Lexington Criminal Defense Attorneys

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Lexington, Kentucky Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury Lawyers

Free Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Consultations

Don’t hesitate to ask. Talk to an experienced attorney who will make sure you know your rights. To get the most out of your consultation, we recommend bringing all documents pertaining to your case including criminal citation, bond documentation, accident report, etc. Although a fee applies to family law consultations, that fee will be applied toward the legal fees for the matter we are retained to handle.

Client Centered

Client satisfaction is our number one priority. We understand emergencies don’t always happen between 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our attorneys strive to be as accessible as possible, giving our clients our personal cell phone numbers. Whether it’s reviewing criminal discovery, discussing family law issues, or evaluating a personal injury settlement proposal, our attorneys will devote as much time as necessary to make sure our clients completely understand the issues and make informed decisions.

Large Firm Resources. Small Firm Attention.

Collaborative Team Approach

At Baldani Law Group, we use a “team approach.” The reason for this is simple. Our team approach allows us to aggressively tackle our client’s problems by utilizing over 100 years of experience and combined knowledge to find the right solution. Our attorneys come from diverse backgrounds that include: a former prosecutor, former public defender, and former judicial staff attorney. Instead of just hiring a solo-practitioner, our clients choose a trusted legal team to fight for their rights.

Trial Tested. Courtroom Ready.

Whatever criminal charge, family issue, or personal injury case you have, you can rely on the trial-tested lawyers of the Baldani Law Group. Our attorneys have extensive experience when it comes to trials. Appearing in court on a daily basis, our attorneys know our way around a courtroom in any situation. Trials are won in the days, weeks, and months leading up to your one and only day in court. Our lawyers work as if every case is going to trial, which means that we are always prepared.

Working For You

We understand unexpected legal expenses can be a burden on families. We can’t promise that we can make accommodations to represent everyone, but we will try our best to work with each individual prospective client to provide the representation they deserve. For personal injury cases, no initial retainer is necessary and we only get paid if we are able to successfully settle the claim or obtain a verdict.

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According to the Kentucky State Police, there were 520,074 arrests for serious criminal offenses in 2018 alone. Many of these charges carry significant penalties, including time in local jails or state prison, high fines and fees, and the potential for collateral consequences, such as the loss of a driver’s license or even deportation for people who are not citizens.

If you have been charged with a crime, you likely have a high degree of anxiety about what will happen to you. In this situation, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney who can advocate for your rights and protect your freedom. By working with a highly skilled lawyer, you can increase the likelihood of a favorable outcome.

Since 1988, Baldani Law Group has successfully represented thousands of individuals across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Our attorneys have more than 100 years of experience in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Based in Lexington, we represent clients throughout the region, including Carlisle, Danville, Frankfort, Georgetown, Harrodsburg, Lawrenceburg, Morehead, Mt. Vernon, Nicholasville, Paris, Richmond, Versailles, Williamstown, and Winchester.

For each KY criminal defense client, our process starts with a free consultation, where we will explain your rights, potential consequences of a conviction, and options for resolving the case. If a client is currently incarcerated, we will work with their family members to present an argument for a reduced bond. Next, we conduct a thorough investigation, reviewing all evidence in the case, and performing legal research to develop factual and legal defenses to the charges.

Once the investigation is complete, we move into the pre-trial preparation process. Our lawyers have significant trial experience and are not afraid to take a case to court. However, going to trial isn’t always the best option for our Kentucky clients, so we will work with our clients to develop a strategy that leads to the most favorable outcome.

Throughout the process, we will stand by your side, advising you, and keeping you up to date on the progress of your case. We understand that our clients are often overwhelmed and under a significant amount of stress as they face the possibility of jail time, loss of a professional license, steep fines and fees, and more. We are committed to communicating openly and honestly with our clients as we advocate for their rights.

Beyond criminal cases, our law firm represents clients on both personal injury and family law matters. We bring the same depth of knowledge, commitment to client-focused service, and trial experience to these cases. In each case, our goal is to help our clients resolve their legal issues in a way that makes sense for them.

Client Testimonials

I Couldn’t Ask For A Better Lawyer

Tucker is good at what he does and it shows. I couldn’t ask for a better lawyer. He treated me more like a friend than just another client. Money well spent. I would recommend him to anyone in search of a criminal defense lawyer. I asked around who was the best lawyer in town, I was told Baldani Law Group…

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Going Above and Beyond

Abe Mashni is not only an absolutely phenomenal and extremely diligent attorney, but also selfless and compassionate for the person he represents, going above and beyond what may be considered the acceptable expectation, in trying to achieve what some may find impossible…

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Always Keeps His Word

I’ve worked with Abe. He’s an amazing man. Always keeps his word. Gets the job done in a fast timely manner. He’s the truth. All the time.

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Special Thanks

Ok, where can I start? My son got into some trouble and we didn’t know what to do, the courts was going to use him as an example and lock him up until he turned 18. My son is 13 with special needs. I found Abe and told him what was going on and through a big heart and all-round kindness…

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Did Not Give Up

Tucker Richardson worked really hard for me and did not give up during the arraignment for my second Alcohol Intoxication charge to prove there was no probable cause for my arrest. His effort and persistence ultimately led to the judge not wanting to send my case to trial and the charge of AI against me was dismissed…

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HIGHLY Recommend

Too bad you can only give five stars!! Frankly, I’ve had to use the services of Tucker and Brandi more often than I want, but what a super job they did. They are professional, but they don’t lose that personal connection. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone, anytime. Love you guys!!!!

