May is Mental Health Awareness Month

This month, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month — and we want to acknowledge something we see every day in our work: a significant number of people who enter the criminal justice system are struggling with untreated mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders.

We understand that behind every case is a person carrying a weight that others may not fully see. The road that leads someone into the justice system is rarely simple — it's often paved with hardship, untreated pain, and circumstances that feel impossible to escape. We don't take that lightly. When you come to us, we take the time to truly listen, to understand your full story, and to get to the heart of what's really going on — because we believe that's the only way to provide a defense that genuinely serves you.

These aren't just legal cases to us. They're people — and their mental health history can and should be part of how their case is handled. An experienced criminal defense attorney can work to ensure that mental health is considered at every stage: from bond hearings and plea negotiations to sentencing and diversion programs.

If you or someone you love is facing criminal charges and dealing with mental health challenges, know that these two things are not separate — and neither should your defense be.