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With more than 30 years combined experience handling criminal cases, including a former prosecutor on staff, our team brings a deep understanding of both sides of the courtroom. This enables us to anticipate and effectively attack opposing arguments, leveraging our comprehensive legal knowledge to craft compelling cases.
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Adam Burke is an experienced Criminal trial lawyer firm. In 2004, we won the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Criminal Law. Speak with us directly. Call 614.280.9122.
Adam Burke has a proven track record of results in successfully defending men and women facing felony and misdemeanor charges. Your future depends on effectively defending your case.
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Columbus criminal defense is a complex and intense area of law. If you are charged with a misdemeanor, felony, or federal crime, the outcome of your case will depend on the competence of your lawyer. Attorney Adam Burke is a skilled and aggressive criminal defense attorney in Columbus, Ohio determined to fight for your rights. He has more than 30 years of experience under his belt and a comprehensive understanding of all areas of criminal law.
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Adam Burke is a Columbus Criminal Attorney Firm practicing in Columbus, Ohio. With over 30 years of Combined Experience, we are dedicated to providing quality representation to each and every client.
Adam Burke is an experienced Columbus criminal defense attorney. He offers a dedicated criminal defense of misdemeanor, felony, and federal offenses in Franklin County, Delaware County, Pickaway County, and surrounding counties in Ohio. His mission is to deliver unsurpassed legal services to clients facing criminal charges in Columbus and throughout Central Ohio.
For most people, facing criminal charges is a very intimidating experience, to say the least. Few things in life are more distressing than an arrest, investigation or criminal charge, or indictment. It is natural to be overwhelmed with fear, anxiety, and frustration. Unfortunately, allowing these feelings to direct your response to the situation can make matters much worse. Whether you have been arrested, are being investigated, or have been indicted — protect yourself. This means exercising your right to the advice of an experienced Columbus criminal defense lawyer.
The Potential Pitfalls of Your Case
Talking about your case to the wrong person can mean a conviction, jail time, and a permanent record. Do not discuss your case with the police, witnesses, or even friends and family members without first speaking with a Columbus criminal attorney. Generally, all jail calls are monitored by law enforcement. Also, many cases, especially in drug trafficking investigations, involve law enforcement getting help from an investigated person’s trusted friends or family members either by wearing a recording device (called “a wire”) or otherwise helping police monitor phone calls and text messages.
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Surprisingly, people who tend to be the most worried about their case generally have more options and a brighter outlook than their circumstances may suggest. One of the most important benefits of discussing your case with a criminal defense attorney is identifying the range of options available to you. Often, the worst-case scenario is much less severe and far less probable than many people think. Understanding the best and worst case scenarios and working with a criminal defense attorney who will fight for the very best possible outcome will give you peace of mind perhaps for the first time since your case began.
Understanding the range of options and identifying objectives in your case is just the start. Mr. Burke will then advise you as to which factors are most important in the outcome of your case.
You will soon find that most of the factors affecting your case are beyond your personal ability to control. These factors include evidence, the facts and circumstances surrounding your case, the attitude of the prosecutor, law enforcement officials, and the philosophy of your judge.
The primary objective is to obtain the best possible outcome attainable under your circumstances. The next step is to identify the actions most likely to bring about this objective.
Your criminal defense attorney, Adam Burke, will guide you in focusing on those factors which are most likely to positively affect your case. Mr. Burke will work with you to organize these key areas into a comprehensive defense strategy.
These factors include obtaining and analyzing the evidence (called discovery), identifying problems with the evidence, developing legal challenges to each piece of evidence to prevent those items from coming into court, or otherwise attacking the credibility of this evidence. The additional strategy includes preparing cases for trial or preparing an appeal.
Trial Preparation
The most important step in defending your case is trial preparation. Whether or not your case actually goes to trial, some trial preparation is essential.
This is true for two reasons. First, in order to win your case an effective criminal defense lawyer is prepared. Second, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of any possible trial is necessary for plea-bargain negotiations or for convincing the prosecutor or the judge to dismiss your case.
In some cases, the best legal defense is a good offense. In other words, being prepared to challenge every piece of evidence at every point of defending your case is necessary for the best results.
With over 20,000 cases handled in Central Ohio courts, we bring a deep knowledge of the intricacies of the tendencies, rules, and practices of prosecutors, judges, and court personnel throughout Ohio. This extensive experience allows us to anticipate and navigate the unique dynamics of each case. This is often crucial in achieving favorable outcomes. Our familiarity with various judicial approaches, such as differing stances on bail bonds, handling evidence, evaluating and negotiating cases helps us to strategically tailor your defense. This knowledge can make the crucial difference between securing a favorable outcome or facing harsh consequences. We can employ our comprehensive experience to strengthen your defense and improve your chances of a positive result.
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