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VermontCriminal Defense Lawyers in Newport, Vermont

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Vermont, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Vermont should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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Jill Jourdan

Jill Jourdan
Willey & Power
58 2nd Street
Newport, VT 05855
Jill Jourdan is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Chandler W Matson

Chandler W Matson
The Law Office of Chandler W. Matson
188 South Main Street PO Box 1312
Stowe, VT 05672
Chandler W Matson is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jessica Brown

Jessica Brown
Lamoille County Public Defender
179 Main Street
Hyde Park, VT 05655
Jessica Brown is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

VTACDL provides state-wide support, training and networking opportunities to criminal defense attorneys while advocating for the proper administration of criminal justice.


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