago, studied Eurasian Affairs at the George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond's T.C. Williams School of Law. During law school, she had the distinction of being selected for a judicial placement with the Honorable Judge Melvin Hughes in Richmond Circuit Court and of earning a staff position on the Richmond Law Review. Kristin's interests include studying the psychology of addiction and advocating for the welfare of children and animals. She is known as an effective, passionate, and zealous advocate for her clients.