"Turn around and put your hands behind your back."

Your stomach drops and the fear begins to rise. You are being arrested. What did you do? Why are the police stopping and searching you? Do they have a warrant? How long am I going to be in jail? The handcuffs lock onto your wrists and the questions go unanswered.

"You have the right to remain silent. Anything that you say can and will be used against you."

You've heard these words before on so many television shows, never thinking they would be said to you. Logically, you understand the meaning of the words anything that you say can and will be used against you, but you can't help but want to explain, or argue, or plead your case immediately. Most people don't realize at that moment of arrest that not only are your words being noted, but also they way those words are said - the tone of voice used, the body language displayed, and the emotions that rise to the surface. The Miranda rights state only that anything that you say can and will be used against you, but the reality is that everything you do at that moment can be used against you. 

But there are words of hope included in those familiar Miranda rights.

"You have the right to an Attorney."

 When every word you say can come back to haunt you, who will you choose to speak for you?  

    Courtney Miller is passionate about defending those who stand accused as criminals and vigorously challenging the police action that lead to the accusation. Criminal laws do more than just set set boundaries for ordinary individuals living their lives; they set boundaries for government intrusion into those lives. The area of criminal law highights the rights of those charged with criminal offenses, and sets high standards that the police and prosecutors must meet with regard to their investigations, their handling and analysis of evidence, and the truthfulness with which that that evidence is presented in court. The Exclusionary Rule, for instance, states that evidence that has been illegally seized by the police cannot be used against a defendant in trial, and is instead suppressed. Aggressive in both her investigations and trial tactics, Courtney Miller zealously holds police and prosecutors alike accountable to those high standards and duties.

    Courtney Miller has a practical, client centered approach to her defense work. Her goal is to empower her clients to make good decisions about their cases. To that end, Ms. Miller works to thoroughly investigate both the facts and underlying legal issues in each and every case in which she is involved; to explain to the client's satisfaction what those issues are and how they affect the case at hand; to communicate consistently and often with the client about the progress of their case; to give an honest and complete evaluation of the merits of the case, including potential outcomes; and to seek out alternative options whenever possible.

    Courtney Miller will answer your questions, while questioning and investigating every aspect your case. She will explain each step in the process and every legal issue at hand. She will argue for you, using an arsenal of extensive research and sophisticated trial techniques, and plead your case effectively and on your terms. Courtney Miller will speak for you when you cannot speak for yourself.