Our team of experienced defense lawyers will take swift action to ensure our clients’ constitutional rights are protected, and to prevent an arrest from turning into a conviction. Through our pre-filing investigations, we act immediately to contact law enforcement and the State to avoid the filing of formal charges.

We also engage in pre-trial diversion programs, which allow prosecution to be postponed while undergoing treatment for substance abuse such as drugs or alcohol, mental health counseling and/or performing community service. Upon successful completion of an alcohol or drug intervention program, the criminal charges may be dismissed by the Court.

In instances where plea-bargaining would be an option, we may negotiate with the prosecutor and the judge to reduce the severity of a sentence, avoid formal convictions, or extend the time to meet Court-ordered financial obligations. Where possible, we will also try to have our clients’ records sealed from the public or potential employers. Also, for out of state clients, or those traveling for business, we can file a pleas in abstentia on their behalf to avoid the need to appear in person in Court. If a case proceeds to trial, we have the resources to aggressively defend the case and make sure our clients’ constitutional rights are protected.