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26 Nov, 2024 by Brandon
Fantastic attorney. Very Professional. I have used him for several probate cases and foreclosure cases for our company. I highly recommend his services.
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20 Apr, 2024 by Dmw
I met with Mr. Greenwald to plan my estate. He was very pleasant and professional. Mr.
Greenwald answered all of my questions and I highly recommend him.
Thank you!
Dmw
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30 Nov, 2022 by Daniel vaughan
I recently had the misfortune of being wrongfully charged by the City of Lancaster for defending my family and my property from a thug. This miscarriage of justice nearly cost me my career and my good name in my community. Thanks to James my case was dismissed and I'm free to, once again, continue to positively contribute to our community! Thanks again James!
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14 Nov, 2024 by Brandon
Andrew was extremely professional, comforting and impressive with his knowledge of the law. He got me the best possible outcome and made a difficult process very smooth. I could not recommend him enough. If you need a defense attorney, this is the guy. Thank you Andrew.
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30 Oct, 2024 by Chris
i was referred to Adrew from a lifelong friend that is also an Attorney, just in another field. I am very glad I took her advice. Andrew was very prompt on calling me bacon once I had left them a message of needing his services. He explained to me that this would be a long process. The communicationbetween Andrew and myself was always timely. If you leave a message with the office, he does get right back to you. Andrew kept me informed throughout my case and of any changes. He explained in detail the process and kept me informed and prepared along the way. I feel the outcome of my case was better than could be expected. I would recommend Andrew to anyone looking for an attorney that is understanding and cares for his clients.
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14 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
Highly recommend Andrew and his team. Very professional and understanding.. resulted in a very favorable outcome!
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08 Feb, 2024 by Tom
I hired Jason to represent my LLC in an eviction case. His professionalism and obviously deep experience with the process and nuances impressed me. He fully addressed every question I had with ease and clarity. Everything went like clockwork in his capable hands. Jason is a true professional and someone I will return to as needed! Highly recommended!
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04 Oct, 2019 by Andrew
Jason is an amazing and hardworking lawyer. He is a great person and goes out of his way to help. He was very helpful and went above and beyond in helping me.
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04 Oct, 2019 by Duffy
A company stated I owed them money for a product was paid for and Jason Price helped get the company to understand their error and correct my credit report... helped the situation with true professionalism ... thank you, Jason
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30 Jan, 2020 by Stacy
Aaron Conrad was highly recommended to us in a desperate, frightening and embarrassing time of need. We put hope and many high expectations on him. He and his staff met and exceeded our expectations. If you need an attorney that will make you feel comfortable, not judge you and move mountains for you this is the one.
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22 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
Excellent advice. Focused. Easy to talk to.
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24 Jul, 2015 by Kyle
Aaron was very professional but also very understanding and made me feel positive throughout the entire process. He handled any concerns or questions that I asked and was upfront and honest. Even afterwards he still took more of his time for me and the results were fantastic. Aaron was very prompt and helpful, I would recommend him to anyone. I cannot express how pleased I am to have had him represent me, and in the future would not hesitate to contact him again. Thank you again Aaron everything was very appreciated.
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30 Oct, 2019 by Donna drennen-shouldis
Friendly, honest and knowledgeable
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08 Mar, 2024 by Angie young
Very helpful and understanding the process.Also informing me of other needed info.
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19 Sep, 2023 by Cody wolfe
She reminded me to not get emotional when going through my divorce. She was fair and objective but stood firm on the issues that was important to me, like my parenting plan and 401k. She was quick to respond to emails and gave me consultations over the phone and in person as needed. She also followed up timely with both the other attorney and the court. Her experience and professionalism helped me navigate through a very difficult time. Highly recommended.
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02 Jun, 2022 by Dr tamala
I can’t say enough about this kind soul! If you are looking for not only a good attorney but one that actually cares in regards to your situation she is the person for you! If I could give 10 stars I would! There is no way to express my gratitude!
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24 Dec, 2024 by Adam peacock
I have had the good fortune to be represented by Scott Wood a few years ago. He is a very professional and dedicated lawyer who communicates well. He helped me through a bad situation, and was able to give me a good outcome. My life has never been better in large part thanks to him. I wouldn't go anywhere else, should I ever need an attorney again. He was also very understanding of my financial situation at the time, which I appreciate. Forever grateful. Thank you, Scott!
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11 Dec, 2024 by Amber singleton
Aaron Conrad started out as an amazing court appointed attorney for me over 12 years ago as a young adult. So I remembered him later and hired him privately, no surprise he didn’t fail me again. I will recommend him EVERYTIME!
