Ridley Defense operates from 701 E Santa Clara St Suite A, Ventura, CA 93001, with Douglas H. Ridley leading a team of criminal defense attorneys serving Ventura, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and SLO counties with over 20 years of experience handling thousands of cases. The firm specializes in DUI defense including first offense, multiple DUIs, felony DUI, marijuana DUI, prescription drug DUI, and boating under the influence, alongside domestic violence, drug crimes, sex offenses including rape and child pornography, theft offenses, violent crimes, and vehicular manslaughter charges. Offering 24/7 availability at 805-429-4819 with additional offices in Westlake Village, Santa Barbara, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Calabasas, the practice provides mental health diversion programs and comprehensive criminal defense services. The team includes attorneys Tal Koyman and Annette Ayala, handling cases from investigation through trial with focus on early intervention to obtain charge reductions and dismissals before filing when possible. Serving Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, Newbury Park, Camarillo, Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills, and Santa Clarita, the firm assists with bail, pretrial services, and aggressive defense strategies. Their mission emphasizes exceptional legal representation with dedication and expertise, treating every second chance as an opportunity for clients’ better futures.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
Arlon L. Stoker Attorney At Law provides criminal defense and personal injury representation from 2713 E 20th Street in Farmington, New Mexico 87402, serving northwestern New Mexico and southwestern Colorado with over thirty years of combined legal experience. The firm handles criminal defense matters including DUI and DWI charges, drug crimes, domestic violence, assault and battery, theft offenses, and serious felonies while advocating aggressively to protect clients’ freedom, records, and futures. Stoker examines arrest details, challenges evidence and procedural missteps, and fights to minimize impacts on driving privileges and criminal records for those facing driving under the influence charges. The practice represents personal injury victims seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering from auto accidents and other negligence-based incidents. For wrongful death cases, the firm provides compassionate yet assertive representation pursuing justice and accountability for families who have lost loved ones due to someone else’s negligence. The office also defends constitutional rights in civil rights violation cases involving police misconduct and handles traffic offenses from speeding tickets to serious violations affecting driving records and insurance rates. Available Monday through Friday from eight to five, the firm can be reached at 505-326-0404.
Southern Maryland Criminal Defense operates from 10665 Stanhaven Pl. Suite 3117 in White Plains, Maryland 20695, with an additional office in Oxon Hill. Led by Jeremy B. Widder and Kathryn Batey, the firm provides client-centered criminal defense with over ten years of experience fighting every type of criminal case from trespass to murder. They represent individuals charged with homicides and violent felonies including murder, manslaughter, assault and battery; non-violent felonies and property crimes such as robbery, burglary, and theft; sexual and domestic violence crimes including sex offenses and child abuse; controlled dangerous substance charges; misdemeanors and protective orders; and traffic cases including DUI/DWI. The firm emphasizes listening to clients, advocating for them, and helping loved ones navigate the criminal justice system step by step. Their client-centered representation puts individual needs and goals at the forefront, ensuring clients feel informed and empowered throughout proceedings. Available at 301-818-0389, they combine empathy and compassion with courtroom experience to protect rights while focusing on individuals to be the best advocates throughout the process. The attorneys develop real connections with clients, explaining complex legal issues in understandable language while treating each case as unique. Both Widder and Batey maintain exceptional legal skills with practical solutions and professional integrity across Southern Maryland, working to achieve the best possible results through personal attention and respect for every client.
