Why You Need a Criminal Defense Attorney

You need a criminal defense attorney when you are facing criminal charge.  A criminal defense attorney can have a direct impact on what happens in your case.

Our attorneys will advise you of your rights and takes steps to prevent you from hurting your own defense.  This may include talking to police or consenting to a search that the police otherwise would not be legally able to conduct.  Our Attorneys know the laws and may be able to use this knowledge to protect you.

Our Attorneys can help assert all possible defenses on your behalf.  He or she will develop a legal strategy that asserts defenses.  He or she can also challenge evidence if it was not obtained in a lawful manner.  These steps can help get charges dismissed or better position you for a plea agreement.

Criminal punishments can be significant.  A misdemeanor conviction can easily result in a year behind bars and a fine of more than $1,000.  Felony convictions carry even stiffer sentences with potential years behind bars and thousands of dollars in fines.  You may also be left with a criminal record that can follow you around for the rest of your life.  You may be denied career opportunities and can even be barred from receiving or maintaining a professional license.  These factors make it critical to contact our criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.