A domestic violence allegation can raise questions about a criminal charge, release conditions, communication restrictions, and an upcoming court date. Natalie Lopez, Esq. represents people facing criminal accusations in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. A confidential consultation can help identify which papers and deadlines need attention first. Request a Free Confidential ConsultationCall 954.888.8833 or contact...Read More

A drug charge does not always arise from an item found in someone’s pocket or hand. In some cases, the allegation involves a car, home, hotel room, bag, or other shared space. That is where the term constructive possession often appears. It is an important legal concept, but it is not a shortcut to determining...Read More

A notice to appear for a DUI case can leave a person unsure which questions to address first. The best starting point is usually simple: confirm the date, read every condition and document carefully, and get organized before making decisions based on assumptions. A first court date is one part of a process that may...Read More

For many people, the Florida Certificate of Eligibility is an early and important step in exploring whether a criminal history record may be sealed or expunged. It is not a court order and it does not decide every issue in a case. It can, however, help turn a stressful question into an organized process: identify...Read More

A firearms-related charge can involve possession, eligibility, a search, carrying, display, a protective order, probation, or another state or federal issue. A firearms defense lawyer reviews the exact allegation, evidence, court restrictions, and records that may provide necessary context. Request a Free Confidential Consultation Share the current paperwork, restrictions, court date, and questions that need...Read More

A federal investigation or charge may involve written notices, multiple agencies, detailed records, and deadlines that differ from a state case. A federal defense attorney begins by identifying the document that controls the next step and preserving the information that may matter. Request a Free Confidential Consultation Share the current paperwork, restrictions, court date, and...Read More

An assault or battery accusation may involve a threat, unwanted contact, injury, a weapon allegation, or conflicting accounts of a brief encounter. An assault and battery lawyer should review the exact charge and the complete sequence of events. Request a Free Confidential Consultation Share the current paperwork, restrictions, court date, and questions that need immediate...Read More

A bond hearing can determine release conditions while a criminal case is pending. A bond hearing lawyer reviews the charging papers, custody status, current orders, and reliable information relevant to a lawful release request. Request a Free Confidential Consultation Share the current paperwork, restrictions, court date, and questions that need immediate attention. Call 954.888.8833 Contact...Read More

A violation of probation allegation may involve a warrant, a custody question, a revocation hearing, or a deadline that should not be ignored. A VOP lawyer can begin by reviewing the actual probation order, allegation, supervision record, and the documents that identify what needs attention now. Request a Free Confidential Consultation Share the current paperwork,...Read More

After first appearance, a bond order can be as important as the charge itself. It may set the next date and impose conditions involving contact, residence, travel, substance use, firearms, monitoring, or other conduct. The written order is what controls, not an informal summary from booking or a friend. Bond orders should be read carefully...Read More