Criminal Defense and Bankruptcy Services
From offices in Hattiesburg and Brookhaven, the Burghard Law Firm represents people throughout Southern Mississippi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast in a broad range of legal areas, including criminal defense and bankruptcy. We accept credit cards and offer flexible fee arrangements.
For more information about a type of case, click on one of the headings below:
Drug Crimes
Our firm has represented clients charged with misdemeanor drug possession and handled major felony trafficking cases. Our job is to advocate on your behalf, ensuring that your rights were not violated during law enforcement's searches and seizures.
DUI Defense
Whether your DUI charge is a felony or misdemeanor, we have the experience to defend your rights. The consequences for a conviction are severe, and it is in your best interests to secure the legal services of an attorney who has experience in handling DUI cases.
Serious Capital Crimes
Our hands-on approach in handling criminal defense cases is especially to your benefit when dealing with a capital crime. Those cases require more attention, and we handle them by being with you during all your hearings and constantly communicating and meeting with you throughout the case.
Appeals
At the Burghard Law Firm, we handle appeals for people convicted of crimes. The appellate process can be lengthy, and an experienced lawyer who creates a record for appeal by filing objections at the first trial makes all the difference.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
In spite of the new bankruptcy laws enacted in October of 2005, 85% of our clients who are seeking Chapter 7 Bankruptcy relief still qualify. There are many misconceptions regarding the new laws, and it is in your best interests to check with an attorney first.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
We represent clients in need of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy protection, which is a payment plan that is proposed to the court. Over three to five years, you can generally make reduced payments to a trustee, who will then distribute the money to your creditors.
Free Attorney Consultation
For more information, or to schedule an appointment with lawyer Ivan Burghard, call 866-823-7100 or fill out the contact form on this site.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
