Practice Areas

Murder and Manslaughter

Criminal Homicide Defense Lawyer

Murder and manslaughter defense does not happen like it seems to on television. There are no last minute pieces of evidence that proves someone is innocent and there are no secret last minute witnesses that prove someone is guilty. Providing successful murder or manslaughter defense is not glamorous; it is hard work.

Skilled Criminal Homicide Defense Attorney

Whether a case involves vehicular homicide, voluntary manslaughter, or murder, the criminal defense attorney handling the case matters. While it is important to have an attorney who has the skill and experience to handle a murder or manslaughter defense at trial, it is equally important for an attorney to have exceptional negotiating skills.

A majority of murder and manslaughter cases are resolved through plea agreements. Typically, only cases where people are innocent and the most serious murder cases, where the prosecuting attorney will not offer a reduced sentence for a plea, end up at trial.

I am available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. I regularly help clients locate reliable bail bondsmen and handle issues related to bail bond reductions. My objective is to help my clients maintain their freedom. Being charged with murder or manslaughter creates stress not only on the individual charged, but also their family. I work closely with my clients helping them understand the charges, possible penalties, and what to expect form each court hearing.

While I spend significant time explaining the issues involved in each case and possible outcomes, whether a case goes to trial or is resolved through a plea agreement is a decision I leave to my client. I am committed to taking the time to handle my clients' cases appropriately and minimizing the consequences of criminal homicide charges.