From everyday citizens to high-profile authority figures, the attorneys at Ballin, Ballin & Fishman, PC, provide the same level of aggressive representation to Shelby County residents charged with crimes.
The Help You Need From Our Tennessee DUI and Drug Crimes Defense Attorneys
Specific areas of our criminal defense practice including the following:
- Federal criminal defense — Criminal charges are more legally complex at the federal level. The accused is dealing with an uneven playing field and facing serious criminal penalties. Our job is to help even the odds our clients face when dealing government entities with vast resources.
- DUI defense — With a first DUI conviction carrying mandatory jail time, the need for legal representation is critical. At Ballin, Ballin & Fishman, PC, we represent and protect the rights of clients from all walks of life arrested for drunk driving.
- Drug crimes — Specific courts handle all initial phases of felony drug cases. All drug crime arrests involve 4th Amendment search and seizure issues. The lawyers at Ballin, Ballin, and Fishman possess the expertise to ensure that our client's rights have not been violated by an illegal search or seizure. In some cases emphasis is on treatment and the goal is to separate the users from the dealers. Drug problems and addiction can result in serious crimes. We identify the specific issues that led to legal problems and provide individualized advocacy.
- Sex crimes — Nearly all sex crimes carry lifetime registration as a sex offender in addition to a prison sentence. Far too much is at stake to plead guilty immediately or retain lesser experienced legal counsel. You need a seasoned sex crimes defense attorney.
- White collar crimes — Economic crimes with multiple victims can carry similar penalties to violent criminal offenses. We combine decades of experience litigating complex criminal cases in federal and state courtrooms.
- Violent crimes — Media frenzies often ensue following an arrest for a violent crime. Generally, our attorneys are involved in some capacity. Our lawyers have handled high-profile robbery, rape, aggravated assault and murder cases.
- Asset forfeitures — State and federal authorities wield power and resources in seizing money and valuable assets from clients arrested for various crimes. Typically, property is seized prior to any court hearing. Time is of the essence, requiring immediate legal representation.
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced Memphis criminal defense attorney, please contact us at 901-308-6084 or toll free at 800-491-1913.
