Process

Our successful outcome is wholly dependent upon the mutual trust and open communication we build together as a team. Everything you tell me remains in complete confidence. Therefore, it is essential that you come to our initial meeting with a mind set of openness and trust. Furthermore, it is imperative to our success that you keep this open mind set throughout our entire relationship.

Once we reach an agreement to work together, I enter an appearance on your behalf in court. Then, I am able to review the State's file and discuss the evidence that the State is using to prosecute you.  From there, we are able to discuss the possible angles to our defense and what areas require additional investigation.  I employ a licensed private investigator that is trained to obtain information to assist in your defense. A lot of the investigative portion is time sensitive and must be done as soon as possible.  For example, several of the records we request from the various agencies are only kept for a limited time period and if they are not timely requested, they can be destroyed without recourse.  I also research the applicable law to your case and how we can use it to either shield you from any inappropriate State behavior or assist you in holding the State to its burden.  At each stage, we discuss how your defense is developing and what your options are and the benefits and or risks associated with them.  Together, we decide what is appropriate according to your concerns, objectives and priorities. I believe that in each case, the individuals involved have different needs and different concerns and my aim is to tailor our strategy accordingly.

My greatest successes have been when I have placed my client on the witness stand. I absolutely refuse to put anyone on the witness stand that I do not think is ready. I will make sure that you are prepared, educated, and remain informed at all times for as long as I handle your case.