If you have been charged with a crime or need help with divorce or another family law matter, call the law office of Richard A. Wilkes, Attorney at Law, today at 229-375-0326. You can alsocontact the office online.
We represent people from throughout Valdosta and Lowndes County, Georgia. We offer free initial consultations.
When you have been accused of a crime, you need experienced, skilled and committed legal representation. The criminal justice system can be intimidating, the law can be overwhelming, and it’s easy for you to feel pushed around by things that are out of your control. A good criminal defense lawyer can help you feel more in control as you fight for your freedom and your future.
At the law office of Richard A. Wilkes, Attorney at Law, we have more than a decade of experience defending people like you in a variety of cases, including:
- Drug charges
- DUI/DWI
- Probation violations
- Misdemeanors
- Felonies
Protect Your Freedom
When you are accused of a crime, your first priority is trying to stay out of jail. But the long-term consequences of a conviction go beyond jail time.
For example, if you are convicted of a first DUI/DWI offense, your driver’s license will be suspended for several months. A conviction on a second offense will result in a 1 year license suspension. After that, you will be forced to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car for 6 months, at your own expense. In a state as automobile-dependent as Georgia, these penalties can seriously limit your ability to earn a living or go about your life as you did before.
What’s more, a conviction on your record — especially if it involves a felony — will follow you around for years, interfering with your ability to find employment or housing.
When the potential penalties are this serious, it’s important to seek out the help of an attorney with the skill and qualifications to help and the experience and wisdom to offer candid and honest legal advice.
For Experienced Criminal Defense
For experienced help in criminal law, call Richard A. Wilkes, Attorney at Law, today at 229-375-0326. You can also contact our office online. We offer free initial consultations. We represent people in Valdosta and throughout Lowndes County, Georgia.