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Attorney Julia Simmons launched her legal journey in California in 2001, joining a top DUI and DMV defense firm. After earning her certification as a law clerk in 2008, she worked on hundreds of DUI cases before founding her own practice in 2010. There, she focused on car-accident injury claims, repeat-offense DUI defense, and a spectrum of DMV/DOL hearings—from negligent operator to medical and fraud matters. Admitted in Washington State in 2014, she remains a dedicated criminal defense and personal injury attorney. Outside the courtroom, Ms. Simmons is a licensed private pilot, former high-alpine guide, and avid backpacker in the Olympic Mountains. Throughout her career, she has successfully handled over 20,000 DUI cases, including the most serious felony DUIs.

-- Seeking Justice for Criminal Defendants and Injury Victims --. "If  you've  been charged with a serious crime, including DWI, and are okay hiring a cheap lawyer to walk into court, get a recommendation from the prosecutor, and plead you guilty - without conducting a thorough investigation, without aggressively defending your rights and protecting your interests, and without giving you the option of your day in court to force a prosecutor to prove the case against you, to have a chance to protect your criminal record, freedom, and life - then I'm NOT the criminal defense attorney for you.. If you're the victim of an automobile accident or other personal injury caused by some irresponsible or malicious person or entity, and you're fine hiring a lawyer whose only intention is to negotiate a quick settlement - even when this means accepting pennies on the dollar and preventing you from receiving fair compensation for your harms - then again, I'm NOT the attorney for you.. I'm a trial attorney, as is each of my fellow attorneys at the award-winning law firm of the Eccher Law Group.  What this means is that my clients are not forced to plead guilty to a crime, or to accept a low-ball settlement offer for their injuries, because of my reluctance or fear of having to represent them at trial in front of a jury of their peers.  I am ready, willing, and able to handle every aspect of a case - from start to finish - even if this means taking it to trial in order to demand justice for my clients.  Based on my experience, I believe that this willingness and ability to competently and skillfully try cases also results in better recommendations (in criminal cases) and settlement offers (in civil cases).. If you're facing a criminal charge or have been injured by someone else - or know a friend or family member dealing with either of these - I welcome you to call or email me or my firm for a free case review.  We'll fight for you.". The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements. Past results afford no guarantee of future results. Every case must be judged on its own merits.

With deep roots in the Saint Louis area, John Schleiffarth brings experience, dedication, and recognition to his legal practice. Raised in Des Peres and a Kirkwood High School alumnus, John has earned distinction as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and as one of Missouri’s “10 Best” DWI Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. He is a multi-year recipient of both the Avvo Clients Choice Award and the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, and has been honored among “Top 40 Under 40” and “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers Association. John’s legal acumen and literacy has been featured in a range of respected publications, including St. Louis Magazine, NPR, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is actively involved in professional associations such as the Federal Bar Association and the National College for DUI Defense, and maintains strong ties to his community through his church and family. John’s reputation and accolades reflect his commitment to client service and legal excellence.

Anthony's approach to defending good people charged with serious crimes has been shaped by his interaction with folks from all walks of life and from all over the world.. Having traveled around the globe, Anthony knows a common problem can be solved by smart people in many different ways. He applies that lesson to his work by approaching criminal cases from many angles, ensuring no stone goes unturned.. With years of experience as a federal Criminal Justice Act panel attorney, Anthony concentrates his practice in Illinois and federal criminal law.. Anthony represents the Sixth Judicial Circuit on the Illinois State Bar Association’s governing assembly and serves on its Criminal Justice Section Council. He is an active member of the Champaign County Bar Association. In 2025 he was elected president of the Champaign Unit 4 Board of Education.. In his free time, Anthony enjoys traveling, finding unique food spots, and working with his hands. He has been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity for much of his life and is experienced in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. He is a licensed Emergency Medical Technician.. Anthony lives in Champaign, Illinois, with his wife Cynthia, their three kids, and the family dog.

Earl Vergara takes pride in helping people. In fact, Earl considers helping people that find themselves in trouble to be one of his greatest attributes. If you were to ask any client about Earl Vergara, the first thing they would likely say is that Earl helped them where they thought that help didn't even exist.. Earl is a listener. He understands the human plight, and recognizes the good in all of his clients. People who have had the pleasure of being represented by Earl come out the other side as better human beings.. Earl recognizes that hard work is necessary to get a case to 'turn the corner' and he is not afraid to do that work.. Earl has been successful in front of the judges in DuPage County, Kane County, Will County, DeKalb County, Cook County, the Justices in the court of appeals, and has even co-authored briefs for cases pending before the Illinois Supreme Court.. Earl has extensive experience in criminal defense, is certified in DUI field sobriety testing, and has taken multiple cases to verdict in jury trials.  Earl has also successfully negotiated the reduction of criminal felonies to lesser offenses to avoid prison for many of his clients.. In addition to practicing criminal defense, Earl also practices immigration, family law, real estate and personal injury.  Earl is the President and Founder of Vergara Law, Inc., based in Geneva, Illinois.  Earl has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Trial Attorneys, as well as a Superlawyer Rising Star and Superlawyer in the State of Illinois.. Learn more about Earl by contacting or

