Domestic dispute charges
St. Clair County|2024
Aggressive pretrial advocacy and constant client communication led to a full dismissal before trial.
A record of real outcomes. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes — but they reveal the standard of preparation, courtroom strategy, and advocacy you can expect.
Aggressive pretrial advocacy and constant client communication led to a full dismissal before trial.
Client faced multiple stacked charges. Trial strategy resulted in a complete not guilty verdict with zero felony convictions.
Thorough preparation and courtroom execution earned a not guilty verdict at trial.
Facing a Class X felony with up to 160 years in prison, the client received no prison time and only 4 years of probation.
Principled, integrity-driven defense secured a favorable resolution for the client.
Took an attempted murder case to trial and secured a complete not guilty verdict from the jury.
Handled with compassion and professionalism; all charges were ultimately dropped.
Convicted felon facing two new drug charges. Negotiated outcome: 24 months probation with no additional prison time.
After four previous attorneys failed to make progress, took over the case and secured a full dismissal.
Defeated the order of protection against the client and secured a counter-order of protection in the client's favor.
Defended against two Class X felony counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault in Jefferson County. Both counts were dismissed in 2021.
Challenged the traffic stop and breathalyzer calibration records; charge reduced to a non-DUI traffic offense.
Successful motion to suppress evidence based on an unlawful search led to dismissal of all charges.
Bench trial resulted in a full acquittal on a serious weapons charge carrying mandatory prison exposure.
Cross-examination at the preliminary hearing exposed inconsistencies; the State dismissed all charges.
Negotiated diversion into a community-based program, protecting the minor's record and future opportunities.
Successfully petitioned to expunge and seal multiple records, restoring eligibility for employment and housing.
Challenged the traffic stop and field sobriety administration; all DUI charges were dismissed.
Negotiated a probation-only resolution with no jail time for a client facing felony drug possession.
Consolidated and reduced multiple traffic charges to minor violations with court fines and no additional suspension.
Persuaded the State to reduce felony retail theft to a misdemeanor with community service and no conviction.
Mitigation package and witness investigation led to a reduction from aggravated to simple battery with probation.
Advocated for a below-guidelines sentence in federal court, avoiding the mandatory minimum prison term.
Defeated the State's motion to revoke probation; the client was reinstated and continued on probation.
Disclaimer: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its individual facts.
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