Previous Law Firm Name

• Smith & Kokes Certified Trial Attorneys
• Loveland, Garrett, Russell & Young

Law Firm Overview

Certified Criminal Trial Attorney with over twenty-five (25) years' experience. I am a solo practitioner who is honest and personable with substantial criminal defense expertise, who has a reliable and competent staff. As a solo attorney, I handle all my files and, including my Judicial Clerkships, I have almost thirty (30) years' experience. I am available after office hours and on weekends. I keep my clients notified at all times and supply my clients with copies of all documents, letters, etc. My office location is convenient for both Cape May and Atlantic Counties. I frequently appear in all Courts in the Southern half of New Jersey; however, I have experience in all County Courts in New Jersey.

Because I have over twenty (20) years' experience in Civil Litigation, also, both my criminal and civil practices benefit from my handling of almost all kinds of litigation, including Federal Criminal and Civil Trials.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Defense 50%
• DWI/DUI and Municipal Court 25%
• Domestic Violence 5%
• Juvenile Delinquency 5%
• Child Custody, Visitation and Support 5%
• Contract Disputes and Civil Litigation 4%
• Personal Injury 4%
• Family Law and Divorce 2%

Pro Bono Activities

• Pro Bono Domestic Violence Attorney, Cape May County
• District I Ethics Committee, 1991 - 1994

West Practice Categories

Constitutional Law, Grand Jury Proceedings, Search & Seizure Protections, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Prosecution, RICO Act, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, Victims' Rights, White Collar Crimes, Estate Planning, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Wills, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, US Supreme Court, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Animal Bites -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Defamation & Privacy -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Professional Malpractice Law, Medical Malpractice, Other Professionals Malpractice