I entered the legal field as a law clerk in 1983 and was admitted into practice in 1986. I began the practice of law with a law firm that represented corporate clients. If any of the corporate client's owners or employees got into trouble with the law, I was assigned the task of representing them. I found I really preferred representing people as opposed to corporations and started my own practice in 1989. I truly enjoy what I do and keep myself immersed in the law and representing my clients in court. Bad things happen to good people and...

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Kevin Wayne Rumes Esq

Brunswick, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience

(330) 241-7110 Grafton Road
Brunswick, OH 44212

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Cleveland State University and Baldwin-Wallace College

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Charged with a crime? You want to retain a lawyer who has experience in both Litigation and Criminal Defense. Choosing the right Criminal Defense Attorney to vigorously defend you is the most important decision you will make. With Attorney Kevin Wayne Rumes, your case will be treated with the seriousness it deserves! Attorney Rumes has handled thousands of cases as both a prosecutor and as a defense attorney, and has earned many outstanding legal victories, along with an excellent reputation as a premier Defense Attorney in the Cleveland area. Now practicing in all counties and courts in Ohio.

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Phillip John Henry Esq

Middleburg Heights, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience

(440) 243-2800 7530 Lucerne Dr., Ste. 200
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

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I am experienced in the following types of litigation: consumer protection, foreclosure, commercial litigation, collections, corporate disputes, criminal defense, personal injury, medical malpractice, appellate advocacy and also practices in the area of corporate law. I am a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Cuyahoga County Bar Association. I am an active member of St. Adalbert’s Church in Berea, and was a member of the St. Adalbert’s Parish Council from 2009-2015. I am a member of the Lawyers Guild of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese, a Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 107, a member of the Middleburg Heights...

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Richard Joseph Stahl III

Middleburg Heights, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience

(440) 891-8388 18051 Jefferson Park
Suite #102
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

Criminal, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Ohio Northern University

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Rick is an attorney in Middleburg Heights, Ohio who works mainly in Family Law (Divorce, Support, Custody, etc.). In additional to representing litigants in divorce, custody, and support matters, he also acts as a Guardian ad Litem and represents the rights of children. His practice also includes work in Probate (Wills, Trusts, Estates, etc.), Criminal, and Appellate Advocacy, and provides services throughout Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Medina counties. He graduated from Ohio Northern University with his Bachelors of Science Degree in 2003 and went on to receive his law degree from Ohio Northern University in 2006. ...

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Jason F. Barr

Independence, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience

(216) 586-5437 6100 Oak Tree Blvd
Ste 200
Independence, OH 44131

Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce
Capital University Law School

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Bankruptcy, Divorce, and Criminal Defense Attorney with the law firm of Barr, Jones & Associates LLP providing legal services in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, Ohio. We built a better law firm because our clients matter most.

(614) 702-2222 150 E Mound St
Ste 200
Columbus, OH 43215

(513) 338-1901 810 Sycamore St
Ste 521
Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Michael Terrence Conway Esq

Brunswick, OH Criminal Law Attorney.

(330) 220-7660 3456 Sandlewood Dr.
Brunswick, OH 44212

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Civil Rights and White Collar Crime
University of Akron

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I have been in the practice of law for over two decades and have clients all over the United States and some overseas. I have years of jury trial experience against all kinds of opposing parties from multi-billion dollar corporations to the local county prosecutor's office. I am a member of the prestigious million dollar advocates forum which less than 1% of all trial lawyers are members of, and I have prevailed in litigation against companies such as big three auto manufacturers, steel makers, nuclear materials providers, and won cases against corporate giants like Kellog Brown and Root (KBR)and Halliburton....

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Mr Thomas A Kelly

Strongsville, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 42 years experience

(440) 846-0000 11221 Pearl Road
Suite 5
Strongsville, OH 44136

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Cleveland State University

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As of November 2014 I will have been engaged as a full time practitioner for forty years. Over those years I have had the opportunity to represent clients in a wide variety of cases of many stripes. Plainly I have learned that giving my clients good counsel and wise advice based on reliable information is the best path to securing a result that is the best of the available outcomes.

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Andrew Douglas Jones

Independence, OH Criminal Law Attorney.

