Criminal Defense Representation
Representation is selective and litigation-driven, emphasizing early case assessment, motions practice, and meaningful advocacy at every critical stage of the proceedings.
Criminal charges place an individual’s liberty, reputation, and future at immediate risk. Charles Washington Law provides focused, strategic criminal defense representation for clients facing serious legal exposure in New Jersey courts. With a background rooted in litigation and courtroom advocacy, the firm approaches criminal matters with discipline, preparation, and a clear understanding of how cases are actually litigated.
Criminal Defense Representation Includes:
Pretrial advocacy and motion practice
Evidentiary hearings and suppression motions, plea negotiations
Challenges to unlawful searches, seizures, and interrogations
Bail, detention, and release issues
Plea negotiations and case resolution strategy
Sentencing advocacy and mitigation
Post-conviction and collateral issues, where appropriate
Each case is evaluated on its facts, the applicable law, and the real procedural posture of the court.
Strategic, Litigation-Focused Defense
Criminal defense is not about slogans or volume — it is about preparation, credibility, and judgment. The firm approaches criminal cases with the same litigation discipline applied in complex civil matters: thorough fact development, careful legal analysis, and assertive advocacy grounded in the record.
Why Clients Choose This Firm?
Direct access to the attorney handling the case
Clear, realistic guidance at every stage of the proceedings
Experience with contested hearings and courtroom advocacy
A disciplined, evidence-driven approach to defense strategy
Respect for the seriousness of criminal charges and their consequences
Clients are treated as individuals, not case numbers, and representation is handled with professionalism and discretion.