Criminal Defense and Family Lawyer in Georgetown and Dover
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Criminal Defense
Depending on the facts of your case, you may need to go to trial to defend yourself. However, there are times when people need a lawyer who can minimize their exposure by negotiating a plea bargain. I will also give you a straightforward assessment of your case and your options.
DUI Defense
Hiring a defense attorney doesn’t necessarily mean that you will get off drunk driving charges. It means you won't be steamrollered by the prosecutor.
Traffic Tickets
Paying a traffic ticket is the same as pleading guilty − and can have consequences you never intended. You may accumulate points on your driving record, which can cause your car insurance rates to increase and even result in drivers' license suspension.
Domestic Violence and Protection From Abuse
A domestic violence arrest can have a profound effect on your life. It can lead to a criminal record and job loss, even in cases where your spouse does not want to press charges.
Juvenile Delinquency
Parents should never use the criminal justice system to teach their child a lesson. As your child's lawyer, I will work to ensure that the focus remains on rehabilitation − not criminal detention.
Drug Charges
Prosecutors routinely overcharge people in drug cases. My goal in any drug case is to protect my client from a prison sentence and a lifetime criminal record.
Expungements and Pardons
A mistake in your past shouldn’t haunt you for the rest of your life. If a criminal record is preventing you from getting a job or a professional license, I can help you seek an expungement or pardon.
Divorce
If a divorce is inevitable, I will help you resolve it with the least amount of damage to your family and your finances.
Child Custody and Visitation
The trend in Delaware and other states has been to provide shared parenting plans in which each parent may have the child nearly 50 percent of the time. A shared parenting plan is possible when the parents get along and reside in the same school district.
Attorney Consultation
If you have a criminal defense or family law problem, I would like to meet with you in person to discuss your case. To schedule an appointment at my Georgetown or Dover office, please call 866-383-8682 or fill out the contact form on this site.
