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Matthew W Shafran, experienced Car Accident, Criminal Defense attorney in West Palm Beach, FL with 317 reviews
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29 Jan, 2025 by Giovanni
Greg Rosenfeld is an exceptional attorney. He’s professional, attentive and responsive. I highly recommend him.
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29 Jan, 2025 by Kirsten forjan
Greg is excellent! He showed a deep understanding of my husband’s personal situation and demonstrated empathy throughout the legal process. This helped us a great deal to get through this difficult time. I appreciate you sticking by my husband and all the work you put into his case.
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29 Jan, 2025 by Jessica forjan
An incredible lawyer who is trustworthy and compassionate. Can’t recommend him enough!
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Marc Shiner, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in West Palm Beach, FL with 697 reviews
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31 Jan, 2025 by Kasandra hope
They attended my every need! Helped me through a very tough time and made the process so easy!
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28 Jan, 2025 by Mimi struble
Nick Maniotis and Rob Bradshaw were great very professional answered all my questions answered my calls or called me right back they were super great I would use them again in a heartbeat and thank you again for all you did
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22 Jan, 2025 by Jorge hernando
Gabriel Isasi & his team Amarys Reyes, Josseline Arroyo, and Alina Diaz took amazing care of Me, i got in a car accident total loss, and was injured and they helped me navigate the treacherous waters of car insurance & medical bills. They made the experience very seamless and smooth, i would highly recommend this team to anyone no matter how major or minor the incident may be. They will treat your case with a lot of professionalism and they are very attentive to detail and to the case.
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Robert Titlow Norvell, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in West Palm Beach, FL with 36 reviews
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18 Aug, 2023 by James
First time I used Mr. Novell, I was facing a speeding ticket along with a following to closely ticket issued by the same officer that pulled me over three months earlier for an over 30MPH over the limit! I showed up late for that court date so I was found guilty in absence. How Mr. Novell got these new citations resolved with not points or school and very low fines was simply amazing. Has represented me two more times since with good results. Money well spent if you consider just how much I have saved in insurance in the past five years. Incredible return on my investment! Many thanks Robert.
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07 Dec, 2022 by Jeremiah
I use Robert all the time very personal and professional and responsive exactly how I run my business. Robert will have me as a lifelong customer
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21 Jul, 2022 by Jeremy carter
Mr. Norvell was always available, cared about my story and situation, and worked hard to get me the best possible outcome, I appreciate it greatly!
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Heidi Margarete Perlet, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in West Palm Beach, FL with 688 reviews
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31 Jan, 2025 by Kasandra hope
They attended my every need! Helped me through a very tough time and made the process so easy!
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28 Jan, 2025 by Mimi struble
Nick Maniotis and Rob Bradshaw were great very professional answered all my questions answered my calls or called me right back they were super great I would use them again in a heartbeat and thank you again for all you did
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22 Jan, 2025 by Jorge hernando
Gabriel Isasi & his team Amarys Reyes, Josseline Arroyo, and Alina Diaz took amazing care of Me, i got in a car accident total loss, and was injured and they helped me navigate the treacherous waters of car insurance & medical bills. They made the experience very seamless and smooth, i would highly recommend this team to anyone no matter how major or minor the incident may be. They will treat your case with a lot of professionalism and they are very attentive to detail and to the case.
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Ron D. Herman, experienced Criminal Defense, Federal Crime attorney in West Palm Beach, FL with 167 reviews
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04 Jan, 2025 by Unknown subscriber
VERY VERY VERY VERY EXPENSIVE! Charged $10,000 for one motion and that didn't include a follow-up court date. Bait you in with care and open arms to evidence all while draining your retainer and waiting for the perfect moment to request for more money. Choose lawyers wisely read your contract thoroughly prior to signing. The happening already happen take your time find the right help.
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29 Dec, 2024 by Marion
I don’t have enough kind words to say about Ashley Bustamante. My divorce was very difficult and challenging in many different ways for almost two years and Ashley never wavered, her calm confidence and caring supporting me on many occasions when things were just becoming too much. Her deadly weapon is having an extremely likable manner while at the same time being extremely persuasive and logical clearly painting a picture in the judges mind of even the most complex issues. At every hearing and the trial where she represented me, every single time she got the judge to see it from our point of view and agree with our position ruling accordingly. She ended up fighting for me until the absolute end and ended up getting me everything that I wanted in the divorce. On the personal side she was my rock and always went above and beyond and made me feel that I was her only client and the most important case she had ever had. I will be forever grateful that she came into my life and fought for me to the end.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Sara neering