Practice Regions/Counties:  Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, McLean, Marshall, Putnam, Mason, & Bureau.. Jeffrey R. Hall has practiced law since 2004, concentrating in the area of Criminal Law, DUI/DWI and Traffic Law.  He began working as an Assistant State's Attorney in Tazewell County, IL.  Prior to that service, Mr. Hall worked as an intern/clerk at the venerable law firm of Miller, Hall & Triggs, LLC where he handled matters in Real Estate and Business.  As an Assistant State's Attorney, Mr. Hall prosecuted in the traffic and misdemeanor divisions, as well as the Felony Traffic Division.. Mr. Hall gained experience as an aggressive trial attorney winning most of his trials he took before a judge or a jury.  With that experience, he started the law firm Hall, Owens & Wickenhauser, LLC in 2008.  After restructuring, he and fellow law school classmates Fadi B. Rustom and Michael S. Fritz, formed Hall, Rustom & Fritz, LLC where they vigorously represent clients' interests in numerous areas of law, concentrating in Business & Corporate Interests, Estate Planning and Administration, Divorce, Support & Child Custody, Criminal, DUI, Traffic, Criminal Record Expungements and Driver's License Reinstatements after Revocation.. Learn more about HALL, RUSTOM & FRITZ LLC at www.centralillinoislawyers.com

I was born Benton, Illinois a small coal mining town in southern Illinois. We moved to the Springfield area in 1960-61, when I was about 5.. I attended a small high school outside of Springfield. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Knox College, a small liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois. (The Knox campus houses the only building that still stands at the site of a Lincoln-Douglas debate).  I graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1981. I have been in private practice in Springfield since that time.. I enjoy spending time with my son Alex, who was born in 1997. We are both interested in cars (he has very expensive taste) and just about anything else mechanical (my brother and father are both engineers and I think he gets it from them). I am a fairly avid bicyclist, riding about 5,000 miles a year.

The Judnich Law Office offers premier level representation in several areas of law encluding DUI defense, Personal Injury claims and divorce/parenting matters. We are located in Missoula, Montana and Hamilton, Montana. Follow updates on Montana legal issues on our website:. We offer services that focus on personal injury law (car accidents) as well as DUI Defense,  criminal defense law and all Family law (divorce and parenting)matters in Missoula, Montana. I began my legal career as a prosecutor in the Cascade County Attorney's Office in Great Falls, Montana. I prosecuted cases with an emphasis on DUI related charges ranging from DUI to negligent homicide. I used that experience to transition into defending the rights of those accused and began practicing criminal defense and began my practice in Missoula. Through the years I continue to participate in DUI defense training, tactics and trial experience to give my clients the most up to date and cutting edge defense strategies available. Our office continues to recruit top notch attorneys that focus their talents on personal injury and family law as well.. I have been involved in personal injury cases and law firms since 1999 as a case manager in a large personal injury firm and have helped hundreds of injured people in their claims and recovery. Our firm prides ourselves on answering the calls and questions of our clients and we support everyone having confidence and comfort with their attorney representing them.. I am an avid outdoorsman and enjoy the opportunites that the State of Montana have available.

James Dean Leavitt has been practicing law in Las Vegas since 1991. He earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in 1985, majoring in Speech Communication Rhetoric. He earned his law degree from the University of Idaho in 1991 and was a member of the National Moot Court Team. During law school he clerked at the United States Attorneys office. He earned his L.L.M. degree in Gaming Law and Regulation from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2016. He has taught public speaking for the Calgary Board of Education, the University of Idaho and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.. Mr. Leavitt began his legal career in 1991 with the law firm of Galatz, Earl, Catalano and Smith. Neil Galatz, before his death, was universally recognized as one of the premier personal injury attorneys in Las Vegas. In 1993, he had the privilege of working with Goodman and Chesnoff, one of the top rated criminal defense firms in the nation. Mr. Goodman later served 12 years as Mayor of Las Vegas.. In 1994, Mr. Leavitt formed the Law Office of James Dean Leavitt and has practiced primarily criminal defense law since that time. As an attorney, he is best known for his ability to negotiate favorable settlements, which avoids the stress and costly expense of trial and to argue passionately for his clients. His specialized training in speech communication gives his clients a competitive advantage in court.. In 2004 and 2010, Mr. Leavitt was elected to the prestigious Nevada Board of Regents. The Board of Regents govern all universities and colleges throughout Nevada. They approve budgets and set poicy for the entire Nevada System of Higher Education. In 2009 and 2010, Mr. Leavitt was unanimously elected by his fellow regents to serve two successive one year terms as Chairman of the Board. As a Regent, Mr. Leavitt is best known for his passionate advocacy for increased higher education funding and leading the effort to create the new UNLV School of Medicine. Mr. Leavitt's  state-wide public service has cemented his reputation as one of Nevada's most important higher education leaders. Because of mandatory term limits, Mr. Leavitt completes his 12 years on the Board of Regents at the end of 2016.