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Brilliant Legal Mind

I worked with Abe Mashni on a case that spanned more than a year and a half. There was not a day from the moment I started working with him to the judge’s final ruling that I felt I was in anything but the best hands. He kept me informed, gave me sound and educated advice, and used his brilliant legal mind to get me a fantastic outcome…

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Gets The Job Done Right

Abe is the best lawyer ever. Fast worker, caring and gets the job done right. ????

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Definitely Recommend

Abe is the best lawyer available. It was really a pleasure working with him. I would definitely recommend my friends or any other family member to consult Abe.

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Amazing

Brandi Lewis is amazing!!! Great communication, clear expectations, efficient and effective. We honestly could not ask for more from her!!! This entire team is a very reputable office that should be used with any legal needs. Thanks for everything!!!

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In any legal matter -- civil or criminal -- there is always a possibility of going to trial. However, the vast majority of cases settle before trial. According to an analysis of federal criminal cases, only 2% of defendants went to trial. In Kentucky criminal cases, this may involve having the charges dismissed entirely, or resolving the case through a plea deal (which may include a reduction of charges).

Working with an experienced criminal defense lawyer is crucial to achieving the best possible resolution for your criminal charges. A criminal attorney can help in a number of ways. After thoroughly investigating the facts of your case and the law that applies, they will develop strategies for getting the charges against you reduced or dismissed. For example, your lawyer may file pre-trial motions to have evidence suppressed (kept out of court) if it was seized during an illegal search.

At the same time, your attorney will usually approach the prosecutor directly to make an argument for why the charges against you should be reduced or dismissed. This argument may be based on the facts of the case, such as a key witness whose story keeps changing, or a legal reason, such as the evidence not supporting the elements of the crime. Most Kentucky criminal defense lawyers will take a multi-prong approach to get the best outcome, whether it’s through a ruling by the court or an agreement with the prosecutor handling the case.

In some cases, it may make more sense to take your case to trial. For example, if you have been charged with a DUI and have a strong defense, but the prosecutor’s only offer is to plead guilty to a DUI without any reduction in penalties, then your lawyer may advise you to go to trial. Throughout the process, your Lexington DUI Lawyer will explain the law and your rights, and help you make a decision that is best for your particular situation.

If you have been charged with a state or federal crime in Kentucky, you may be overwhelmed with the prospect of choosing the best criminal defense attorney for you. There are several factors that you should consider when hiring a criminal lawyer, including a focus on criminal law, experience with local courts and prosecutors, a good reputation, a clear fee structure, and a law firm that is responsive to you. Our law firm is dedicated to providing legal representation that is centered on our clients’ needs. We take an approach that is designed to achieve the best possible outcome while making sure that our clients are satisfied. First, we offer free consultations for all prospective criminal law and personal injury clients.

During this appointment, we will review any relevant documents (such as a criminal citation or police report) and explain your rights. While we do charge a fee for family law consultations, that fee will be applied to your account if you decide to retain us. Second, we are accessible to our clients. We know that emergencies don’t just happen from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Our Lexington criminal defense lawyers give our clients their personal cell phone numbers so that they can be reached beyond office hours. Third, our law firm is well-established in Kentucky, with the resources of a large law firm. Yet because we are a small practice, we are able to provide unmatched service to each of our clients. When you hire Baldani Law Group, you’ll work directly with the attorney who is handling your case.

Fourth, we strongly believe in a collaborative approach, bringing together the strengths of each of our attorneys to tackle our client’s problems. Our lawyers have diverse backgrounds, including within the criminal justice system, including a former prosecutor, former public defender, and former judicial staff attorney. By working as a team, we use each of these unique perspectives to develop strategies with the highest likelihood of success for our clients.
Fifth, we have extensive trial experience in both state and federal court, which means that we aren’t afraid to take your case to trial if necessary. While many criminal and civil cases are resolved prior to trial, this is often due to the work that your lawyer does in the weeks and months leading up to trial. When the other side — whether it is a district attorney, an insurance company or an ex — knows that you are prepared to go to trial, it can make it that much easier to get a settlement of plea deal that works for you.

Our team of experienced criminal defense lawyers represents clients throughout the Commonwealth on a wide range of criminal charges. We advocate for our clients through all stages of criminal proceedings, from arrest through trial and post-conviction relief, if necessary.

We work with people who have been charged with felonies as well as misdemeanors, from assault to traffic tickets to probation violations to murder and manslaughter. We also advocate for Kentuckians who have been charged with federal crimes. We take cases involving charges of:

If you have been convicted of a Kentucky crime, we can assist you on a post-conviction appeal, regardless of whether we represented you on the underlying charge. Our law firm also handles expungement for eligible individuals, allowing them to clear their criminal records so that they can move forward with their lives after paying their debt to society.

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