I have worked with Sarina in the professional world and she is extremely thorough and fights for her clients. You will not be disappointed having her on your side. I highly recommend her!
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Adam Robert Farkas, experienced Criminal Defense, Federal Crime attorney in West Palm Beach, FL with 3 reviews
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18 Feb, 2025 by Craig
I had a crazy legal charge of battery. I was driving Lyft and had a crazy lady claim that I hit her. She had a video of me yelling at her and I threw her out of my car. The state wouldn’t dismiss it and I was facing jail time and probation. I had hired Adam and he was confident that he could help meif I took it to trial. Well today we had the trial. I have lived in Palm Beach 43 years playing polo and have had my share of lawyers... He was the best lawyer I ever had. He knows the law better than anyone I ever met. He got the jury to find me “not guilty” and it was because of his personality and knowledge of the law. He knew exactly how to handle it. I thought I would be going to jail. I didn’t even need to testify and he got my charges dropped with a “not guilty” jury verdict. I can’t say enough good things about his skills as an attorney. I got lucky finding him after I got arrested. I never went threw a jury trial before, but he made it easy. I was praying to God for help and I believe in the power of prayer. Today I was a nervous wreck, But he was so funny at times that he made the jury comfortable. He explained the law to them and made them understand that I was not guilty.. I think he is the best criminal defense attorney in Palm Beach County. I highly recommend him for anyone who needs help. I can sleep peacefully tonight.
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23 Apr, 2021 by Latifah
If I could give this lawyer Adam Farkas no stars I would. Adam was very unprofessional. We paid this lawyer for a first appearance that he didn't even show up too! First appearance was reschedule and Adam had every excuse for not being present at the time of the call instead of taking ownership of missing the zoom. On top of that Adam requested more money for "filing". He did so many things wrong in so little time. It was a complete mess! We had to switch to another lawyer. Adam wouldn't even refund us which we paid him for a first appearance that he missed! Worst experience ever I would not recommend this lawyer at all for any case!
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04 Apr, 2019 by Michael
Adam represented me in a traffic citation, which is 'light’ work for him because most of his work is in serious criminal charges. I am an attorney myself, but not a criminal defense attorney, and I was very pleased to see Adam pursue the weak points of the charge against me by succinctly and clearly, but not obnoxiously objecting to irregularities and questioning the witness against me. His courtroom demeanor was highly effective in bringing out the judge’s sense of fairness against the bogus charge against me. In fact, Adam brought out many points showing that the opposing witness is the guilty party, which is the actual situation, so I won ‘hands-down’. The policeman who was in the hearing room to keep people from brawling kept looking at me like he hated me, over a traffic accident over which he had no prior knowledge, all he knew was that I was a defendant, so it goes to show you the prejudice of law enforcement against defendants, (you know the idea, that if a policeman said it, it’s the gospel truth), which Adam Farkas was able to completely overcome by raising very important points about the state’s case and the testimony of the opposing witness. In fact, Adam Farkas raised important verifiable and unquestionable factual points that show that the alleged infraction by me was completely physically impossible, which are facts that the policemen should have known, but didn’t know, and that won the case for me. He didn’t even need me to testify, I just sat there listening to Adam bring up important questions about the facts of the accusation and to question the opposing witness about facts that showed the illusion that I had committed a crime. Adam also told me about a hearing he had earlier in the day in a felony case in which he scorched the evidence against his client, and won that one too. He is the best criminal defense attorney that I know of. Would I hire him again? Absolutely yes. I even paid him more than he asked, out of gratitude for his good work. While the bulk of my legal work as an attorney is in transactional work, I was co-counsel at a U.S. Supreme Court case (on prisoner rights) so I am familiar with courtroom advocacy at the highest levels, and Adam was as good as the attorneys I have seen at the U.S Supreme Court. The world needs attorneys like Adam Farkas to stop false charges against people. He definitely has a gift for this kind of work.
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Larry Donald Murrell Jr., experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in West Palm Beach, FL with 0 reviews
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Joshua Scott LeRoy, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in West Palm Beach, FL with 0 reviews
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Shaun Gregory Rosenberg, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in West Palm Beach, FL with 0 reviews
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Brian Matthew Carroll, experienced Criminal Defense, Drug Crime attorney in West Palm Beach, FL with 0 reviews
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Kristine Rosendahl, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in West Palm Beach, FL with 0 reviews
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What a Sex Crime Lawyer Can Do for You

