{"id":6238,"date":"2026-11-02T07:29:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sexual-assault-coworker-accusation-defense-lawyer-collin-county\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T07:29:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:29:59","slug":"sexual-assault-coworker-accusation-defense-lawyer-collin-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sexual-assault-coworker-accusation-defense-lawyer-collin-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Collin County Sexual Assault Accusation Defense Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6237\" alt=\"Interior of a police evidence facility with labeled storage shelves and documentation systems.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/interior-of-a-police-evidence-facility-with-labeled-storage-photo-7.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/interior-of-a-police-evidence-facility-with-labeled-storage-photo-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/interior-of-a-police-evidence-facility-with-labeled-storage-photo-7-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/interior-of-a-police-evidence-facility-with-labeled-storage-photo-7-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/interior-of-a-police-evidence-facility-with-labeled-storage-photo-7-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/interior-of-a-police-evidence-facility-with-labeled-storage-photo-7.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Sex Crimes Defense | Collin County, Texas<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Accused of a Sexual Offense? Get Defense Counsel Before You Answer Questions.<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Barbieri Law Firm defends people accused of sexual offenses in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas. We will review the evidence, explain your options and handle every step with discretion.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published November 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>A coworker&#8217;s sexual assault accusation: what it means right now<\/h2>\n<p>An accusation is not a conviction. But the first days after a detective&#8217;s call, a protective order or a warrant can shape the whole case. This page explains what Texas law says, what to do now, and how a defense lawyer can help.<\/p>\n<p>It is written for the accused professional. Your coworker&#8217;s report may have reached police, human resources or both before you heard about it. That is a hard position to be in.<\/p>\n<p>Your situation may touch several parts of life at once:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your job and your standing at work<\/li>\n<li>Your professional license, if you hold one<\/li>\n<li>Your marriage and your children<\/li>\n<li>Your reputation with colleagues, neighbors and friends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each one needs attention. They also run on separate tracks. The criminal case moves through Texas courts. Your employer follows its own process. Licensing questions follow their own rules. Coordinated handling keeps a statement on one track from hurting another.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A coworker&#x27;s accusation can threaten your job, your family and your freedom, and you don&#x27;t have to face it alone; we can talk through your next steps with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-officers-review-case-evidence-and-take-notes-during-an-i-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Officers reviewing evidence and taking notes during a criminal investigation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What a defense covers in a coworker sexual assault case<\/h2>\n<p>A sexual assault accusation coworker defense lawyer in Collin County starts with the charge and the paperwork. Texas treats sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault as different offenses. The difference lies in the facts alleged.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.011\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.011<\/a>, sexual assault includes causing penetration or contact without the other person&#8217;s consent, and certain conduct with a child is an offense regardless of whether the person knows the child&#8217;s age. The statute also defines when conduct is without consent, such as when the actor knows the other person is intoxicated to the extent that the person is incapable of consenting, or when the actor compels submission by physical force, violence, or coercion.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021<\/a>, aggravated sexual assault adds a circumstance. Examples include a deadly weapon, serious bodily injury, or a victim younger than 14.<\/p>\n<p>Penalties are serious. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021<\/a>, aggravated sexual assault is a felony of the first degree, and Subsection (f) raises the minimum prison term to 25 years if the victim is younger than 10, or if the victim is younger than 14 and the offense is committed in a manner described by Subsection (a)(2)(A). Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021<\/a>, aggravated sexual assault is a felony of the first degree.<\/p>\n<p>Your lawyer reviews the complaint, any affidavit, the police report and your timeline. Workplace records are among the evidence we review. These include messages, emails, calendar entries, badge logs and company devices.<\/p>\n<p>Possible defenses depend on the facts. No lawyer can promise how a case will end.<\/p>\n<p>Protective orders can come fast. A judge may issue a temporary order without a hearing if the court finds a clear and present danger, under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.7B.htm#7B.002\">Texas Code of Criminal Procedure art. 7B.002<\/a>. After an arrest for family violence or for a listed offense under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 20A.02, 20A.03, 22.011, 22.012, 22.021, or 42.072, a magistrate may issue an emergency order at the first appearance, under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.17.htm#17.292\">Texas Code of Criminal Procedure art. 17.292<\/a>. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.17.htm#17.292\">Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 17.292<\/a>, a magistrate may issue an order for emergency protection at a defendant&#8217;s appearance after arrest for an offense involving family violence, and the order may prohibit the arrested party from certain conduct toward the protected person.<\/p>\n<h2>What to do before you talk with police or anyone at work<\/h2>\n<p>Speak with a lawyer before you answer police questions or sign anything. This is the most important step in the first days.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask the detective for their name, agency and reason for contact.<\/li>\n<li>Tell the detective you have a lawyer and will speak through counsel.<\/li>\n<li>Do not discuss the allegation with the coworker, colleagues or anyone online.<\/li>\n<li>Do not contact the person who made the accusation. An order or bond condition may forbid it.<\/li>\n<li>Keep every message, email, photo, calendar entry and file. Do not delete anything, even items that seem harmless.<\/li>\n<li>Write your own timeline for your lawyer only. Do not share it with HR or coworkers.<\/li>\n<li>Do not consent to a search or sign a written statement until your lawyer has reviewed it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the process works, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>A defense moves through five stages: intake, review, a plan, investigation and updates. The court and the investigation set the timing of each stage, so the firm explains what to expect as the case moves.