I have been a local resident of Pierce County for over 40 years and have strong ties with the local community. I am the proud father of two daughters and maintain active ties with my local church and community. Upon graduation from Seattle University in 1993, I decided to become a trial attorney. At the age of 25 years, I graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law and have been a successful trial attorney ever since. My experiences include being a former prosecutor with King County and the City of Auburn. I have successfully...

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Steven J. Krupa

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 22 years experience

(855) 384-2237 705 S 9th St
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Tacoma, WA 98405

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Seattle University School of Law

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Michael Steven Clark

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience

(855) 384-2237 705 S 9th St
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Tacoma, WA 98405

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University of Puget Sound and University of Washington School of Law

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Philip Edward Thornton

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 26 years experience

(253) 383-3102 705 S 9th St
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Tacoma, WA 98405

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Creighton University School of Law

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Cristine Beckwith

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience

(253) 238-8273 1115 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402

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Gonzaga University School of Law and University of Washington School of Law

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Cristine Beckwith is a compassionate defender that will give you an honest assessment of your case. She can often times find evidence that works in her client's favor, resulting in a case dismissal or significantly reduced charges. Cristine is rated 10/10 by the Avvo lawyer rating service. She offers a reasonable flat fee pricing structure as well as a free consultation.

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Scott Mills

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience

(855) 469-2889 2367 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98402

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The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

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If you were having heart problems, you wouldn’t hire an eye surgeon. So don’t turn to a tax lawyer when you have an immigration problem. Choose a lawyer dedicated to immigration law. I am attorney Scott D. Mills, and I have developed my expertise in immigration law by practicing exclusively in immigration law for years. The United States was founded by people seeking freedom and the chance to work and build a life for their families. I fight for my clients so they can have those same opportunities. I am a Washington licensed attorney authorized to provide United States...

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Olympia, WA 98502

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Vancouver, WA 98662

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Seattle, WA 98104

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Megan M. Powers

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 2 years experience

(253) 237-8288 **Ask about our pay in full discount and payment plans**
1107 Tacoma Ave S.
Tacoma, WA 98402

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Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law

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As a criminal defense attorney, Megan is an aggressive and compassionate advocate for all of her clients. Megan Powers attended the Walter F. Georgia School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, GA. Before law school, she attained her Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. This combination of degrees gives Megan a unique perspective when advocating for her clients. At Mercer, she was the president of the Association of Women Law Students as well as the Vice Chair of Mock Trial for the Mercer Advocacy Council. Competing in the National Trial Competition is where she honed her oral argument...

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Shelton, WA 98584

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81 S. Main St.
Seattle, WA 98104

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Kelsey Ault

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 6 years experience

(253) 777-4091 1115 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98402

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Seattle University School of Law

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Kelsey Ault is a private practice criminal defense lawyer in Tacoma, Washington. She is an associate attorney at Beckwith Law. Kelsey believes that there are two sides to every story. Before becoming a defense attorney, she worked as a prosecutor representing the state in both King and Pierce Counties. Kelsey soon discovered that her passion was not for prosecuting defendants, but for ensuring justice for those accused of criminal law violations. Kelsey works diligently to ensure that each client is given a voice. She strives to give each client the strongest legal defense and always makes sure that her clients know...

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Stephen Trinen

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience

(253) 798-3375 930 Tacoma Avenue, RM 946
Tacoma, WA 98402

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Robert Kendall Ricketts

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 33 years experience

(253) 535-2211 8849 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444

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Shane M Silverthorn

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience

(253) 686-4489 4008 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409

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Gonzaga University School of Law

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Jennifer Vickers Freeman

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience

(253) 651-0660 1115 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98402

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The George Washington University Law School

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Antonio Hill

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 28 years experience

(253) 835-4455 201 South 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98418

Criminal
University of Oklahoma College of Law

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Antonio Hill, a bilingual (Spanish) criminal defense attorney, is located in Tacoma, WA. With 20+ years experience in the criminal field of law, he is knowledgeable of the processes and procedures required to proceed through the legal process. Antonio Hill has worked as a public defender, a prosecutor, and now as a private criminal defense attorney dealing exclusively in criminal defense cases. Antonio Hill dedicates himself to getting the best possible results for his clients. He will guide you through every step of the legal process and offer professional, affordable criminal defense services.

