What you can expect from our law firm:
Our team of attorneys will defend you at all stages of the case



While the case is being investigated:
Present helpful evidence to law enforcement on your behalf
Conduct our own investigation and interview potential witnesses
Enter into agreements with prosecutors for a reduced bond
Protect your rights and prevent law enforcement from questioning you
Conduct a polygraph
Arrange bond

Before the first court appearance:
Present mitigating circumstances and negotiate for a reduction or dismissal of charges
Negotiate for pre-trial intervention or diversionary programs if clients are eligible
File motions for bond reduction when the client cannot afford to post bond
Speak to probation officers about recommended sentences for violations of probation

During the pre-trial phase:
We demand all evidence in the government's possession
We investigate defenses
We interview potential defense witnesses
We take sworn depositions of government witnesses
We file pre-trial motions to exclude evidence when police officers act outside the law
We file motions to dismiss when the facts do not prove that a crime was committed
We hire experts to help the jury understand an important issue of the case
We research all necessary case law regarding your case
We verify sentencing guidelines that have been prepared for accuracy

During the trial phase:
We select a fair and impartial jury that will understand that our clients are presumed innocent
We vigorously cross-examine government witnesses
We utilize expert witness testimony to weaken the government's case or explain a defense
We preserve and protect all legal issues and court rulings in case an appeal is necessary
We offer favorable testimony to the court if a sentencing hearing is held

Filing and arguing an appeal:
We file motions to have our clients released from custody while we draft an appeal
We have experience drafting appeals for our clients and arguing our appeals at the appellate court


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