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When people asked Johnny Waller what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always the same: “lawyer.” While most kids would say “astronaut” or “professional baseball player,” Johnny knew right from day one that he wanted to practice law and defend those in need.. Today, Johnny is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, as well as the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His current practice areas include traffic cases, criminal defense (misdemeanors and felonies), landlord-tenant cases, administrative hearings, and other types of civil litigation. He is most passionate about certain aspects of his work, with trial advocacy and motions practice at the top of that list.. Johnny’s favorite form of relaxation is watching sports. He is a self-proclaimed fan of “all things Georgia,” so he naturally loves to watch the UGA Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, and the Atlanta Braves.. If you are looking for a passionate criminal defense attorney in the state of Georgia, do not hesitate to contact your fellow Bulldogs fan. Johnny and the rest of the team at Pak and McRae Law, LLC want to help you get the defense that you need.

Ryan is an experienced trial lawyer who has defended thousands of individuals in trial courts throughout Northern Virginia and has been recognized for his work by Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, and SuperLawyers.. A central tenet to Ryan’s practice is service to others: There is no higher purpose than to serve this community and all of its members. It’s sometimes lost in other areas of legal practice, but serving individuals is central to the practice of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury law. Every person deserves the best advocate to stand up for them and tell their story. No matter what.. Ryan was born and raised in Leesburg, Virginia – a small town at the time when he was growing up – where his parents and family knew most people in town. Every person was a neighbor and a friend. After graduation from Virginia Tech, he returned to the Capitol region and attended The George Washington University Law School. After law school, he clerked in the D.C. Superior Court, and then joined the Public Defender’s Office in Alexandria.. While with the Public Defender’s Office, he represented hundreds of clients through trial and participated in dozens of jury trials. During this time, Ryan spent nearly two years handling a juvenile delinquency docket, representing children accused of crimes, a distinct and particularly challenging area of criminal law.. In the course of his career he’s represented thousands of clients charged with criminal offenses ranging from DUI to Homicide. He’s also served as counsel in many civil matters including Protective Orders, Custody and Visitation matters, contested and uncontested divorces, Guardian ad litem, and various other civil matters. Over this time, Ryan has been privileged enough to represent thousands of deserving human beings that required a competent, experienced, and innovative advocate to tell their story to achieve the best possible result.

Ken Harmell offers more than twenty years of legal experience, with a practice that emphasizes defending those who have been charged with the most serious offenses including murder, vehicular assault and homicide, rape, child molestation and domestic violence. Ken is known for his ability to develop complex legal arguments and defenses.. As a part of his practice, he has developed a reputation for having an uncanny ability to develop complex legal arguments that result in either the dismissal of the case against his clients, or the suppression of some significant portion of the government's evidence. Ken does not simply challenge the evidence, he challenges the law. He is an aggressive courtroom advocate who views plea bargains as the last option and not the first. Ken's philosophy is that the only way to obtain the best possible outcome for each client is to be recognized by the prosecution as a credible threat to take each and every case to trial.

Matthew J. Porter is from Lyons, New York. He attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook, graduating with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Sociology. He earned his Juris Doctor degree at St. John's University School of Law in Queens, New York. He joined the Conboy Law Firm in 2016 and became a partner in 2018. He quickly became the Firm's lead criminal attorney and in 2020 became the lead domestic relations and matrimonial attorney in the Firm's Watertown Office.. Prior to joining the Firm, he was employed by the Jefferson County Public Defender's Office for over 13 years. He spent the majority of his time there as a felony defense attorney and has defended many individuals in trials ranging from traffic tickets to DWI to murder. He has appeared, worked in and is familiar with every courtroom in Jefferson County and many beyond. He has competently, efficiently and successfully represented thousands of clients. He possesses an exceptional ability to negotiate and communicate with not only judges and opposing counsel but with those that work behind the scenes, to achieve optimal results for his clients.. In 2022 the Conboy Law Firm dissolved and Mr. Porter transitioned smoothly to his active solo practice.  He brought with him his professional paralegal staff and continues the vigorous practice of law in the same Watertown location. He is currently accepting new family, criminal, traffic, DWI and matrimonial clients.

ML and CHEN is a regional leading law firm situated in the heart of Flushing, Queens County, New York City. It specializes in all types of civil litigation and criminal defense, immigration, contracts/deal negotiations, corporate law, trademark registration and opposition, and alternative dispute resolution, and more. Our broad spectrum of expertise and expansive knowledge enable us to assist clients in achieving their legal goals to the fullest capabilities, regardless of whether the client is fighting a legal battle in state or federal court, working towards legitimate immigrant status, or safeguarding their intellectual property rights.. ML and CHEN disciplines itself to grant special, personal attention to each client’s legal requests. In addition to upholding this principle, we have forged intimate relationships with the broader communities we serve. Those close relations have helped us become a well-known and trusted entity within said communities.. ML and CHEN thrives on serving the diverse population of New York City. Accordingly, our attorneys and support staff are fluent in multiple languages. This linguistic advantage enables us to explain abstract legal concepts in the vernacular of our clients. In this way, we are qualified to help different ethnic groups, some of which do not speak a word of English.. ML and CHEN has seen fast, healthy and exponential growth since its inception. With its wide range of service areas, personalized attention to clients’ legal needs, linguistic capabilities, and reputed motto, ML and CHEN is looking forward to and embracing an even further flourishing future.

Ahad Khilji has devoted nearly all of his legal career to defending against criminal charges. A skilled negotiator, he can usually achieve significant charge reductions or dismissals without going to trial. Though if necessary, he is a seasoned litigator prepared to fight for a full acquittal in front of a jury.. Ahad Khilji earned his J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He also holds a B.A. in political science from the Catholic University of America. He is also admitted to practice law in Washington, D.C.

