Fogarty Law maintains offices at 414 County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 and 46 South Orleans Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653, with attorney Courtney K. Fogarty providing aggressive criminal defense throughout Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, and Nantucket Counties. As a former Massachusetts prosecutor and Brockton District Court Supervisor, Fogarty brings extensive trial experience defending clients against OUI/DUI charges, drug crimes, domestic violence, assault and battery, weapons offenses, violent crimes, sex crimes, and misdemeanors in both Superior and District Courts. The firm specializes in drunk driving defense, examining arrests from multiple perspectives to identify rights violations and fighting for dismissals or reduced charges through strategic motion practice and trial preparation. Fogarty handles drug cases including possession, trafficking, distribution, and conspiracy charges involving cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and prescription medications, as well as serious violent crimes and domestic violence matters requiring immediate protective action. She provides twenty-four hour availability at 508-317-0339 with free initial consultations, offering representation for clients facing charges that threaten their freedom, careers, and family stability. The practice extends to clerk magistrate hearings, RMV Board of Appeal hearings, restraining orders, shoplifting defense, motor vehicle offenses, and sex crimes including rape and child-related offenses. Fogarty has earned an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, maintaining offices in strategic locations serving Haddonfield, Collingswood, Bellmawr, Voorhees, and surrounding South Jersey communities with proven criminal defense expertise.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
Kollie Law operates from 2544 West Main Street, Medford, Oregon 97501, providing criminal defense services throughout Southern Oregon with specialization in DUI defense, firearms law restoration, expungements, property crimes, and domestic violence cases at 541-227-2266. Attorney Shawn A. Kollie brings sixteen years of experience as Oregon’s premier attorney for restoring Second Amendment rights, having successfully helped hundreds of clients regain their firearms freedoms through meticulous legal work. The firm specializes in DUI representation from initial arrest through trial, protecting clients’ licenses and liberty with expert knowledge of Oregon’s complex drunk driving laws and defense strategies. Criminal defense services extend to property crimes including theft, burglary, fraud, and vandalism, with Kollie challenging exaggerated charges, fighting unfair evidence stacking, and negotiating alternatives like diversion programs to keep convictions off records. For domestic violence charges that threaten reputation, family, and future, the practice scrutinizes evidence, protects rights, and builds defenses ensuring clients’ stories are heard in court proceedings. The firm offers comprehensive expungement support to clear criminal records and secure fresh starts, combining big-firm expertise with small-firm care and compassionate, client-first representation. Kollie Law maintains transparent pricing with flat-fee structures for many cases, providing free initial consultations to discuss cases and develop defense strategies. The practice emphasizes personalized attention treating each client like family with direct, responsive communication while providing peace of mind through clear explanations of options and relentless courtroom advocacy.
Fidelity Law Firm PLLC operates from 999 Waterside Drive Suite 2525, Norfolk, Virginia 23510, with attorney Paul Ertel providing criminal defense and traffic representation throughout Hampton Roads including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Franklin, Southampton, and Northampton at 757-777-3442. As a veteran and Reservist, Ertel specializes in helping servicemembers navigate unique challenges including NJP proceedings, deployment schedules, and security clearance concerns when facing criminal or traffic charges in this military-heavy region. The criminal defense practice covers drug cases, assault, larceny, and various offenses with attention to employment, immigration status, and security clearance implications beyond just jail time and fines. Traffic defense includes reckless driving, speeding, and DWI/DUI cases in Virginia’s particularly punitive driving law system, working to reduce fines, insurance premium increases, and license consequences. The firm provides expungement services for those arrested and charged but not convicted, especially important for military members, contractors, and civilians whose security clearances can be adversely affected by criminal charges on their records. Ertel offers free consultations with affordable rates and individual attention, maintaining regular contact to ensure clients feel supported throughout the legal process. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with parking validation provided, emphasizing accessibility and client-centered service. The practice focuses on making criminal and traffic charges less costly in terms of both financial penalties and long-term consequences for clients’ careers and clearances.
