- Divorce
- Child AbuseAny allegation of child abuse is a serious matter. It can have long-lasting consequences, such as a permanent criminal conviction, supervised probation, and no-contact order with family members. Additionally, Delaware child abuse charges can have further career-threatening consequences when the State seeks to have the accused "substantiated" for child abuse, meaning potential permanent registration on the Delaware Child Abuse Registry.
- Criminal DefenseBelow are actual client reviews of Wilmington, Delaware criminal defense lawyer John A. Barber. John appreciates his clients and their willingness to share their experiences. Please keep in mind that the success of any legal matter depends on the unique circumstances of each case: no lawyer can guarantee particular results for future clients based on successes achieved in past legal matters.
- DUI/DWIBeing charged with Driving Under the Influence in Delaware has serious implications including loss of license, hefty fines, and potential jail-time. It is necessary to have a defense attorney who understands the ever-changing complexity of Delaware DUI laws and the experience to obtain a case resolution that is in your best interest.
- Traffic ViolationsDelaware traffic violations can carry hefty fines, points on your driving record, increases in automobile insurance, loss of license, and for some repeat offenses, mandatory jail-time. I am a criminal trial attorney experienced in handling all traffic offenses...
- Sex CrimesDelaware criminal defense attorney John Barber is a criminal trial attorney with the experience and knowledge to successfully represent individuals charged with sex crimes in Delaware. Call or email today for a free initial consultation.
- FraudWhite Collar criminal accusations are serious matters which carry severe consequences: Potential jail-time, supervised probation, hefty fines and restitution. Additionally, a conviction can have long-term career threatening consequences. Whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony offense, a conviction can make it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for you to obtain meaningful future employment. Whether the accusation is a single charge of credit card fraud, or a complex embezzlement scheme, it is critical to have a skilled and experienced attorney representing your best interests.
- Robbery
- Burglary
- White Collar CrimesI have 18 years of experience as a trial attorney in handling all criminal matters: Misdemeanor offenses in the Court of Common Pleas, juvenile cases in Family Court, and the entire range of adult felony cases in Superior Court, including drug offenses, property crimes, white collar crimes, violent felonies, and weapons charges.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsEven misdemeanor offenses carry unfavorable consequences. For a first-time offender, a conviction can mean a blemish on an otherwise clean record, as well as fines and probation. If you have a prior conviction, a misdemeanor can mean intensive probation, heavy fines, and potential jail-time. It is absolutely necessary for you to have an attorney who understands the implications of being charged with misdemeanor offenses, and the experience as a trial attorney to successfully represent you. I have experience in handling all types of misdemeanors in Delaware, including...
- Embezzlement
- Drug CrimesMoreover, in many cases, individuals charged with a drug offense are innocent bystanders who have been simply swept up in a law enforcement investigation due to their perceived relationship or associations with other persons law enforcement may have been targeting. In these instances, the State’s burden of proof to arrest a person and charge them with a drug crime is a far cry from the State’s burden of proof for an actual conviction at trial. It is important in these instances to have an experienced criminal trial attorney who can evaluate and identify any deficiencies in the State’s evidence.
- Assault
- Murder
- Juvenile CrimesDelaware juvenile criminal cases differ from the adult system and you need an experienced attorney to ensure a proper defense. A criminal adjudication can have long-lasting implications for you long after you turn 18. And although the goal of juvenile justice is to rehabilitate the offender, in many cases the State seeks to try juveniles as adults, with adult incarceration penalties.
- Homicide
- Shoplifting
- Forgery