Karen A. Barney

Having no prior criminal record, I found myself in the unfortunate situation of being arrested for a felony. I met with Karen and hired her to defend me in this matter. Karen took the time to fully understand the case and its nuances, and we met and discussed various legal strategies. The case took o...ver half a year to resolve due to various factors including legal discovery, the revolving door of district attorneys, etc. Throughout this time, in addition to representing my legal interests, she made herself available to me whenever I had a question or concern. While her knowledge of the criminal court system and the law is extensive given her significant experience, it is her compassion for her clients and her responsiveness set her apart. Additionally, Karen has extremely good instincts as an attorney and also knows how to collaborate well with other stakeholders. Her approach was very pragmatic given her knowledge of what might work or not work depending on the circumstances. In the end, Karen was able to achieve the best case outcome for me; I received a no-bill (i.e., case fully resolved) from the Grand Jury. I am forever thankful for her work.