Someone who is the target of a criminal investigation, has been arrested, or is being prosecuted needs an experienced attorney.  Michael formerly served as a prosecutor for approximately five years, and has had his own firm — focusing exclusively on criminal defense law — since 1998.

The Law Office of Michael D. McMullen guarantees prompt, professional, and confidential representation of all criminal matters, Federal, State, and local.

Prosecutors can not go to trial on every case. To do so would put demands on the court system it can not meet. Instead, most cases are resolved by "plea bargaining." This is where the attorney and the prosecutor exchange information, conduct negotiations, and resolve fairly any given case. Generally, judges accept the agreements negotiated by a lawyer and the prosecutor. Sometimes, this process can result in the dismissal of a charge or a plea to a lower offense, or to a negotiated punishment such as probation.

At times, however, the defense lawyer and the prosecutor are unable to resolve a case in this manner. The offer of the prosecutor is unacceptible. The client wants a jury trial. Although this is a last resort, Michael enjoys nothing more than preparing for trial with a client and trying a criminal case.

Criminal defense is a misnomer since every alleged "criminal" is innocent unless and until proven guilty. Criminal defense is a broad category, and Michael is experienced with a variety of charges.

The police often tell a person they are arresting something to the effect that "it will be easier if you will give us a statement." That is true--it will be easier for them! Whether you conusult Michael or some other lawyer, it is best to speak to an attorney before giving ANY statement whatsoever to the authorities. They are not trying to (and don't have the power to) clear your name at that point. There willl be time for that if it is in the client's best interest.