Criminal Defense Attorney Based in Shepherdsville, Kentucky
One of my personal philosophies is that, unfortunately, “Bad things happen to good people.” This can include a variety of things, such as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), drug possession or drug charges, allegations of theft or assault, as well as cases of domestic violence. Often, it is our children who have come into contact with law enforcement and need the help of an experienced, proven criminal defense attorney.
If it’s a DUI You May Not Even Need to Go To Court
Is this your first DUI? If so, I am usually able to handle all of the appearances at the courthouse on your behalf, so you won’t lose the income from missing time at work. There is a DUI diversion program here in Kentucky for those who meet program requirements. I work to make things as easy possible for you while protecting you from the potential fines and other consequences that result from a typical DUI.
If your DUI involved an accident and someone else was injured, if there was a child under the age of 12 in your car, or if you have had a prior DUI conviction in the past ten calendar years (including many out-of-state DUIs), you will need experienced, proven criminal defense. You will be facing much stiffer penalties including increased fines, potential jail time, and the installation of ignition interlock devices in any vehicle you have access to drive.
Kids Make Mistakes – And I Am Personally Committed To Making Sure That One Bad Day Doesn’t Ruin a Child’s Life
We are often contacted by parents whose children have had some form of brush with law enforcement, a police officer, or a sheriff. These parents need help protecting their child’s interests while working through the potential legal issues at hand. If your child or someone you love has been accused of or charged with theft or shoplifting, drug possession, assault, or any other criminal offense, it is important to contact me immediately so that I can begin to work on their behalf to reduce the severity of the charges they may face, as well as the impact these consequences may have upon their lives.
It is also essential to provide the Court and prosecution with a more comprehensive picture of your child and the circumstances surrounding these events so that they might be more flexible with the charges filed and the ultimate consequences your child may face.
My name is John Schmidt, and my law firm has served the people and children of Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Jeffersontown, or Louisville, Kentucky, for more than 25 years.
I diligently represent my clients at every stage of the criminal justice process. This can include investigating every aspect of the case, the actions of law enforcement, evidence collection technicians and witnesses, as well as challenging the theories presented by the prosecution during preliminary stages and at trial. I also work with clients who have been convicted of qualifying criminal offenses in the past to pursue expungement of their criminal record(s), so they may move forward with their lives.
If you are searching for experienced, proven criminal defense in Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Spencer, Shelby, and Oldham counties, we invite you to review the recommendations of our clients,
” It made such a great impact to have someone I had confidence in by my side. I will recommend him to anyone who’s looking for a lawyer he’s the absolute best and so is his legal assistant. The entire staff was very helpful, friendly and patient.” – former client Marco Scholz.
and to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 to get the advice and aggressive criminal defense you need and deserve. At the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates, we bring more than 25 years of experience to your side of the equation, manage the situation you face and the allegations against you, and work hard to achieve a much better outcome in your case than you can or will accomplish on your own.
