We Defend Your Freedom!

A criminal charge and conviction may result in drastic consequences for anyone. It can damage personal and professional reputations. Associates and friends may avoid you. Finding a job may be difficult, and challenges may surface for years to come. If accused of a crime, you need skilled and aggressive representation.

At O'Toole & Williams Law, we use our over 40 years of combined experience to effectively advocate for our clients facing criminal charges. Based in Lexington, we have represented hundreds of people throughout Central Kentucky.

As a results-oriented team, we’ll explore every avenue to minimize the consequences of the charges, including seeking a dismissal, reduction or acquittal. We are skilled negotiators and litigators ready to assist.

Various Criminal Defense Cases We Handle

This commitment to exploring every legal avenue under Kentucky law applies to all the criminal cases we handle, including:

• White collar crimes: We defend individuals and businesses accused of white collar crimes. These include fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, embezzlement and more.
• Impaired driving: Driving under the influence (DUI) can have severe consequences, including jail time, fines and license suspension. We offer legal support to protect your rights and driving privileges.
• Drug-related crimes: We defend clients against all drug-related charges, from possession and trafficking to manufacturing. We also handle cases involving prescription drug crimes.
• Traffic offenses: We represent clients facing a variety of traffic violations, from minor infractions like speeding and ignoring traffic signs to serious offenses such as reckless driving, hit and run and driving on a suspended license.

Even the minimum penalty for these charges – a Class B misdemeanor, which can result in up to 90 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $250 – is serious. Your future is at stake, so you need a law firm with solid criminal defense skills. That’s us.

Defending Against DUI Charges

If you are convicted of drunk driving, you face the possibility of a large fine, suspension of your driver’s license, much higher insurance premiums and jail time. As experienced DUI defense attorneys, we will carefully examine all aspects of your case and explain your options and potential outcomes in clear, straightforward terms.

We will pay particular attention to constitutional and factual issues that could lead to a dismissal of the charge against you.

You Have Rights; We’ll Advocate For You

Law enforcement must make legal and proper arrests. We will investigate your case and seek answers to questions that include:

• Did the police have probable cause to arrest you?
• Were the field sobriety tests properly conducted?
• Were you properly informed of your rights?
• Are the blood alcohol test results admissible in court?

Our goal, whenever possible, is to obtain a dismissal of the charge. If you choose us, we can also represent you vigorously at trial or seek a reduction of the charge to a lesser offense. In court or during plea negotiations, we’ll challenge evidence or negotiate with prosecutors. As lawyers with experience in Kentucky criminal law, we can clearly explain what the prosecution is alleging and build a defense strategy against their claims.

Strong Defenders Of Your Constitutional Rights

If you’ve made a terrible mistake or are falsely accused of a crime in Kentucky, don’t worry – we’re here to represent you. Whether accused of a misdemeanor or a felony, you can expect effective, solid and competent representation. Contact us today by calling 859-456-6067 or sending an email via our website. We also practice family law, estate and probate, and other areas of law in Michigan.