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Eric B. Stone is a distinguished attorney and former U.S. Marine with extensive experience in military law. As a judge advocate general, he defended cases involving courts martial, Article 32 investigations, and other military legal matters, including AWOL, desertion, and security clearance issues. Practicing in Stafford, Virginia, Eric handles a variety of local cases, including DUI, assault, harassment, juvenile offenses, and civilian divorces. He is particularly committed to supporting military families in divorce and family law issues, such as child support and protective orders. Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University (1986) and a Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law. He is also a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming. In recognition of his service, he was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal in 2003 and served as a judge at the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals from 2005 to 2007. Eric is licensed to practice in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court. For expert guidance in criminal, family, or military law, consult Eric Stone.

Brad Thompson helps clients who have been charged with serious traffic or criminal offenses in the Roanoke Valley, including speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, alcohol offenses, drug offenses, and other matters. He has experience appearing in Virginia’s General District Courts, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts, and Circuit Courts.. Brad is a former prosecutor with the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney in Salem, Virginia. When you contact his office, he has one thought in mind: how he can use his experience as a prosecutor to help you obtain the best possible outcome in your case.. As a prosecutor, Brad investigated traffic, misdemeanor, and felony offenses. He regularly worked with law enforcement to prepare charging decisions. He also negotiated plea agreements. He understands that the government has awesome resources at its disposal; Brad believes that every client should have someone on their side ready to protect their rights in the courtroom.. During law school, Brad worked with the law firm of Weber and Pearson, P.C., where he prepared briefs before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and assisted with federal narcotics investigations. He is a graduate of the Advanced DUI Training for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement in Williamsburg, Virginia, and the Trial Advocacy College.. Brad is an active member of his church and resides with his wife, Rachel Thompson, an immigration lawyer, in Salem, Virginia.

An experienced criminal defense attorney in Newport Beach and co-founder of Khanjan | Nosratabadi, Trial Attorneys, Rodney Nosratabadi is committed to fighting for your rights. If you or a loved one have been accused of a serious crime, Attorney Nosratabadi can help you understand your options and fight to protect your future and your freedom. He offers personalized, compassionate legal guidance, working to keep you informed as he helps you navigate the criminal justice system. In the courtroom, Attorney Nosratabadi is known as a formidable opponent who won’t back down when it comes to fighting for his clients. Call today.

Ryan Schwartz is an accomplished attorney whose journey began at Winthrop University, where he was a standout pitcher for the Eagles, ranked among the top 25 teams. His career took him overseas to the Netherlands and Germany, where he focused on lean manufacturing processes for a plastics company. Ryan later attended Charleston School of Law, where he distinguished himself as President of the Federalist Society and contributed over a thousand hours of pro bono legal work at the Charleston County Public Defender’s office.. Upon graduating and passing the South Carolina Bar, Ryan co-founded Thrower & Schwartz Law Firm with his mentor, Bill Thrower. After Bill's unexpected passing, Ryan established Schwartz Law Firm, LLC. He has a wealth of trial experience, having successfully tried numerous cases, including serious criminal offenses and family law disputes. In his personal life, Ryan enjoys racing his Corvette, home renovations, flying planes, and spending quality time with his dog, Chipper. He is dedicated to providing clients with personalized legal guidance, understanding the challenges they face, and ensuring favorable outcomes through aggressive litigation and negotiation.

Brandon sees it as his duty, and is indeed committed to balancing the scales of justice. Offended by what he interprets as rampant socio-economic and cultural inequities, he can not resist taking up the cause and defending the position taken by those he perceives as unable, or unlikely, to succeed if they have no option but to fight alone. Describing the practice of Criminal Defense as rewarding, Brandon feels, “… to be a successful Criminal Defense attorney, one must truly believe in the purpose of an adversarial justice system. It takes a certain kind of person to excel in this discipline, strength of character, benevolence of heart, concepts that must be inherent and cannot be learned. One must be aggressive yet compassionate, humble yet confident.” In pursuing a career in Criminal Defense and Personal Injury, it is important to Brandon to work shoulder to shoulder with a team he believes in.

