People under investigation, charged with an offense, or reviewing a conviction or sentence.
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Criminal Law and Defense
All Rise! provides careful, direct defense in state, federal, and tribal criminal matters, with attention to liberty, reputation, collateral consequences, and the appellate record.
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Is this the right starting point?
A clear first look at fit.
Liberty, reputation, evidence, or a fast-moving court deadline may be at risk.
We start with custody status, court, charges, next setting, prior counsel, and any communication from investigators.
What this work involves
Counsel that connects law to the next decision.
A criminal accusation can move quickly while the consequences last for years. Early decisions about statements, searches, release conditions, evidence, and deadlines can shape the entire case. Our role is to protect the client’s rights, investigate the facts, and explain the choices ahead.
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People connected to this work
Practice links describe a potential starting point. A conflicts and fit review—and a written engagement—determine who is responsible for a particular matter.
Representative services
Where we can add value
State, Federal & Tribal Defense
Representation across distinct court systems, procedures, and jurisdictional questions.
Felony & Misdemeanor Matters
Defense planning for serious charges, lower-level offenses, warrants, and contested hearings.
Investigations
Pre-charge guidance, interview strategy, subpoenas, document preservation, and contact with investigators.
Motion & Trial Practice
Challenges to evidence, legal issues, witness preparation, plea evaluation, and trial strategy.
Appeals & Post-Conviction
Review of preserved error, sentencing issues, constitutional claims, and available post-judgment remedies.
Collateral Consequences
Attention to employment, licensing, family, immigration referral, and other effects beyond the immediate sentence.
Public case experience
Trial support in a failure-to-protect prosecution
All Rise! attorneys provided pro bono trial support in a widely reported Oklahoma failure-to-protect case. After a jury recommended life imprisonment, the court imposed a 16-month sentence. The result was specific to that record, court, and sentencing process and does not predict any outcome in another matter.
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A disciplined path from facts to action.
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Identify custody status, court, charges, next setting, and every known deadline.
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Preserve evidence and assess statements, searches, witnesses, and jurisdiction.
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Explain realistic options and consequences without promising a result.
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Prepare each stage with the trial and appellate record in mind.
Questions clients ask
What to know first
What should I do if law enforcement wants to question me?
You may clearly invoke your right to remain silent and ask to speak with a lawyer. Do not guess, explain, or consent to an interview because you feel pressured to resolve the situation immediately.
Can All Rise! guarantee a dismissal or a particular sentence?
No. No lawyer can guarantee an outcome. The available options depend on the facts, evidence, court, governing law, and decisions made by the client and other participants in the case.
Do you handle appeals after another lawyer handled trial?
Potentially. Appellate deadlines are short, so contact counsel promptly with the judgment, sentence, docket information, and any notice already filed.
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