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Since 2003, Attorney Andrew Whitehead has been the Delaware criminal defense lawyer clients can trust. Serving Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland, he and his team at Whitehead Law help clients with a variety of legal challenges, including fighting criminal charges, obtaining fair compensation from stubborn insurance companies, and bankruptcy filings. No matter how severe your situation may seem, their team stands ready to help you protect your future and secure the best possible outcome for your unique situation. Don’t face your legal challenges alone. Call Whitehead Law today to schedule your consultation and learn more about how to make the best use of your legal options.

My practice is focused on criminal defense work.  I have handled cases from traffic tickets to capital murder.  I am a graduate of Hofstra University and Tulane Law School.  The majority of my practice is handling DUI work for residents as well as people who vacation from out of state who are arrested in Delaware.  I also handle a lot of work with hispanic immigrants who don't speak English with the help of a translator and an immigration attorney.

Practice Areas- Criminal Defense and Petitions for Protection from Abuse in Family Court. Derek is a Sussex County Native who was born and raised in Lewes, Delaware. Derek graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 2008, University of Delaware in 2012 and Delaware Law School in 2015.. After passing the Delaware Bar Exam, Derek began practice as an associate with the law firm of Stumpf, Vickers and Sandy P.A where he interned throughout the entirety of law school. While working for Stumpf, Vickers and Sandy Derek practiced in both the areas of criminal and family law.. In October of 2016, Derek took a position with the Department of Justice as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Delaware where he prosecuted everything from traffic tickets to homicides. While serving as a Deputy Attorney General Derek also led the Drug Unit in prosecuting the county’s biggest drug offenders.. In March of 2022 Derek transitioned back into private practice and took a position with The Smith Firm, LLC where he practiced in the areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Personal Injury. In January of 2024 Derek accepted an offer to join the law firm of Gonser and Gonser P.A where he primarily practices out of their Georgetown office.. Derek has extensive trial experience in a multitude of Courts including Justice of the Peace Court, Alderman’s Court, Family Court, the Court of Common Pleas and Superior Court. As someone who has prosecuted cases, Derek is uniquely positioned to offer perspective on how cases are investigated and built as well as how to get the best resolution for his client. With Gonser and Gonser Derek primarily practices in the area of Criminal Defense and Petitions for Protection from Abuse. His work on Petition’s for Protection from Abuse recently earned him a nomination from Coastal Magazine as the top Family/Divorce attorney in Sussex County. Delaware Today magazine named Derek one of 2024’s top Lawyers. The National Trial Lawyers named Derek as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Delaware.

I am a Delaware trial attorney focusing my practice on criminal defense. Our firm, Collins & Associates, handles everything from DUIs to murder cases.  We represent clients facing misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile charges, and traffic offenses. We also do appeals, pardons and expungements.. In other words, I work with people who really need a lawyer.  The right lawyer-client relationship is very important. That’s why we don’t charge for consultations—so you can get to know me and decide if we can work together effectively.  You need to trust your lawyer if he is going to help you make the right decisions about your case.  You can count on me to be knowledgeable about the law, skilled in court, and to give maximum effort on your behalf.. Our office is in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.   Please don't make any decisions about your criminal case without first consulting with a lawyer!

Michael DegliObizzi joined Holloway Law after a successful start to his career as a Deputy Attorney General at the Delaware Department of Justice. Michael specializes in Criminal Defense, Driving Under the Influence cases, and Civil Litigation. He is an experienced trial attorney, having tried over 50 cases in the Superior Court of Delaware, the Court of Common Pleas, Family Court, and the Justice of the Peace Courts.. Michael began his tenure at the DOJ prosecuting misdemeanor criminal offenses in the Court of Common Pleas and Justice of the Peace Courts. He primarily focused on DUI cases and was the lead attorney responsible for running the Court of Common Pleas’ Mental Health Court on behalf of the State. He progressed in his duties to handling complex felony cases including financial related crimes, Burglary, Robbery, Drug Dealing, and weapon/firearm related offenses. Additionally, Michael has successfully prosecuted several homicide and gang participation cases.. In 2016, Michael was promoted to be the Assistant Unit Head of the Misdemeanor Trial Unit where he supervised all new criminal Deputy Attorneys General as they entered the office. He was responsible for teaching new prosecutors how to handle a caseload and take a case to trial. As part of his duties, he reviewed every misdemeanor DUI arrest in New Castle County to determine the appropriate plea offer. Michael is certified in DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. He has led numerous DUI trainings for both law enforcement officers and attorneys.. In 2018, Michael was promoted to Unit Head of the Domestic Violence Unit. He supervised a team of Deputy Attorneys General, paralegals, administrative specialists, and social workers that handled misdemeanor and felony domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse cases. He was the Attorney General’s designee on the Fatal Incident Review Team, the Victim Services Advisory Committee, and the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council committees.. While in law school, Mike served as a Judicial intern for the Honorable Chief Justice Myron T. Steele of the Delaware Supreme Court. He also interned at the law firm of Kimmel, Carter.. When he is not zealously advocating for his clients, Mike is the head wrestling coach and coordinator of the St. John the Beloved youth wrestling program and volunteer assistant coach for Salesianum School’s wrestling team. Mike was a two time Delaware State wrestling champion in high school and enjoyed a successful collegiate wrestling career while attending Duke University.. Education:. J.D. Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law, 2012. B.A. History; Certificate Markets and Management Studies, Duke University, Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, 2009. Salesianum School, 2005. Memberships:. Delaware Bar

Former Prosecutor, Long Time Top Rated Criminal Defense Lawyer. Compare my background and experience with any other lawyer.. A criminal lawyer for over 40 years.. 8 years as a criminal prosecutor and the last 34 years as a criminal defense lawyer.. Named to  "Best Lawyers in America"  since 1995.. Rated tops in Legal Ability and Ethics. Can other lawyers say that?. Will Your Lawyer Go To Trial?. Fancy web sites or empty claims of aggressive defense guarantee nothing. Ask a lawyer if they will actually go to trial if you don't get what you want from the prosecutor. They won't tell you a dirty little secret. A few will. Most won't.. The prosecutors know who will go to trial and who won't. Who is bluffng and who isn't.. Which  group do you think I am in?. Make up your own mind.  Come see me for a free consultation.