I practice criminal law and traffic citations.  My goal as an attorney is to keep you informed by being available to you and communicating with you at all stages of your case.  I will fight your case from begining to end.  If you want an attorney who treats you as a client and not as a case number then contact me and let's discuss your case.  I offer free consultations via phone or in person.

Jay is a partner in the firm of Hartsell and Williams PA and has been practicing with the firm since 1998. Jay handles an array of legal matters in many different areas such as speeding tickets, traffic violations, DWIs, drug cases, misdemeanors and felonies. Jay also handles matters in the civil arena from personal injury to domestic/family matters.. Jay takes pride in working with clients and understanding their individual needs and strives to help them understand what they are facing and provide them with the options and education to make informed decisions.. “Practicing law allows me to serve others and my community. Years ago, I was blessed to have people in my life willing to stand up and speak for me when I was unable. I am glad that I can now do the same for others.”. Jay has handled matters both as a prosecutor in the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s office and as a defense attorney in private practice.  This unique experience of handling matters provides him with an insight that few others are provided.. Jay successfully handles and tries cases involving traffic violations/matters, DWIs, misdemeanors, felonies ranging from low level felonies such as drug charges to First Degree Capital Murder.  In the civil courts his success includes matters involving personal injury, breach of contract, domestic and family matters and other civil litigation issues in District and Superior Court. His experience in worker’s compensation cases include trials and hearings before the Deputy Commissioners.. Jay successfully represents the Cabarrus County Department of Human Services in the areas of child protection services, adult protections services and the establishment and enforcement of child support.

My name is James B. Lewis, and I founded this firm on a commitment to set the standard for legal defense in Honolulu. When you need an experienced attorney to make sure that your rights are protected, no one will fight more aggressively on your behalf than me.. With over 10 years of experience, I have the tools to get results and secure your justice. My firm has an extensive and intricate understanding of legal procedures, from DUIs to traffic violations to personal injury cases and drug real estate matters.. When you need to be sure that you are getting the very best legal representation, and not some fly-by-night attorney who is only interested in settling your case as soon as possible, trust the experts at the Law Offices of James B. Lewis to do everything in their power to get the best possible ruling on your case.. To find out about our flexible and affordable payment options or to receive a free consultation, please contact us today.

Ed is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.. In addition to being licensed as an attorney, Ed is also licensed in the following areas:. In addition to being licensed as an attorney, Ed also holds the following certifications:. Edward is also an author of 4 books:

Patrick T. Barone: Nationally Recognized Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney. Patrick T. Barone has been a top-rated, nationally recognized Michigan attorney for over three decades, specializing in criminal defense. The Barone Defense Firm's team of four attorneys offers over a century of combined legal experience in both state and federal courts, passionately defending individuals facing criminal charges.. Mr. Barone began his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Richard D. Kuhn in Oakland County Circuit Court, where he refined his trial skills under the guidance of Michigan’s top trial attorneys. In 1992, he launched his own practice, dedicating himself to criminal law, and in 2003, he established the Barone Defense Firm, with offices in Birmingham and Grand Rapids. Over his career, Mr. Barone has defended thousands of clients in Michigan’s adult and juvenile courts.. As one of Michigan’s foremost DUI/DWI defense attorneys, Mr. Barone has tried more criminal DUI cases than nearly any other private attorney in the state. His commitment to his clients includes taking cases to appeal when needed to achieve the best outcomes, leveraging his depth of knowledge in trial and appellate advocacy. Whether defending against OWI, drug possession, or severe vehicular charges, Mr. Barone and his team are relentless in exploring every viable legal strategy.. Beyond his law practice, Mr. Barone has held faculty positions, including adjunct professorships, and serves as an esteemed faculty member for the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) Trial Practice College. A graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, he also lectures frequently on trial skills and forensic science at national conferences for lawyers, judges, and scientists. Mr. Barone’s expertise has been featured on television, radio, and in print, where he offers insights into complex criminal law issues.. Mr. Barone is the author of several respected books, including Defending Drinking Drivers (James Publishing), Michigan DUI Law: A Citizen’s Guide, and Armed and Educated: Michigan Gun Law. His contributions to West/Aspator Books and numerous national legal journals make him a prolific contributor to the field of criminal law.. His achievements have been widely recognized with numerous prestigious awards. He holds the highest "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, has been honored in US News & World Report's America’s Best Lawyers since 2009, and is included in America’s Best Law Firms. Additionally, he holds a "Seriously Outstanding" rating from Super Lawyers and a perfect 10.0 on AVVO.. In 2018, Mr. Barone was certified as a Practitioner of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy by the American Board of Examiners, and in 2022, he achieved the advanced certification as a Trainer, Educator, and Practitioner (TEP). This unique expertise—unmatched by any other Michigan attorney—enhances his courtroom effectiveness and informs his leadership in both legal and corporate consulting.. Mr. Barone, a Michigan native, is the youngest of six children. He and his wife have been happily married for nearly 30 years and are the proud parents of two daughters, the oldest of whom is an alumna of Northwestern Law School.. ---. If you want to fight a DUI/DWI or other alcohol related crime such as DUI Causing Death or Serious Personal Injury, we are YOUR firm. Our top job is to obtain the best possible result through a reduced plea or if possible to win at trial, and if there is a conviction, to keep you out of jail & keep you driving. Contact us 24 hours - 7 days a week.  FREE interview. Impressive and unmatched personal service.

