The Process

Freedom while awaiting trial matters. It allows you to continue working, caring for your family, and preparing your defense without the stress of sitting in jail. At this stage, I fight to secure the lowest possible bail or to have my clients released on their own recognizance. I build arguments that focus on community ties, employment, and personal history to show the judge why my client should remain free while the case proceeds.

This is where the state lays its cards on the table. We don’t take their evidence at face value. Every search warrant, every police report, every witness statement is scrutinized for weaknesses. Unlawful searches, unreliable witnesses, or sloppy procedures don’t just get challenged — they get exposed. By dismantling the prosecution’s foundation at this stage, I shift the momentum and set the tone for the rest of the case.

I prepare every case as if it will go to trial. That means detailed investigation, retaining expert witnesses, preparing exhibits, and developing a cross-examination strategy for each government witness. Even if your case resolves with a plea deal, this approach often produces better results because the prosecution knows we’re ready to fight. My philosophy is simple: if they’re preparing for negotiation, and we’re preparing for trial, we have the advantage.

When a case goes to trial, preparation is everything. Jury selection, opening statements, cross-examination, and closing arguments must be precise, persuasive, and grounded in the facts. My style is aggressive but calculated — making the prosecution prove every element of their case while creating reasonable doubt at every opportunity. Whether the charge is DUI or homicide, I treat every trial as if the stakes couldn’t be higher, because for my clients, they are.

If sentencing becomes unavoidable, I fight for the least restrictive outcome possible. That may mean reduced jail time, probation, treatment programs, or alternative sentencing options that let clients move forward with their lives. The goal is always the same: to minimize damage, protect the future, and ensure that one mistake doesn’t define a lifetime.