Not long ago, a client came to Erika Valcarcel after being arrested and charged with forgery. The client faced a third-degree felony and a maximum of five years in prison.
The client worked for an A.C. company and met with clients to write estimates for new units. They met with an individual and gave her a quote. They signed the paperwork to purchase the unit and for financing. After the installation, the customer reported a crime after receiving their credit card statement. When she saw the credit application, she stated that she did not sign it. As a result, Florida criminal defense attorney Erika Valcarcel went to bat for her client, and through strenuous negotiations, the charges were dropped.
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"Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A. is the best you will find. Erika Valcarcel is completely honest and straightforward. She took a huge burden off my shoulders many times during difficult periods of my life knowing that she was doing everything that that could and should be done. Her knowledge is extensive and her advice has always been right on the mark. She is worth every penny of the fee she charges. You cannot go wrong securing her services."
Joni A. | Sarasota County
Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed in 10 Days
When a client was arrested for battery after an altercation with his girlfriend, he immediately contacted attorney Erika Valcarcel. The client was adamant that the entire situation was a misunderstanding, but nevertheless he was looking at a domestic violence conviction and potentially up to a year in jail. We acted fast on his behalf and discussed the situation with the State attorney’s office. We informed the prosecutor that our client's girlfriend did not want to proceed and highlighted the weaknesses in their case. Once they were aware of these developments, we successfully arranged to have the charges dismissed. This was all before our client's first court date and impressively all done within 10 days of the initial arrest.
