Know the Law. Know Your Rights. Take Control After a Criminal Charge.
Any criminal allegation will have an immediate impact on your rights, your personal life and your family. A conviction can have a long-term impact on your record, your livelihood and your liberties. When faced with a criminal charge, it is important to take action to minimize the consequences and protect your rights.
At Godding Law Office in Platte County, Missouri, we offer experienced, strategic advocacy focused on results. When we are not able to get charges dropped completely, we will work to minimize penalties and charges in your case. If necessary we will defend your rights at trial, fighting for you, every step of the way.
"WE DON'T SEE PEOPLE AS CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS, WE SEE THEM AS PEOPLE WHO NEED OUR HELP."
Defeating Charges With Strategy, Advocacy and Commitment
Most people charged with a crime are not familiar with the criminal justice system. Chances are you have never faced a criminal charge before. Even if you are a second time offender, you probably do not know the severity of the charges you face. Our legal team understands the stresses that our clients face and will take the time to explain their rights, explore their options, and pursue the best possible course of action in their defense.
Our Clay County criminal law lawyer handles cases involving:
- Juvenile crimes
- Traffic violations
- Sex crimes
- Drug cases
- Fraud, forgery
- Violent crimes: assault, domestic crimes
- Child pornography, enticement of a minor (computer crimes)
- Property crimes
- DWI/DUI defense and second time offenders
- Driving while on a suspended license
- Drug cases
- Family law
Counsel You Can Trust. Representation Focused On Results.
When you work with our firm, you can trust that we will always give you a straightforward, honest evaluation of your case. We will give you clear answers to your questions so that you have reasonable expectations about the progression of your case, the procedures and the likely outcome. We view our client relationships like a partnership, working collaboratively to discuss options and alternatives so that we can minimize the impact and stress of a criminal charge. When we are unable to reach a fair settlement or plea bargain, we are prepared to take any case to court on behalf of our clients.
Remember that the prosecution has a legal team as well as extensive resources to pursue the case against you. You need representation on your side just to start a fair trial. An experienced attorney can guide you through the process, analyze your case, challenge evidence presented against you, and work strategically to minimize the consequences of a criminal charge. The sooner you contact an attorney, the more opportunities you will have to keep your license, defeat charges and minimize penalties.
We work to find every possible solution to your legal problems. We have 45 felony jury trials to our credit, in addition to countless juvenile hearings and misdemeanor bench trials. We've handled literally thousands of criminal matters throughout the years.
We are attentive and available by phone or e-mail, and work to accommodate our clients' busy schedules, even on evenings or weekends when necessary. Please call our Platte County juvenile crime lawyer at 816-533-3531 or contact us by e-mail to schedule an initial consultation or case evaluation.