Originally from Northern Minnesota, I have always committed myself to defending the rights of all Americans.  This began with joining United States Marine Corps Infantry and fighting in Afghanistan. Upon my return home, I began to put my experience to good use as I trained for a new battlefield, the courtroom.. After attending my hometown college, Bemidji State University, I came to Michigan to attend law school at Michigan State University College of Law. While at MSU Law, I was fortunate to participate in the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute.  The two-year program trained me in the specific skills required for successful trial advocacy.  During that period, I also gained experience by clerking at several firms.  I used those opportunities to study various areas of the legal profession, honing my research and written advocacy skills.. Since my acceptance to the Michigan Bar Association in 2009, I have been defending the accused as a member of the Barone Defense Firm.  In my time with the BDF, I have represented hundreds of clients, filed countless motions, conducted extensive trials, and won impressive victories.  I have fought diligently to represent the best interests of my clients both in and out of court.  It is my goal to provide to my clients the type of representation I would want if placed in their shoes.  It is a point of pride to not only be knowledgeable, but available.  It does not do my clients any good if I know and understand what is going on and they do not.. With the BDF, I also handle the driver's license restorations for the firm.  I have had the opportunity to help hundreds of clients safely return to the road.  With my representation, many who had been denied on multiple attempts have finally cleared their last hurdle and those making a first attempt have been spared precious years without driving.. No matter the accusation, I am here to fight for you.

I will do everything in my power to get my clients the best possible outcome. I study both the science and case law surrounding all of the facts and circumstances of my client's cases in order to have the most ammo to fight with. You can always reach me 24/7 with your questions and concerns.

Clifton has built a team of former prosecutors dedicated to protecting your rights. Before becoming the managing partner at Carden Dotzler Hammond, PLLC., Mr. Carden was an Assistant District Attorney with the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office in Syracuse, NY, where he was assigned to the DWI Bureau. Mr. Carden supervised a county-wide case load consisting of felony and misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, boating while intoxicated, snowmobiling while intoxicated, and aggravated unlicensed operation crimes. Mr. Carden has instructed for the Prosecutor’s Training Institute, District Attorney’s Office, County Magistrates Association, Bar Association, and Stop DWI Driver Improvement Program. In addition to his DWI duties, Mr. Carden coordinated the Veteran’s Diversion Program for the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office. The program ensured that the criminal justice system addresses the needs of combat veterans who have served our country, while maintaining the safety of our community. Prior to being appointed to the DWI Bureau, he served in the Municipal Courts Bureau where he handled arraignments, preliminary hearings, suppression hearings, various courts throughout the county, and coordinated the ride-along program between law enforcement agencies and the office. Mr. Carden served as an Assistant District Attorney for 5 years. Before joining the DA’s Office, Clifton served on active duty in the infantry of the United States Marine Corps.  His active duty assignments included serving with the Marine Corps Security Force Company in Kings Bay, Ga. and two deployments with Kilo Company 3rd Battalion 8th Marines.  After leaving active duty, he continued his service in the Army Reserve with the 88th Military Police Company of Fort Eustis, Virginia.  As a civilian, Mr. Carden worked in the City of Norfolk, Virginia, at both the federal and local level, as a police officer until attending law school. Mr. Carden received his law degree from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond and his undergraduate degree from Christopher Newport University.