Criminal Defense
Strategic Criminal and DUI Defense for Violent Offenses, Drug Crimes, Theft, and more
Our Criminal Defense practice involves an intensive and multifaceted approach geared towards obtaining the most favorable outcome. Our lawyers understand that facing criminal charges can be the most stressful experience of one’s life.
Our lawyers are zealous advocates for our clients and understand the processes by which the charges brought by the government are assessed and as a result, will zealously pursue the most favorable disposition on your behalf. Our lawyers defend both juveniles and adults.
Our services include:
- Investigating the Case and Interviewing Witnesses
- Researching Case Law, Statutes, Codes, Rules of Court, and Bench Rules
- Negotiating with the Prosecution for the Most Favorable Outcome Developing Case Strategies
- Drafting, Filing, and Arguing Motions such as Motions to Dismiss and Motions to Suppress
- Advocating at Trial
- Drafting, Filing, and Arguing Appeals
- Advising Regarding and Working with Probation
Criminal Defense is a Calculated Art
Our lawyers represent defendants facing criminal charges in state, federal, and appellate courts. Our scope of practice includes bail bond hearings, plea bargains, trial, revocation hearings (parole or probation), appeals and post-conviction remedies. As part of the lawyer’s job functions, a criminal lawyer will:
- Investigate the case and interview witnesses
- Research case law, statutes, crimes codes and procedural law
- Build a defense and develop a case strategy
- Negotiate with the prosecution to plea bargain to lesser charges
- Draft, file and argue motions such as motions to dismiss and motions to suppress
- Advocate for the defendant at trial
- Draft, file and argue appeals
Criminal Lawyer Skills
Criminal lawyers must have excellent oral and written advocacy skills in order to argue a client’s case before a judge and persuade a jury. Investigative and research skills are also important in building a client’s case and establishing a strong defense. Criminal lawyers must also have strong creative thinking and analytical skills to develop a legal strategy, analyze case law and litigate complex cases.
Criminal lawyers must also have an in-depth understanding of state, federal and local rules, court procedures, evidentiary laws and local judges to navigate the criminal justice system efficiently and competently. In addition, excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to build a strong client-attorney relationship. Criminal defendants are a finicky group who sometimes go through many lawyers before settling on one they like. Therefore, the ability to attract and retain clients is essential to a thriving criminal defense practice.
Clips of Counsel: Watch and Learn
“Daniel Vaswani, lead attorney at Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers, explains the complicated process of a DUI arrest and the importance of hiring the right lawyer.”
“Attorney Joe McPeak from Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers discusses important defense strategies for domestic violence cases.”
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