Our criminal defense team has a personal approach. We listen to our client and develop a defense strategy that fits the client’s needs. This always includes confidentiality, communication, and compassion for the client’s circumstances. Our firm’s lead lawyers, Gassia Apkarian and Philip Zalewski, have focused and specialized solely on criminal defense. Combined, they have 25 years of experience defending clients who have faced charges ranging from misdemeanors to multiple homicides.
When you contact us we will:- Visit the client whether in custody or not
- Review all the charges and provide an assessment of what to expect
- Contact the prosecutor and get all police reports that we will share with the client
- If you want your family to be included in the discussions, we will include them only to the extent you authorize
- We will research and write all motions in house
- We hire investigators and experts only on, an as needed basis
- We listen to the client and make sure the client is a part of each and every phase of the defense strategy
- We will work out a payment plan to fit your needs
- We are available at all hours so the client and family members can call us with questions or updates
- We believe in confidentiality, communication and compassion
- We treat every case differently, depending on the needs of the client
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