(844) 227-7566 6100 Oak Tree Blvd., Ste. 200
Independence, OH 44131

Criminal, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Personal Injury

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Jeannette M. Weaver Esq

Cleveland, OH Criminal Law Lawyer.

(440) 886-3800 6741 Ridge Rd
Cleveland, OH 44129

Criminal, Asbestos, Business and Traffic Tickets

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John Zalic Esq

Cleveland, OH Criminal Law Lawyer.

(440) 826-3333 7515 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Megan Marie Patituce

Independence, OH Criminal Law Attorney.

(440) 617-6450 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard
Suite 200
Independence, OH 44131

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence

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I am a former prosecutor with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutors Office that now is a partner with the Criminal & DUI Defense Law Firm, Patituce & Associates.

(440) 471-7784 26777 Lorain Road, Suite 708
North Olmsted, OH 44070

(440) 471-7811 600 Superior Ave. East
Suite 1300
Cleveland, OH 44114

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Ian Nathan Friedman Esq

Cleveland, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience

(216) 928-7700 1360 E. 9th Street
Suite 650
Cleveland, OH 44114

Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Cleveland State University

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Ian Friedman has earned a fierce reputation for successfully defending individuals and organizations in complex criminal and white collar matters. Based in Cleveland, he has served as counsel across Ohio, the United States and internationally. He is a frequent lecturer, author, commentator, and expert witness called upon to address important legal issues. In addition to his practice, Mr. Friedman is an adjunct professor at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law where he teaches Computers & Criminal Law. Having tried in excess of 250 jury cases to verdict, Mr. Friedman was inducted into the prestigious American Board of Criminal Lawyers...

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Richard T. Herman Esq

Cleveland, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience

(800) 808-4013 815 Superior Ave
Suite 1225
Cleveland, OH 441114

Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
Case Western Reserve University

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Richard Herman is a nationally-known immigration lawyer and founder of the Herman Legal Group, a full-service immigration law firm serving corporate and individual clients nationwide. Along with attorneys Charmaine Rozario, Esq, Vania Stefanova, Esq. and Of-Counsel Frank Krajenke, Esq., Richard and his team speak over 12 languages and have over 60 years experience in immigration law, handling all matters relating to employment and family-based immigration. In the field of immigration law, Richard is “AV-Rated,” the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review conducted by lawyers and judges. In 2014, Richard was voted for inclusion in the 2015 edition...

(614) 300-1131 6660 North High Street
Suite 3E
Worthington, OH 43085

(313) 681-5775 7301 Schaefer Rd.
Suite 101
Dearborn, MI 48126

(330) 800-9097 12 East Exchange Street
6th Floor
Akron, OH 44308

(419) 956-0833 5055 Enterprise Blvd
Toledo, OH 43612

(330) 536-7458 3660 Shirley Road
Youngstown, OH 44502

(513) 445-5859 Georgetown Village
1-38 Triangle Park
Cincinnati, OH 45246

(937) 993-0063 257 Regency Ridge Drive
Dayton, OH 45459

(567) 281-4077 30 West Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857

(440) 359-8733 168 East High Street
Painesville, OH 44077

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Mary E. Santez

Stow, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 4 years experience

(330) 686-2890 4466 Darrow Rd., Suite 13
Stow, OH 44224

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Cleveland State University

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Attorney Mary Santez focuses her practice on family law and criminal defense. In the area of family law Mary handles divorce, dissolution, child custody, spousal support and abuse, neglect and dependency cases. In the field of criminal defense, her experience includes felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile delinquency charges, juvenile unruly matters, traffic charges and DUI cases. An Ohio native, Mary graduated magna cum laude from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English. During her studies at John Carroll, Mary volunteered her time to various campus organizations dedicated to thwarting violence against women. As a result...

(330) 296-8000 149 N. Prospect St., Suite 1
Ravenna, OH 44266

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Kristina W. Supler

Cleveland, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(216) 696-1422 101 W. Prospect Ave. Suite 1800
Cleveland, OH 44115

Free ConsultationCriminal
Cleveland State University

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Ms. Supler has served as both primary and co-counsel during trials in state and federal courts throughout the United States. She is highly regarded for her organized and comprehensive trial strategies and is well-versed in all criminal areas. Ms. Supler’s particular expertise is federal litigation and sentencing matters. She has lectured on issues affecting sentencing and has authored articles on sentencing and technology topics in national publications.

