Lawyer for First Court Appearance

When someone is arrested, they must see a judge within 24 hours after their arrest, which is called their first appearance.

• 1 Probable Cause Determination
  The Judge will review the arrest affidavit, counsels argument on both sides, to make a determination if probable cause existed to arrest the individual
• 2 Bond or No Bond?
  Release conditions such as monetary bond, electronic monitoring, or drug testing, etc. are all decided on by the judge.
• 3 We Advocate On Your Behalf
  Your lawyer will fight for you at first appearance, advocating for better bond conditions than the prosecutors seek.