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Criminal Defense Overview

Cleveland, Ohio, Criminal Defense Attorney

Cleveland Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you have been arrested, you may be confused, intimidated and unsure of what to do. This is when law enforcement will attempt to take advantage of your vulnerability. In order to protect your rights, it is important that you not say anything to the police and contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately.

Hiring an experienced attorney who understands the way the legal system works can prevent you from receiving unfair treatment and protect your rights — which can make a dramatic impact on the outcome of your case. The Law Office of Hector G. Martinez, Jr. Co., LPA has over 10 years of experience providing criminal defense representation to those charged with a DUI/OVI or other misdemeanors or felonies in the Cleveland, Ohio, area.

If you have been arrested for a crime and need an aggressive Cleveland criminal defense lawyer, please contact our office by phone at 216-586-5491 or 888-335-1398 toll-free to speak with us today.

Comprehensive Criminal Defense Services in Cleveland, Ohio

While our firm focuses primarily on DUI/OVI defense representation, we also provide experienced, cost-effective representation if you have been arrested for other state or federal crimes, including:

  • Federal crimes, such as corporate fraud and drug trafficking
  • Drug crimes involving possession, manufacturing and more
  • White collar crimes, from identity theft to computer crimes
  • Fraud and embezzlement, including mail, insurance and bank fraud
  • Sex crimes, such as rape, sexual battery and child pornography
  • Domestic violence, including assault and battery
  • Property crimes, such as theft, burglary, arson and vandalism
  • Robbery, armed robbery and other violent crimes
  • Criminal traffic violations, including reckless driving and hit and run
  • Gun crimes, concealed weapons charges and other weapons violations

From our Cleveland office, we also represent college students charged with underage drinking, underage drunk driving, property crimes, gross sexual imposition or other criminal offenses.

Our firm's criminal defense representation includes a thorough analysis of your case and possible defenses. We conduct a detailed investigation of your case in order to prepare the best possible defense and plea-bargaining position. Our criminal defense attorney will examine the scene of the crime, talk to witnesses, review police reports and do anything necessary to make sure we can present you in the best possible light.

Our primary objective is always to obtain an acquittal, reduction in the charges or potential plea agreement. We will also look for violations of your constitutional rights and any other legal issues, which took place during your arrest.

To find out more about criminal law and how it affects you, please visit our criminal defense information center.

The Results You Need

If you have been arrested, have questions about the criminal charges against you or want to discuss an effective defense strategy with an experienced Cleveland criminal defense lawyer, please contact our office by calling 216-586-5491 or 888-335-1398 toll-free. We have a 24-hour answering service so that you can reach us at all times.

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The Law Office of Hector G. Martinez, Jr. Co., LPA, provides criminal defense and drunk driving defense representation to people throughout the Cleveland, Ohio, Metro area including those living in Painesville, Chardon, Mentor, Solon, Lorain, Elyria, Westlake, Parma, Brecksville, Rocky River, Strongsville, Willoughby, Lyndhurst, Shaker Heights, Bedford, Garfield Heights, Berea, Cuyahoga Falls, Kent, Ravenna, Cuyahoga, County, Summit County, Lake County, Geauga County, Lorain County, Portage County; and along I-90, I-71, I-480, I-80, I-77, I-271, Highway 2, and Highway 91.