Criminal Defense

Patricia René provides representation to juvenile clients, including detention hearings, transfer and preliminary hearings, trials and dispositions. Ms. René represents adult clients for bond hearings and is able to appeal denial of bond to the appellate courts. She will mount a vigorous defense against probable cause findings at preliminary hearings for juveniles and adults.

Her pre-trial preparation includes well-researched and persuasively written memorandums of law for trial and preservation of issues for appellate review. Ms. René is able to try your case to a judge or jury whether it is a misdemeanor or felony charge.