Salem, Massachusetts: Probation and Parole Lawyer
Extensive Experience ◊ Focused on Your Needs
If you have been charged with violating the terms of your probation or parole, you want an experienced attorney to protect your rights, so that you can avoid jail and the other consequences that may arise, including the loss of driving privileges. You need a lawyer with a comprehensive understanding of the laws governing probation and parole, one who has successfully helped others in similar situations.
Attorney William Jacob Megowen, Esq. has protected the rights of individuals in probation and parole matters since 2001. We place a priority on personal service, devoting our full attention to protect your rights. We take the time to learn and understand the unique circumstances of your case, so that we can identify and implement solutions that are right for you. For a free initial consultation, contact our office online or call us at 978-607-0157 (toll-free at 866-634-7148).
Our Probation and Parole Surrender and Violation Practice
If you have received a notice of a probation violation, it is extremely important that you contact our office as soon as possible. We can advise and represent you throughout the entire process, making certain that the court and probation department follow the letter of the law. There are many technicalities throughout the process. We will carefully review the handling of your case to ensure your rights are protected.
We will advocate on your behalf at your original hearing, including determining whether you will be detained. In our experience, we are generally able to negotiate less severe penalties for probation violations and avoid incarceration.
We also handle:
- Bail hearings. We have had great success at bail arguments and in obtaining favorable conditions for release, including at bail reviews.
- Dangerousness hearings. For certain crimes, such as repeat DUI/OUI/DWI offenses, you may face a hearing to determine whether you are too dangerous to be released. We will aggressively seek outcomes that are in your best interests.
- Classification hearings. We handle proceedings to determine whether you should be lower or higher security facilities and whether you should receive medical or psychological/psychiatric treatment outside of the jail.
For a free initial consultation, contact us via e-mail or call us at 978-607-0157 (toll-free at 866-634-7148). Our office is located across the street from the District Court and is a short walk from the commuter rail and bus station. We will visit you in jail, if necessary.