The Law Office of Victor Bakke, ALC serves Honolulu and throughout Hawaii from 700 Bishop Street Suite 2100, Honolulu, HI 96813, exclusively devoted to criminal defense representation. Victor Bakke brings over 20 years of courtroom experience with an exceptional track record, having successfully handled over 3,000 cases. The firm defends against sex crimes including child pornography, prostitution, solicitation of a minor, sexual assault, rape, and internet sex crimes; assault charges including domestic violence, kidnapping, and violation of restraining orders; drug crimes covering possession, distribution, trafficking, and cultivation; DUI defense for first-time and repeat offenders including underage and out-of-state DUIs; federal crimes such as bank robbery, bribery, drug trafficking, immigration violations, and tax evasion; juvenile crimes including alcohol offenses and bullying; plus military crimes under various UCMJ articles. Col. Gregory A. Gross joins the team for military defense matters. Available 24/7 at 888-387-3216, Bakke offers immediate appointments and free consultations, personally meeting with clients to answer questions. The firm has achieved notable victories including not guilty verdicts in attempted murder cases, federal illegal farm worker cases, and juvenile sex assault trials. Bakke has made numerous media appearances, recognized for legal insight and high-profile casework. The practice provides flat fees with payment plan options, ensuring accessible defense while maintaining the presumption of innocence and fighting tirelessly for clients’ rights.
Law Office of Case J. Darwin Inc. practices from 604 W. Hopkins Street, Suite A, San Marcos, Texas 78666, with attorney Case J. Darwin providing criminal defense representation throughout Central Texas, offering fluent Spanish language services at (512) 738-6146. Darwin brings unique prosecutorial insight as a former prosecutor and briefing attorney for the First Court of Appeals in Houston, graduating with honors from University of Texas and summa cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law as a member of the Law Review and Order of the Coif. The firm handles violent crimes including assault, domestic violence, homicide, and sexual assault, drug offenses from marijuana possession to opiate distribution, DWI charges, federal offenses, internet crimes, organized crime, probation violations, and property crimes including burglary, theft, and arson. With extensive courtroom experience and deep knowledge of Texas criminal law, Darwin provides strategic personalized defense for misdemeanors and felonies, utilizing his background at an Am Law 100 firm and insider knowledge of prosecution strategies. The practice offers free initial consultations, expunction services, criminal appeals representation, and defends against white-collar crimes, anticipating prosecution tactics while fighting for clients’ constitutional rights and futures throughout San Marcos and surrounding areas.
Carl Jordan Law Firm serves Metro Detroit from offices accessible at (248) 358-6647, where Carl Jordan applies over twenty years of criminal defense experience combined with former prosecutorial insight. Having served as an assistant prosecutor in Wayne County before establishing his private practice, Carl understands prosecution tactics and uses this knowledge to identify weaknesses in the state’s cases. The firm handles serious felonies and misdemeanors including murder, sexual assault, drug crimes, assault, robbery, domestic violence, weapons charges, white collar crimes, and federal offenses throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Carl has achieved remarkable results including not guilty verdicts in first-degree murder trials lasting twenty-one days with 150 exhibits and twenty-seven witnesses. Available 24/7 for free consultations, the practice focuses solely on criminal defense, matching the specialization of prosecutors with equally focused defense representation. Carl’s reputation for delivering powerful courtroom defense has earned respect from judges and prosecutors throughout Michigan’s criminal justice system. The firm handles multiple felony charges in single cases, understanding that proper defense requires extensive experience and complete dedication to criminal law. Having witnessed firsthand as a prosecutor how criminal convictions damage individuals and families, Carl provides passionate, effective representation aimed at protecting clients from injustice and achieving the best possible outcomes through dismissals, acquittals, or reduced charges.
Law Offices of William C. Makler P.C. operates from 140 East Figueroa Street in Santa Barbara, California 93101, with attorney William C. Makler providing twenty-seven years of thoughtful, effective, and reasonably-priced criminal defense services including DUI defense throughout Santa Barbara County. Available around the clock at 805-892-4922 for free confidential consultations, Makler has handled thousands of cases working out of Santa Barbara County with rates deemed fair by clients who achieved outstanding results including dismissals and no jail time in federal child pornography cases with ten-year guideline sentences. The practice handles DUI and drunk driving charges including efforts to save driver’s licenses, drug possession and sales with potential permanent criminal records, theft crimes from petty to embezzlement with lifelong consequences, assault and battery including potential three strikes implications, domestic violence with incarceration and batterer’s treatment requirements, and offers criminal record clean-up services through various reduction methods. With over ninety-three five-star reviews praising the firm’s diligence, compassion, transparency, and responsiveness from team members Maureen, Maria, and Rachel, clients commend Makler for achieving dismissals in child molestation and sexual assault cases, negotiating minimal sentences in serious matters, and providing direct attorney communication throughout proceedings. The firm accepts credit cards and represents clients immediately upon arrest to protect freedom through experienced defense strategies.
