Law Office of Sarah Emery - Fall River, MA

Strategic Criminal Defense Advocacy in Fall River, Massachusetts

When your liberty, reputation, and future are on the line following an arrest in Bristol County, having an assertive courtroom champion makes all the difference. Located at 124 S Main Street in Fall River, the Law Office of Sarah Emery provides tenacious representation for clients confronting misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Massachusetts. Attorney Sarah Emery brings over fifteen years of deep legal experience to the table, including distinguished service as a former Assistant District Attorney in Bristol County. This inside knowledge of prosecutorial tactics gives her clients a distinct advantage when analyzing evidence, filing motions to suppress, and arguing before judges and juries. If you need a lawyer urgently to protect your constitutional rights, Attorney Emery provides direct, responsive communication from day one.

Tenacious Defense for OUI and Drunk Driving Charges

Operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs carries severe penalties in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including mandatory driver license suspensions, substantial fines, probation, and potential incarceration. As a skilled criminal defense attorney, Sarah Emery meticulously scrutinizes every element of the traffic stop and arrest. She questions whether law enforcement possessed reasonable suspicion to initiate the stop, challenges the administration and calibration of breathalyzer devices, and examines whether field sobriety assessments adhered to standardized procedures. Whether you are facing a first-offense OUI or multiple prior convictions, her aggressive legal defense strategies strive for dismissed charges or favorable pretrial resolutions.

Drug Offenses, Possession, and Distribution Defense

Narcotics prosecutions in southeastern Massachusetts can move swiftly through district and superior courts. When you look to hire an attorney who understands drug litigation, the Law Office of Sarah Emery delivers relentless defense against accusations involving illegal narcotics, controlled substances, and prescription medications. Key areas of focus include:

• Defending against unlawful drug possession and possession with intent to distribute charges.
• Challenging improper police searches, defective search warrants, and fourth amendment violations.
• Representing clients in complex drug trafficking investigations and mandatory minimum sentencing disputes.
• Navigating alternative sentencing programs and diversion options for eligible individuals.

Domestic Assault, Violent Crimes, and Restraining Orders

Allegations of domestic assault and battery or violent crimes require immediate and delicate intervention. Sarah Emery vigorously defends clients facing allegations involving domestic violence, strangulation, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and violations of abuse prevention orders under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 209A. She uncovers discrepancies in witness testimony, preserves critical physical and electronic evidence, and fights to clear your name in court.

Theft, Larceny, and Burglary Defense

Property crime allegations carry long-lasting consequences for your employment prospects and criminal record. As theft and burglary defense lawyers, the firm defends individuals accused of shoplifting, larceny over twelve hundred dollars, breaking and entering, and motor vehicle theft. Each case is dissected to determine whether the prosecution can prove intent beyond a reasonable doubt.

Contact the Law Office of Sarah Emery

Facing criminal charges alone can feel devastating, but you do not have to stand before the court without a dedicated champion. If you need to find a lawyer in Fall River with proven trial results, contact the Law Office of Sarah Emery at (774) 627-4048 or email [email protected] to schedule your free confidential consultation today.