The Law Offices of Sue Berkel operates from 7000 North Mopac Suite 200, Austin, TX 78731, with Attorney Sue Berkel bringing over 30 years of legal experience as a former Criminal Prosecutor at Travis County Attorney’s Office and former Municipal Judge and Senior Administrative Law Judge in Austin. The practice handles criminal law including drug charges, DWI defense, suspended licenses, federal crimes, jail release, fraud, property crimes, and violent crimes with comprehensive drug possession defense for marijuana, controlled substances, Xanax, and drug paraphernalia. Family law services encompass divorce both contested and uncontested, child support, CPS cases, adoption, grandparent rights, prenuptial agreements, probate, protective orders, termination of parental rights, collaborative law, and divorce mediation with fixed pricing of $1,475 for uncontested divorce without children and $1,975 with children. Estate planning offerings include simple wills at $700 and will packages at $950 including medical and durable power of attorney plus living wills, while administrative law representation covers defending against professional license revocations and regulatory actions. An honors graduate of University of Texas and UT School of Law, Attorney Berkel is licensed in state and federal courts, maintains memberships in the legal community as an active speaker, offers free consultations at 512-689-8733, and provides remote-capable services allowing clients to handle matters from home with no appointment necessary for existing clients.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
Botsford & Roark maintains offices at 1307 West Ave., Unit A, Austin, TX 78701, with founding partners Brian Roark and David Botsford providing decades of combined criminal defense experience in Texas courts. Available 24/7 at 512-476-1900, the firm handles major cases involving DWI, sexual assault, domestic violence, Title IX violations, assault charges, drug offenses, and white-collar crimes throughout Central Texas. Brian Roark brings national recognition for exceptional Title IX defense and maintains extensive professional relationships with judges, prosecutors, and court staff, while David Botsford’s 30-year career includes defending former Texas Governor Rick Perry’s First Amendment rights and arguing high-profile federal and state appeals. Both partners hold AV Preeminent Peer Review ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, focusing on everyday clients despite handling newsworthy cases. The firm provides full attention, dedication, and resources to every case, maintaining cordial court relationships while aggressively trying cases when clients’ interests demand it. Offering free confidential consultations, they investigate cases immediately to protect clients’ freedom and reputation, particularly warning against speaking with law enforcement or universities before securing legal representation.
Brand & Resendez Law operates from 505 W 12th Street, Suite 204, Austin, TX 78701, phone (512) 494-4070, with phones answered 24 hours for criminal defense representation. Attorneys Steve Brand and Elizabeth Resendez bring former prosecutor experience defending state and federal drug cases, DWI charges, sex crimes, violent crimes, family violence, and white collar offenses throughout Austin. The firm welcomes complex cases other lawyers won’t handle, challenging state and federal prosecutors on the toughest charges. With over 20 years combined criminal law experience, they provide trial-ready defense from investigation through appeal. Brand and Resendez offer free consultations, maintaining accessibility with direct email contact and flexible appointment scheduling. Their approach presumes client innocence, recognizing how police reports often omit crucial exculpatory facts. The practice handles jail release, building defenses, plea negotiations, and jury trials while respecting centuries of legal tradition. They pride themselves on professionalism in court combined with passionate advocacy, taking time to gather evidence and prepare robust defenses for clients facing criminal accusations in Travis County courts.
The Law Office of Jackson F. Gorski provides criminal defense representation from 702 Rio Grande Street #309, Austin, TX 78701, serving clients throughout Central Texas including Travis and Williamson Counties. Attorney Gorski specializes in serious criminal matters including DWI/DUI charges, sex offenses, theft cases, domestic violence, probation violations, drug charges, and juvenile crimes. With offices in both Austin and Georgetown, the firm offers aggressive legal representation for defendants facing misdemeanor or felony charges that could result in steep fines, imprisonment, and lasting criminal records. Gorski’s practice areas encompass drunk driving offenses including felony DWI and intoxication assault, comprehensive sex crime defense from child pornography to sexual assault, and various theft-related charges. The firm provides 24/7 availability at (512) 960-4646, recognizing that criminal accusations require immediate legal intervention. Gorski earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston and developed a strong passion for criminal defense during his studies. Free consultations are available to discuss legal options and defense strategies.
