Fort Lauderdale Bench Warrant Lawyer

Bench Warrant Attorney in Fort Lauderdale

When you are ordered to appear in court by a legal document or a judge, you must appear. If you fail to appear, a judge can sign a bench warrant asking for your immediate arrest by law enforcement. Once arrested you must then attend a court hearing in order for a judge to determine your penalty. In some instances, you can receive a jail sentence and be ordered to pay a large fine. You will also receive a misdemeanor offense on your criminal record for life.  If you are in this situation, it is vital that you contact a Fort Lauderdale bench warrant attorney.  A skilled attorney will work to increase the chances that you can avoid spending time in jail. 

Fort Lauderdale Bench Warrant Attorney

A criminal defense attorney who is well-educated with the criminal court system can ask the court to cancel the Bench Warrant, allowing you to avoid prosecution completely. However, you will still have to appear in court on a new date as ordered by the judge - otherwise the Bench Warrant can be reinstated. At the Law Office of Marshall Geisser, the attorneys have provided numerous clients with successful results for their Bench Warrant cases in our over 20 years  in practice. They are dedicated to working to enhance the possibility for a good outcome in your case. 

At the Law Office of Marshall Geisser, as dedicated and experienced criminal defense attorneys, any possible court challenges or negotiations with the prosecutor will be used.  A long history of successful negotiations in such cases is an advantage to you when facing a bench warrant.  Contact us today to speak with an experienced lawyer.  At the Law Office of Marshall Geisser the criminal defense lawyers provide potential clients with a free case consultation in the counties of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach, Florida.

Under Florida Law, a bench warrant can be issued for any of the following reasons:

• Failure to appear after an indictment/criminal charge.
• Failure to appear after a  judge orders you to appear.
• Failure to appear for a citation from a police officer.
• Failure to appear after promising to appear.
• Failure to appear for sentencing after a plea or trial.
• Failure to pay a fine.
• Failure to pay child support.
• Failure to appear and display proof of progress or completion of program as ordered by the court. 

Contact a Fort Lauderdale Bench Warrant Attorney from the Law Office of Marshall Geisser if you need legal assistance with any bench warrant.  Experienced, skilled and dedicated attorneys with a history of success.