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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.
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Look for attorneys with experience handling Criminal Defense cases, strong client reviews, and a track record of successful settlements or verdicts.
33638 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found
With over twenty (20) years of criminal courtroom experience, attorney William Margolin, started his career as an assistant state’s attorney prosecuting all types of cases ranging from charges of driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs to violent felony charges.. William Margolin established his criminal defense law practice in 1993, and to date, has successfully represented thousands of individuals. William Margolin is devoted to protecting his client’s rights in a knowledgeable, personable, and dedicated fashion.. “When someone is charged with a criminal offense, I firmly believe that they need prompt legal service. I personally respond to all calls, no matter the time of day or day of the week, I take the time to answer questions and establish an effective defense. A superior attorney – client relationship is vital. Our relationship allows my clients to rest confidently knowing that I am working for the best possible outcome.”. Such an extensive array of experience has given William Margolin a well-rounded perspective on how the system works and how to obtain the best possible results for you.
I practice primarily in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation in the mid-Missouri area.
I worked as an Assistant District Attorney for approx. 12 that time I had approx 60 felony jury trials ranging from robbery, embezzlement, rape and 1st degree murder. My experience allows me to help those charged with serious criminal offenses find the best solutions for them, whether that means negotiating a lesser sentence or going to trial.
Robert O'Brien is an attorney licensed in Nevada and California. Currently, he practices criminal defense law for the Clark County Public Defender's Office in Las Vegas, Nevada. Prior to working in criminal defense, he served as a law clerk for United States Magistrate Judge George Foley, Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. He has also worked as a civil litigation attorney in the areas of commercial litigation, construction law, family law, and personal injury law.. Specialties. • criminal defense• appellate practice• litigation• Federal practice and procedure
Attorney Louis C. Schneider is a private practice attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a graduate of the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Prior to entering private practice he worked as a Deputy District Attorney for Clark County. He has also consulted for other defense attorneys on a national basis in particularly complex trials.Louis has seasoned professionals who can answer your questions, inform and guide you through the process, help you formulate goals, set realistic expectations, provide you with options, formulate a case strategy, negotiate from a position of strength, and ultimately be prepared to litigate if reasonable agreements cannot be reached.Louis Schneider brings this experience along with a passion for protecting your rights to every case. With his strong focus on Family Law, he will be your advocate, looking out for your interests.Moreover, Louis and his staff understand the stress and emotional strain his clients go through during divorce proceedings and criminal cases. Louis is dedicated to supporting you through the challenges of the process with compassionate, yet thorough and aggressive representation. Louis will help you face the challenges of the moment with an eye toward the future.Louis Schneider does not shy from controversial cases and has had recent success in a divorce of a same sex couple in Clark County District Court as well as successful litigation in several recent sex crime cases.
Fiat Justitia. Alex is the sole owner of Alex B. Ghibaudo, PC. Alex is originally from Southern California. After graduating from High School, Alex joined the United States Army where he served as an airborne infantryman. There, he earned several prestigious awards, including the expert infantryman badge, parachutist badge, and expert marksmen badge. Alex served at Fort Polk, Louisiana in the 1/509th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) as the opposition force, training and preparing regular army infantry units in unconventional warfare.. Alex was honorably discharged from the military and began attending the Community College of Southern Nevada until he transferred to the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he graduated magna cum laude and department honors scholar in Political Science. From UNLV, Alex graduated from the University of California Hastings College of the Law, a prestigious law school located in San Francisco, California in 2006. Upon graduation from Law School, Alex worked as the Chief Financial Officer of Edge Manufacturing in Corona, California before being licensed to practice law in the Great State of Nevada.. Alex’s commitment to justice is not only rooted in his distinctions as a scholar, but a soldier as well. The values he learned as a paratrooper celebrate duty, honor, discipline, and a commitment to excellence. Alex uses these timeless traditions as the cornerstones of his personal philosophy and his commitment to his clients.