Originally from Southern California, Edward enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from high school.  He was trained as an Intelligence Analyst, and learned the importance of attention to details and being thorough in analyzing any situation.. After being honorably discharged, he went to college and then to law school in Iowa with the intent of making the Midwest his new home.  After graduating law school, he moved to South Dakota where he spent the next six years as a prosecutor in the largest city and county in South Dakota.  He then spent two years in private practice with small firm in Sioux Falls before creating his own company.

Benjamin "Tom" Pugh was admitted to practice in 2010 and is a founding partner of Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC. He is licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky. He has extensive insurance experience after spending three years in the industry. During law school, he externed with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy serving in the Kentucky Innocence Project. Tom focuses his practice in the areas of criminal defense, civil rights, personal injury, insurance defense, business litigation, and various other areas of law. Tom was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and grew up in Northern Kentucky. He currently lives in Northern Kentucky.

Ms. Jarosz first exhibited an interest in law when she enrolled in Daytona State College’s paralegal program. After obtaining her Associate Degree in Legal Assisting, Ms. Jarosz worked part-time as a paralegal and furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management.  She continued her education at St. Thomas University School of Law, where she obtained her J.D.  During law school, Ms. Jarosz became a member of the Law Review; received two book awards and eventually graduated at the top of her class.. Ms. Jarosz began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Daytona Beach, where she prosecuted misdemeanor and felony offenders, eventually being assigned to the Career Criminal Unit where she prosecuted prison releasee reoffenders and habitual offenders. She prosecuted and tried hundreds of cases, a number of which gained the media’s attention.. After serving the community as a prosecutor for over 6 years, Ms. Jarosz went into private practice, initially concentrating on family law matters, including divorce, paternity, child custody and support, modifications, and injunctions.  Having extensive experience in criminal matters, Ms. Jarosz recently added criminal defense to her areas of practice.

Legal Experience, Communication, Preparation and Service You Can Count On. My focus is achieving my clients’ legal goals by providing counsel and representation that fits their needs. In my many years of legal practice as a lawyer in Alpharetta and throughout the state of Georgia, I have successfully achieved these goals through experience, preparation, perseverance, communication and personal legal service.. I practice in many legal areas. As a lawyer, I have represented crime victims who have experienced serious injuries resulting from inadequate security.  I have been a lawyer for cases in wrongful death, family law, criminal defense, business transactions and civil litigation.. Legal Experience. Edwin M. Saginar – Attorney at Law, Alpharetta, Georgia. I was admitted to the Georgia State Bar Association in 1969 and have practiced law in Georgia since. I also served as the following:. I have appeared in 67 Georgia counties and 27 states. I have been admitted to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court

Throndset Law specializes in criminal, divorce and family law. Our lead attorney is a former  prosecutor with more than 20 years of experience. We represent clients thoroughout the entire State of Minnesota.  We offer off-site meetings, and will travel to meet you in a convenient location to serve your needs. With the experience you need, we offer aggressive and caring representation.. Our areas of focus include:. Criminal Defense/DUI/DWI/Family law/Divorce/Child support/Orders For Protection/Sexual crimes. Our team will explain your options and expected outcomes before moving forward. We know this can be a difficult time and will do our best to help you understand the steps we are taking on your behalf.. Whether you are facing criminal charges or need assistance with a domestic matter, we are ready to help.. Our rates are reasonable and payment plans are available.. Call today for a free initial consultation.

Jim Makowski graduated from the University of Michigan - Dearborn in 1995 with an A.B. in Political Science. Jim continues his education at the University of Detroit - Mercy Law and graduated with a J.D. in 1999. In the past, Mr. Makowski practiced as a real estate litigator with some of the largest real estate law firms in the country. He initially practiced criminal law under one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Michigan. Mr. Makowski opened his own office performing criminal defense and civil litigation. Eventually, Mr. Makowski left his previously created firm and returned to private practice, concentrating on criminal law, real estate law, and general civil litigation. A typical client of Mr. Makowski has had minimal or no prior contact with the Courts, and is an adult or juvenile facing the most serious situation he or she has ever encountered. Mr. Makowski prides himself on giving each one his clients personal attention, and limits his caseload to meet this goal. If a conviction to some of the charges is inevitable, Mr. Makowski presents creative sentencing proposals to the Court which emphasizes treatment, not incarceration. Mr. Makowski's typical caseload includes allegations of vehicular homicide / assault; corporate embezzlement; forgery & fraud; DUI/OVI; domestic violence; felony assault; drug trafficking, drug possession, marijuana cultivation and illicit drug manufacturing; bank, regulatory agency or government fraud; sex abuse allegations; computer crimes including importuning, disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, and possession of illegal media; all juvenile crime; and, any other type of crime in Michigan in which Mr. Makowski likes the client and wants to represent him or her. In addition, Mr. Makowski continues to practice real estate litigation, on behalf of both lenders and debtors as well as general civil litigation. Mr. Makowski is frequently a guest on various media outlets regarding legal issues realting to firearms. Mr. Makowski serves Corporation Counsel for Michigan Gun Owners Inc., as well as a legal advisor to Michigan Open Carry, Inc.

Jeffrey O. Le Beau is one of the few attorneys in the state who can call themselves California State Bar certified criminal law specialists, and he has more than 20 years of experience fighting for the rights of the accused. Mr. Le Beau has also been featured in the California Super Lawyers list, a peer-review list which comprises no more than 5% of attorneys in the state.