Criminal Law
Announcing the 2024 Best Lawyers Criminal Law Legal Guide
by Best Lawyers
The first edition of the 2024 Best Lawyers Criminal Law Legal Guide is now live and includes awards for all recognized criminal law lawyers in Best Lawyers 2024.
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Who’s in Charge Around Here?
by Morgan Pilate
Here’s how to resolve a case when Main Justice is involved.
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The Law Offices of Joseph A. Simon: A Criminal Defense Law Firm
by Joseph A. Simon
The Law Offices of Joseph A. Simon is an Ann Arbor-based firm that specializes in Criminal Defense. Over his 37-year career, Joseph A. Simon has defended thousands of cases.
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The Current Situation for Asylum Seekers in the U.S.
by Allison Lukanich and Murali Bashyam
The U.S. asylum system has a staggering over 1.3 million cases pending before immigration courts and the government must distribute more resources to aid this watershed and resolve asylum claims faster.
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Why Refusing a Blood Alcohol Test Might Be Safest
by Charles E. Tiernan III
A seasoned criminal defense and OUI lawyer explains why refusing to take a blood alcohol test after an OUI arrest may be the safest option for the arrestee.
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Where’s My Apology Letter? Client Control and Expectations Regarding Representation
by Joseph S. Passanise and Taylon Sumners
Through every interaction with clients, lawyers can practice effective client management, utilizing clear communication, transparency and diligence.
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Get a Lawyer
by Anne M. Collart and Ricardo Solano Jr.
When a subpoena arrives, having counsel can save time and money and also protect your rights.
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Circuit Split: Can Federal Courts Award Lost Profits as Part of a Restitution Order?
by Nicholas Oleski
The Sixth Circuit has ruled against awarding lost profits as restitution to a business forced to close due to a robbery, highlighting a growing circuit split on whether lost profits can be included in restitution orders under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act (MVRA).
Violating the Victim
by Megan Bishop and Thomas R. Ward
Two criminal law lawyers from Colorado detail the confounding ways in which prosecutors violate the victim in domestic violence cases.
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Don’t Cross the Line
by John R. Mitchell and Mira Aftim
Settlement negotiations tend to instigate the most zealous advocacy among attorneys. But how far is “too far?”, and when can settlement demands turn into extortion?
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A Beacon of Excellence in Criminal Defense
by Nicole Deborde Hochglaube
Nicole Hochglaube has built her firm and practice on fierce advocacy for her clients, and her excellence and work in Texas are highlighted through her awards and success.
The Role of a Criminal Defense Investigator
by Best Lawyers
The role of a criminal defense investigator in a case is often overshadowed by the more prominent figures in the legal field. Let's look more closely.
The Impact of Plea Bargains in Criminal Cases in the U.S.
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers highlights why plea bargains have risen to such prevalence, quickly becoming an essential part of the criminal justice system in the U.S.
8 Different Types of Criminal Defenses in Law
by Best Lawyers
Learn about the different types of criminal defenses available in law, including innocence, self-defense, insanity and more. Protect your rights today.
California Appeals Court Reverses Workplace Arbitration Decision
by Greg Sirico
Labor Code 432.6, a newly proposed set of legislation in California, was recently met with a successful ruling, but state officials are now reversing that decision.
Court-ordered Restitution for Corporate Crime Is ‘Likely Here to Stay’
by John Ettorre
Best Lawyers highlights the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act and how victims are now utilizing beyond cases of violent crime.
PA Supreme Court Strikes Down Constitutional Amendment
by Gregory Sirico
Best Lawyers weighs in on the recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision to strike down on "Marsy's Law" and what that could mean for victim's rights around the state.
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Featured "Lawyer of the Year" Honorees
Cynthia Eva Hujar Orr has attained national prominence defending citizens and entities in state and federal trial and appellate courts. She has earned the profound respect of her colleagues who elected her to Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Criminal Justice Section in 2014.Cynthia served as President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers from 2009-2010, President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2003, and became the first President of the San ...
Howard Bobrow is chair of Taft's Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practice. His practice is primarily devoted to mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital. Howard is a trusted advisor to private equity funds, venture capital funds, and emerging growth companies. He counsels private equity and venture capital funds and other institutional investors, as well as angel investors, on all aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, capital formation, and private placements. How...
LANCE A. GILDNER is an equity partner in the Dayton office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. He specializes in tax law with a primary focus on tax controversy. With almost 22 years in practice as a tax attorney and an Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) certification as a Federal Tax Specialist, Mr. Gildner has developed a breadth of knowledge and experience dealing wit...
Marc J. Kessler is an experienced trial lawyer who is widely regarded as one of the nation’s preeminent business litigators. He has extensive experience with large scale, “bet-the-company” matters and is widely recognized for his ability to handle the most complex and critical litigation issues . Marc’s expertise includes complex commercial transactions, procurement, healthcare, trade secrets and non-competition, product liability, business torts, real estate, intellec...
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Gerald “Gerry” Harris Goldstein is a nationally known and respected defense lawyer and Past President of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.He is a fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has served as an adjunct professor of law at University of Texas School of Law in Austin and at St. Mary’s University Scho...
Adam K. Hollander is a partner in Taft's Chicago office. He is a member of the firm's Litigation Practice group and the firm's Insurance Recovery Practice group. Adam represents clients in complex civil litigation and helps insurance policyholders with coverage disputes involving first-party property, business interruption, third-party liability, professional liability, and D&O coverage. Adam's clients have included world leaders in the chemical, packaging, real estate, banking, pharmaceu...
