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Criminal Defense

The single most important step you can take after an arrest is to contact an experienced local criminal defense attorney. Anything you say to the police without your lawyer present will more likely hurt you than help you, even if you are totally innocent and merely trying to explain the situation. Once the police have advised you that you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, your best move is to heed that advice, don’t say anything and call Trachman & Ballot-Lena, PA in Fort Lauderdale.

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Criminal Offenses

Drug crimes are vigorously pursued by law enforcement in Florida. Police chiefs and district attorneys can make headlines, make a name for themselves, and make their careers off of a large drug bust or a history of taking a hard-line on drug offenses. For individuals, this means that low-level drug offenders or innocent people can be swept up in this net, being heavily charged for minor offenses or pressured into pleading guilty to serious crimes that may not actually be supported by the evidence.

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Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer

An arrest for a serious crime in Florida can do more than put your life or liberty in jeopardy. You can face the loss of your property, and a criminal conviction can haunt you forever, keeping you from getting the job you want or the career you dreamed about, dictating where you can and can’t live, whether you can get a loan or good credit, how you will be perceived by family, friends and neighbors, and much more. We understand what is at stake in any criminal case, and we fight hard to provide the best defense and achieve the best outcome possible.

Our comprehensive criminal law practice includes defense of the full range of misdemeanor and felony charges in Florida state and federal courts, including DUI, drug offenses, burglary and theft, robbery and homicide, white collar crimes, firearms and weapons offenses, sex crimes, computer and internet crimes, violation of probation and domestic violence.

Any arrest should be taken seriously and handled with the advice and representation of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Prosecutors may make you feel like the easiest path is to plead guilty and move on with your life, but they don’t tell you of the many strikes a single conviction can place on you, including penalty enhancements and mandatory sentences if you are ever arrested again in the future. You also have no way of knowing how strong the prosecution’s actually is or what defenses you may have on your side. Trachman & Ballot-Lena, PA offers a free case evaluation to give you an idea of where you stand, so you can make the best decision about how to proceed.

Get the Help You Need Most, At the Time You Need it Most

Important legal matters cannot wait but must be addressed immediately to protect your rights and secure your chance for a favorable outcome. For a free, confidential case evaluation or immediate assistance with your Broward County criminal law matter, contact Trachman & Ballot-Lena, PA today at 954-462-2208 for sound advice and professional representation from our skilled and knowledgeable Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer.

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ROBERT TRACHMAN

Robert Trachman is a well-recognized and highly respected Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer. His legal career began in 1973 as an Assistant State Attorney with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. Mr. Trachman subsequently worked as an Assistant State Attorney for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office.