Litigating The Criminal Cases That Matter The Most
Fighting your charges may seem daunting, but cases are won, charges are overturned, and people walk free out of the courtroom every day. Being charged does not mean you’re going to jail. You are innocent until proven guilty, and our goal at The Claiborne Firm is always to defend your innocence, protect your rights, and fight to keep your record clear. You deserve nothing less.
You Can Fight Your Case and Win – A Winning Track Record
Even when cases seem hopeless, we have a track record of winning for our clients. Review our past cases to learn how we’ve defended past clients and won.
Prior Client Reviews
We’re honored when our clients share their experiences online, but our proudest moments are helping them win their cases and retain their rights. Take a look at what past clients have said.
What You’ll Get at Our Free Case Evaluation
If you’re facing criminal charges, we offer free, no-obligation case evaluations where we start planning your defense in 30-45 minutes. Here’s what you can expect to gain:
- • An understanding of your charges and potential defenses
- • More options than you had before
- • A sense of resilience and empowerment to fight your charges
At the evaluation, we listen to your side of the story and start building a narrative to support your defense. We can meet with you in-person, over the phone, or online. All information is confidential. Whether you hire us or not, you’ll gain valuable information from one of the toughest criminal firms in Savannah.
You Can Beat Your Charges
We make it our mission to keep your record clear by getting your charges reduced or dismissed entirely.
We do that by:
- Empowering you to fight your case through transparency, listening, and education.
- Achieving the best possible resolution for your case.
- Helping you keep criminal charges off your record.
- Giving you your life back.
How We Fight for You
Plain and simple, we prepare more thoroughly than the prosecution. We put in the work, and when you put in more work than the prosecution and the arresting officer, you are better prepared to win. We do this by:
- • Starting our own independent investigation as soon as you meet with us
- • Preserving evidence immediately after your arrest
- • Chasing down witnesses to provide testimony
- • Reviewing every detail of your case, including police reports, court documents, bodycam footage, video feeds, audio files, and test results
This level of preparation means we catch any cracks in the prosecution’s argument or mistakes made by law enforcement – and they do make mistakes.
We listen to your account and use the evidence we collect to develop a narrative that presents your side of the story. Then, we take this narrative to the negotiating table. We present our case to the prosecution to prove that they should drop or reduce the charges. If they don’t, we never back down from a tough fight in the courtroom.
Types of Cases We Handle
DUI, Alcohol
DUI First Offense
DUI Second Offense
DUI Felony
DUI, Drugs
Reckless Driving
Moving Citations
Serious Injury by Vehicle
Vehicular Homicide
Expired Tag/Insurance
Suspended License
Appealing License Suspension
DUI Blood Tests
DUI Breath Tests
DUI Test Refusal
DUI With Child in Car
DUI Dash and Body Cams
Hiring an Experienced DUI Attorney
DUI Field Sobriety Tests
DUI License Property and Rights
DUI Fines and Penalties
DUI Impact on Employment and Life
DUI Implied Consent Law
DUI Jail Time
DUI Repeat Offenses
Types of DUI Charges
Underage DUI
DUI Less Safe Law
Disorderly Conduct
Public Drunk/Intoxication
Sleeping in Public Spaces
Public Indecency
Cruelty to Animals
Theft by Shoplifting/Taking/Receiving
Breaking & Entering
Entering Auto
Robbery
Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Possession of a Firearm during a Crime
Concealing a Firearm
Discharging a Firearm
Pointing Weapon at Another
Drug Defense
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoid-Synthetic Marijuana
Possession of Controlled Substances
Possession with Intent to Distribute
Possession of Drug Related Objects
Trafficking
Illegal Use of Cell Phone
Murder
Obstruction of Police
Assault & Battery
Simple Assault
Simple Battery
Kidnapping
False Imprisonment
Aggravated Assault
Cruelty to Children
Elder Abuse Defense
White Collar Crimes
Burglary
Armed Robbery
Home Invasion
Homicide
Rape
Child Molestation
Sexual Assault & Battery
Aggravated Sodomy
Free Criminal Case Evaluation
Criminal Accountability Courts
Your Miranda Rights During a Criminal Arrest
Criminal Arraignments
Criminal Bond Definition
Burden of Proof in Criminal Case
Criminal Discovery Process
Criminal Drug Cases
Criminal Defense Strategies
How Long Will My Criminal Case Take
What To Do First In a Criminal Arrest
Criminal History
Criminal Pretrial Diversion
Arrest Warrants vs Bench Warrants
Search Warrant Laws
Our Advantage in Chatham County Courts
Criminal defense attorney, David Utter has spent his career proving the innocence of his clients. His knowledge, experience, and criminal defense strategies lead to the most favorable outcomes for his clients.
Media Coverage
The national and local news media frequently seek out the attorneys at The Claiborne Firm to provide statements on high-profile cases. We are regarded in the media industry as some of the most highly skilled defense attorneys in the state. We’re also not afraid to use social media to generate awareness of our cases, and we use it to our advantage. We’ve published posts and videos on behalf of some of our clients that have generated views in the hundreds of thousands.
The Value of a Clear Criminal Record
Keeping your criminal record free of charges means you can pursue goals for your future without the challenges a criminal record creates. You can be confident pursuing a job, applying for housing, applying for school, getting student loans, and managing your credit knowing no charges will show up on a background check. Your current job, housing, schooling, and any custody agreements won’t be in jeopardy. And you can hold your head high knowing you won’t face judgment for things that happened in your past.
Know Your Rights
You have rights. Understanding and using those rights is empowering. We created a library of educational information that explains more about legal issues you may be facing. Learn more about your rights here.
The Claiborne Firm Difference – Empowering & Educating You at No Cost
You shouldn’t have to pay to understand your case. We provide plenty of resources and a free consultation to educate you about the charges you are facing.
Our Low Case Loads Mean You Get Personal Attention
We only take on the cases that matter so we can give each of our clients the attention they deserve.
Open Communication
You get your lawyer’s personal cell phone number when you’re a client of The Claiborne Firm – the same numbers they use to call their families. We’re able to do so because we keep our caseloads low and our clients happy.
The Most Successful Outcomes
Our clients know they’re going to get the best representation and the best chance for a positive result when they work with us.
Telling the Stories That Matter
There are two sides to every story, and we believe yours. The state will try to tear you down and prove you are guilty. We counter that with facts and a compelling narrative that shows the judge and jury who you really are.
Schedule a Free, No Obligation Case Evaluation
Submit your contact details below to schedule a free case evaluation with our defense team today.
Related Topics:
- Chatham County Jail Release and Bond Process
- After Your Arrest
- Impact of Your Arrest
- The Assistance of Counsel
- Speaking To The Police
Call (912) 351-8775 or Schedule a Free Case Evaluation Online