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John Rodney Crowley

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 25 years experience

(206) 621-5700 1105 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98402

Criminal
Seattle University

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Attorney John Crowley has spent his entire career as a lawyer of 21-years working in the field of criminal law. In 1990, he served as a Law Clerk with the United States Department of Justice, before accepting an Assistant District Attorney's position with the Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office. As an Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Crowley was the prosecutorial voice for the State of Washington. And it was during his seven-year tenure in this position that he became well versed with the legal strategies and applications of criminal law, as they are implemented by the State of Washington. He also became...

(206) 621-5700 216 1st Avenue South
Suite 204
Seattle, WA 98104

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Yakima, WA

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Daniel J. Murphy Jr.

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience

(253) 312-6122 506 s. 11th St.
TACOMA, WA 98402

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Angela Horwath

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience

(253) 620-0033 1115 Tacoma Ave South
Tacoma, WA 98402

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Seattle University School of Law

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Angela Horwath is the owner of a 3 attorney firm that represents clients charged with crimes. She has successfully represented 1000s of clients in Washington and has a 10/10 rating on avvo. She is well liked by her clients and nearly 50 clients have provided online reviews of Ms. Horwath.

(253) 620-0033 505 Summit Lake Shore Rd
Olympia, WA 98502

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F. Richard Ricketts

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience

(253) 237-1736 1130 Broadway Plaza
Suite 202
Tacoma, WA 98402

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Seattle University School of Law

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A brief bit about me... I am the first person in my family to attend college and went into the Army right out of high school to see the world and figure out some way to pay for college. I was an intelligence analyst and viewed as one of the best in the world at my particular are of specialty. At age 22, I was delivering presentations in the Pentagon regarding the intelligence planning for major military exercises. I left the military to attend college. I did my undergrad at Seattle University where I majored in Finance. As I contemplated which path...

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Arthur Colby Parks

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience

(253) 682-1960 1008 Yakima Ave Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98405

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Jacey Liu

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience

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1107 Tacoma Ave S.
Tacoma, WA 98402

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Willamette University College of Law

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Jacey Liu, Senior Associate at Callahan Law, P.S., Inc. has been with the firm since 2011. A graduate of Willamette University College of Law where she was presented with the Distinguished Legal Writing Award for her contribution to the International Human Rights Clinic. As an advocate for the accused, Jacey is one of a small group of attorney's factory trained and certified by the National Patent Analytical Systems on the BAC Datamaster Breath Testing device to help bring legal challenges to breath testing results across Washington State. She is also a graduate of the prestigious Spence's Trial Lawyer...

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407 N. 6th St.
Shelton, WA 98584

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Dennis Twichel

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney.

(253) 228-1719 3700 Pacific Hwy E, #406
Fife, WA 98424

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Natalie Lynn Durflinger

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience

(253) 683-4180 711 St. Helens Ave.
Ste. 209
Tacoma, WA 98402

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Gonzaga University School of Law

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I was born and raised in the Northwest. After graduating from the University of Washington with honors, I attended Gonzaga University School of Law where I was awarded a Thomas More Scholarship. As a Thomas More Scholar, I dedicated myself to helping others both in the local and international communities. My international work included a visit to Rome where I provided services for the homeless and co-leading a mission in Honduras where our group of students provided much needed repairs at local village schools, and distributed needed school supplies which our group had purchased through fundraising....

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Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(253) 389-2020 4003 Sixth Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98406

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Harry Steinmetz

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience

(253) 272-4575 724 S. Yakima Ave
Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98405

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Santa Clara University School of Law

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Tacoma's Trusted Criminal Defense Law Firm The Law Office of Harry S. Steinmetz takes care of clients. The firm's experience in criminal defense in all levels of the Washington State Court system and the Federal Court system inspires clients to entrust their cases to us. The practice focuses on criminal defense, specifically: * Criminal Law * Juvenile crimes * DUI * Sex crimes Helping clients throughout their cases The firm's effective legal representation is two-fold: skilled legal counsel and aggressive advocacy on behalf of clients. Harry Steinmetz helps you make good,...

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Jordan Foster

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience

(253) 222-4878 705 South 9th Street
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Tacoma, WA 98405

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Jordan K. Foster, Criminal Defense Attorney I started my career doing real estate, business, and construction law. A few years back, I decided a change of pace was in order and began practicing criminal defense law. Since entering the criminal defense arena, I have been voted a Rising Star in Criminal Defense Law by Washington Super Lawyers in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Today I focus primarily on criminal defense and also perform some real estate and contract matters. I assist people facing misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic infractions. I am an active member of the Washington State Bar Association,...

