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Attorney John-Patrick Mullen-Lujan grew up in vibrant Miami, Florida, where he encountered people from all walks of life and learned to develop genuine connections in diverse communities. As the son of an Argentinian immigrant, Attorney Mullen-Lujan recognizes the struggles many Americans face in navigating our complex criminal justice system. Attorney Mullen-Lujan believes everyone deserves to have their rights protected by someone who cares about them.. Attorney Mullen-Lujan attended Pennsylvania State University where he obtained a joint Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and American Studies. In 2017, he received a Master of Science degree in American studies.. In search of warmer weather, Attorney Mullen-Lujan moved to California where he attended Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law. While attending law school, he focused his studies in the area of criminal law, obtaining multiple CALI awards in criminal procedure and criminal litigation, and completing the prestigious Criminal Law Emphasis Program. Additionally, while studying as a full-time student, Attorney Mullen-Lujan was hired by distinguished professor Lawrence Rosenthal as a criminal law teaching fellow to assist in the educational development of first-year law students at the Fowler School of Law.. Upon graduating law school, Attorney Mullen-Lujan immediately entered the practice of law as an associate attorney at one of the most experienced criminal defense firms in Orange County, CA. In that position, he was tasked with handling both misdemeanor and felony matters throughout Orange County, Riverside, and San Diego. Armed with the knowledge and experience he obtained in his position as an associate criminal defense attorney, Attorney Mullen-Lujan decided to open his own practice of law.

Kim Bawgus spent the first five years of her career representing clients involved in civil litigation, including products and medical liability lawsuits, wrongful death cases, and banking fraud. Kim also has substantial experience in negotiating insurance claims. In 2011, she helped a Tuscaloosa factory negotiate with its insurance company so that it could rebuild its facility after it was hit by a tornado.Kim spent the next four and a half years with the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney’s Office where she was involved in the trial of dozens of cases, allowing her to gain valuable courtroom experience. Kim handles matters involving criminal law, civil litigation, and estate administration. She earned her B.A. from Rhodes College in 2005 and earned her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2008. Her hobbies include scuba diving and spending time with her four dogs.

Neena R. Speer is an attorney, author, speaker, and truth dealer. She has a solo law firm called the Neena R. Speer Law Firm LLC. She is a Founder and Executive Director of her mentoring nonprofit focused on continuous mentorship for all students at all levels K-12 & college, Step 1-2-3 Mentor for Life Initiative that she started her 3L year of law school. Lastly, she is a four-time published author with her most recent book is Dear Future Lawyer: An Intimate Survival Guide for the Female Minority Law Student. Her passion since she was in eighth grade was to be a criminal defense attorney in her hometown where she grew up: Birmingham, AL. She is living out that dream and speaking for countless organizations including the University of Alabama School of Law, the YMCA, the Black Girl Project, the National HBCU Pre-Law Summit, and her upcoming TedxYouth Davenport Talk entitled "Diversity Redefined" March 2021 about her experiences as a law student, a black minority in the law field, and her journey past failing her first bar exam.. Neena R. Speer Law Firm LLC is a boutique firm focused on the individual and their needs from areas ranging from LLC/Business Formation to Copyrights, Trademarks, Contract Drafting/Review to Criminal Defense and Family Law. We aim to work hard so you don't have to.

Frank J. Cardis is a 1989 graduate of Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana. He received his law degree from Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana in 1997. Frank was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. After many years of practice in greater-Cincinnati, Ohio, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and Covington, Kentucky, Frank moved to Central Arkansas to be closer to family.Frank is admitted to practice law in the States of Arkansas, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, Southern District of Ohio, and Eastern District of Kentucky. He is a current or past member of the American Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Arkansas State Bar Association, Pulaski County Bar Association, Indiana Public Defender Council, Indiana State Bar Association, Dearborn-Ohio County, Indiana Bar Association (Past President), Ohio State Bar Association, Cincinnati Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, and Northern Kentucky Bar Association.Frank’s primary practice areas are juvenile delinquency and criminal defense. Over the course of his career, Frank has handled a variety of legal matters including divorce, custody, child support, visitation, adoptions, child abuse and neglect, civil litigation, appeals, personal injury, and bankruptcy. In May, 2015, Frank was certified as a Juvenile Training Immersion Program Trainer by the National Juvenile Defender Center. He is the only JTIP certified trainer in Arkansas. Additionally, Frank has been a lecturer or faculty member at continuing legal education programs sponsored by the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF), Legal Volunteers of Southeast Indiana, Inc. and the Indiana Public Defender Council in the areas of Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Juvenile Delinquency Defense, Trial Advocacy, and Evidence.During his career, Frank has served on committees related to state-wide juvenile delinquency reform, community corrections, and access to justice/civil legal pro bono initiatives. He has also served as a board member for literacy programs and a community service ministry.

