A note from Edward Stone regarding his philosophy on the practice of criminal law:

"It is a feeling of panic, mixed with denial and surrealism.  The police officer has you in handcuffs in the back of their cruiser.  Chances are that you have never been in a situation such as this. You are not thinking clearly, you just want it to end and you are willing to do almost anything for that to happen.  One questions races through your mind; what do I do now?

You need a person to be your voice, your protector, your advocate in the courtroom.

The arresting officer has an unfair advantage; he or she has years of training and experience for this very situation.  He or she might be telling you that it will be better for you to talk to them.  The arrest and subsequent questioning is just another day's work for the police officer; what you do and say next will affect your life.

The stakes are high....you may serve time in jail.  You may lose your driver's license for up to 18 months or worse.  As a result of the suspension of your license, you may lose your job and your ability to support yourself or your family.  It is a critical time for you.

You need to make decisions with less than complete information and without the benefit of experience or training. 

I am sensitive to all of the above facts.  You are not just another client in my firm.  I limit the number of cases I carry at any particular time so that my clients receive the personal attention to which they are entitled. 

The feelings of overwhelming stress and anxiety are understood by each employee of The Stone Law Firm.  I believe that your last concern should be whether your attorney has the time to work on your case. 

I do not shy away from the courtroom, but I am cognizant of my client's financial resources. 

I am available at times of emergency and I know from experience that emergencies often do not happen during normal business hours.

E-mail me for an initial consult. I look forward to hearing from you."

-Edward Stone