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21 Nov, 2024 by Greg mickunas
Attorney Tabor and all the Staff at Conrad Wood
did a fantastic job!
Professional, Responsive, Friendly, Competent and got the results I wanted!
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07 Oct, 2024 by Nedra hurley
I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer Moore for my family’s estate planning needs following the loss of my father. From our very first meeting, Jennifer demonstrated an impressive level of professionalism and empathy, making a difficult time just a bit easier for us.
What stood out the most was her ability to seamlessly transition our family matters from another law firm to Stebelton Sinder practice. Jennifer took the time to walk us through each step of the process, ensuring we understood our options and felt supported. Her compassionate approach made it easy to discuss sensitive topics, and her expertise gave us confidence that we were in good hands.
I highly recommend Jennifer Moore for anyone in need of estate planning services. Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for her clients truly set her apart. Thank you, Jennifer, for your invaluable assistance during such a challenging time
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22 Aug, 2024 by Karen smith
This is David writing this post. Jennifer Moore was referred to us by a family friend. I was in need of getting legal documents in place for my aging parents. We started we a phone consultation. I knew from that interaction we needed to meet Jennifer. We set up a meeting and from her first spoken words she had our attention. Jennifer put us at ease with a trust that was created to safeguard assets from the medical system. Even though we needed 5 years for this to happen, I knew this is what my parents would want. Jennifer explained everything and assured us we were doing what was best. She calmed our nerves and spoke in common terms we understood. By the time this was all done, I was practically in tears just knowing we found the correct attorney and made a friend for life. She is definitely an honest, dependable, trustworthy person to take care of her clients needs. I can’t wait to work with her again in the near future. She always tells you, if you need anything don’t hesitate to call her.
Thank you Jennifer
The Rinehart Family
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29 Jul, 2024 by Molly clark
My mom and I had a wonderful experience with Jennifer Moore. She is down to earth, approachable and is a great listener! She made a difficult time more than bearable. Jennifer has a winning personality added with kindness and compassion. I would strongly recommend Jennifer for any of your legal needs.
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08 May, 2024 by Angela persinger
05 Jan, 2024 by Rick angelo
My family was lucky to have Mr Baum assigned to our case. He easily won the trust of my kids, and they were comfortable speaking to him one on one. He met with them both at home and their school, and never lost sight of their best interest. He fought for them in court, and thanks to him they are now safe.
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01 Sep, 2023 by Logan sherfey
He says it, he does it. Good lawyer.
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17 Aug, 2024 by Chops martin
Very thorough and friendly people, and very affordable comparatively. Hope I don't need those services again but would recommend anyone that does!
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18 Jul, 2024 by Amanda sullivan
I cannot express my gratitude for the help that Jason and his team has given to me. Jason, Heather, and Samantha make an amazing team. They kept in touch with me and encouraged me through the last 2 years. It's been a long journey, but God has ultimately worked a miracle through you, Jason. I am forever grateful for all the time and effort you put into helping me get custody of my kids back,, ( Something that seemed impossible). I will forever recommend your services to every person I come across who is in need of an attorney. You have helped me to understand that, when there is no hope, there is still hope. God Bless You and Your Team
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01 Jun, 2024 by Antonio monserrate
If I could give zero stars I definitely would. Utterly disappointed with the service provided, or lack of.
Had a custody case we used Jason for . The case was one hearing and one trial. Jason requested that we pay $5000 and insisted this would cover the cost of this case. Jason showed up to one hearing for 3 hours- and some emails, phone calls later he then later requested $5000 more to move forward for the trial. After declining to pay an additional $5000 we reached out with concern and asking for an explanation for where the other funding has gone and why are we being charged additionally for something he said would be covered. At this point we were given a deadline to pay by his secretary and told that he is too busy to speak to us and go over this reasoning. We tried to reach back out another time additionally and received no response from him directly. Needless to say he did not show up to the trial that he was paid to show up to and we lost the case. I would not use Jason and do not recommend to my worse enemy. He will take your money and leave you hanging out dry.
(Sarcastically )- Thanks again Jason.
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02 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
A few years ago I was facing a lot of charges ranging from minor misdemeanors to M1 misdemeanors and was looking at quite a bit of jail time and I was appointed Christina as my attorney. She did not seem to care much about my case and what I was going through. It was hard for me to even get in contact with her. She wanted me to take the first deal that was given to me, which was the worst charge of all, and pretty much said that I wasn't going to get anything better, but in the end I DID get a better deal that only ended up with some probation, but it was not cuz of what she did. So I do NOT recommend her as a defense attorney for criminal cases, she is better suited for "family" cases.