Darley Law LLC practices from 7 North Lawrence Street in Mobile, Alabama 36602, where criminal defense attorney Jason Darley provides comprehensive representation with nearly 20 years of experience handling high-profile cases throughout Mobile and Baldwin Counties. The firm defends clients against DUI charges that risk jail time, substantial fines, and license suspension; drug crimes requiring aggressive defense strategies; domestic violence accusations affecting family access and carrying social stigma; violent crimes demanding committed representation from arrest through trial; theft and property offenses; and white collar crimes. Darley also handles expungements to clear past mistakes preventing employment, loans, or housing opportunities. Municipal law services include traffic violation defense recognizing that even simple infractions constitute legal accusations requiring proper representation. The practice extends to federal court matters, probation violations, breaking and entering, and all misdemeanor through felony charges with 24/7 availability, appointment flexibility, weekend hours, and flexible payment options. Having worked on Mobile’s most high-profile cases while treating every client equally regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation, Darley Law maintains a five-star rating built on masterful legal representation, enthusiasm, prompt communication including text messages, and fighting for clients until achieving favorable resolutions. Contact is available at 251-441-7772 for those facing criminal charges requiring passionate, seasoned legal support.
The Law Offices of Brian Starns LLC serves The Gorge region from 116 3rd Street Suite 210 in Hood River, Oregon, where Brian Starns has defended residents since 1998 with unique experience as defense attorney, former prosecutor, and current Municipal Court Judge for Tualatin and Sherwood. Holding degrees in English and Psychology from the University of Nebraska, Starns worked as a Deputy District Attorney during law school, immersing himself in criminal law and trial procedure before establishing his defense practice. His criminal defense representation spans DUIIs, misdemeanors, and serious felonies including successful jury acquittals of Measure 11 charges, with notable successes featured twice in the Oregon Criminal Defense Attorneys publication The Bulletin. Since 1998, Starns has accumulated more in-court criminal defense time in The Gorge than any other attorney, representing thousands of clients throughout Oregon. His judicial experience since 2013 provides valuable perspective on criminal proceedings from both prosecution and bench viewpoints. Membership in the Oregon State Bar, Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and Mid-Columbia Bar Association reflects his professional standing. The practice emphasizes that every criminal defendant deserves the best available defense, with Starns leveraging his tri-perspective experience as prosecutor, judge, and defense attorney. Contact is available at 503-784-5835 for those facing criminal charges requiring representation from an attorney with comprehensive understanding of The Gorge’s criminal justice system.
Koffel Brininger Nesbitt operates from offices at 1801 Watermark Drive #350 in Columbus and 18 E. Williams Street in Delaware, Ohio, exclusively practicing criminal defense throughout Central Ohio. Phone (614) 884-1100. Brad Koffel, selected to Best Lawyers in America since 2008, leads the firm alongside Tod Brininger, Will Nesbitt, and Tess Fraser, handling over fifteen thousand cases with a ninety-nine percent positive client rating. The practice defends clients charged with DUI/OVI offenses, drug crimes, sex offenses, theft, assault, domestic violence, federal crimes, and serious vehicular offenses including vehicular homicide. Named a Tier 1 Best Law Firm by U.S. News for DUI/OVI defense, the attorneys represent high school and college students, professionals facing license issues, and individuals accused of white collar crimes, weapons charges, and probation violations. The firm maintains an Alcohol and Other Drugs Practice Group focusing on clients battling addiction, offers low retainers with payment options for five hundred clients annually, and provides same-day appointments with attorneys available seven days per week. Koffel Brininger Nesbitt handles expungements, professional license defense, Title IX matters, and false accusation cases while maintaining offices throughout Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Knox, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, and Richland Counties.