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Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Protecting your freedom through strategic defense and unwavering legal advocacy.

Facing criminal charges requires immediate action with skilled legal representation who understands the complexities of criminal law and protecting your constitutional rights throughout proceedings. Beddow Chambers provides comprehensive criminal defense services, combining decades of courtroom experience with meticulous case preparation strategies. We defend clients against misdemeanor and felony charges, ensuring every legal avenue gets explored thoroughly throughout your case. Our attorneys work tirelessly protecting your interests throughout the legal process completely.

Our criminal defense team handles cases involving theft, assault, drug offenses, white collar crimes, DUI charges and serious felony matters including murder and manslaughter accusations. Each case receives personalized attention where we analyze evidence, interview witnesses, negotiate with prosecutors when appropriate, and prepare aggressive courtroom defenses tailored to your specific circumstances and goals. We understand the severe consequences criminal convictions carry including imprisonment, fines, and lasting effects on employment opportunities and personal reputation.

Criminal Defense Practice Area - Expert representation for criminal charges and court defense

Our Defense Services

Expert criminal defense representation from initial charges through trial verdict with comprehensive support throughout your case.

  • Comprehensive Case Review and Defense Strategy Development
  • Bail Hearings & Pre-Trial Motion Preparation
  • Evidence Analysis & Expert Witness Coordination
  • Plea Negotiation and Trial Court Representation

Our attorneys understand that facing criminal charges creates overwhelming stress and uncertainty for individuals and families, which drives our commitment to providing clear communication and strategic defense planning throughout every stage of your case.

Defense Strategies Available

Protecting constitutional rights remains paramount throughout criminal proceedings, ensuring law enforcement follows proper procedures during arrests, searches and interrogations while challenging any violations that could impact your case outcome and preserving your fundamental legal protections.
Thorough evidence examination forms the foundation of effective criminal defense, meticulously reviewing police reports, witness statements, forensic analysis and surveillance footage. Our legal team identifies weaknesses in prosecution evidence, uncovers exculpatory information, challenges chain of custody issues and coordinates independent expert analysis when needed. We scrutinize every piece of evidence ensuring procedural compliance while building reasonable doubt through careful documentation review. Each discovery item undergoes detailed analysis identifying inconsistencies, constitutional violations and opportunities for suppression motions. This comprehensive approach often reveals critical defense opportunities that significantly impact case outcomes, from dismissed charges to favorable plea negotiations or trial acquittals through strategic evidence challenges.
Strategic negotiation often achieves favorable outcomes without trial risks, leveraging case strengths during prosecutor discussions for reduced charges or alternative sentencing options. When trials become necessary, our experienced litigators present compelling defenses through expert witness testimony, cross-examination techniques and persuasive jury arguments. We prepare meticulously for courtroom proceedings, developing comprehensive trial strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances. Our attorneys excel at presenting complex legal arguments clearly, humanizing clients before juries and systematically dismantling prosecution narratives. From pre-trial motions through verdict delivery, we provide aggressive representation protecting your interests throughout the judicial process.

Criminal Defense Team

Michael Beddow - Senior Partner at Beddow Chambers

Michael Beddow

Senior Partner
1.815.246.2743‬
Sarah Chambers - Criminal Defense Attorney at Beddow Chambers

Sarah Chambers

Criminal Defense Attorney
1.815.246.2743‬
James Richardson - Criminal Defense Attorney at Beddow Chambers

James Richardson

Criminal Defense Attorney
1.815.246.2743‬

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