Johnson Law Group maintains a Springfield office at 1100 S 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703, featuring a criminal defense team with over 100 years of combined experience including attorneys Mark D. Johnson, Brendan Bukalski, Douglas B. Johnson, Brent R. Wright, and Ken D. Eckhauser among others. The firm’s criminal defense practice encompasses assault, battery, domestic battery, driver’s license restoration, drug offenses, DUI, federal crimes, felonies, fraud, gun offenses, juvenile crimes, homicide, expungements, post-convictions, pre-file investigations, probation violations, sex offenses, theft, burglary, white collar crimes, Title IX investigations, and misdemeanors. Their team includes several former prosecutors who bring valuable perspective from both sides of the courtroom, understanding prosecutorial strategies and using this knowledge to build effective defenses for clients throughout central Illinois. The Springfield criminal defense attorneys handle cases in the Sangamon County Circuit Court and are familiar with local court procedures, judges, and prosecutors, leveraging these relationships to benefit their clients’ cases. The practice offers comprehensive criminal defense services including negotiating plea bargains, filing motions, conducting jury trials, and pursuing appeals when necessary, with attorneys available to discuss cases immediately at 309-565-8825. Operating additional offices in Bloomington, Decatur, and Peoria, the firm provides coverage throughout central Illinois with attorneys who understand local ordinances, specialty courts, and alternative sentencing programs available in Springfield. Their dual perspective as former prosecutors allows them to anticipate prosecution strategies, identify weaknesses in the state’s case, and craft personalized defense narratives that address all aspects of the charges against their clients.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
Whitney S. Boan, P.A. practices from 126 E Jefferson St, Orlando, FL 32801, providing criminal defense representation throughout Central Florida. Having grown up in the Orlando area and attended Stetson University and University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, Attorney Boan brings deep regional knowledge to defending clients against DUI, domestic violence, sex crimes, drug offenses, violent crimes, white collar crimes, federal charges, and weapons violations. The firm handles everything from traffic tickets to murder charges, offering services including sealings and expungements, probation violations, fraud defense, theft crimes, and criminal appeals. Available at (407) 413-9569 with office hours Monday through Saturday, Boan provides experienced trial defense with a focus on reducing or dismissing charges. The practice also handles specialized matters like computer crimes, RICO violations, 10-20-Life crimes, conspiracy charges, and post-conviction relief including 3.850 motions. With a client-centered approach prioritizing individual needs, the firm offers free criminal case evaluations while fighting aggressively to protect clients’ futures and permanent records.
The Law Office of Jay Ethington operates from McKinney Place at 3131 McKinney Avenue, Suite 800, Dallas, Texas 75204, where Jay Ethington has distinguished himself as one of the most respected federal criminal defense attorneys in Texas with over 30 years of active courtroom experience. Before entering private practice in 1982, Mr. Ethington devoted 10 years to public service as a supervisory Assistant District Attorney in Dallas County for four years, then as a senior assistant United States Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice handling complex and significant cases in North Texas. His federal criminal practice focuses on white collar crime, health care fraud, money laundering, public corruption, and other federal offenses, with extensive experience in courts at national and international levels beyond his statewide Texas reputation. A 1972 graduate of Southern Methodist University School of Law, Ethington earned the highest possible AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell as judged by fellow Bar Association members, reflecting the esteem of his peers. His client list includes high-profile public personalities, politicians, professional athletes, celebrity entertainers, officers and directors of companies across numerous industries, prominent lawyers, and news media members seeking personal legal representation. The practice serves clients statewide throughout Texas and nationally in federal court, with particular focus on the Dallas-Fort Worth region including Dallas, Fort Worth, Duncanville, DeSoto, Grand Prairie, Arlington, Euless, Irving, Bedford, Grapevine, Carrollton, Richardson, Garland, and Mesquite. Ethington’s prosecution background provides special training unavailable to attorneys who have only worked in private practice, allowing him to anticipate prosecution strategies and identify weaknesses in the government’s case.
Jeffrey Buehner, PLLC operates from 38285 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331, providing criminal defense and business law services since 2003. Jeffrey Buehner, a former prosecutor with over 28 years of courtroom experience from Muskegon County and Oakland County Prosecutor’s Offices, understands how prosecutors build cases and uses this insight to craft effective defenses. The firm handles felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, drug crimes, white collar offenses, probation violations, CPS investigations, and pre-charge police investigations throughout Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, and Washtenaw Counties. For business matters, the practice manages contract drafting, shareholder disputes, corporate governance, breach of contract, and civil litigation. Contact the office at 248-865-9640 for free consultation. The firm recognizes that business investigations can evolve into criminal matters, particularly with corporate fraud or white-collar crime allegations. Admitted to practice in all Michigan courts, federal district courts, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Buehner provides comprehensive legal strategies navigating both civil and criminal law intersections.
Eileen Parrish Law operates from 3200 West End Avenue Suite 500 in Nashville, Tennessee 37203, where Attorney Eileen Parrish brings nearly two decades of criminal defense experience including twelve years in private practice and five years as a public defender. Focusing exclusively on protecting constitutional rights of those accused of crimes in Middle Tennessee, she handles criminal matters at various stages in both state and federal court at trial and appellate levels. Her practice encompasses DUI defense, drug offenses, probation violations, weapons charges, domestic violence cases, search and seizure violations, and federal criminal matters throughout Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner, and Robertson Counties. As an experienced trial attorney with a successful track record defending both misdemeanors and felonies, Attorney Parrish provides personalized representation in Federal Court for the Middle District of Tennessee and state courts across the region. Understanding that criminal charges create stressful and frightening experiences that can significantly impact case outcomes, she emphasizes immediate experienced representation to protect clients’ rights. The office maintains regular hours Monday through Friday nine to five with Saturday appointments available, and can be reached at 615-783-1698 for consultations regarding criminal defense matters.