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14 Mar, 2016 by Sarah
Christina represented me during a 3 year custody case. Through the ups and downs not only was Christina there for my family and I legally but also there for us on a personal level as well. In the end the outcome was exactly what we had hoped for and I can't imagine having a better attorney or person, for that matter, to be by my side through the toughest time of my life. If you're looking for an attorney who not only excels at her job but who also shows compassion for her client, I highly recommend Christina McGill.
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14 Mar, 2016 by Dawn
My lawyer was always willing to answer any questions. She thoroughly explained what was happening in my case and consulted with me regularly.
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08 May, 2024 by Angela persinger
05 Jan, 2024 by Rick angelo
My family was lucky to have Mr Baum assigned to our case. He easily won the trust of my kids, and they were comfortable speaking to him one on one. He met with them both at home and their school, and never lost sight of their best interest. He fought for them in court, and thanks to him they are now safe.
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01 Sep, 2023 by Logan sherfey
He says it, he does it. Good lawyer.
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13 Dec, 2018 by Heather delligatti
Very passionate about his job. He cares a out you and the outcome. Very fair and honest with you. I would recommend to my friends.
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23 Feb, 2013 by Brett
Paul Hensley is very laid back and has no passion for his job. He does not care if he wins, he still gets paid. He is more concerned on keeping the judges happy then fighting for his clients. He was completely unprepared for my cases, cuts deals that benefit him more than me, let my sister and I sit at the court house for 5 hours one morning and never showed, he will not produce any detail billing and you will see why; very shady to say the least. The courts assigned the wrong child to my case and no one caught it until it got to me. I am worse off now with his direction and "professional opinion" and tens of thousands of dollars in debt. He never cross examined me or anyone else on the stand and never called my witnesses and lead me down a path I my never recover from. When asked why he stated, "the Judge had somewhere to be, and she was getting upset the case was taking so long" Mostly, he took away my chance to sue the city (for being wrongly accused) and my ex wife for damages and falsifying police reports. Once I confronted him on this, he withdrew as my attorney with not so much as a heads up.
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13 Sep, 2021 by Kelly
Absolutely the worst attorney I’ve ever dealt with! Stated he would charge $75 an hour charged me $100. He did nothing in the month I had retained him. Retained new counsel a month after Mr.Tawney did nothing for my case and within 24 hours the new attorney had a courtdate and requested things from the defendant and attorney that Mr. Tawney should have! Unorganized and had to submit my documents to him twice, which was a red flag and my sign to hire someone else, so glad I did! Don’t waste your money!
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08 Feb, 2013 by Anthony
I had 2 charges of an act of terriorism which I didnt do an he got them all dropped an I didnt serve anything before the trial either
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What a Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Do for You
A criminal defense lawyer provides legal representation to individuals or organizations accused of criminal conduct. If you're facing criminal charges, a defense lawyer will work to protect your rights, build a defense strategy, and ensure you receive a fair trial. Their primary goal is to reduce or dismiss charges, secure an acquittal, or negotiate a favorable plea deal.
Criminal defense lawyers have extensive knowledge of criminal law and court procedures. They investigate your case, identify weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence, and represent you in court, ensuring that you have the best possible defense.
When Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
It’s crucial to hire a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible if you are facing any criminal charges. Some situations in which you should seek legal representation include:
- Arrest or police questioning: If you've been arrested or are under investigation, hiring a lawyer early on can prevent self-incrimination and protect your rights during police questioning.
- Felony charges: Crimes such as murder, assault, drug trafficking, or robbery carry severe penalties, including long prison sentences. A defense lawyer is essential in these cases.
- Misdemeanor charges: Even for less serious offenses like DUI, theft, or simple assault, a lawyer can help reduce penalties, negotiate alternatives to jail, or get charges dismissed.
- Plea negotiations: If you’re considering a plea bargain, a lawyer can evaluate the deal, advise you on its consequences, and negotiate for more favorable terms.
- Probation or parole violations: If you’ve been accused of violating probation or parole, a lawyer can defend you against additional penalties or revocation.
- Juvenile offenses: For minors charged with criminal acts, a criminal defense lawyer can protect their future by minimizing legal repercussions or keeping the case in juvenile court.
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Do?
Criminal defense lawyers provide comprehensive legal services to protect their clients’ rights throughout the criminal justice process. Their duties include:
- Case evaluation and investigation: Reviewing the evidence, interviewing witnesses, and investigating the facts to develop a strong defense strategy.
