Criminal

Catherine was raised in Northampton County, North Carolina. She attended North Carolina State University and later went to North Carolina Central School of Law to obtain her J.D. She is truly passionate about her clients and works diligently to minimize the impact the justice system can have on their lives. Even while attending NCCU School of Law, Catherine was dedicated to defending the rights of those accused of crimes. As a third-year law student, Catherine participated in the law school criminal Defense clinic, where she represented clients accused of criminal charges in Durham County under the supervision of a licensed attorney. She also was one of the first students to intern with Legal Aid’s Second Chance Initiative assisting clients in Wilson, Durham, and Wake County with North Carolina Expungements and certificates of relief. Catherine worked in the Durham County Public Defender’s Office for three and a half years where her primary practice was DWI and Traffic, Felony and Misdemeanor Probation Violation and District and superior criminal court. Due to her time in Durham’s Public Defender’s Office, she gained extensive trial and courtroom knowledge and knows her way around the courtroom. Catherine is the mother of twins that love to keep her busy. As a family, they enjoy movies, cooking, and exercising. One of their favorite past times is riding to the beach to go to the aquarium and visiting family in Northampton County. Catherine enjoys working out and is even certified as a personal trainer and nutrition professional.

I work as a general practice attorney, although my biggest strength is in criminal defense (especially DUI defense). I’m based in Reno, NV and serve the surrounding areas of Northern Nevada. I have been practicing law since 2009 and absolutely love it. I got a bit of a late start, spending time as a correctional officer and a network engineer before deciding what I want to be when I grow up. I graduated from the University of Idaho College of Law at the age of 38. My first seven years of practice were at the Washoe County District Attorney’s office. I learned many of the intricacies and pitfalls of the Nevada criminal justice system. This insider experience gives me a unique advantage in helping you get the best resolution possible for your case. I’m fair, diligent and know many of the key players in the system. I have now opened my own office and truly enjoy the diversity of work and the freedom of planning my time. No matter what you have been accused of, don’t delay, contact me for excellent legal representation. Call now and and put my experience to work for you!

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Located in Glendale, CA, Attorney Justin Tahmazian has ten years of experience working on personal injury cases. His focus includes but is not limited to dog bites, slip/fall injuries, elder abuse, and wrongful deaths. Handling challenging and complex cases alongside his father, Attorney Tahmazian offers potential clients a free consultation.

With a work and volunteer background spanning over twenty-years that includes law enforcement supervisor, narcotics K9 handler, narcotics investigations, DUI enforcement, emergency medical services, forensic death investigation, fire suppression, crime scene and accident investigation, Brad brings a unique perspective to the criminal cases he handles. Brad is an advocate for the accused—having represented hundreds of individuals accused of crimes in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia—he understands the ins and outs of a criminal charge. His background as a former law enforcement sergeant and narcotics canine handler provides him with the ability to effectively represent clients accused of a wide variety of criminal offenses including misdemeanors, felonies, DUI offenses, and drug charges. A 2003 graduate of the West Virginia State Police Academy’s 118th Basic Class, Brad was trained in the procedures used by law enforcement officers. He was also certified to conduct field sobriety tests as well as operate the preliminary breath test and secondary breath tests utilized in DUI investigations. Brad understands each case is important to his clients, no matter how minor the charge. He believes that knowing every detail of a case is imperative. In each case, he relies on his experience as an attorney as well as over eight years in law enforcement and over 400 hours of law enforcement training to prepare a defense. With a background and experience as both a criminal defense attorney and a former law enforcement officer, Brad spots the important issues in his clients’ cases, ensures proper procedures were followed by law enforcement, and works toward minimizing the effects an arrest can have on his clients’ lives. As a Member of the national organization DUI Defense Lawyers Association, Brad has traveled across the country to attend DUI Defense seminars including Scottsdale AZ, Chicago IL, Philadelphia PA, and Charleston SC. Brad is a Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association and has traveled across the country to attend DUI Defense seminars in Scottsdale AZ, Chicago IL, and most recently, Philadelphia PA. He is also a member of the Order of the Barristers—an honor bestowed upon only ten members of his law school graduating class. In addition to representing clients in the Eastern Panhandle, Brad formerly worked to overturn wrongful convictions as a member of the West Virginia Innocence Project at the West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown.

