criminal
defense
If you have been charged with a crime then you could face serious penalties for conviction depending on the circumstances of your charge and the specific crime for which you are charged. Some penalties may include jail time, hefty fines, probation and others; license suspension and mandatory ignition interlock device installation are common penalties for DUI.
civil
litigation
In the modern business world, disputes frequently arise that cannot be resolved without resort to a court of law or an arbitration. The objective of our litigation group is to assist clients in resolving their disputes successfully. Whenever possible we help clients to avoid litigation through negotiation and other forms of "alternative dispute resolution.
estate
planning
We use sound legal techniques, including wills, trusts, partnerships, and other legal entities to keep our clients' assets safe and their fundamental beliefs and legacies intact. We believe that when a crisis hits, you and your family should be in control of your assets with the least amount of court intervention and with the least amount of income and estate tax.
employment
law
Law firm is one of the premier employment law firms conveniently located across from Farragut West metro station in Washington, D.C. The firm’s attorneys have a collective 70 plus years of experience, and serve individuals who have been victims of illegal discrimination, harassment, or retaliation by employers.
Founded in 1956, our
agency has over
200 lawyers
Proudly serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout the area, we have a simple goal in mind: paying attention to the client and not just the law; creating and arguing law in favour of the client not the other way around. We believe in compassion above all else.We are passionate about taking clients through their challenging legal journeys with effective and valuable legal protection.
John RichardsonIllegal search & seizure
A search is when a person’s personal privacy is intruded upon by a governmental agency. A seizure is when a person’s property is taken by a governmental agency as evidence in a crime when there is probable cause. Probable cause basically means that a reasonable person could believe or be suspicious that a crime...
Read moreProbation violations
There are many other terms that will be specific to the crime for which you are charged, as well as other various possible terms of probation. If you are found to be in breach of any of the terms of your probation then you could be arrested and charged with probation violation.
Read morePre-File investigations
By being taken into custody, this means that you are not free to leave or go home. However, if you are not technically arrested, you could be detained or held for questioning for a short period of time if law enforcement has reason to believe that you have committed a crime.
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