The Law Offices of Mark Sherman is a premiere Connecticut law firm providing criminal defense, employment discrimination, and whistle-blowing retaliation representation services, as well as a full array of civil and business litigation services throughout the State.
A prominent Connecticut criminal defense lawyer from our firm can step in before you speak with police, appear in court, or make decisions that can affect the rest of the case.
Our firm’s experienced Connecticut criminal defense attorneys are committed to providing high standards of service and achieving the best results for our clients. We fully appreciate the anxiety and impact navigating the criminal justice process can have on our clients, and we pride ourselves on providing reliable guidance they can depend on.
Criminal charges rarely fit into one simple category. The same arrest can lead to a criminal case, a protective order, a school investigation, a Department of Children and Families (“DCF”) inquiry, or professional consequences. Our attorneys look at the entire situation, not only the charge listed on the police report.
The Law Offices of Mark Sherman represents clients in cases involving:
Each case requires a different defense. Our Connecticut defense attorneys have more than 25 years of experience handling criminal defense cases. We prepare for the immediate court process while also considering the other proceedings that may follow an arrest. That includes reviewing release conditions, preserving video and electronic records, preparing for interviews, and identifying statements that the prosecution may try to use against you.
Tired of your prior arrest showing up all over the internet? Tired of the case you had dismissed still showing up in online police blotters?
Our Connecticut criminal defense attorneys now offer an internet scrubbing service to help cleanse the internet of your prior arrests and dismissed criminal cases. Our firm has been recognized for being a leader in assisting individuals with removing their prior, erased arrests being from the internet. Let our team help you move forward with a clean slate.
Often, the police are called during domestic disputes when tempers are high, only for parties to cool down by the time law enforcement arrives. Unfortunately, police officers are still required to make arrests even if the involved parties insist that it is not needed. Domestic violence crimes are not taken lightly in Connecticut courts, which is why having an experienced lawyer on your side is especially important in domestic violence cases.
Our attorneys at Mark Sherman Law are well-equipped to handle the charges often filed in domestic violence court, such as strangulation, assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct. Having a dedicated Connecticut criminal lawyer who can explore every defense strategy to help ensure that your criminal charges are dropped or mitigated as quickly as possible is crucial. In addition to defense counsel, Mark Sherman Law also provides an array of services for victims of domestic violence.
The State of Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) can be intrusive and excessive without the protection of an experienced defense attorney. While DCF is generally well-intentioned in their goal to protect the welfare and safety of children in Connecticut, their heavy-handed practices and invasive interventions have the potential to upturn the lives of families.
The seasoned lawyers at Mark Sherman Law have experience working with DCF investigators and understand the steps that need to be taken to restore the well-being of your family and protect your reputation. We know that the last thing you want is DCF investigators on your doorstep, which is why we work hard to cut off investigations at the offset and shield families from unnecessary intervention. Abuse and neglect claims can be extremely harmful, even if they are fabricated or overstated. Our Connecticut criminal defense attorneys have 25+ years of experience and are committed to helping you through the DCF investigation process and closing cases that may arise as quickly as possible.
Innocence does not prevent police from making an arrest or prosecutors from filing charges based on incomplete or disputed information. An attorney can protect you from damaging statements, preserve evidence, challenge the prosecution’s version of events, and present facts that may not appear in the police report.
A Connecticut criminal defense attorney reviews the charging documents, police reports, video, witness statements, digital records, physical evidence, and the procedures officers used during the investigation. The defense can then focus on unreliable testimony, missing proof, unlawful searches, mistaken identity, lack of intent, or another weakness specific to the charge.
You should contact an attorney as soon as you learn that police, a school, DCF, or another agency is investigating you. Early involvement gives the defense more time to preserve evidence, prepare you for questioning, address release conditions, and prevent avoidable mistakes before the first court appearance.
A Connecticut criminal defense lawyer can review the accusation, explain the immediate risks, and identify the defense options available to you. Contact Mark Sherman Law today to discuss your case.
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