Woodstock Criminal Defense And Family Law Attorney
If you come to a lawyer seeking a divorce or a defense against a criminal charge, you are almost certain to have other things on your mind in addition to your legal issues. Most likely, you know the legal system only from television, and your real-world exposure to this mysterious entity is intimidating. That’s especially true in a criminal case, where for all you know you could lose your freedom, but in a Family Law case the stakes can be just as high. The same is true in an area such as Bankruptcy, where mounting debt and harassing phone calls have probably traumatized you long before you decided to seek legal help. Obviously, you need a lawyer who has the skills and experience to represent you effectively and secure the best possible outcome. But you also need a lawyer who can navigate the system for you; who can explain what is happening at every stage; and who can, most importantly, give you the empathy and emotional reassurance you need during this challenging time. Brett W. Ladd Of The Ladd Law Firm — Lawyer And Human Being For a lawyer who combines experience and empathy, turn to Woodstock criminal defense and family law attorney Brett W. Ladd of The Ladd Law Firm. A
former Assistant District Attorney and Public Defender in the circuit courts, he brings almost 30 years of experience, including 10 years in civil practice including Family Law, Personal Injury and Estate Planning, along with an appellate practice in these areas. But in addition he is a father, a husband and a human being, not just a lawyer. As an ordinary person, he understands what the ordinary people he represents are going through and strives to make their emotional experience the best possible under trying circumstances. Guided By Experience Brett W. Ladd’s three decades of practice encompass the following:
Criminal defense experience:
Circuit Public Defender in Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit
Assistant District Attorney prosecutor for Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit
Trial lawyer in murder, rape, child molestation, drug trafficking and other matters
Qualified to handle death penalty representation
Defended more than 400 felony cases in a 12-month period
Conducted Juvenile Court defense
Divorce, personal
injury litigation and general practice experience:
Civil and personal injury litigation
Georgia family law
Business contracts and transactions
Estate planning services
Successful appellate practice
Commercial dispute resolution and arbitrations