- Legal advice: Advising you on your rights, the charges you’re facing, and potential defense strategies, including whether to take a plea deal or go to trial.
- Negotiating plea bargains: Working with prosecutors to negotiate a plea deal that could reduce charges or minimize penalties.
- Court representation: Representing you in all court hearings, including bail hearings, pretrial motions, trials, and sentencing hearings.
- Filing motions: Filing motions to dismiss charges, suppress evidence, or reduce bail, depending on the specifics of your case.
- Trial preparation and defense: Preparing a defense strategy and presenting arguments, evidence, and witnesses during trial to contest the prosecution's case.
- Appeals: If you are convicted, a defense lawyer can appeal the conviction or sentence, arguing errors in the trial process or legal rulings.
How Are Criminal Defense Lawyers Paid?
Criminal defense lawyers generally charge clients in one of three ways, depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience. Payment structures include:
- Flat fee: For straightforward cases (e.g., minor misdemeanors), some lawyers charge a one-time flat fee that covers all aspects of the defense.
- Hourly rate: For more complex or ongoing cases, lawyers may charge by the hour, with rates varying based on the lawyer’s experience and geographic location.
- Retainer fee: In cases where extensive work is expected, the client may pay a retainer fee upfront. The lawyer then bills against that retainer for their work on the case.
The cost of criminal defense services can vary greatly, so it’s important to discuss fees during your initial consultation.
How Much Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a criminal defense lawyer depends on several factors, including the severity of the charges, the complexity of the case, and the lawyer’s experience. General cost guidelines are:
- Misdemeanor cases: For relatively minor offenses, such as a DUI or petty theft, a flat fee may range from $1,500 to $5,000.
- Felony cases: More serious charges, such as assault or drug trafficking, can range from $10,000 to $100,000 or more, depending on the complexity and duration of the case.
- Hourly rates: For cases billed by the hour, lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on their expertise and the case's location.
- Additional expenses: You may also be responsible for other costs, such as filing fees, expert witness fees, or the cost of private investigators.
Be sure to clarify the lawyer’s fee structure and any potential additional costs during your consultation.
Top Questions to Ask a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Before hiring a criminal defense lawyer, you’ll want to ensure that they’re a good fit for your case. Here are key questions to ask:
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What is your experience with cases like mine?
Make sure the lawyer has a strong track record with the specific type of criminal charges you’re facing, whether it’s DUI, drug offenses, or violent crimes. -
What is your fee structure?
Ask how the lawyer charges for their services and whether you’ll be responsible for any additional costs. -
What are the potential outcomes of my case?
A good lawyer should provide an honest assessment of your case and the likelihood of dismissal, a plea bargain, or conviction. -
How many cases have you taken to trial?
While many criminal cases settle with a plea deal, it’s important to hire a lawyer with courtroom experience in case your case goes to trial. -
Who will handle my case?
Ask if the lawyer will be personally involved or if other attorneys in the firm will handle most of the work. -
How do you communicate with your clients?
Be clear on how often and through what channels you can expect updates on your case.
How to Check the Credibility of a Criminal Defense Lawyer
To verify the credibility of a criminal defense lawyer, take the following steps:
- Check their standing with the state bar: Confirm that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with your state’s bar association. Look for any past disciplinary actions or complaints.
- Read online reviews and testimonials: Platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google can provide insights from previous clients about the lawyer’s communication, professionalism, and case outcomes.
- Ask for references: A reputable lawyer should have past clients or other professionals who can speak to their competence and work ethic.
- Review their case history: Look at the lawyer’s website or professional profile to see their experience with criminal cases, including high-profile or complex cases.
- Look for trial experience: If your case might go to trial, make sure the lawyer has a strong history of courtroom advocacy and success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most of your first consultation with a criminal defense lawyer, bring the following:
- Details of your case: Be prepared to provide a detailed account of the charges against you, including any documents related to your arrest, police reports, and court dates.
- Criminal history: If you have any prior criminal convictions, inform your lawyer so they can understand how that may affect your current case.
- List of witnesses or evidence: If there are any potential witnesses or evidence that may support your defense, share this information during the consultation.
- Questions for the lawyer: Prepare questions about their experience, legal strategy, and fees to ensure you understand how they will handle your case.
- Bail or release documents: If you’ve been released on bail, bring any paperwork related to your release conditions or restrictions.
By being well-prepared, you can help your lawyer quickly assess your situation and begin building an effective defense strategy.
