We offer a free initial consultation. At that consultation we will advise you of the consequences of representing yourself. It is important that you schedule an appointment before your court date, so that if you decide to retain an attorney, he or she will have time to prepare and to file any paperwork on your behalf. We will not pressure you to hire us at this appointment, but it is our opinion that it is always best to have effective representation. We will go over fees and costs and allow you to decide if it is worth retaining us.
This is not true. Many times a person who is not represented will overlook valid defenses. They are not trained to see the issues that the government may have in proving their case. Even if your goal is to plead guilty you should have an attorney there who knows how to negotiate with the Prosecutor so that you receive a fair deal that is in your best interest. The Prosecutor is not looking out for your interest if you attempt this on your own, and he or she will possibly try to scare you into taking a deal that is not the best deal you could get. A trained lawyer will be able to analyze your case and assess it for both strengths and weaknesses. That lawyer will know how to present your strengths in a manner that will ensure your interests are looked after and that you get the best deal possible. It is altogether possible that a trained lawyer will see something that you did not see and help you to win your case.
We are located on Wilmington Avenue and are very close to both Dayton and Kettering Municipal Courts. Our lawyers have spent a considerable time in trial courts, both for misdemeanors and for felonies, as well as in the court of appeals. We spend a significant time in all the courts in Montgomery, Greene, Clark, Miami, Warren and Butler Counties. Additionally, we have traveled beyond those counties on occasion and are available to do so. Please contact our office to discuss the matter more in depth.
We offer a free initial consultation on all traffic or criminal matters. You should feel free to contact our office to schedule an appointment as early as possible; and if it is an emergency and it is after the office is closed, you should contact the emergency number. This number is
(937) 760-4357 (HELP).
Even if you are guilty of the charges, the criminal justice system is set up so that there is a presumption of innocence. The only way that the system works is to make the State or local government prove its case against you. You need effective representation to alert you if there are any defenses available to you. An example could be where the officer improperly stopped you, searched you or your vehicle, arrested you, or obtained statements without a valid constitutional waiver.
Even if you do not wish to contest the charges, you should still have representation so that you can attempt to negotiate the best type of deal. This can significantly reduce the likelihood of spending time in jail, reduce the sentence if you are sentenced, reduce your fines that you will be obligated to pay; and it will also help protect your rights down the road. A guilty plea can have many unforeseen consequences even after the matter is completed. A lawyer's job is to advise you of those consequences so that you can make an informed decision.
