Michael J Luther

Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping. If you need help with a family-related legal issue, a family law attorney can advise in family disputes as well as represent you in lawsuits.

If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty. As different rules and procedures exist for different offenses, you should seek a criminal defense attorney who has worked on your particular type of case to provide you with the best defense. An experienced criminal defense attorney knows what information the government will need to prove your guilt.

If you are suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may be arrested for DUI (driving under the influence).A DUI conviction has serious consequences (for example, losing your driving privileges); but an experienced DUI attorney can often get the charges dropped or reduced, or may be able to negotiate l

If you have been injured, you may benefit from the services of a personal injury lawyer, one who knows the dynamics of personal injury and can identify and weigh all the possible factors which may have played a part. A personal injury lawyer discovers who is responsible, whether insurance policies will pay for your losses, and what you can expect to recover in damages.