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Christopher David Langholz

(330) 686-2890 4466 Darrow Road,
Stow, OH 44224

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
The University of Toledo College of Law

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Attorney Langholz has been practicing Criminal law and Family law in Ohio since 2011. He has experience litigating complex cases in courts throughout Ohio. Chris relishes a challenge, and is eager to help his clients resolve theirs. Chris has carried a number of trials to verdict and negotiated settlements or dismissals in many other cases. He is experienced in numerous types of cases including: Domestic Violence, Possession of Drugs, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, OVIs, Driving Under Suspension, Aggravated Robbery, and Aggravated Burglary. Chris is also experienced in handling Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, and other Family law...

(330) 296-8000 149 N. Prospect Street, Suite 1
Ravenna, OH 44266

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Linda Marie Malek Esq

Cuyahoga Falls, OH Criminal Law Attorney.

(330) 819-8018 2926 State Road
Suite 211
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence

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Linda M. Malek is a criminal defense lawyer in Ohio, practicing in and around Akron, Ohio. With over 13 years of experience practicing criminal law, you can rest assured that you are in the right hands.

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Dan J Weisenburger Esq

Stow, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 36 years experience

(330) 686-2890 4466 Darrow Road, Suite 13
Stow, OH 44224

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

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Awards: - National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 (Ohio) - Top 100 DUI Attorneys (NAFDD) - Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers (American Society of Legal Advocates) - Client Distinction Award (Martindale Hubbell) Mr. Weisenburger has more than 30 years of experience as an attorney in the field of criminal law. He is one of the handful of Criminal Defense lawyers in Ohio to be Board Certified as a Criminal Defense Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Weisenburger received his undergraduate degree from Kent State University and his Juris Doctorate from John Marshall College of Law...

(330) 296-8000 149 N. Prospect Street, Suite 1
Ravenna, OH 44266

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Jonathan Todd Sinn

Akron, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience

137 South Main Street
Suite 300
Akron, OH 44308

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Akron and Youngstown State University

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I have over twenty years experience in criminal law, both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. My office is in Akron, Ohio but I travel all around the Akron-Canton area representing good people who for whatever reason find themselves facing down the government in a criminal charge. I handle everything from drunk driving cases (OVI/DUI) to Capital Murder. I'm very good at my job because I work very hard to obtain the best results for my clients. If you have have court in Akron, Barberton, Stow, Ravenna, Kent, Massilon, Canton, Wadsworth or anywhere else in Northeast Ohio,...

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John Sivinski Esq

Rocky River, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 30 years experience

(800) 641-1970 20545 Center Ridge Rd, Ste. 215
Rocky River, OH 44116

Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI and Personal Injury
Case Western Reserve University School of Law

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With more than twenty years experience as a trial lawyer representing plaintiffs who have been injured by the misconduct or negligence of another, or who suffered a workplace injury, Mr. Sivinski concentrates his practice in personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, products liability, asbestos-related injuries and labor law and has tried in excess of 50 cases to verdict, including five multi-million dollar verdicts. Mr. Sivinski's reputation as a skilled and sophisticated litigator has enabled him to negotiate settlements in excess of $100 Million Dollars for injured clients. Mr. Sivinski has also achieved national recognition for his widespread work on...

(800) 641-1970 Port Clinton, OH 43452

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Ronald Lawrence Frey II

Cleveland, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience

600 Superior Ave. E, #1300
Cleveland, OH 44114

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Cleveland State University

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If you are charged with a criminal offense and require aggressive representation, please contact Charlotte, North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney Ron Frey of The Frey Law Firm, PLLC at (844) 766-3739 for a free consultation. Please visit us on the web at http://www.FreyLegal.com

(844) 766-3739 525 North Tryon St., Suite #1600
Charlotte, NC 28202

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Simon Wynn Johnson

Beachwood, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience

(440) 477-6075 3659 Green Road
Suite 325
Beachwood, OH 44122

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Employment and Estate Planning
Cleveland State University

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Simon W. Johnson operates a full service, general practice law firm where he continually strives to provide premier service to satisfied clients at affordable rates.