The Payne Firm operates from Ruston, Louisiana with attorney Claudia A. Payne providing criminal defense, personal injury, and family law services throughout North Louisiana, accessible at 318-383-4900 for twenty-four hour assistance. The firm specializes in criminal defense for clients facing charges ranging from simple battery and burglary to second degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, obstruction of justice, and possession of controlled dangerous substances, with proven results including dismissals and not guilty verdicts. Payne handles the criminal defense process from pre-arrest investigations through trial and appeals, providing aggressive representation aimed at protecting clients’ rights and achieving favorable outcomes including case dismissals and reduced charges. The practice extends to family law matters where clients entrust their entire lives to legal counsel, handling divorce, custody disputes, and related family conflicts with understanding of the emotional toll these cases take. For personal injury cases, the firm advocates against insurance companies that take advantage of unrepresented individuals, fighting for fair compensation for accident victims and those injured due to negligence. Notable case results include achieving full policy limits within ninety days for eighteen-wheeler crash victims, dismissal of charges for a fourteen-year-old client charged with simple battery, and a not guilty verdict on second degree murder charges. The boutique firm emphasizes diligence, effort, and grit in representing each client, understanding that negative experiences bring clients to need legal representation and working to provide positive outcomes through skilled advocacy and knowledge of Louisiana law.
Brad Thompson Law operates from 201 South College Avenue in Salem, Virginia 24153, specializing in family law and criminal defense with over a decade of court experience throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Attorney Brad Thompson, a former prosecutor with the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney in Salem, uses his prosecutorial experience to help clients obtain the best possible outcomes in their cases. The criminal defense practice handles felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and DUI cases, with particular experience defending serious traffic and criminal offenses including speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, alcohol offenses, and drug offenses throughout the Roanoke Valley. Family law services include divorce proceedings, custody disputes, and protective orders. Thompson appears regularly in Virginia’s General District Courts, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts, and Circuit Courts, providing clear understanding of case progression at each step while carefully studying every possible defense. His pre-court preparation includes speaking with law enforcement, scheduling bond hearings, investigating cases, contacting witnesses, and preparing defenses. As a married father of four children and past president of the Salem/Roanoke County Bar Association, Thompson brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to family matters. Clients praise his reasonable fees, professional yet friendly approach, excellent communication skills, and comfortable office space. Available at (540) 375-2838 for free consultations, Brad Thompson Law provides understanding representation through difficult situations with a relaxed yet professional approach that clients find perfectly balanced.
Burns, Brashier & Johnson LLC operates from 4128 Crosshaven Drive in Vestavia, Alabama 35243 and 2 Perimeter Park South, Suite 370 East in Birmingham, AL 35243, providing comprehensive family law representation throughout North-Central Alabama. The firm’s managing partner Laura Susan Burns, senior partner Keith E. Brashier, and partner Jessica Johnson bring over seventy years combined experience, deliberately maintaining a small practice to offer individualized attention. Their services encompass adoption proceedings, appellate practice, child custody and visitation matters, child support cases, divorce and legal separation, criminal defense representation, grandparents’ rights advocacy, juvenile and dependency litigation, post-divorce modifications and contempt proceedings, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. The attorneys combine big law firm experience and knowledge with personalized attention, ensuring clients never get lost in the shuffle. They pride themselves on fierce advocacy, zealously fighting to protect clients’ rights while refusing to settle for less than deserved, working tirelessly to exceed expectations in family law matters, custody battles, and post-divorce modifications. The firm emphasizes accessibility, maintaining a team-oriented approach with the knowledge, skill, and resources to resolve family law matters effectively and amicably, while providing aggressive representation when litigation becomes necessary. With recognition as award-winning attorneys delivering caring service with proven results, they offer tenacious legal advocacy both in and out of the courtroom. Contact them at (205) 241-9988 for superior advocacy, sound advice, and superb accessibility in family law matters.
David Hunter Law Firm serves Fort Bend County and Sugar Land, Texas from their office at 345 Commerce Green Blvd Suite 200, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, with attorney David Hunter bringing over thirty years of criminal defense experience as both a former Texas judge and prosecutor. The firm specializes in defending clients against DWI charges, drug possession including marijuana and controlled substances, domestic violence, assault, and other misdemeanor and felony crimes throughout Fort Bend County’s legal system. Hunter’s unique background as a former judge in Fort Bend County provides insight into both sides of the courtroom, enabling him to identify effective defense strategies while understanding prosecutorial tactics and judicial perspectives. The practice handles thousands of cases ranging from traffic violations to serious felonies, with Hunter emphasizing aggressive defense aimed at achieving dismissals, reduced charges, or favorable plea agreements for clients facing criminal accusations. He offers twenty-four hour availability through phone at 281-265-1515 and text messaging, providing immediate consultation for those arrested or under investigation. The firm conducts thorough on-site investigations, interviews key witnesses, examines evidence for police errors, and challenges the state’s case at every opportunity. Hunter’s approach combines meticulous attention to detail with a willingness to take cases to trial when necessary to fight for exoneration. Known as one of Sugar Land’s best criminal defense lawyers, he maintains strong relationships within the local legal community while providing transparent communication to keep clients informed throughout their cases.