Angelo graduated from St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia PA, with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Latin American Studies and Economics in 1975 and graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 1978. After graduation, Angelo worked as a Compliance Officer for United National Bank in Washington, DC and Chase Manhattan Bank in New York, and in the Business and Finance and Real Estate Departments at Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll in Philadelphia. In 1989, he began his private practice. His practice is focused primarily on criminal defense and civil rights litigation, and Probate, Estates, personal injury and real estate law and litigation. He has extensive trial experience and has obtained both acquittals in criminal matters and substantial settlements for his clients whose civil rights have been violated. Angelo is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the U.S. Tax Court, and the Supreme Court of the United States. His professional affiliations include and have included the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Barristers Association of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He is a Certified Arbitrator with the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, the NASD, the NYSE and the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, as well as the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He also serves as a redress attorney for the Pennsylvania NAACP.

Ready to work with you to resolve your legal needs. Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C., is a general practice law firm that is dedicated to serving the legal needs of individuals and corporate clients. Based in Battle Creek, Michigan, we provide experienced representation in a wide range of practice areas. Clients appreciate our ability to offer the experience of a large firm, while still offering the personal service and responsiveness expected of a small firm.

Melton Law was founded by William L. Melton. William has taken pride in serving his clients and his community for many years. After experiencing his own encounters with the legal system he decided to dedicate his career to the pursuit of law. William has been involved in proactively changing to improve the community in multiple ways throughout his career. In addition to fighting for his clients in the courtroom, William is also actively involved in making changes at the legislative level. In 2015, William helped lobby and successfully pass the alternative parent-time schedule. This new law substantially increased the amount of time that non-custodial parents receive with their children. Additionally, William is an appointed member by the governor to a state Child Support Guidelines Committee. The committee is responsible for making recommendations to the legislature for changes to the child support guidelines. William has worked on hundreds of different cases from minor traffic infractions to major sex crimes and white-collar crimes. William is an experienced trial attorney with experience on all sides of a criminal case. During law school, William clerked for the Hon. Judge Parker in the Third Judicial District Court, he assisted clients in the Idaho Street Law Clinic and worked in the Utah County Attorney's Office prosecuting cases in both their misdemeanor and major crimes divisions. William loves working with his clients and doing everything in his power to help them resolve their cases with the absolute best possible outcome. Mission statements – At Melton Law, PLLC, we provide intelligent, comprehensive legal representation to clients throughout Utah. We have an environment of accountability, organization, professionalism, respect, and proactivity. As soon as a client retains our firm, we start working to achieve a strategic advantage.

For 25 years, Attorney Adrienne D. Edward has been offering top-notch legal representation to individuals and families throughout New York and New Jersey. Ms. Edward is an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in New York and New Jersey. She is admitted to practice in the United States District Court of New Jersey, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York State. No matter what your specific circumstances and needs may be, Ms. Edward is committed to developing the best legal strategy to secure the best possible outcome for your case. The Law Office of Adrienne D. Edward P.C. offers comprehensive legal services in the areas of Criminal Defense (State and Federal), Family, Matrimonial, Immigration, and Personal Injury. Our firm has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers Association. For reliable and effective representation, reach out to the Law Office of Adrienne D. Edward P.C. today to make an appointment.

Matthew Wilson, Esq. knows how difficult it can be if you find yourself facing serious criminal charges or are targeted by a government investigation. Mr. Wilson has spent his entire career fighting for the rights of those caught in the crosshairs of the criminal justice system. His criminal defense practice combines an intimate understanding of the law and extensive trial experience with a deep passion for client service.