Stephen Smith is a veteran in the Maine Court system. He has been a trial lawyer for more than 23 years with a statewide practice in criminal defense, family law, personal injury and estate planning. He founded Smith Law Offices in 2000 in Bangor, Maine, and since then he has represented thousands of clients statewide. With well over 100 serious state and federal jury trials and countless bench trials under his belt, Steve fully enjoys being in the fray. Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the First Circuit Court of Appeals and federal and state courts, Stephen has also been a longtime member of the Bar of the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Tribal Courts and once acted as the Penobscot Tribe’s child protective attorney general.. Stephen brings a businesslike approach to his litigation practice. While always willing to listen to reason, his aggressive court room practice and willingness to go to trial account for his many legal victories and favorable results. Stephen assists clients in divorce and custody cases, homicides, sex crimes, domestic violence, abuse and drug-related charges. Early in his career, Steve took a special interest in sex crime defense and has developed significant expertise and experience in all manner of sexual assault and child molestation cases. Steve’s expertise in sex crime defense has resulted in his being a lecturer at trainings for other lawyers on the subject.. Steve practices extensively in federal courts. His federal practice includes matters such as heavy-duty drug trafficking and child pornography cases. Steve was lead counsel for the defense in only the second federal prosecution in the United States for the importation of whale tusks of the rare Narwhal whale.. As a father of four children, Steve understands the issues confronting the families of today and he practices family law from the perspective that children need to be sheltered from the conflict inherent in divorce and separation. Child custody fights bring out the worst in some parents and if a reasonable approach won’t bring the offending parent around, Stephen is well skilled and experienced in “going to the mat.” As a business owner and developer of real estate and restaurants, Steve understands small business opportunities but also how spouses can abuse self-employment status.. His non-legal background includes a military career in the U.S. Army. After beginning as an infantryman in the 3rd Ranger Battalion he served as a machine gunner in Desert Storm. After leaving active service, he joined the Maine Army National Guard where he served as a sniper team leader in the Mountain Infantry. Following his infantry service as an NCO, Steve became one of the first direct commissioned officers in the Guard, beginning his career as an officer as an engineer platoon leader. Shortly after graduating law school, he was direct commissioned as a Judge Advocate General officer. Following the attacks of 9/11, Steve was asked to serve in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan as a military prosecutor. Steve’s deployment lasted 18 months and upon his return he saw his 3rd child for the first time. Steve retired from the army after 21 years of service. His legal expertise and long association with the military has made him an expert resource for other attorneys in issues pertaining to military divorces and pensions.. Steve has played a significant role in the revitalization of downtown Bangor; he started the New Year’s Ball Drop in the downtown area, rehabilitated three historical commercial buildings in a once blighted area and developed two successful restaurants. He runs a diversified family farm with his wife, three sons and daughter.. Areas of practice: Criminal defense, personal injury, family law, sex crime defense. Education: B.S. in International Relations, University of Maine; University of Kharkov in Kharkov, Ukraine; J.D., University of Maine School of Law. Member: Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Maine State Bar Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Knights of Columbus. Reported Cases:. Lowd v. Dimoulos, 2005 ME 19, 866 A.2d 867 (Me. 2005). State v. Mann, 2005 ME 25, 868 A.2d 183 (Me. 2005). In re Sarah C., 2040 ME 152, 864 A.2d 162 (Me. 2004). State v. Millay, 2004 ME 152, 787 A.2d 129 (Me. 2001). State v. Griffin, 814 A.2d 1003 (Me. 2003). State v. Connelly, Pen-CR-98-274. Monahan v. Monahan, 2015 ME 65. State v. Cote, 2015 ME 78. USA v. Hawkins, 279 F.3d 83 (1st Cir. 2002). USA v. Gamache, 14-1546, ____ F.3d ____ (1st Cir. 2015)
For over 40years I have provided legal representation for many types of criminal law matters. I have protected the rights and future interests of our clients who have been charged with offenses including, but not limited to, drug crimes, crimes of violence, sex crimes, and murder.. Do not let our location fool you. The fact that our firm is located in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, may appear as though our clients are only Oahu residents. That is not the case at all. Our firm serves clients throughout the trial courts of the State of Hawai'i (Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai). In addition, we represent clients in all federal, military, and appellate courts. Our attorneys are licensed to practice law in Hawaii, New Jersey, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. We have also appeared in court on matters for clients in California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, and Washington D.C.