A sex crime lawyer specializes in defending individuals accused of sexual offenses, which can include charges such as sexual assault, rape, indecent exposure, child pornography, solicitation, and other related crimes. Being charged with a sex crime carries severe legal and social consequences, including potential imprisonment, mandatory registration as a sex offender, fines, and long-term stigma. A sex crime lawyer has the expertise to navigate the complex legal system, protect your rights, and develop a strategic defense to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

When Should I Hire a Sex Crime Lawyer?

You should consider hiring a sex crime lawyer immediately if:

  • You are under investigation: If law enforcement contacts you for questioning or you become aware that you are a suspect in a sex crime investigation, it's crucial to seek legal representation before speaking with authorities.
  • You have been arrested or charged: Promptly hiring a lawyer upon arrest or formal charges allows for early intervention in your case, which can be critical for your defense.
  • Searches and seizures have occurred: If your property, such as your home or electronic devices, has been searched or seized in connection with a sex crime investigation, a lawyer can help protect your rights.
  • You are facing related legal issues: If you're dealing with restraining orders, custody disputes, or other legal matters stemming from the allegations, a lawyer can provide comprehensive legal support.

What Does a Sex Crime Lawyer Do?

A sex crime lawyer provides a range of legal services to defend and support you throughout the legal process:

  • Legal consultation and advice: They will explain the charges against you, outline your rights, and advise you on the best course of action.
  • Case investigation: The lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and identifying inconsistencies or weaknesses in the prosecution's case.
  • Defense strategy development: They will develop a tailored defense strategy, which may include challenging the credibility of evidence, disputing the legality of how evidence was obtained, or presenting alternative explanations.
  • Negotiating with prosecutors: Your lawyer can negotiate plea bargains or reduced charges when appropriate, aiming to minimize potential penalties.
  • Court representation: They will represent you in all court proceedings, including hearings, trials, and sentencing, advocating on your behalf.
  • Protecting your rights: The lawyer ensures that your constitutional rights are upheld throughout the legal process, including protection against unlawful searches, coerced confessions, or violations of due process.
  • Post-trial assistance: If necessary, they can assist with appeals, sentence modifications, or matters related to sex offender registration.

How Are Sex Crime Lawyers Paid?

Sex crime lawyers typically charge for their services in one of the following ways:

  • Hourly rate: Charging an hourly fee for the time spent working on your case. Rates can vary widely based on the lawyer's experience and location.
  • Flat fee: A set amount that covers specific services or the entirety of your case, which can provide cost predictability.
  • Retainer fee: An upfront payment from which the lawyer deducts hourly fees and expenses as they work on your case. You may need to replenish the retainer if it is exhausted.
  • Payment plans: Some lawyers offer payment arrangements to make their services more affordable over time.

It's important to discuss payment structures and fees during your initial consultation to understand the financial commitment involved.

How Much Does a Sex Crime Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a sex crime lawyer depends on various factors, including the complexity of the case, the severity of the charges, and the lawyer's experience. General cost estimates are:

  • Hourly rates: Typically range from $200 to $500 or more per hour.
  • Flat fees: For less complex cases, flat fees might range from $5,000 to $25,000.
  • Total costs: Complex cases involving extensive investigation or a trial can cost $25,000 to $100,000 or more.
  • Additional costs: May include expert witness fees, investigative expenses, and court fees.

Always request a detailed fee agreement and discuss potential additional costs to avoid unexpected expenses.

Top Questions to Ask a Sex Crime Lawyer

  1. What experience do you have handling sex crime cases similar to mine?
    Ensure the lawyer has a strong background in defending against the specific charges you are facing.
  2. How do you charge for your services, and what are the estimated costs?
    Understand the fee structure and get an estimate of the total cost involved.
  3. What potential outcomes can I expect for my case?
    Ask for an honest assessment, including best-case and worst-case scenarios.
  4. What is your approach to defending sex crime charges?
    Learn about the strategies they might employ and how they plan to handle your defense.
  5. How will you communicate with me throughout the process?
    Establish expectations for updates and availability.
  6. What are the strengths and weaknesses of my case?
    Understand the challenges you may face and how the lawyer plans to address them.
  7. How long do you expect the legal process to take?
    Get an estimated timeline based on the specifics of your case.

How to Check the Credibility of a Sex Crime Lawyer

  • Verify their license: Ensure the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with your state's bar association.
  • Experience and specialization: Look for a lawyer who specializes in criminal defense with a focus on sex crime cases.
  • Client reviews and testimonials: Research online reviews or ask for references to learn about other clients' experiences.
  • Professional memberships: Membership in organizations like the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) can indicate a commitment to the field.
  • Disciplinary record: Check for any past disciplinary actions or complaints filed against the lawyer.
  • Consultation feedback: Use the initial consultation to assess their communication style, professionalism, and confidence in handling your case.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To make the most of your initial meeting with a sex crime lawyer, bring the following:

  • Detailed account of events: Write down everything you remember about the incident, including dates, times, locations, and any conversations.
  • Legal documents: Bring all documents related to your case, such as:
    • Arrest records
    • Charging documents
    • Bail paperwork
    • Search warrants
    • Any correspondence from law enforcement or the court
  • Witness information: Provide names and contact information of any potential witnesses who can support your defense.
  • Evidence: Bring any physical evidence or records that may be relevant, such as emails, text messages, or social media interactions.
  • List of questions: Prepare questions about your case, the legal process, and the lawyer's experience.
  • Honesty: Be prepared to discuss all details openly and honestly; attorney-client privilege ensures confidentiality.
  • Goals and objectives: Be clear about what you hope to achieve, whether it's dismissing charges, reducing penalties, or addressing registration as a sex offender.

By being thoroughly prepared, you enable the lawyer to assess your situation effectively and provide the best possible legal advice tailored to your case.

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