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Charged with a crime? Start here.

A few quick questions so we can understand the charge and how urgent it is. It is confidential, and it takes about a minute. If someone is in custody right now, please call us instead of filling this out.

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2. Where is the person charged right now?
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3. When is the next court date?
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4. What is the charge?
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5. Was anyone else hurt or killed in connection with this case?
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Brian Hardiman
Litigation Intake & Pre-Suit Case Development
Law Office of Joseph L. Woods, APC
Supervising Attorney: Joseph Lee Woods, Esq. — CA Bar No. 350245 · AZ Bar No. 041177 · NM Bar No. 159421