Our firm focuses on the client's journey and how they find themselves on the wrong side of the law. We lead with empathy and understanding; our clients are not criminals but rather good-hearted, caring individuals who respect the law and want to be held in high regard. We work with a diverse pool of clients; our clients are our partners, and together we put forth a proactive approach to every case.
As a criminologist and defense attorney, I research and study why good people make bad choices and sometimes end up on the wrong side of the law. This understanding informs the journey my clients take. Through both my research and practice, we explore how they arrived at this point, uncovering the triggers, pressures, or circumstances that led to their situation. Armed with this insight, we apply a proactive approach and a growth mindset, helping clients not only navigate their legal challenges but emerge from the experience stronger and better prepared for the future.
While I am a former NYC and Michigan prosecutor, and have been practicing criminal defense for more than a decade, I don't like using the "criminal" label with my clients. My clients don’t have anything to hide; they are more frightened, embarrassed, and worried about an uncertain future. They are concerned that they made a terrible "first impression" with the police, prosecutor, judge, and court system. It can be gut-wrenching to feel "stuck"—you can’t change what happened, and sitting around worrying only makes things worse.
My goal is to empower each client to make a "true impression," understanding how they ended up in their situation and equipping them with tools to *show* rather than *tell* what they’ve learned and where they’re headed. Nothing feels better as an attorney than hearing a prosecutor and judge praise my client for stepping up and taking control of their own situation.
I view my role as both an attorney and a coach for my client. Coaching is the art of facilitating another person's learning, development, well-being, and performance—which, as an attorney, is my client. Coaching raises self-awareness and identifies choices. Through coaching, my clients find their own solutions, develop their own skills, and change their attitudes and behaviors while tackling a challenging moment in life. The whole aim of coaching is to close the gap between people's potential and their current state, helping them use their case as a moment of reflection and growth.
My clients thrive in the criminal justice system because they are mere visitors; having the right exit strategy is the key to navigating the most challenging moment of your life. You only get to handle your case once—how do you want to approach it?
As a criminologist and defense attorney, I research and study why good people make bad choices and sometimes end up on the wrong side of the law. This understanding informs the journey my clients take. Through both my research and practice, we explore how they arrived at this point, uncovering the triggers, pressures, or circumstances that led to their situation. Armed with this insight, we apply a proactive approach and a growth mindset, helping clients not only navigate their legal challenges but emerge from the experience stronger and better prepared for the future.
While I am a former NYC and Michigan prosecutor, and have been practicing criminal defense for more than a decade, I don't like using the "criminal" label with my clients. My clients don’t have anything to hide; they are more frightened, embarrassed, and worried about an uncertain future. They are concerned that they made a terrible "first impression" with the police, prosecutor, judge, and court system. It can be gut-wrenching to feel "stuck"—you can’t change what happened, and sitting around worrying only makes things worse.
My goal is to empower each client to make a "true impression," understanding how they ended up in their situation and equipping them with tools to *show* rather than *tell* what they’ve learned and where they’re headed. Nothing feels better as an attorney than hearing a prosecutor and judge praise my client for stepping up and taking control of their own situation.
I view my role as both an attorney and a coach for my client. Coaching is the art of facilitating another person's learning, development, well-being, and performance—which, as an attorney, is my client. Coaching raises self-awareness and identifies choices. Through coaching, my clients find their own solutions, develop their own skills, and change their attitudes and behaviors while tackling a challenging moment in life. The whole aim of coaching is to close the gap between people's potential and their current state, helping them use their case as a moment of reflection and growth.
My clients thrive in the criminal justice system because they are mere visitors; having the right exit strategy is the key to navigating the most challenging moment of your life. You only get to handle your case once—how do you want to approach it?