Attorney Frances-Marie Prizzia was first interested in pursuing criminal law while working for immigrant labor organizations and a healthcare center, where she witnessed the injustices suffered by the disenfranchised and impoverished. Ms. Prizzia’s desire to make a difference and help those in need drove her to apply for law school. She received her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law (where she had also earned her Bachelor’s degree) in 2005. As a law student, she argued and won a motion to suppress evidence due to the violations of the Fourth Amendment made by investigating police officers. Before establishing her firm, Attorney Prizzia worked for the Orange County Public Defender and the Los Angeles County Alternate Defender’s office. While working as a trial attorney, Mrs. Prizzia obtained many dismissals by the court, and took and won more cases in jury trial than any other attorney within her unit at the time. Attorney Prizzia is admitted to practice law in California, and is admitted to the California State Bar.. At the Law Office of Frances Prizzia, Attorney Prizzia is dedicated to defending the rights and protecting the futures of those who have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense. When their career, reputation, and future are on the line, Ms. Prizzia believes it is important to provide clients with aggressive representation and do everything in her power to have their charges reduced or dropped. Attorney Prizzia understands how stressful it can be to face criminal charges, which is why she offers clients her trusted legal counsel and personal attention. Whether you are facing a drug crime, sex crime, white collar crime, DUI (driving under the influence) offense, or probation violation, Ms. Prizzia has the knowledge and ability to represent you. To learn more about retaining the representation of a Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer, contact the Law Office of Frances Prizzia.

Hieu Vu demonstrates advanced knowledge of procedure and case law. His commitment to his clients is unparalleled. His tenacity and victories in trial are already earning him the respect of his peers outstanding and dedicated trial lawyer who really cares about his clients.  Hieu Vu is a respected member of the DUI defense community and is associated with the following groups: National College for DUI Defense ("NCDD"), California DUI Lawyers Association ("CDLA"), North Orange County Bar Association, and The Private Defenders, "To the client, every case important. . They have a number of questions, they also have worries, and some will need a person to listen to them. At the end of the day, it's more than just delivering legal results, every person I work with needs to know what is going on and kept in the loop as the case goes on. I find that the practice of law is more than just getting the results in court." -Hieu Vu

I represent individuals accused of crimes. My results are the product of hard work, a great team, and aggressive advocacy. I serve clients in state and federal courts across Missouri.. My work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Dateline, Vice News on HBO, ABC News, and CBS News, underscoring my team’s reputation as formidable trial attorneys willing to take on complex and high-stakes cases.. In the fall of 2024, my team and I secured a NOT GUILTY verdict on a first-degree murder case—the first such verdict in Boone County in decades. This outcome is a testament to our tenacity, trial skills, and unwavering commitment to securing the best possible results for our clients.. I earned my business and law degrees from the University of Missouri. Before attending law school, I worked for Congressman Ike Skelton in Washington, D.C., where I assisted with legislative duties, drafted Congressional Record documents, and contributed to projects involving American military installations. During law school, I became a Rule 13 certified law student, authorized by the Missouri Supreme Court, and gained hands-on experience at the Boone County Prosecutor's Office.. I am a member of the Boone County Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I have served on the Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri and the Missouri FarmHouse Association. In addition to my legal work, I am an active volunteer at my daughter’s school, Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School. I also serve as a lector, on the vocations committee, and chair of the Mardi Gras parade at my family’s parish, St. Thomas More Newman Center.

As a criminal defense attorney, I have the privilege of defending our Constitution on a daily basis as I fight to protect my clients' rights, records, and freedom.  The Bukowsky Law Firm team is thorough, hard-working, creative, innovative, and dedicated to delivering the highest level of legal service to our clients.   We handle all types of criminal matters including felonies, misdemeanors, DWIs, and traffic matters.  We practice throughout Mid-Missouri in circuit court, municipal court, the Missouri Court of Appeals, the Missouri Supreme Court, and United States District Court.

His firm recently received Readers' Choice Award - Best Lawyer/ Law Firm in Indian River County, Florida.. Mr. Metcalf is Past-President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He is the only lawyer in the 19th Judicial circuit to have earned this honor.  He is the Past President of the Indian River County Bar Association and the Indian River County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has been a practicing defense attorney for 23 years.. Andrew Metcalf has appeared before the Florida Supreme Court and is the author of the defense brief in State vs. Hayes regarding trafficking in hydrodone.  He is currently lead defense counsel for one of the defendants in the state of Florida's largest pain clinic investigations and prosecutions.  Mr. Metcalf has defended cases ranging from misdemeanors to first degree murder.. Mr. Metcalf carries a Preeminent Peer Reviewed AV Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards from Martindale Hubbell and has been named a "TOP 100 Trial Lawyer" by the National Trial Lawyers. He licensed to practice in Florida state courts and the Southern District of Florida Federal Court.  Mr. Metcalf has appeared as an expert commentator in both national and local media and has authored a number of articles published in legal periodicals throughout the United States.. Mr. Metcalf was born and raised in Indian River County and is a partner at the law firm of Green, Metcalf & Lazan where he has practiced for the 22 years.