Attorney Debora Lelli is committed to assisting her community. Ms. Lelli was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and has experienced first hand the Immigration process of this country. Ms. Lelli was raised in Arizona and has maintained her home in this community.Ms. Lelli graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Justice Studies. She earned her Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School in 2015. When you hire Ms. Lelli you will know that her life experiences and professional background will make her a dedicated and effective legal counselor.

I have been working in criminal defense since 2008. I am a proud graduate of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, where I earned my Juris Doctorate.. Prior to that, I attended Loyola University Chicago and worked hard to get two degrees; Bachelors of Arts in History and Political Science. I began my career at the Pima County Public Defender's Office as a law clerk, researching and writing. As an attorney, I have represented clients in over 900 felony cases.. I've spent countless hours in the courts in thousands of hearings. I have worked against dozens of prosecutors, and research each and every judge and prosecutor to know the best strategies. I know the system and the players. I know the rules and moves needed to fight your charges!

What does an AVVO rating mean? And why is Amy's so low compared to other attorneys here? Well, an AVVO rating is just that - something AVVO came up with to try and help a potential legal client find a good attorney for them. And that is great! You need a good attorney for your case! But, the downside is that the AVVO rating does not mean much when it comes to you and your case. Someone can get a high AVVO rating merely by filling in every aspect of their profile - making sure to hit all the right "buttons" for AVVO.. But, because I am an attorney that never requests anything from a client, because I work for them, I do not get many client reviews. Therefore, my AVVO rating is lower. Also, a high AVVO rating can be made by showing all the publications and speaking engagements an attorney does. Again however, because I am an attorney that only works for my clients, not worrying about anybody but my client, I do not do speaking engagements, or publish articles. Therefore, my AVVO rating is lower.. So what can you expect from me? You can expect an attorney who only cares about you. Someone who will always call you back. Someone who works tirelessly to get what you want and deserve. Interested? Read on.. Before opening Travin Law, Amy represented hundreds of individuals while working for the Colorado State Public Defender. While there, she successfully defended DUI, misdemeanor, and felony cases at trial. Amy's passion for defending those accused of crimes, is unending by truly believing individuals are innocent until proven guilty. She loves being in the courtroom, advocating for her clients, litigating to win their issues, and giving them someone who will fight for them.. She was never a prosecutor and never wanted to be a prosecutor. If you are accused of a crime, why would you hire someone who used to prosecute people in your same position?. Amy's compassion and zealous advocacy extend to those dealing with divorce and custody issues. She works diligently to help them through what is often times a difficult situation. She knows what it is like to have to deal with family issues. Whether she guides you through a simple mediation, or whether you need her in court, she is the lawyer to trust with your case.

A Passionate Defender. Jennifer Longtin is an attorney who is passionate about seeking justice for all people. She is a former Public Defender with experience in trial, negotiation, and appellate work. Jennifer has tried cases ranging from simple traffic offenses and DUIs to murder and complex sex offenses. Jennifer is dedicated to serving the mentally ill who are involved in the criminal justice system; she litigates issues of competency, sanity, and uses a client's situation and history to find treatment alternatives to incarceration. Jennifer has also worked with veterans, those suffering from PTSD and TBI, victims of domestic violence, and the developmentally delayed to make sure that the prosecution understands how their unique life experiences play into their current situation and needs.. An Appellate Advocate You Can Trust. Jennifer has argued and briefed cases in front of the Colorado Supreme Court, as well as the Colorado Court of Appeals. She has appealed felony and misdemeanor convictions, and litigated post-conviction proceedings including motions for sentence reconsideration and petitions regarding ineffective assistance of counsel. Jennifer believes that trial is only the beginning of the fight for her client's liberty.