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Mark Samuel Treyz

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 30 years experience

(253) 272-8666 705 S 9th St. Ste 206
Tacoma, WA 98405

Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Seattle University School of Law

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Mark began his legal career in 1986 as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with Pierce County and moved on to work with a criminal defense firm in 1988. In 2002 Mark started his own criminal defense firm, The Law Office of Mark Treyz.

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Laura Keys

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 5 years experience

(206) 414-9299 724 S. Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405

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Laura is a compassionate and highly skilled criminal defense attorney. She has earned a reputation for winning difficult cases in the court rooms of King, Pierce, and Thurston County. Laura prides herself on being accessible to clients and generating better than expected outcomes. Laura is a rising star in the criminal law community, where she is co-chair of a Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association committee. She is rated Superb by Avvo, an independent lawyer rating service.

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Scott Moriarity

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience

(253) 830-5848 215 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402

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James B. Feldman

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 30 years experience

(253) 759-4555 4947 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407

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Seattle University School of Law

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James B. Feldman is an experienced trial and criminal defense attorney in Pierce, King, Kitsap and Thurston counties Tacoma and other areas of Western Washington. He is a graduate of the College of the University of Chicago and the University of Puget Sound School of Law. For twenty-eight years, he has been fighting to protect the rights of people accused of crimes both misdemeanors and felonies including DUI, domestic violence, property crimes, fraud and murder. He is a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association, The Federal Bar of the Western District of Washington, the...

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Thomas Andrew Balerud

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 26 years experience

(253) 573-1111 417 S G St
Tacoma, WA 98405

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Thomas Balerud, after 17 years with the same firm, has opened his own law practice, located in downtown Tacoma. Tom is a graduate of both Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Puget Sound. Tom has enjoyed success in many well publicized high-profile State and Federal cases. He is currently serving as a Trustee to the TPCBA. Tom and his experienced staff are currently available to assist clients in his two practice areas: Criminal Law and Personal Injury.

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Ross D. Brittain

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer.

(253) 683-4180 711 St. Helens Avenue
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Tacoma, WA 98402

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Stephen Grant

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 3 years experience

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Tacoma, WA 98402

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Gonzaga University School of Law

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Stephen Grant has always known that he wanted to be a lawyer. As a young boy growing up in Everett, he was fascinated with the idea of becoming a lawyer and helping those in need. He completed his law studies at Gonzaga University School of Law, where he also completed his undergraduate studies in political science. After passing his bar exam, he turned his attention to the areas of criminal defense and personal injury. When handling DUI cases, he overlooks no detail when searching for the strongest defense route. He plays a vital role on our team of Washington DUI...

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Shelton , WA 98584

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Seattle, WA 98104

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James Schoenberger JR

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 34 years experience

(253) 444-3111 12904 Purdy Dr NW
Box C
Gig Harbor, WA 98332-8667

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Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Linda Medeiros Callahan

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience

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1107 Tacoma Ave S.
Tacoma, WA 98402

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University of Notre Dame

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At Callahan Law, we are inspired to give our clients the peace of mind and confidence that only experience, skill and knowledge can provide. We are dedicated to extraordinary service and to aggressive, innovative advocacy, seeking the winning strategies necessary for every client's case.

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Donald William Winskill

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 37 years experience

(253) 597-8813 15 N Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98403

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Seattle University School of Law

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Martha A McLaughlin

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience

711 St Helens Ave Ste 209
Tacoma, WA 98402

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Seattle University School of Law

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I graduated Seattle University School of law and immediately began working at the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office. After two years with the Prosecutor's Office, I joined Durflinger Oliver & Associates where I help those who have been accused of committing crimes. I have handled thousands of cases ranging from domestic violence to DUI's. I have helped hundreds of clients keep or restore their driving privileges by prevailing in administrative hearings with the the Department of Licensing. I have also helped many clients vacate felony and misdemeanor convictions and restore their firearm rights. My previous experience as a prosecutor...

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Mr. John William Fuhrman

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience

(253) 848-7788 112 West Meeker
Puyallup, WA 98371

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Melissa Hanson

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience

(253) 798-7093 949 Market Street Suite 334
Tacoma, WA 98402

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Sean Wickens

Pierce County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience

(253) 383-4200 602 Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405

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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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