What We Cover
Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Criminal law, as distinguished from civil law, is a system of laws concerned with punishment of individuals who commit crimes. Thus, where in a civil case two individuals dispute their rights, a criminal prosecution involves the government deciding whether to punish an individual for either an act or an omission. A “crime” is any act or
Criminal law, as distinguished from civil law, is a system of laws concerned with punishment of individuals who commit crimes. Thus, where in a civil case two individuals dispute their rights, a criminal prosecution involves the government deciding whether to punish an individual for either an act or an omission. A “crime” is any act or omission in violation of a law prohibiting the action or omission.
Family Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Family law is a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships such as marriage, adoption, divorce, and child custody, among others. Attorneys practicing family law can represent clients in family court proceedings or in related negotiations. They can also draft important legal documents such as court petitions or property agreements.
Civil Law
Criminal Law
Civil Law
Civil law is the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs.
What We Cover
Personal Injury
Personal Injury
Personal Injury
Personal injuries include every variety of injury to a person's body, emotions, or reputation, as contradistinguished from injury to property rights.
Federal Cases
Personal Injury
Personal Injury
Federal cases are matters that fall within the jurisdiction of a federal court or a federal law-enforcement agency.