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake.<\/strong> You call or send a form. The first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review.<\/strong> Your lawyer reviews the charge, the accusation, the paperwork and any evidence you already have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan.<\/strong> You get a written or verbal plan covering police contact, protective order hearings, bond and workplace communications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The lawyer reconstructs the timeline and reviews witness statements and records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updates.<\/strong> You receive clear explanations at each stage, so you can make decisions with full information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Protecting your job, license, family and reputation<\/h2>\n<p>The criminal case, your employer&#8217;s review and any licensing questions run on separate tracks with separate rules. Protect the criminal defense first, because what you say in one place can be used in another.<\/p>\n<p>Sex offender registration may apply after certain outcomes. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.62.htm#62.001\">Texas Code of Criminal Procedure art. 62.001<\/a>, a reportable conviction includes a deferred adjudication. Sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault are both listed offenses. Ask your lawyer early how registration could affect you.<\/p>\n<p>Questions from your spouse and children will come. Talk with your lawyer before you discuss the facts with family, so you can plan what to say. A protective order can also reach household members, so review those limits first.<\/p>\n<p>If a warrant exists, ask your lawyer whether and how a surrender can be arranged. Planning that with counsel is far better than an arrest in front of colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>How your employer responds happens outside the criminal court. Review any statement to HR with your lawyer first.<\/p>\n<h2>What Barbieri Law Firm Does<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm based in Frisco, Texas. It defends professionals accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Our lawyers include Heather Barbieri and Carrie Thomas, and our support staff handle the office work.<\/p>\n<p>The firm handles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sex crimes defense<\/li>\n<li>Aggravated sexual assault defense<\/li>\n<li>Child sex crimes defense<\/li>\n<li>Online sex crimes defense<\/li>\n<li>Aggravated assault defense<\/li>\n<li>Family violence defense<\/li>\n<li>Theft defense for students and non-citizens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your consultation is confidential, and your privacy is respected from the first call.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-handcuffed-person-in-an-orange-jumpsuit-s-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Handcuffed person in an orange jumpsuit seated at a table during an interrogation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common questions from accused professionals<\/h2>\n<p>Most questions come down to privacy, police contact and next steps. These answers are general, and your lawyer will address your own facts.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my employer find out?<\/summary><p>Your lawyer can advise how workplace communications and police contact might reach your employer. No one can predict what your employer will do.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to talk to the detective?<\/summary><p>Speak with your lawyer before any interview. Tell the detective you have counsel.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer if no charge is filed yet?<\/summary><p>Early advice matters most before you give statements or records. A sexual assault accusation coworker defense lawyer can review the accusation now.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still see my family and keep working?<\/summary><p>Protective orders and bond conditions can limit contact with the accuser and with household members. Your lawyer will review your exact conditions.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I contact the person who made the accusation?<\/summary><p>Not while an order or bond condition forbids it. Violating one is a separate offense under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To talk through your situation, call (972) 424-1902 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">send your case details<\/a> through our contact page.<\/p><\/details><p><em>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Barbieri, Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco, Texas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Barbieri Law Firm, 17 Cowboys Way, Suite 175, Frisco, TX 75034. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results listed are not a guarantee or indication of future case results.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Your Defense<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting you from the first contact<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early involvement matters. We advise you on how to handle police contact, interviews and requests for statements, so you do not have to navigate investigators alone.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A review of the evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We examine the police reports, forensic and digital evidence, witness accounts and any recordings, then explain what they mean for your situation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Options explained clearly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We walk you through the possible paths in your case so you can make informed decisions at each stage.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A team that works with you<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team supports you and your family with clear communication, confidentiality and steady attention to your case.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--star\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heather Barbieri, founding attorney<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Heather leads our Frisco criminal defense practice and personally handles sex crimes matters.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Before You Speak With Anyone<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not give a statement, sign documents or discuss the accusation with investigators, the accuser or others until you have spoken with a lawyer.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Happens Next<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Call us<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call (972) 424-1902 or send us your case details. Your contact is confidential.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Free consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue. 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A plan for your defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you choose to move forward, we build a defense strategy around the facts of your case and keep you informed at every stage.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Speak With a Lawyer Today. 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