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A Closer Look at Your Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney

You see those bright lights flashing, feel the cuffs lock around your wrists, and you can hear the officers tell you the Miranda Rights, and surely enough you are taken into the local police station for breaking a law. Does this sound familiar to you? If so, it is likely that being arrested and charged with a crime was one of the most horrifying experiences you have ever been placed under. While this may be an experience that no person hopes to repeat, it is fortunate that we live in a country that allows us the chance to fight for our innocence. If you have been arrested and charged with any level of crime, please do not hesitate in contacting an experienced Fort Myers criminal defense attorney at our firm today!

Attorney Brian L. Edwards, Esq. is a qualified attorney who is prepared to help his clients fight any and all criminal charges that have been placed on them. When a person is accused of a crime, they could be looking at severe consequences from the law if convicted. For example, depending on your charges, you could be facing extreme fines, probation requirements, community service hours, and possibly even time behind bars. Taking your criminal charges seriously is the first step to fighting for you freedom. It is important to come to grasp with the seriousness of what you are being accused of as well as realizing that there will be ramifications if you are proven guilty. At this point, hiring a criminal defense attorney is the best decision for you to make. You will want to choose a person who has experience, technique and is able to commit to your case. Look no further, because Brian L. Edwards, Esq. is the man for you.

Born and raised in the state of Florida, Brian has a special bond with his community as he has lived in Lee County his entire life. Not only does Brian have the skill needed to help his clients, but he also understands the people in his town which makes him an invaluable asset to the community. At this point in life, he has over 12 years of experience practicing criminal law. What makes Mr. Edwards unique is the fact that prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney; he spent years working as an Assistant State Attorney. Time as a prosecutor in the past allows him the advantage when defending his clients today, as he will be prepared with many different arguments and surprises the opposing counsel may try and throw their way.

In the past, Brian has had the opportunity to help a client who was accused of murder; in the end his charges we dropped and he was a free person again. To learn more about Brian, click here or check out his Avvo listing. Avvo is a website that allows both legal peers and past clients to rate their experiences with the attorneys. Brian Edwards not only has experience with murder trials, but he is also able to help his clients who may have been accused of DUI, sex crimes, white collar crimes, or any other violent crime. During his time, Brian has had the privilege to help various clients that have been accused of breaking the law. For example, one individual had a BAC of .13% and he was able to have the charges dropped. Another client was accused of burglary and sexual battery and Mr. Edwards was able to prove his client as innocent. To look at more case results, click here.

When any individual is accused of a crime, hiring an attorney is an essential part to fighting for your freedom. Why is this, you may ask. Primarily, having a legal professional who understands the state and federal laws is crucial to a strong defense. You want to hire a lawyer that will dedicate the time and effort needed to proving your case and who promises to do whatever it takes to help you walk a free man or woman. Brian has had the privilege to work on 90 jury trials, which allows him to offer his future clients not only knowledge but actual hands on experience. For whatever reason you have been arrested, a mistake has been made; and despite how others may be treating you, you can rest assured that you will be treated as a client, not a criminal. Every individual has the right to fight for their freedom, and we want to help you do this.

Are you looking at charges for driving under the influence? Have you been accused of fraudulent activities? Were you arrested for getting into a bar fight? The possible list could go on forever, and if you have been accused of a crime, we want to help you fight for your freedom. While we can make no guarantees, our firm will do whatever we can in order to fight on your behalf. We will spend the time and research needed to ensure that you have a strong and detailed defense to support you. We know how hard this time may be for you, and your family; which is why we will do everything in our power to fight for your innocence or lesser charges.

To learn more about our firm, you can find us on internet directory pages such as, Merchant Circle, Insider Pages and Lawyer Central. For those of you who live in the Fort Myers and surrounding area, we ask you to consider following our firm on our social media pages. You can become friends with us on Facebook, connect with us on Google Plus, or follow us on Twitter. Here you will learn more about our law firm as well as receive updates about important details involving criminal defense, or helpful tips. We may also post relevant news articles and then discuss how we can help clients dealing with similar situations. We hope that you find these topics informative and interesting to read.

If you or someone you know has been accused of a crime, our office is located at 2133 Winkler Avenue #310 Fort Myers, FL 33901. You can call us toll free at (888) 512-6254 or fill out a free online case evaluation to tell us about your current situation. We understand how vital this time is, so don’t wait another moment to contact the law office of Brian L. Edward, Esq. today for the Fort Myers criminal defense lawyer that you deserve!