Attorney Helen Chong's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

Class 5 Felonies

Dec 05, 2016

OUTCOME: Nolle Prosequi

Client was facing two felony charges. From the moment Ms. Chong was hired, she meticulously combed through the evidence to develop a strong defense strategy and updated the client on developments. Th ... e result of Ms. Chong's hard work and strong legal skills led to a nolle prosequi, for both charges, which means the prosecutor assigned to the case discontinued pursuing the criminal charges and the client can now have the charge expunged for both felonies.

Criminal defense

JDR Protective Order

Sep 28, 2016

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Ms. Chong used her training and experience in domestic violence and protective orders to help her client. Client was the Respondent, which is the party in a protective order hearing that is being ... accused of committing an act of family abuse and is a threat to the health and safety of the Petitioner. During the hearing, Ms. Chong convinced the Judge not to issue a protective order against her client based on the evidence and arguments she presented. Ms. Chong obtained a favorable outcome for her client by knowing what issues were relevant and facts to highlight because of her former background as a Magistrate issuing and denying Emergency Protective Orders.

Criminal defense

Driving Susp/Rev Subsequent

Sep 26, 2016

OUTCOME: Nolle Prosequi

Before Ms. Chong represented her client, the client had served time in jail for the previous times she was charged with Driving Suspended/Revoked. While this case was the first time Ms. Chong repr ... esented the client on a subsequent Driving Suspended/Revoked, Ms. Chong thoroughly reviewed the client's history and circumstances, requested her client take certain action and furnish her records to develop a strong defense strategy that exceeded her client's expectation. The case resulted in an entry of a nolle prosequi, which means the prosecutor assigned to the case discontinued pursuing the criminal charge and the client can now have the charge expunged.

Criminal defense

Reckless Driving 94/65

Aug 30, 2016

OUTCOME: Nolle Prosequi

Ms. Chong developed a trial strategy based on the evidence she requested from her client and achieved a result that exceeded her client's expectations. The case resulted in an entry of a nolle pro ... sequi, which means the prosecutor assigned to the case discontinued pursuing the criminal charge and the client can now have the charge expunged. By working with her client and preparing diligently, Ms. Chong obtained the ideal result for her client without the case ever going to trial.

Criminal defense

Felony Bad Check

Aug 09, 2016

OUTCOME: Nolle Prosequi

A Felony Bad Check is considered a crime of moral turpitude and a conviction could have serious negative career consequences. Ms. Chong crafted various legal strategies that she presented to her clien ... t and based on her client's goals, she resolved the matter efficiently with a favorable outcome for her client. The case resulted in an entry of a nolle prosequi, which means the prosecutor assigned to the case discontinued pursuing the criminal charge and the client can now have the charge expunged.

Helen Chong's Legal Cases (5)

Class 5 Felonies

JDR Protective Order

Driving Susp/Rev Subsequent

Reckless Driving 94/65

Felony Bad Check