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118 Capitol Street, Suite 400, Charleston, West Virginia 25301

Charleston, West Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

A formidable defense attorney

An arrest jeopardizes your well-being, your family, your livelihood, your freedom, and your future. The prosecution has a team of detectives and attorneys fighting for the state. Who will fight for you?

West Virginia criminal defense lawyer Troy Giatras has been standing up to state and federal prosecutors in court since 1990. He knows what prosecutors must do to prove their case, and challenges them at every turn.

His experience includes obtaining acquittals, reduced charges, and reduced sentences, and he has negotiated favorable plea agreements in thousands of cases. Troy Giatras has taken hundreds of cases to court and has handled numerous appeals, including taking one case to the U.S. Supreme Court. The case law he has established governs how other criminal defense cases proceed.

Help with West Virginia criminal laws

Attorney Giatras puts his legal acumen to work every day to protect the rights of criminal defense clients, and to achieve the best possible outcome for them. As part of the process, he does the following:

  • Conducts an immediate and thorough investigation
  • Effectively deals with police, federal agents, and prosecutors, sometimes before they file charges
  • Works to limit charges
  • Strives to reduce or eliminate bail
  • Offers clients an honest assessment of all options
  • Pursues a favorable plea agreement, when warranted
  • Tailors an innovative trial defense strategy
  • Gears a defense plan toward a reduced sentence, when a conviction is imminent

Discuss your case with Attorney Giatras, and learn how he can help.

Aggressive West Virginia criminal defense attorney

At The Giatras Law Firm, PLLC, we know the law and we know your rights. We ensure that you understand them, too, and help you to make informed decisions.

Do not delay. The sooner you contact our West Virginia criminal defense law firm located in Charleston, the sooner we can protect your rights and work toward reducing your charges, sentence, and penalties. Even if you are only under investigation, we can help.

Our experience has given us a perspective on how an arrest affects individuals and their families. We offer clients compassion and discretion while we staunchly defend them against all charges.

Attorney Giatras has practiced criminal defense for 30 years, and has handled felonies and misdemeanors in state and federal courts, including:

Let us know the criminal charges you face and let us help you.

Dealing with your criminal defense matter may seem overwhelming. Trust The Giatras Law Firm, PLLC in Charleston, WV to handle it and provide you with peace of mind.

We offer evening and weekend appointments. Contact us online and learn more about West Virginia criminal law. We can help prevent charges from negatively affecting your life.

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