Charged with a federal crime in the Eastern District of Virginia? Don't choose the wrong lawyer.
Many attorneys in Northern Virginia will not go to federal court. The laws are different than in state court, the procedures are different, and the prosecutors and judges operate differently.
The attorneys at Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC experienced federal attorneys. Jessica Carmichael worked for two federal judges, and was also at the Federal Public Defender's Office, Yancey Ellis was a Special Assistant United States Attorney, Zachary Deubler has litigated serious cases, including jury trials in federal court. The attorneys of Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC have worked in these courts, with these judges routinely. One of the most important and daunting aspects of federal criminal defense practice is the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Your attorney must know them intimately, and be able to accurately calculate your potential guideline sentence in order to give you the best advice about your case. Missing one possible enhancement can lead you to make a decision you may regret for the rest of your life. The attorneys of Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC have years of experience with the Guidelines. Don't miss the chance to know for sure whether status as a potential "Career Offender", "Armed Career Criminal" or a sex offender with a "pattern of exploitative behavior" could exponentially increase your exposure and risk in your federal case.
Many lawyers avoid trials and recommend "pleading out" in federal court due to the overwhelming potential sentences in federal prison that their clients face. Or, they may feel daunted by the more formal environment in the courtroom, the lack of attorney voir dire during jury selection, and the fancy technology employed by the United States Attorneys and federal agents during trial. The attorneys of Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC will never backed down from a trial, especially when their clients desire one. We have tried cases before both juries and judges in federal court, and after doing so day in and day out for years, practicing in these courtrooms is second nature.
When you hire Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC you hire advocates who listen carefully to your concerns, aggressively investigate your case, take into account the total effect on your life and your family, and patiently explain the law and your options. The ultimate decision of how to proceed is made by you, the client. Before making that decision, you will know all of your possible defenses, the pros and cons of each choice, and what your trial would look like By calling Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC you are ensuring you will have a fearless, dedicated, and well-experienced advocates who will not make mistakes in your case that result in surprise and a loss of your freedom.