Weldon Law Group, PLLC is an immigration law firm located at 334 East Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, reachable at 904-204-3420. Led by founding attorney Ian Weldon who has over 20 years of legal experience including over a decade in the Public Defender’s Office, the firm specializes in helping good people make their home in the United States and achieve the American Dream. Mr. Weldon brings personal understanding to immigration matters as his wife went through the immigration process, and the firm offers services in both English and Spanish to better serve the community.
The practice areas include comprehensive immigration services (adjustment of status, citizenship and naturalization, family immigration, fiancé visas, green cards, I-130 visas, military immigration), criminal defense (assault, drug charges, DUI, expungement, weapons charges, hit and run, juvenile defense, license suspension, marijuana, misdemeanors, parole violation, petty theft, protection orders), estate planning (conservatorship, elder law, estate tax protection, guardianship, kids protection plans), and family law (adoption, divorce, domestic violence, postnuptial and prenuptial agreements, property division). The firm has gained industry recognition with Attorney Weldon named as one of America’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers with a Superb Avvo rating for criminal defense, serving Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Fruit Cove, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine, and St. Johns areas. Weldon Law Group offers free consultations for most cases and provides personalized, cost-effective legal guidance tailored to each client’s unique needs throughout Duval County and surrounding areas.
Francis Jerome Shea, P.A. operates from 644 Cesery Boulevard, Suite 250 in Jacksonville, Florida 32211, where attorney Jerry Shea has provided legal services for over 30 years since his 1977 admission to the Pennsylvania Bar and subsequent admission to the Florida Bar and numerous federal and appeals courts. The firm handles criminal defense including homicide, weapons offenses, drug crimes, white-collar crimes, DUIs, and juvenile matters, with Shea’s extensive training in death penalty defense leading to regular court appointments representing defendants charged with capital murder. Attorney Shea also manages complex immigration matters including treaty investments, employment immigration, family-sponsored petitions, naturalization, asylum, deportation defense, and appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals, with a bilingual legal assistant providing Spanish translation services. The practice combines criminal justice and business law experience to anticipate and troubleshoot complex issues, accompanying clients to USCIS interviews, protecting rights in ICE investigations, and handling criminal, immigration, and civil appeals when mistakes occur in lower court proceedings. Shea acts as general counsel for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized companies, advising on contracts, employment issues, taxation, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, mediation, and litigation while guiding treaty investors and foreign nationals through visa processes. Contact Francis Jerome Shea at 904-399-1966 for personal consultation at no charge regarding criminal charges, immigration matters, appeals, or business counsel throughout Jacksonville and nationally.
Albaugh Law Firm in St. Augustine provides criminal defense with more than 70 years collective experience and awards backing it up, combating penalties with aggressive defense strategies and knowledgeable legal counsel when arrested for crimes causing extreme emotions including fear, panic, and uncertainty. As former prosecutors and seasoned litigators, the firm’s criminal attorneys deliver unique advantages with 5-star client reviews and inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, beginning each case meticulously researching individual aspects including police reports, physical evidence, and witness testimonies to prepare effective defenses. St. Augustine Town Court operates Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM at 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, Florida 32085, with criminal department handling felony and misdemeanor cases, criminal traffic, county and municipal ordinances, with circuit court judges John M. Alexander, J. Michael Traynor, Howard M. Maltz, Clyde E. Wolfe and county court judges Alexander Christine and Charles J. Tinlin. St. John’s County Jail at 4015 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084 offers online inmate location feature searching by name and booking date showing bond amounts, status, charges, and degree, with criminal convictions haunting for years making employment and housing difficult. Located at 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S., Suite 302B Saint Augustine, FL 32080 and 301 W. Bay St., Suite 1464 Jacksonville, FL 32202, the firm can be reached at 904-471-3434, moving swiftly when called to discover why Albaugh Law Firm is among Florida’s best.
