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Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2014

Conquering Police Entrapment

I learned firsthand that police entrapment and a wrongful arrest can happen to anyone who is at the wrong place and at the wrong time. My employers got information regarding my arrest within days and I was suspended indefinitely. I was terrified of a conviction completely ruining my life. I pored o...ver tons of reviews like this one to carefully select the right attorney to represent me in court. I selected Christian Capitaine. Four months later, my case was dismissed, an outcome I never really expected. I had my initial meeting with Christian and three other partners within days. They asked all the right questions, answered all of my questions and gave excellent professional guidance. Their compassion and genuine concern in that meeting helped me realize that Capitaine, Shellist...was indeed the right firm for me. You could tell they were all former superb prosecutors. Christian has a background in Psychology and I can't underestimate how important those skills were for interacting with an emotional client and with court officials. In hindsight, his decision making was always on target. I got my life back thanks to Christian Capitaine and his expertise. Reinstatement with my employer looks very promising. If you find yourself in a similar predicament that I was in, no need to panic as dire as it seems. Find the right attorney. It makes all the difference. I strongly endorse hiring Christian Capitaine and his firm.

Posted by Thomas | September 03, 2014

Twice a Miracle Worker

I have had the opportunity to engage Mr Capitaine twice over the last few years in cases involving my sons. One for DWI, result was a plea to a minor traffic offense, second for possession of a small amount of marijuana, result case dismissed. Two miracles in my book. Christian is very knowledgeable..., and responsive to all of your needs and inquires. I have also found that his fees are very reasonable.

Posted by juan | November 07, 2013

Assault on a peace officer

For everyone to see, I speak for myself, when I say Christian F. Capitaine did an outstanding job helping me out in my recent FELONY case. Needless to say, my family and I were worried sick about how to prove my innocence, what to do, and how to go about it. Mr. Capitaine heard my situation in a p...rivate conference, believed in me, and accepted my case. He developed a defense strategy and brought a swift conclusion of innocence on my behalf. The results were better than expected because he went beyond the call of his duties. When my situation occurred Mr. Capitaine made himself available to my family and me at any day of the week and anytime of the day. He and his staff would inform me of any updates as my case progressed. I greatly appreciated the professionalism and hospitality Mr. Capitaine and his staff provided to me. Knowing the Legal Playing Fields, he maneuvered hurdles and proved the best result. With his legal assistance my verdict of INNOCENT was proven and I highly RECOMMEND MR. CHRISTAIN CAPITAINE. Juan R

Posted by Pablo | May 20, 2013

Excellent Lawyer

I've had my brush-ins with the law more than a few times (unfortunately), and Christian is always my go to guy. He has managed to keep me out of jail each and every time. Even when I picked up a second drug charge while I was on felony probation for one. I really thought that was it for me and was... going to be sent to prison, but he miraculously got the second drug charge DISMISSED and was able to get my probation reinstated. I have yet to have a conviction on my record thanks to Christian. I hope to stay out of trouble but if I don't, I know who to go to. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2013

Exceptional Criminal Lawyer

Mr. Capitaine is one of the most talented and effective lawyers I have met. I was detained for inadvertent possesion of a weapon. He was able to help resolve the case incredibly quickly while keeping my best interests in mind. Mr. Capitaine is an experienced lawyer with great legal instincts. I... placed my trust and life in his hands and he did not disappoint. There is not a better criminal lawyer in the City.

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