Criminal Defense

When dealing with a criminal arrest, it is crucial to hire an attorney who will fight for you from beginning to end. Hiring the right attorney is one of the most important things someone accused of a crime can do. It can mean the difference between a jail sentence or having your case dismissed. Kimberly works tirelessly to review your entire case, investigates all surrounding facts
and carefully reviews all discovery to ensure compliance. She will review and discuss your case to best handle your specific circumstances and explore all suitable avenues available for the most favorable outcome. Criminal convictions can have lifelong collateral consequences on your future and your family. Convictions can affect access and opportunity related to immigration, housing, employment, education, as well as other barriers. Kimberly works hard on your case to protect your liberty, reputation, and future. She fights for justice day and night to ensure your legal rights are protected. Kimberly will fight for you every step of the way from arrest up to and including the appeal, if necessary.

Felony Crimes

Felonies are the most serious category of crimes and carry severe penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, hefty fines, and significant collateral consequences. Felony charges can range from violent crimes to serious drug offenses and white-collar crimes. Kimberly has extensive experience handling felony cases and is adept at developing robust defense strategies. She meticulously examines every detail of the case to challenge the prosecution’s evidence and seeks the best possible outcome for her clients. Kimberly can help with the following Felony crimes, but her expertise is not limited to them, offering comprehensive legal support for a wide range of cases.

• DUI/DWI/DUAI (Driving under the influence; driving while intoxicated; driving under ability impaired of combined alcohol/drugs)
• Drug Sales
• Criminal Possession of Controlled Substances
• Assault/Battery
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon
• Robbery
• Theft Crimes
• Sex Crimes
• Murder and Manslaughter
• Property Crimes

Misdemeanor Crimes

Misdemeanors, while less severe than felonies, can still have a substantial impact on your life. Kimberly understands the nuances of misdemeanor cases and provides dedicated representation to mitigate the consequences. She works diligently to ensure the Prosecution is ready to proceed and if not will file the necessary motions to dismissal or preclusion. In addition, she will not
allow any pleas or negotiations be based off a client’s criminal history. Kimberly ensures the client is viewed as they stand before the Court in the present, not as they may look or be viewed from prior convictions. Kimberly will explore all of her client’s options, including diversion programs and alternative sentencing, to minimize the impact on her clients’ lives. Kimberly can help with the following misdemeanor crimes, but her expertise is not limited to them, offering comprehensive legal support for a wide range of cases.

• DWI misdemeanors
• Petty Larceny
• Assault
• Criminal Mischief
• Domestic Violence charges (harassment; aggravated harassment;
  assault)
• Criminal Contempt charges
• Vandalism
• Public Intoxication
• Disorderly Conduct
• Trespassing

Traffic Violations

Traffic violations, ranging from speeding to reckless driving, may seem minor but can lead to serious legal and financial consequences. These include, license suspension or revocation; increased insurance rates, and in some cases jail time, for the more serious of violations. Kimberly has a proven track record of successfully defending clients against various traffic violations. She carefully reviews the circumstances of each case to identify any errors or inconsistencies and fights to protect her clients’ driving privileges and records. Kimberly can help with the following traffic violations, but her expertise is not limited to them, offering comprehensive legal support for a wide range of cases.

• Speeding
• Reckless Driving
• Driving Without a License
• Running a Red Light
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident
• No Insurance/No Inspection/No Registration

Post – Conviction Relief

• Parole Revocation Hearings
• Certificates of Relief from Disability
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Sealing Motions
• 440 Motions
• Appeals

Penalties and Collateral Consequences

Penalties from a criminal conviction can range fines, probation, jail, prison, and having a criminal record, fines. These consequences, whether from a felony, misdemeanor, or traffic violation, can prevent access to student loans, housing opportunities, licensing, job opportunities, and have immigration repercussions. Kimberly does not just address the charge but considers the impact of the disposition on the client’s current situation and their future. She explores all alternatives, including through treatment courts and diversion programs, always aiming for the best possible result to avoid these consequences. Kimberly has been successful in having many cases dismissed with ACOD’s or dismissed after filing relevant motions challenging the Prosecution’s case. If the case is not dismissed or eligible for an ACOD, Kimberly will continue to fight for a non-criminal conviction or for the best possible outcome for her client. Kimberly fights to keep her clients out of custody by zealously advocating during arraignment.

Specialized Courts

Several specialized courts, such as Mental Health Treatment Court, Drug Treatment Court, DWI Court, Veterans’ Court, and Sex Traffic Court, are available to holistically address the whole client, not just the charge. Kimberly assesses each case for eligibility in these courts to best suit her client’s needs given the surrounding circumstances.. She works diligently to have charges dismissed or reduced. Kimberly is not an attorney who will just plea out your case; she fights for you from beginning to end to ensure justice is served.

Appeals

Kimberly understands that many clients do not always receive a positive outcome at the trial level or during plea and/or sentencing. There are several ways to attack a conviction through the appellate process to ensure your constitutional rights were not violated, that there were no trial errors made during the course of your trial and that no new evidence is available and was not heard. Appellate law is different than trial law. An appellate attorney must have critical thinking and writing skills to effectively prepare the brief and properly identify key legal issues for an individual case. Those key issues must be extensively researched and up-to-the minute on any new caselaw which may affect the Appellant’s position. This brief must be meticulously written and executed during oral arguments to an appellate court in a persuasive manner in order to be successful. Kimberly will review your case and carefully read the trial transcript to ensure any and all appellable issues are put forth to strengthen the appellants argument and chance for success.