Blakeslee Rop PLC operates from 240 Northland Drive, Rockford, Michigan 49341, providing real estate law, business law, estate planning, probate, and cottage law services to Northern Kent County residents and businesses at 616-866-9593. Attorney Jason Rop leads the firm as principal, having practiced law in the area since 2008 and living in Rockford with his family, bringing deep understanding of the local community’s legal needs. The practice offers comprehensive real estate transactions, business formation and contracts, estate planning including wills and trusts, probate administration, and specialized cottage law services for Michigan’s unique property situations. Neil Blakeslee serves as of counsel with lifelong Rockford roots dating to his 1966 graduation from Rockford High School, while Kary Frank previously handled estate planning, business transactions, and construction law before retiring. The firm emphasizes down-to-earth, practical legal counsel with cost-effective solutions, ensuring clients understand their situations and options in plain English without unnecessary services or excessive legal bills. Their commitment centers on providing everything clients need and nothing they don’t, building trust through transparent pricing and competent handling of legal matters without fear of extravagant fees. Office hours run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with Friday appointments available, maintaining accessibility for the Rockford community they’ve served for decades. The attorneys’ active involvement in the local community and understanding of area businesses enables personalized service tailored to Northern Kent County’s specific legal requirements.
Joseph D. Rotella, Esq. operates from 24 Commerce Street Suite 1726, Newark, New Jersey 07102, providing criminal defense representation throughout Essex, Morris, Passaic, Union, and Hudson Counties with thirty-three years of experience and dual certification from both the New Jersey Supreme Court and National Board of Trial Advocacy. As past president of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey and one of only four lawyers in New Jersey holding both certifications, Rotella handles cases in federal courts, state courts, and municipal courts defending clients against charges ranging from health care fraud and white collar crimes to gun offenses, drug crimes, sexual assault, and traffic violations. The firm emphasizes immediate response within the first twenty-four hours after arrest, recognizing that early intervention critically impacts case outcomes, with Rotella offering free initial consultations at 973-621-0333 to analyze cases and explain defense options. His practice covers violent crimes, federal criminal defense, DUI/DWI charges, juvenile crimes, and municipal court matters throughout Newark, East Orange, Morristown, Paterson, Jersey City, and surrounding areas. Selected for New Jersey Super Lawyers every year from 2006 to 2015, Rotella combines extensive trial experience with strategic defense planning, working to expose human errors by police and investigators while protecting clients’ constitutional rights. The firm handles any crime at any time in any New Jersey court, from petit larceny to capital offenses, with particular expertise in federal cases and complex criminal matters requiring seasoned courtroom advocacy and negotiation skills.
Tim Lohmar Attorney at Law operates from 2342 Technology Drive, Suite 120 in O’Fallon, MO 63368, bringing unique experience as a former judge and Prosecuting Attorney to private practice. With involvement in virtually every conceivable type of criminal case during his tenure as Prosecuting Attorney, Lohmar handled high-stakes felonies including murder, assault, robberies, sex crimes, and major drug crimes, as well as lesser offenses like DWI, property crimes, and drug possession. His practice now focuses on criminal defense covering drug offenses, DWI, manslaughter, assault, armed criminal action, domestic assault, sexual assault, and stealing charges. He also represents crime victims pursuing civil claims for damages from drunk driving accidents, motor vehicle accidents, sexual assault, child abuse, and other assaults. Additional services include expungement assistance to help clients clear criminal records for fresh starts, and divorce representation recognizing the overwhelming nature of separation, custody arrangements, and ending marriages. The firm pledges to thoroughly review all case facets, aggressively advocate for clients’ best interests, and deliver options while helping clients understand the legal process and their rights to make informed decisions. Committed to community support through partnerships with Crisis Nursery, Take Part Foundation, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and St. Louis First Responder Canteen, Lohmar provides award-winning representation with proven results and individualized attention. Contact the office at (636) 224-8110 for consultations addressing criminal defense, crime victim representation, divorce, DWI, and expungement matters.