Attorney Peter J. Cyr grew up in Central Maine and attended Piscataquis Community High School. He graduated in 1989.. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Providence College in 1993, Attorney Cyr helped disadvantaged kids stay in school in Austin, Texas as a Vista Volunteer.. Peter graduated cum laude from the Maine School of Law in 2000 where he received the University of Maine Alumni Association Award for academic excellence in written and oral communication skills.. As a practicing attorney, Peter J. Cyr focuses on litigation in the State of Maine and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Peter's vast experience as a trial attorney and his knowledge of court proceedings are a great asset to his clients.
Kelly was born in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. In 1985 he received his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Michigan State University where he was a National Merit Scholar. In December 1988, he received his law degree from University of Michigan Law School where he was the recipient of the Wolverine State Bar Association Scholarship. In 1989, Kelly was licensed to practice law in New York. In 1990 he was admitted to practice law in Michigan. He was admitted to practice in the US District Court for Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan in 1990 and 2009, respectively.. Actively involved in community orginazations for years, Kelly has worked with the Clinic for Child Advocacy and a board member for United Way Justice Committe. He has also been a legal writer for Grand Rapids Times, volunteers for neighborhood associations and election campaign committees, served on the Grand Rapids Community College Business Advisory Board, served as Trustee for Living Word Church and board member for Guiding Light Missions.. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Lambert worked at the Pentagon for the Secretary of the Air Force.
Attorney Ray Richards your Counsel, Conscience and Champion!Attorney Ray Richards II was born and raised in the City of Detroit. His thriving trial and business consulting strategy practice has been serving the Metro Detroit area for over a decade! He is a proud established Trial attorney specializing in State and Federal Criminal Defense; Civil litigation and Corporate Transactions; Personal Injury and Sports and Entertainment Law.A well respected courtroom advocate, he has tried and litigated criminal and civil cases Nationwide and represented clients internationally in the civil and criminal courts in the U.K., Canada and Spain.He is a member of the prestigious Federal C.J.A. Panel of attorneys who are selected by a committee of Metro Detroits finest Criminal Defense Attorney's to represent indigent Criminal Defendants in Federal Court charged with felonies ranging from major drug conspiracies, white collar crimes and death penalty cases.Mr Richards is known for his tough aggressive but gentlemenly style of trial litigation and negotiation. His cross examination and Closing arguments are the hallmark of his abilities. His presence on Criminal Defense teams as a master strategist has been heralded in some of the City of Detroits major Criminal Litigation on and behind the scenes.He has been known to negotiate, as a last resort, some of the most brow raising plea resolutions when it most benefits his clients accused of serious crimes.Mr. Richards is a graduate of Detroit Catholic Central High School; Grand Valley State University and the Ohio Northern Claude W. Pettit College of Law. Mr. Richards is a frequent speaker at church and law and corporate related events.At the law office of Ray Richards...Its not over till we say its over! Cell#Email...
In addition to being a criminal defense attorney of 36 years, I sit as a Judge Pro Tem in Reno, NV. I handle cases all over the State of Nevada. In addition, I am the former the Chair of the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education and am the Chair of the Solo and Small Practice Section of the State Bar of Nevada. I handle everything from dui cases to murder cases. You will only speak with me about your case and never a paralegal. I accept payment plans and do not charge interest. I take on only a limited number of cases to ensure you have the attention you need and deserve.