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Fallgatter & Catlin, P.A. is a criminal defense firm located at 200 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, reachable at 904-353-5800. With over 80 years of combined experience, the nationally recognized firm consists of distinguished attorneys Curtis S. Fallgatter and Harold H. Catlin working with dedicated staff to create a formidable legal team of skilled negotiators and aggressive litigators available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Curtis Fallgatter has appeared on HBO’s McMillion$ and Dr. Phil who described him as “a top notch lawyer… calm, clear, and thorough,” with the firm having over 150 jury trials on their resume.
The firm’s previous experience as opposing counsel and federal prosecutor gives distinct advantage in developing effective Jacksonville criminal defense, with the goal of getting criminal charges dropped before prosecution files them. Specializing in white-collar crimes, DUI defense, drug charges, domestic violence, sex crimes, and all misdemeanor or felony offenses, the practice provides experienced and aggressive legal representation protecting rights throughout the legal process. Serving Northeast Florida including Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Doctors Inlet, Callahan, Fernandina Beach, Bryceville, Yulee, Ponte Vedra Beach, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and Clay, Duval, Nassau, and Saint Johns Counties, clients praise the firm as amazing, making them feel like family instead of just another client, with exceptional work on white collar criminal cases, outstanding trial preparation, and being relatable, willing to listen, and not out to take money.
Roelke Law, P.A. is a criminal defense law firm located at 2788 Oak St, Jacksonville, FL 32205, reachable at 904-354-0333. Attorney Bill Roelke defends both adults and juveniles in the Florida justice system, providing superior representation with a focus on attention to detail. The firm serves Duval County including Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach, as well as Baker County, Clay County, Nassau County, and St. Johns County. With his background in biomedical science, Attorney Roelke brings unique expertise to address psychological, scientific and medical issues frequently present in DUI, drug possession, theft crimes, battery and sex crimes cases.
The practice handles alcohol and marijuana DUI cases where the State must prove beyond reasonable doubt that normal faculties were impaired, addressing cases with failed field sobriety exercises, high breath alcohol levels, and marijuana presence in the system. Drug crimes representation covers possession, sale, manufacture, or delivery of controlled substances including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methadone, Xanax, Oxycodone, and designer drugs, as well as conspiracy, trafficking, and paraphernalia charges. Domestic violence services include defense against hitting or threatening charges and assistance with injunctions for protection. The firm also handles violent crimes including assault, battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, robbery and homicide, sex crimes including sexual battery and lewd acts, theft crimes, property crimes such as arson and burglary, white collar crimes including fraud and embezzlement, gun crimes, juvenile crimes, and traffic violations.
Affinity Law Firm provides legal services from 3947 Boulevard Center Drive, Suite 101, Jacksonville, Florida 32207, offering a diverse practice serving individuals and businesses throughout Florida with a team of Jacksonville lawyers dedicated to client service and excellent representation. The firm handles real estate law, business law and corporations, civil litigation, landlord-tenant matters, estate planning, debt relief, loan modification, foreclosure defense, criminal defense, and traffic violations. Their business services include commercial law planning and feasibility studies, employee and employer relations consultation, contract review and litigation, with attorneys believing that preventive legal counsel helps ensure deals proceed smoothly while avoiding future difficulties. For individuals, the practice addresses matters ranging from real estate transactions and landlord-tenant disputes to criminal charges and traffic violations, creating innovative solutions designed to save clients time and legal costs. Located in the heart of Durham’s business district, the firm actively supports public service and civic engagement while pursuing sustainability in business practices. The attorneys work collaboratively to combine legal expertise with vigorous litigation skills, treating no legal matter as insignificant while prioritizing client wishes and goals. Available at 904-398-9510, Affinity Law Firm emphasizes that both good and challenging times in life can benefit from professional legal guidance.