When you approach every case with a trial mindset, you get better results, I have taken over 60 criminal defense cases to jury trial and prepared thousands more. I don’t just put your name on a file and stand there taking up space, I get the results people want.
My client relationships are centered around honest communication. I am transparent and straightforward so that we can make the best decisions together for your case. If you’re looking for a collaborative partner in legal representation, you’ve come to the right place. For clients here, there is no talking down, no smugness, no arrogance, just partnership.
There are good public defenders and not so good public defenders. Just like there are good paid lawyers and not so good paid lawyers. If you have a good public defender who you are happy with, great! If you feel like a consultation with me might help, feel free to call. I am not afraid to tell someone if it doesn’t make sense for them to hire me. If given the choice, I’d rather have my integrity than your money.
Some ex-prosecutors are good defense lawyers, its true. But you have to wonder if someone who made money sending someone like you to jail and ruining their life can really have their heart in defending you now. When ex-prosecutors represent clients, they do not get special favors from their old co-workers. Any corruption or abuse of office in the form of special favors would be illegal. Taking a case to trial as a prosecutor is a lot different than taking a case to trial as defense lawyer. The strategy and skill required from investigation, research, motions filing, jury selection, opening statement, cross examining witnesses, presenting evidence and closing argument is completely different. I believe you are best off with a lawyer who is specifically trained and experienced in criminal defense to be your criminal defense lawyer.