At Shea and LaRocque our approach to your case begins with a client interview and a review of the facts of the case. At the client interview we get to know you and your desired result in the case. This is critical as we work for your interests and your interests alone.
Each client, being an individual, comes to a case with unique circumstances. There are those who stand wrongly accused and have sought out Shea and LaRocque for a zealous and intelligent trial defense. The firm has a long history of providing such efforts, examples of which can be found on the Case Histories page.
However, many clients’ situations are more complicated and require a more nuanced approach. Some clients find themselves guilty of some conduct, but not the conduct alleged in the criminal complaint. At Shea and LaRocque we work vigorously through investigation of the case and legal research to defeat the charges that are inappropriate or inapplicable to your case. We also work to put you in the best position when the case does reach a final resolution. Many clients come to us with alcohol and drug problems or other issues that would benefit from the help of trained professionals. We work with these clients and their families to see that these issues are addressed. This is important on many levels. First, it is critical to address the issue that has led the client to be enmeshed in the criminal courts. It puts clients who are in fact guilty of some criminal conduct in the best position for resolving their case advantageously. The idea is to allow us to show the court that the very issue that brought the individual in to the court system is already being successfully addressed. Provided with this knowledge, a judge is more comfortable adopting a disposition favorable to the defendant.
The second reason for addressing the issues that have led our client to a criminal entanglement is to avoid repeat customers. No one who is charged with a crime intends to reoffend. However, if the issue that led the courts and police to have a role in your life go unaddressed, there is an unfortunate likelihood of recidivism. By addressing the addiction or other issue, Shea and LaRocque empowers you to take your life back and to avoid a future need for our services.
At Shea and LaRocque we understand that clients and their families come to us at a time of crisis. We do our best to understand the fear, the stress and the embarrassment that come with being accused of a crime. Our approach is to patiently answer your questions and to make ourselves available when new questions or concerns arise.