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Joel Allen Holt

Kent, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience

(330) 673-9500 217 North Water Street
Suite E
Kent, OH 44240

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Real Estate
University of Akron School of Law

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JOEL A HOLT, Esq./CIPP-US, is an experienced attorney concentrating his practice in the areas of business law, civil litigation, and real estate law, with a specific focus on information security and privacy. Attorney Holt is a certified privacy professional, holding a CIPP-US certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. He has a broad legal background, including appellate advocacy, corporate formation and governance, securities, and transactional law. Mr. Holt is also a proficient civil litigator, with over 11 years' experience in Ohio and Federal courts. Attorney Holt graduated from the University of Akron School of Law, magna cum laude....

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Robert Benjamin Botnick Esq

Cleveland, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience

(216) 245-9245 11510 Buckeye Road
Cleveland, OH 44104

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Cleveland State University

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Amanda Ackerman Condon

Cleveland, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience

(216) 861-4211 1468 West 9th St.
Suite 135
Cleveland, OH 44113

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Case Western Reserve University School of Law

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Personal Injury and Criminal Law is the focus of Amanda Condon. Prior to joining Dworken & Bernstein in 2014, she worked at a small boutique firm specializing in personal injury. Amanda also previously served as a Magistrate in Lyndhurst Municipal Court, and from 2005 to 2012, as a prosecutor in Ashtabula County Eastern and Western County Courts. Amanda Condon is currently an Acting Judge in Painesville Municipal Court. Amanda brings a unique perspective to criminal matters, having served on all sides of a case. She is also very committed to the community and has done several...

(440) 352-3391 60 South Park Place
Painesville, OH 44077

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Justin M. Smith

Beachwood, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience

(216) 574-6284 24400 Highpoint Road
Suite 7
Beachwood, OH 44122

Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Foreclosure Defense
Case Western Reserve University School of Law

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Attorney Justin M. Smith is the founder of J.M. Smith Co., LPA a law firm serving clients throughout Northeast Ohio in the practice areas of Consumer Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Real Estate Law. Attorney Smith and his firm have helped clients through some of the most difficult situations they may encounter in their lives. This includes the decision to file bankruptcy, accusations of criminal charges and devastating personal injuries. J.M. Smith Co., LPA offers personalized service, support and advice to those in need of legal services. Attorney Smith is a graduate of Case Western Reserve School of Law...

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Michael J. Wartko

Akron, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience

(330) 835-3854 1653 Merriman Rd., Suite 114
Akron, OH 44313

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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Mr. Wartko was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He attended high school at Archbishop Hoban in Akron, Ohio before entering the political science program at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. While at the university, Mr. Wartko was a member of the mock trial program and an executive council member of the Beta Iota chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity. Upon graduation, Mr. Wartko attended Western Michigan University's, Thomas M. Cooley Law School. While in law school, Mr. Wartko interned for a family law practice, where he first gained an interest in the area of...

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Brian Smith Esq

Rocky River, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience

(800) 641-1970 20545 Center Ridge Rd, Ste. 215
Rocky River, OH 44116

Free ConsultationCriminal, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI and Employment
University of Akron

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Brian Smith provides aggressive, experienced, and effective legal representation to every person served, so they feel confident that their rights are protected, their interests are served, and their results are maximized. Mr. Smith uses his trial and negotiation skills in a general practice where he has developed expertise in representing men and women in criminal matters, unemployment appeals, and domestic relations and family law matters. He resides in Huron, Ohio, helping Sivinski Law Offices to easily reach its resources along the northern coast of Ohio, from Cleveland to Toledo. Mr. Smith also provides legal counseling to labor...

(800) 641-1970 222 Bucyrus Ave.
Huron, OH 44839

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Matthew Williams

Cleveland, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 3 years experience

(216) 785-0093 21055 Lorain Road
Cleveland, OH 44126

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Cleveland State University

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As an Ohio attorney, I know the legal system is large, complex, and intimidating. I understand that interaction with government agencies is disorienting and the rules are unclear. If you, a family member, or a friend have been arrested, charged with a crime, are the subject of an investigation, or involved in a dispute with the government, it is in the accused person's best interest to obtain legal representation. As an attorney, my job is to defend your interests, freedom, dignity and reputation and to make sure you understand your rights, the process, and the consequences of your...

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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