Fresno Criminal Attorney

Earl Carter has been practicing criminal defense in California since 1975. Likewise, we are in Fresno Courthouse fighting criminal cases every day. This local criminal defense experience gives us an advantage over those with less experience.

Our Fresno Criminal Lawyers are excellent at helping our clients avoid jail through acquittals, penalty reductions, or alternate sentencing arrangements such as house arrest. If there is a way to avoid jail, we will find it.

In most cases (misdemeanors), we are able to appear in court on your behalf so that you don’t have to miss a single day of work. Avoiding court also eliminates unnecessary stress

We have handled more cases in California over the past decade than any other criminal law firm.

We are confident that our fees are the lowest you will find. In addition we can often provide easy payment plans.

We have a live person answer the phones Monday through Friday from 8 to 5. If you have questions, call to get them answered.

Undergoing criminal prosecution in Fresno can be a frightening experience. If you, or someone you love, are facing criminal prosecution, you need an aggressive Fresno criminal defense attorney with experience to fight for you. Earl Carter has been defending clients against criminal charges in Fresno for over 35 years.

Fresno Criminal Defense Attorney

Being charged criminally in Fresno County can extremely scary. If you, or someone you love, are being criminally prosecuted in Fresno County then you need to get an experienced criminal defense attorney to fight for you. Earl Carter has been defending clients against criminal charges in California for over 35 years. This experience gives us an undoubted upper hand in court. The attorneys at the Law Office of Earl Carter have years of experience successfully defending clients and keeping them out of jail. Our experience can be the key to your successful defense.

Stay Out of Jail – Our Experienced Fresno Criminal Lawyer Will Fight For You!

For a majority of our clients, staying out of jail is their first priority. Fortunately, our attorneys excel at keeping our clients out of jail. In Fresno County, just because you are being charged with a crime does not mean that you have to spend time in jail. Depending on the facts of your individual case, our experienced attorney may be able to get you acquitted at trial or get your case dismissed entirely. If this isn’t possible, our experienced criminal defense lawyers may be able to get charges reduced or penalties minimized. Our attorneys are excellent at working out alternative sentencing arrangements (such as house arrest or work release) that avoid jail time. Put our experience to work by calling us today.

Avoid Going To Court. Our Fresno Criminal Defense Attorney Will Go For You

Defending against criminal charges in Fresno County is a timely process and often requires several court visits. One of the major benefits to hiring a private attorney is that in many instances, where the severity of the charge is a misdemeanor, we are able to represent you in court without you being present. That means you don’t have to miss a day of work to appear in court. In addition to saving your time, this also drastically reduces your stress levels. Court is naturally a very stressful environment, so save yourself the hassle and stress by giving us a call today. Get our attorneys started on the job. You will be glad your did. Here are a few courts we attend on a daily basis: Fresno County Courts, Kern County Courts, Madera County Courts, Kings County Courts, Merced County Courts, Tulare County Courts

Our Fresno Criminal Defense Attorney Handles All Types of Cases

Our Fresno criminal defense attorneys take on all types of cases. This includes, but is not limited to, serious felonies, strike cases, drug charges, theft crimes, petty theft, burglary, robbery, embezzlement, fraud, domestic violence, traffic cases like DUI, and even sex crimes. There is no case that’s too big or too small for Earl Carter & Associates to tackle. Regardless of your criminal charges, contact us today so our experienced attorneys can get to work on resolving your case.

Reduce or Expunge Criminal Defense Charges – Keep Your Record Clean!

One of the biggest concerns in fighting criminal charges is the impact on the criminal record that follows a conviction. If you are being charged criminal in California, it is extremely important that you do everything you can to reduce the impact it will have on your record. This starts with hiring an experienced Fresno criminal defense attorney. Our criminal defense attorneys know how to get charges dropped, or reduced when necessary, in order to minimize the effects on your record. We are also highly successful in reducing the severity of the charges, such as reducing felonies to misdemeanors and misdemeanors to felonies. We can also often go back over old records and get them expunged or cleaned. If you are concerned about having a criminal record, contact us today so that we can begin to formulate a strategy designed to keep your record clean.

About the Criminal Attorneys at Earl Carter & Associates in Fresno California

The criminal lawyers at Earl Carter & Associates have been defending criminal cases in California for over 35 years. We have an office of three full-time attorneys dedicated exclusively to criminal defense, just blocks from the Fresno criminal courthouse. Their experience and knowledge encompasses all criminal defense practice areas including DUI, theft, petty theft, shoplifting, burglary, robbery, embezzlement, drug crimes including possession for personal use and possession for sales , welfare fraud, domestic violence, traffic, tickets, and more.

How to Select the Best Fresno Criminal Defense Attorney

The following are the attributes we recommend you look for when hiring a criminal defense attorney in Fresno:

1. Select a criminal defense attorney who practices exclusively criminal defense with many years of experience. (Our primary attorney in the Fresno court, Attorney Art Hampar, has been practicing criminal law since 1983).

2. Pick a lawyer who is passionate and energetic about fighting for his clients (Burned out attorneys are less effective).

3. Select a Fresno criminal defense attorney who is in the Fresno court regularly, if not daily (No one is in Fresno more than we are. We are literally there every day the courthouse is open).

4. Find an defense lawyer who is affordable. A great attorney does not gouge his clients.

5. Chose an attorney who is comfortable resolving cases at trial or through negotiated settlement, whichever is most advantageous under the circumstances.

6. Pick an attorney who has professional support including other criminal defense attorneys, Licensed Private Investigators, and legal support staff. It can be a great advantage to have an entire firm representing you compared to one single attorney without support.

7. Select an attorney who makes you feel comfortable. Trust your gut. Consult with an attorney prior to hiring them to see if it feels like a good fit.