Shark Law Firm - Liberty Township, OH

A criminal accusation can leave you feeling as though the entire legal system is moving against you. From an arrest and booking to an arraignment and beyond, each stage can bring new questions and serious consequences. At Shark Law Firm in Liberty Township, Ohio, we represent clients who are facing criminal allegations and need an experienced advocate in their corner. With more than 25 years of experience handling complex criminal law matters, we understand how criminal cases are investigated and prosecuted.

Our attorneys know that the government's case is not automatically a complete or accurate account of what happened. Police investigations can contain errors, witnesses can provide unreliable accounts and evidence can be collected in ways that violate constitutional protections. We take the time to examine these issues carefully. Rather than simply reviewing the information provided by law enforcement, we conduct an independent analysis of the evidence and search for weaknesses that could affect the prosecution's case.

Protecting yourself begins immediately after an arrest. We encourage individuals not to attempt to explain their circumstances to police and instead to exercise their right to remain silent until an attorney is present. Once charges are filed, the case moves into the Ohio court system, where early decisions involving charges and bail can have significant consequences. We provide representation throughout these proceedings and work to ensure our clients' rights are protected from the outset.

A strong defense requires more than reading police reports. We investigate independently, pursuing available video footage, security recordings and witness statements that may provide a different account of the events. We also examine how physical evidence and records were obtained. When investigators have crossed constitutional boundaries, we can seek to suppress improperly obtained evidence. By challenging the foundation of the prosecution's case, we work to reduce the state's leverage and pursue a dismissal, favorable resolution or other outcome that protects our client's interests.