The Law Offices of Donald J. Cosley practices from 3030 Salt Creek Lane Suite 120 in Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005, where Donald J. Cosley, past president of the Northwestern Suburban Bar Association, has represented Illinois residents for over twenty-five years in criminal defense and family law matters. The criminal defense practice covers DUI cases where Mr. Cosley has completed specialized training in field sobriety testing and impaired driving education, drug offenses including possession and paraphernalia charges, violent crimes such as assault and domestic battery, theft and property crimes, traffic violations including reckless driving and CDL violations, and juvenile offenses. Additionally, the firm handles expungement and record sealing, probation violations, and maintains an estate planning practice utilizing wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Family law services encompass divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, support modifications, and prenuptial agreements. From the Arlington Heights office serving Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Palatine, and throughout metropolitan Chicago, the firm has earned a reputation for integrity among attorneys and judges in Cook, DuPage, and Lake County courthouses. Offering free initial consultations with Spanish language services available, contact is available at 847-253-3100 for experienced representation.
From their Bellevue office at 40 Lake Bellevue Drive Suite 100-B, Bellevue, Washington 98005, Attorney Phil Weinberg serves Bothell residents facing criminal charges in both King and Snohomish counties. With over 25 years of criminal defense experience, Weinberg handles assault and domestic violence cases, DUI arrests, drug possession and trafficking charges, theft crimes, and fraud matters. Available at 425-806-7200 or mobile 425-367-1122, he offers free consultations and personalized defense strategies. The practice navigates Bothell’s unique jurisdiction spanning two counties, representing clients at Bothell Municipal Court, Lynnwood District Court, Redmond District Court, and both counties’ Superior Courts. Weinberg defends against all assault charge levels, no-contact order violations, protection order cases, felony charges, shoplifting, and VUCSA drug crimes. His approach combines tactical persistence with careful investigation of evidence, focusing on dismissal as the primary goal. The firm assists with pretrial motions, plea negotiations, trial preparation, and DOL hearings for license suspensions throughout the greater Bothell area.
Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan operates from 2675 44th Street SW Suite 303 in Wyoming, MI 49519 and 250 Monroe Avenue NW Suite 304 in Grand Rapids, MI 49503, with attorney Shawn Haff available at 616-438-6719. With nearly fifteen years of experience, Shawn Haff provides twenty-four hour availability defending clients against drunk driving, domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, retail fraud, drug charges, and various criminal offenses throughout West Michigan. The firm serves Wyoming, Kentwood, Forest Hills, Grandville, Grand Rapids, Cascade, Holland, and surrounding communities in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, and other counties. Services include expungement assistance, driver’s license restoration, felony OWI defense, shoplifting cases, rape charges, and comprehensive criminal defense with affordable retainers compared to other firms. Haff maintains high regard among local judges, offers free case strategy sessions, and emphasizes nonjudgmental, understanding representation while protecting constitutional rights, raising effective defenses, and achieving optimal results through skilled courtroom advocacy and negotiation.
Law Offices of T. M. Allen operates from 64 E Broadway Road #200f, Tempe, AZ 85282, where Tyler M. Allen provides experienced criminal defense representation throughout Arizona with primary service to Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler communities. The practice handles criminal defense matters including DUI/DWI charges, drug crimes involving possession, distribution, trafficking, and manufacturing, domestic violence cases, theft and shoplifting offenses, traffic violations, and weapons charges with a commitment to obtaining dismissals, reduced charges, and protecting clients’ futures. Tyler M. Allen has earned recognition as a distinguished trial attorney with numerous jury and bench trial victories resulting in acquittals and not-guilty verdicts, leveraging this reputation to negotiate favorable outcomes for thousands of clients. The firm’s comprehensive criminal defense services encompass juvenile crimes, computer and internet crimes, probation violations, parole violations, expungements, record sealing, violent crimes including assault and battery, and white collar offenses. With experience handling cases in Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and throughout Maricopa County, the practice offers free consultations and maintains availability for emergency situations at 480-866-8379. The attorney’s approach involves personalizing defense strategies to align with each client’s unique circumstances while conducting thorough investigations to identify evidential discrepancies and witness credibility issues. Recent case results include dismissals for aggravated assault, DUI impaired and DUI drugs acquittals after jury trial, photo radar speeding ticket dismissals, theft and shoplifting dismissals after defense investigation, and disorderly conduct domestic violence dismissals after prosecutor negotiations.
McCaffrey & McCaffrey Attorneys at Law serves Rhode Island from their practice, with partners Eugene J. McCaffrey Jr., Michael J. McCaffrey, and John T. McCaffrey bringing extensive legal and political experience to criminal defense representation. Eugene McCaffrey graduated from Suffolk University Law School after serving as a Marine Corps First Lieutenant and later Major in the Reserves, practicing law for over 50 years while also serving as Rhode Island Representative, Senator, and two-term Mayor of Warwick. Michael McCaffrey, practicing since 1989, serves as current Rhode Island State Senator and chairman of the State Senate Judiciary Committee while handling criminal defense, personal injury, and family law matters. John McCaffrey joined the firm in 1990 and serves as a part-time Bail Commissioner for Rhode Island District Court while representing diverse clients from individuals to corporations. The firm can be reached at 401-463-7444 and concentrates on criminal defense at both state and federal levels, handling matters ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. All three attorneys are Suffolk University Law School graduates licensed in Rhode Island Federal District Court, with the partners combining legal practice with significant public service including legislative leadership and judicial appointments in Rhode Island’s legal system.