James Stanley has over 35 years’ experience in criminal and DUI law. He has handled thousands of criminal cases and has conducted over 150 jury trials to verdict. Mr. Stanley is a former Colorado Senior Deputy District Attorney. This background and experience provides a unique ability to effectively evaluate the merits of a criminal case, detect defects in police investigations, recognize when an individual's constitutional rights have been violated, discover procedural errors and make the right decisions on how to handle the case. These skills come from evaluating thousands of police investigations and preparing criminal and DUI cases for trial.. Mr. Stanley, with years of experience as a former senior prosecutor, has unique insight into what is involved with the decision-making process and analysis of a criminal prosecution. He has knowledge and understanding of how the criminal justice system works and uses what he has learned over many years to benefit his clients. Knowing how decision makers, the prosecutors and the judges, think and analyze a case provides a solid basis to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. He has extensive experience with every category of criminal offense, including Murder, Assault, Drug Offenses, Theft, Financial Crimes, Domestic Violence and DUI.. Mr. Stanley's law practice focuses on helping individuals accused of a crime or DUI in Colorado. His passion is to ensure that every step is taken, and every possible measure is used to achieve the best possible case outcome for his clients. To accomplish this, it is crucial that the prosecutor fully understands the total picture surrounding the facts of the case. This total picture is usually omitted when the police bring a case to the prosecutor. Mr. Stanley has developed a skill in identifying, developing and effectively presenting the aspects of a case that places his clients in the best possible light. Many of Mr. Stanley's clients have been falsely accused. When he takes on a case where the client has been falsely accused, Mr. Stanley works tirelessly to uncover what is missing in the police investigation and reveal the truth. Of course, each case is different and defensible to different degrees. Mr. Stanley's clients are consistently extremely satisfied with what he can accomplish for them.. Mr. Stanley's experience is not limited to the law. In addition to his legal training and extensive courtroom experience, Mr. Stanley has a diverse background, equipping him for problem solving, case fact analysis and the ability to easily relate to his clients as well as his opponents in the courtroom. Mr. Stanley believes a well-rounded person with varied life experiences is important to the successful pracice of law, which involves significant personal and human interaction. Mr. Stanley has a broad background of life experiences, including the following: Crewman on a helicopter search and rescue team with the U.S National Park Service, wild land firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Interior, sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, with an Honorable Discharge and Professional forester in the Pacific Northwest for a major timber company.. Mr. Stanley is known for his tenacity, attention to detail and requirement of a complete and comprehensive investigation on every case he accepts. When necessary, he employs only the most experienced and competent investigators. When he accepts a case, he will make it his mission to work tirelessly to uncover every aspect and nuance in the case to determine what makes it unique and what can lead to the best possible outcome for his clients.. A history of proven results from actual clients is the best test to base the decision on which lawyer to hire. You can view testimonials from Mr. Stanley's actual clients by clicking Client Testimonials, or you can view Mr. Stanley's client testimonials on the premier lawyer review website .. Mr. Stanley is licensed to practice law in Colorado State Courts (reg. #13475), the U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and the U.S. Supreme Court. His practice includes the entire front range area, including Jefferson, Denver, Arapahoe, Adams, Boulder, Douglas, Broomfield, Elbert, Gilpin, Kiowa, Larimer, Weld, Summit, Clear Creek, Park, Summit, Grand, El Paso, Eagle, Lake, Teller, Lakewood, Arvada and Golden. Mr. Stanley is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