A proud member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 trial attorneys and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top one percent of lawyers, Nicholas Dorsten was born and raised in Ohio. He obtained his B.A. degree from Kent State University, majoring in History and even played a little football for the Kent State “Golden Flashes”. While at Kent, he was lucky enough to be part of an academic fraternity and receive the Kent State athletic/academic award banquet membership.. After college, he chose to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming a lawyer. He enrolled in law school at the University Of Toledo School Of Law, where he received a full scholarship. At this school, he participated in a local law review and several moot court presentations.. During law school, Nicholas Dorsten utilized his summers gaining criminal law experience with the hope of becoming a prosecutor upon graduation. After the first year of law school, he was privileged to clerk for a local leading judge. After his second year of law school, he became a certified legal intern in Toledo, trying and resolving criminal cases. The experience gained in these positions allowed him to be chosen, and sworn in, as an Assistant State Attorney in the State of Florida.. Over the next five years, he quickly rose through the ranks at the Pinellas and Pasco State Attorney's Office. This progression allowed Nicholas to prosecute a wide variety of criminal cases. As an Assistant State Attorney, he held positions such as a Lead Trial Attorney, a Felony Domestic Violence attorney and a Child Abuse/Sex Crimes attorney.. During his five years there, Nicholas Dorsten prosecuted and obtained convictions in numerous high-profile cases in the Tampa Bay area including multiple charges of Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Sexual Battery, Armed Robbery, Armed Burglary, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Trafficking in Illegal Drugs, DUI Manslaughter and a variety of other property, alcohol, and narcotics-related offenses.. After five years of public service at the State Attorney's Office, he elected to work with a leading Personal Injury Attorney in the Tampa area. He attended numerous personal injury seminars and workshops where he honed his trial skills. During his time at that office, Nicholas traveled throughout the state of Florida, trying numerous personal injury and car accident cases. During his time at the firm he won or settled millions of dollars’ for his numerous injury clients.. After that, it was time to utilize his vast array of training and experience to help protect the rights of everyday citizens that have been accused of wrongdoing. These rights, that he swore to uphold and abide by as an Assistant State Attorney, are the bedrock of our criminal justice system. They are the foundation upon which our system rests. Without an experienced criminal and personal injury trial attorney to protect your rights, the system will be stacked against you. Blake & Dorsten knows that from the inside out. Nicholas has since defended numerous high-profile cases throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough. He has been featured in The Tampa Bay Times, Bay News 9, and local NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox affiliates.

I am an associate attorney with Patituce & Associates. I assist clients in regard to criminal & DUI arrests as well as divorce proceedings, in Cleveland, Akron, Toledo, Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton.

My motto is sometimes bad things happen to good people. I am a US Airforce Vetern,Law Enforcement Specialist, Former Prosecutor, Probation Officer.

I started Flaherty & Merrifield in 2004 with one simple goal:  to provide the very best criminal defense representation in Fort Walton Beach and throughout Okaloosa County. Over the years, my team and I have defended thousands of people accused of criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence, DUIs, and Homicide. As president of the local chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of organizations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, I stay up to date on current legal issues and continually expand upon his skills as an attorney.. Brandy Merrifield is my partner. We focus 100 percent of our practice on criminal defense. We will do whatever it takes to get the best possible result in a case. Some cases are worked out through a negotiation with the prosecutor. Other cases are litigated in court with pretrial motions to dismiss or suppress. Some cases are fought at trial. Whichever direction your case goes, Brandy and I know what moves to make in order to put you in the best position possible. Rest assured, you will be in good hands.. No matter what you are accused of, you deserve to have someone on your side who will fight for you and defend you. That is exactly what we are prepared to do for you. Call Flaherty & Merrifield and let us help.