Criminal Lawyer Melina Benninghoff
Melina S. Benninghoff is a former Kings County Deputy District Attorney who provides a criminal defense to indigent clients in Kings County as well as devoting her law practice to private clients, with a strong emphasis on the trial phase of legal advocacy. During her career as a private criminal defense lawyer, she has handled and tried a wide range of state and federal criminal cases in the Central Valley, as well as other jurisdictions in California . Ms. Benninghoff also handles many other types of cases, such as family law and personal injury law. Her trial experience, along with a personal commitment to her clients, combine to offer the prospective client competent representation in a supportive, hands-on environment. As an attorney, her philosophy is grounded in the strong belief that her clients should be fully informed about every aspect of their case as it progresses.
You need a good attorney who will prepare your case thoroughly and who will make a strong and reasonable presentation to the court. Your choice of a lawyer is so important.
Although she considers herself first and foremost a trial lawyer, Ms. Benninghoff also routinely represents individuals whose main interest is in resolving their case as expeditiously as possible. While every situation is different, Ms. Benninghoff strives to minimize the effects and ramifications of a criminal case to allow her clients to put the case behind them and move on with their professional and personal lives. If you or someone you love is being investigated, has been arrested, or has been charged with a crime, call Ms. Benninghoff today for a FREE CONSULTATION on how to best put the experience behind you: 559-816-0541.
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How does one find a defense lawyer who will master the details of the case quickly and thoroughly, and devise a winning legal strategy that will result in success, for a reasonable cost? If your defense case is well prepared, you may spend less or even no time in court, because a settlement may be reached. Here are some points to consider:
1. How many similar cases has the attorney handled, and what have the results been?
2. Has the lawyer or law firm, maintained a good reputation in the community? Ask for some references, make some phone calls, and check this out. Try to find the firm on the website of the Better Business Bureau. Will the attorney give some legal advice when you first meet, to clarify what your defense strategy should be?
3. When you meet with the defense attorney, ask him or her if she will be handling your case personally, and to what degree the work will be delegated to others. If you will in fact be dealing with other attorneys or assistants, you may wish to meet them at the consultation.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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Students' Facebook hoax leads to legal fight - Clovis Independent
Monday, March 8, 2010
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
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Friday, March 5, 2010
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
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Monday, March 1, 2010
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
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