JESSICA MEZA. Defense Attorney and Managing Partner. Jessica Meza is the founder of Meza & Associates, LLC. For over 15 years she has vigorously and effectively represented her clients in a variety of legal matters. She began her career as a Colorado State Public Defender. In her 11 years as a public defender she successfully represented both adults and juveniles charged with a variety of cases. Such as sexual assault, homicide, drug offenses, DUI/DWAI, assault, theft, parole hearings and probation revocations. Mrs. Meza also represents clients in family matters such as divorce, protection orders, child custody and dependency & neglect. As a child of immigrants, she understands how scary it is to be in court. That is why Mrs. Meza is a shield and a sword for her clients no matter what the accusations are.. Jessica Meza es la fundadora de Meza & Associates, LLC. Por más de 15 años ha representado vigorosa y efectivamente a sus clientes en una variedad de asuntos legales. Comenzó su carrera como defensora pública del estado de Colorado. En sus 11 años como defensora pública, representó con éxito tanto a adultos como a menores acusados de una variedad de casos. Tales como agresión sexual, homicidio, delitos de drogas, DUI/DWAI, agresión, robo, audiencias de libertad condicional y revocaciones de libertad condicional. La Sra. Meza también representa a clientes en asuntos familiares como divorcio, órdenes de protección, custodia de menores y dependencia y negligencia. Como hija de inmigrantes, entiende lo aterrador que es estar en la corte. Por eso la señora Meza es escudo y espada para sus clientes sin importar cuáles sean las acusaciones.

Mark Alan Nowell was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. While at UGA, Mark was a scholarship member of the NCAA Division I men's swim team, a member of Sigma Iota Epsilon National Management Honor Fraternity, and received recognition on the Dean's List and Director of Athletics Honor-Roll.. Following the completion of his undergraduate degree, Mark entered law school at the Charlotte School of Law. After a successful first year, Mark transferred to the University of South Carolina School of Law. While in law school, Mark served as a summer law clerk to the Honorable Henry F. Floyd, federal judge, received awards in real estate transactions and legal writing, and earned recognition on the Dean's List. Mark graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in May 2011.. Upon graduating from law school, Mark moved to Spartanburg, where he served as law clerk for the Honorable Roger L. Couch of the South Carolina Circuit Court. After completing his clerkship, Mark went to work for the law firm of Henderson, Brandt & Vieth, P.A. in Spartanburg. His practice focused primarily on criminal defense, personal injury, business litigation, probate, and real estate litigation.. Mark has been a partner at Anderson, Moore, Bailey & Nowell, LLC since June 2014. He is licensed to practice in all South Carolina federal and state courts.. Mark and his wife, Maggie, reside in Spartanburg. He is a member of NewSpring Church. In his spare time, Mark enjoys golf, traveling, and skiing.

Dayne has dedicated his life to defending those who are wrongfully accused or who have made an unfortunate mistake and need help. He is committed to personalized, passionate, and professional representation of his clients. No matter the crime or circumstance, he will fight to protect your rights, reputation, and freedom.. DISCLAIMER: The information on this website (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; (5) is accurate as of the date of publication; and (6) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in South Carolina who has reviewed the facts of your case. Please note that the information on this website is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this website is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this website is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the firm is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

Seth Rose is a former Richland County Prosecutor and founder of the Law Office of Seth Rose, LLC. Known for being hardworking, responsive, and effective.

Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, Attorney Nick Thomas has called South Carolina home since 1995. Prior to opening his own practice, Nick was the lead attorney for the Charleston office of Coastal Law, LLC. He previously served as the Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Edgar W. Dickson in the First Judicial Circuit where he conducted research for all stages of litigation coming before the court, composed court orders, and advised the judge on trial, pre-trial, bail bond, discovery and evidentiary motions. Additionally, he served as an Adjunct Professor in the Paralegal Studies Department at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College where he was an instructor in Criminal Law, Torts, Law & Ethics and Property.. Today, Nick concentrates his practice on criminal law and personal injuries. He has tried cases before juries in both circuit and magistrate courts. Nick takes pride in providing his clients with prompt attention, around-the-clock access and tenacious representation.

Tyler Silvestro joined Chambers Law Firm in February 2023, bringing with him a solid foundation in both criminal defense and civil litigation. A graduate of the College of Charleston with a B.S. in Business Administration (2016), he went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2019.. Tyler began his legal career at the nationally recognized firm Motley Rice, where he played a role in high-stakes litigation related to the opioid crisis. He later transitioned to criminal defense, first advocating for underserved clients at the Richland County Public Defender’s Office, then moving into private practice at David Aylor Law Offices in Myrtle Beach. Following the passing of David Aylor, Tyler brought his commitment to justice to Chambers Law Firm.. Known for his direct, results-driven approach, Tyler works tirelessly to defend your rights and achieve the best possible outcome—because every case deserves a fighter.