Before Charges Are Filed

If you have been contacted by law enforcement or you believe criminal charges are about to be filed against you, it is always to your benefit to speak with a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. Even if criminal charges never get filed by the District Attorney or United States Attorney, you will benefit immensely from the advice and guidance of a skilled defense lawyer.

Often times, an experienced criminal defense attorney can review your case and discover evidence that may be used to your advantage before charges are filed. After carefully screening your case, your lawyer may be able to present substantial evidence to prosecutors that will dissuade them from filing criminal charges against you.

Additionally, it is important to know that once prosecutors decide to file criminal charges against you, the charges will appear on your criminal record, even if the charges are later dropped or dismissed. The information contained within your criminal record is potentially accessible to any of your future employers and landlords. For this reason, it is extremely important that you do everything possible to intervene immediately. By hiring a criminal defense attorney it may be possible to prevent charges from being filed against you from the very beginning. You cannot afford to wait and risk your future well being!

The Law Office of Evan E. Zelig works with an amazing professional network, including experienced private investigators dedicated to helping our clients immediately before criminal charges are filed in court. Pre-Filing criminal defense success is very significant for our clients' future because under California law an arrest, without filed charges in court, means a person can report on a job or licensing application that he or she has never been arrested.

For our clients' convenience our office is located in downtown Santa Rosa, California, just minutes from the Sonoma County Courthouse and Jail facilities. We are also accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! If you believe you are about to be charged with a criminal offense, do not hesitate to call the Law Office of Evan E. Zelig at (707) 636-3204 or Toll Free at (888) ZELIGLAW.

Contact the Law Office of Evan E. Zelig today!