Malik Shakur Attorney-at-Law

Practice Areas

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Traffic and D.U.I. [Top]

Protect Your Driving Record, Your Insurance Rates and Your Driving Privilege.

Consult with us before you pay a traffic ticket, even it is not a “Must Appear” ticket. There are often many hidden penalties in addition to paying the fine. And some of them can be severe. For instance, paying a ticket can often result in higher insurance premiums that you will have to pay years into the future. Paying a ticket, prior to going to court, may result in you receiving points, which could cause suspension of your driver’s license. If you have missed a court date and have a Failure to Appear or a warrant for your arrest, we can help lift your warrant.

Criminal [Top]

Conviction of a crime may bring a sentence including fines, probation, imprisonment or other judicial discipline. It is important to seek competent legal advice from a criminal defense lawyer as early in this process as possible.

Criminal offenses are violations of public law. Federal and State laws generally include two categories of varying severity:

Felony offenses are the most serious offenses with, generally, the most severe punishments. Punishment is usually imprisonment, but in cases such as murder, the punishment could be death. Some examples of felonies are murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, robbery, theft over $500 and possession with intent to distribute.

Misdemeanor crimes may be punished by time in jail, probation or a fine. Some examples of common misdemeanors are second degree assault, disorderly conduct, theft under $500 and trespassing.

Family and Domestic [Top]

Divorce can be a very difficult time for everyone involved. That is why it is important to consult with an experienced family law attorney who can guide you through the process and protect your rights as a spouse and a parent. Whether you are going through a divorce or dealing with domestic violence, we provide aggressive and effective legal services with compassion and caring for those with a legal need.

Personal Injury [Top]

If you or a loved one was injured due to the wrongdoing of others, you could have a case -- but it's impossible to say for sure until we know the details. We have been representing the victims of automobile accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip & falls, dog bites, dangerous products and other acts of negligence. We have worked with clients who have suffered burns, paralysis, broken bones, ruptured discs, and many other serious injuries.

Typically, personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis. We do not charge a fee unless we recover money for you. Important deadlines may be nearing, so do not delay scheduling a free consultation.

Call me today for a free consultation and assessment.

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT an inclusive list.