Criminal Defense

KJK’s criminal defense attorneys understand that criminal cases have the potential to change lives permanently. Those facing criminal charges risk losing their reputation, liberty, career and family. That is why with every client matter, regardless of size or complexity of the case, our clients receive a thoughtful and vigorous defense. Our criminal defense attorneys are passionate, hands-on and accessible to our clients, and guide them through the intricacies of the criminal justice system. 

KJK’s criminal defense attorneys represent clients in state and federal courts around the country. Our clients include business executives, medical professionals, college students, and men and women who find themselves in situations where their liberty is at risk in some of the most challenging periods in their lives. Over the years, KJK’s criminal defense attorneys have become particularly experienced representing our most vulnerable clients with mental health and neurological disorders. 

The criminal defense lawyers at KJK represent clients from the early stages of an investigation through trial and beyond, if necessary. By engaging with us early, we can work to identify evidence that may help avoid prosecution. However, prosecution cannot always be avoided. When criminal charges are filed, we aggressively build a defense. Often, KJK’s criminal defense attorneys work closely with highly respected experts who assist us in developing unique defenses. When a case cannot be resolved, our criminal defense attorneys have the experience and resources necessary to proceed to trial. 

At times, the criminal justice system and civil law intersect. When they do, KJK’s criminal defense attorneys have the ability to handle parallel proceedings. These proceedings include Title IX cases, professional licensing matters, domestic matters and employment disputes. 

Computer and internet crimes consist of a variety of state and federal offenses. An effective defense of computer-related charges requires a deep understanding of the technology associated with the offenses – both in terms of how the crime is committed and how the crime is investigated by law enforcement. 

Our attorneys have years of experience defending computer and internet-related offenses. 

Despite what many may think, crimes committed online are often easy to detect and trace. For this reason, a successful defense of computer crimes often requires defense counsel to force the government to provide unconventional forms of evidence in the discovery phase of litigation and to raise complex and novel suppression issues. Additionally, to aggressively defend computer offenses, defense counsel must be well-versed in computer forensics. 

When errors occur in the trial court, a defendant must turn to the court of appeals. Because appellate / post-conviction representation is often a defendant’s last means of obtaining justice, appellate representation of the highest caliber is critical to a defendant’s future.  KJK’s criminal defense lawyers are skilled in handling appellate litigation in state and federal courts across the U.S. We have drafted and argued winning appellate briefs that have resulted in convictions being vacated and new trials ordered. Because we regularly try criminal cases, we understand the errors that occur in the trial court, how to protect the trial court record, and how to identify winning appellate arguments. Our criminal defense attorneys continuously monitor case law from around the country to stay on top of legal trends.