Criminal Law Overview

Defense Against Criminal Charges in North Florida

The Law Office of Christopher Patterson, P.A. provides highly experienced, reputable and qualified criminal defense. We are one of North Florida's leading criminal defense law firms. If you are facing criminal charges, schedule a free consultation with Mr. Patterson by calling 850-588-4021 or by contacting us online today.

• DUI / DWI: We defend against charges of drunk driving, helping clients keep their drivers' licenses and avoid jail time and heavy fines.
• Federal Crimes: Federal law enforcement officials gather massive amounts of evidence before pressing charges. We provide experienced defense.
• Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Federal judges are able to exercise greater discretion when sentencing. We can help you argue for leniency.
• Conspiracy Charges: We defend against conspiracy charges involving interstate drug trafficking and other crimes.
• White Collar Crimes: We can call upon expert forensic accountants and records examiners to help defend you against fraud and other charges.
• Drug Charges: We have extensive experience defending clients against charges of possession, distribution and trafficking.
• Violent Crimes: Crimes such as assault and battery, robbery, murder and attempted murder carry heavy penalties. We can help.
• Property Crimes We defend clients against charges for property crimes such as theft, burglary, grand theft auto, fraud and others.
• Sex Crimes: We provide experienced defense against charges such as rape, sexual assault, battery, child molestation and internet pornography.
• Juvenile Law: We help juveniles keep criminal charges from negatively affecting their potential and ability to succeed.
• Crimes Against Children and Seniors: When a crime is committed against a more vulnerable victim, heavier penalties follow.
• Violations of Probation / Supervised Release: If you are caught violating the conditions of your probation, you may have to serve the rest of your sentence.
• Military Courts-Martial: Christopher Patterson is a former JAG attorney with extensive experience practicing under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
• Criminal Immigration Offenses: Overstaying an order to leave the country is a criminal offense, and using a fake id can constitute identity theft.
• Arson and Insurance Fraud: With the recent economic crisis, many homeowners have burned down their houses in an attempt to escape their mortgages and collect insurance money. We have extensive experience handling fraud.

Face your criminal charges head-on by hiring a criminal defense lawyer with the credentials and experience you can trust. For a free consultation at The Law Office of Christopher Patterson, P.A., call 850-588-4021 today.