Douglas James Vanston

Initially I was charged with a Felony 1 aggravated assault along with a slew of other charges. The first time Doug and I spoke he assured me I wasn't taking a Felony and asked if I was prepared to go to trial. Immediately I felt relieved, this was the first time a court appointed lawyer made me feel ...confident. The second time Doug Vanston amazed me was when I violated my bail, I was arrested and sitting in county. It wasn't even 24 hours before I was released. Doug came to me with an offer the county had made me, no doubt because of the work he was doing on my behalf. Felony 1 aggravated assault to a Misdemeanor 2 simple assault. Meanwhile my daughter who's had health issues since birth was scheduled for surgery in Boston and I wanted this behind me so I agreed to take the offer. Some things are out of everyone's hands and I learned that at my sentencing. The judge gave me 1 - 2 years aggregated sentence, 6-12 for each of my M2 charges ran consecutively. My heart sank knowing I'd miss my daughters heart surgery but out of left field, still a mystery to me, Doug came through for me and I was released from jail to be there for my daughter. When we came home from surgery he told me I didn't have to go back to jail that I can serve my time on house arrest. I'm truly grateful for this man and I know my daughter would be too. Nothing I say or do will show my gratitude. I owe Doug Vanston so much.