Practice Areas
Criminal Defense Law
Criminal defense is simply defined as represented of those charged with a crime. This could range from being arrested to receiving a citation. Common criminal charge defend by the Law Office in John C. Fitzpatrick include:
- DWI – Drunk Driving
- Speeding
- Domestic violence protective order violations or 50-B violations
- Marijuana possession and other simple drug charges, including possession of drug paraphernalia
- Shoplifting, stealing and misdemeanor larceny
- Resisting arrest
- Assault, disorderly conduct and assault on a female
- Underage drinking
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Robbery, theft, burglary and arson
- Loan sharking, money laundering and fraud
- Sex offenses, prostitution and child porn
- Firearm-related offenses
- Computer-related charges
- Drug dealing and trafficking
- Fraud and forgery
- Aggravated assault and homicide
- Habitual offenders and violation of probation
Family Law
Legal issues regarding families which are decided in separate court or a separate division of the regular state trial court, that considers only cases involving family-related issues, which could include divorce, child custody and support, guardianship, adoption, and the issuance of restraining orders in domestic violence cases. Family Law matters include:
- Divorce
- Alimony
- Child custody
- Visitation
- Child support
- Property distribution
- Business valuations
- Changes to estate plans
- Paternity actions
- Adoptions
Personal Injury Law
An injury not to property, but to the body, mind, or emotions. For example, if you slip and fall on a banana peel in the grocery store, personal injury covers any actual physical harm (broken leg and bruises) you suffered in the fall as well as the humiliation of falling in public, but not the harm of shattering your watch. Personal Injury includes the following specific injuries:
- Auto accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Bicycle or pedestrian accidents
- Slip-and-fall
- Negligent security
- Premises liability cases
- Product liability claims
Please contact the office to make an appointment so we may provide you with reasonably priced legal representation.