My partner Patrick and I practice primarly in the areas of criminal and DUI defense.  We are trial lawyers.  We handle every type of case, from the most serious felonies down to misdemeanor offenses in the Court of Common Pleas or Alderman's Court 40 in Newark, DE.  Even "minor" cases, such as a DUI, can have a lasting impact on your life, especially when it comes to employment.. Prior to joining Patrick in private practice, I clerked in the Superior Court of Delaware for the Honorable Jan R. Jurden.  Clerking for Judge Jurden provided an excellent foundation before going into private practice.  Working with judges on a daily basis behind the scenes provided invaluable insight.. Before I clerked, I graduted cum laude  from Widener University School of Law.  While there, I interned for Judge Jurden (first year), Gene Maurer, and Joe Hurley (second and third years).. In short, our practice is built on helping people when they need it most.  We're here for you.. Please give us a call or send me an email.. Here are a couple of articles about cases I'm currently working on:

Emery handles all types of criminal law including misdemeanors and traffic cases. He also represents clients in many civil matters like landlord-tenant, debt collection, PFAs, and more. Emery also enjoys working for his pro bono clients in Family Court. In his free time, he does yoga, reads, and plays video games.. Emery grew up in West Chester, PA, and has only called Delaware home since 2015. In that time, he has learned to cherish many aspects of life in the First State. Call him to find out how he can help you today.

I grew up in Northeast Missouri and graduated from Truman State University in 2002. I attended law school in Vermillion, South Dakota. While in law school in interned at the Federal Public Defender in Omaha.. Upon graduation I accepted a position at the Public Defender's Office in Sioux Falls, SD. During my 6 years at that office, I handled thousands of cases ranging from traffic tickets to serious felonies.. I have filed numerous pre-trial motions to keep specific evidence out at trial with the most public one being in 2013 where a successful pre-trial motion kept the prosecutors from using the term "abusive head trauma" on a shaken baby case.. I have also had numerous trials, both jury and bench trials, with great outcomes.. As I handled more and more cases I realized that a "win" was not necessarily a not guilty verdict (although those are fantastic), but helping clients to make major life changes. I have been able to get clients through diversion programs where they are able to move forward to receive degrees or professional certificates, to one client even opening her own business.. Leaving that office was tough because of the relationships I had made, but being able to work for myself and to put more time into every case has been just as rewarding.

Joseph L. Howard is proud to be a partner in Dornan Law Team. He strives to provide his clients with the strongest representation based in law and ethics. As a young attorney he sought to represent those whose voices were not being heard. Years later his focus has not wavered. He is honored as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by The National Trial Lawyers, is currently serving as the Treasurer to the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association and is a member of the National Bar Association.

I have been a criminal defense attorney for well over 23 years.  When I'm not in court I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids.  I am a Deacon in the Catholic Church, a Boy Scout leader and enjoy hiking, biking and Rugby.  I like to offer free legal advice to help you understand the case and normally answer my own phone.

Mike Wilson has devoted his career to protecting his clients, whether those clients have been charged with a crime or have been damaged by either negligence or intentional bad acts. Mike represents clients in criminal trials in both the State and Federal Courts, defending clients charged with everything from misdemeanors to murder. Of note are Mike’s results in the field of criminal appellate and postconviction practice, where he has obtained new trials for clients convicted of serious felonies, including both attempted murder and first-degree murder. Mike has argued many of these appeals before the Nebraska Supreme Court, the Nebraska Court of Appeals, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. As a member of the Nebraska’s Regional Advisory Board for the Midwest Innocence Project, he works to obtain and support the exoneration and release of individuals wrongfully convicted in the Midwest.. Mike earned his B.S. from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln before accepting an academic merit scholarship to attend the Michigan State University College of Law, where he graduated in 2005 with Honors. While in law school, Mike served as a law clerk to the Hon. William Whitbeck, Chief Judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals, and as an Associate Editor of the Michigan State Law Review. Prior to joining the firm, Mike worked as the Executive Director of First Defense Legal Aid and as an appeals attorney at the Chicago branch of the Office of the Illinois State Appellate Defender, where he argued felony appeals before the Illinois Appellate Court.. In late 2009, Mike returned to his hometown of Omaha where he joined the firm of Schaefer Shapiro LLP. There, Mike honed his trial skills and gained experience in civil litigation, including civil rights and injury cases. In addition to winning new trials for clients appealing their felony convictions, Mike regularly obtained favorable results defending against criminal prosecutions at the trial level, including dismissals of drug cases and DUIs following successful motions to suppress evidence.. When he is not working hard for his clients, Mike enjoys coaching soccer and softball, attempting to play golf, and taking down the occasional pot in a friendly poker game.