Charles Town DUI Lawyer
Law Offices of James T. Kratovil

Charles Town, West Virginia’s, Multi-Service Law Offices

In today’s society, there are many reasons you might need a lawyer. Whether you have been injured in an accident, are being harassed by creditors, have been charged with a criminal offense, have decided to file bankruptcy, or want to draft a will, the multi-service law firm of Law Offices of James T. Kratovil, is your choice for attorneys. We offer clients more than thirty-five years of combined experience, practicing in the areas of personal injury litigation, bankruptcy, criminal defense, consumer protection, civil litigation, and family estate planning.

Free Consultation • Major Credit Cards • Payment Plan Options

Senior attorney James Kratovil understands how stressful it can be when you need a lawyer. In more than thirty-five years of combined legal practice, there aren’t too many types of cases that we haven’t handled. We have learned that no two cases or clients are ever alike, so we take the time to listen and to get to know you.

Call the multi-service law office of James T Kratovil when you need a lawyer in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. We’ll schedule a free consultation to discuss your needs. We take the time to listen, before putting our experience to work for you.

Areas of Practice

• Adoption
• Bankruptcy Law
• Business Organizations
• Civil Litigation
• Construction Law
• Consumer Protection
• Contracts
• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI
• Estate Planning
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Personal Injury
• Professional Malpractice Law
• Real Estate Law
• Traffic Violations
• White Collar Crimes
• Wills

Bar Admissions

• West Virginia, 1976
• Maryland, 1996
• U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia, 1976
• U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia, 1976
• U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1996
• U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1981
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1991

Education

• California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, 1976
  J.D.
  
  
• Point Park College, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
  B.A.
  Honors: Cum Laude
  Major: Political Science

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

• TYPE OF CASES OUR FIRM HANDLES
  I handle many types of cases to bench and jury trials Charles Town, West Virginia including DUI, Criminal and Traffic.

• WE THINK YOU SHOULD HIRE US IF:
  You want a lawyer who will personally handle your file and will be available for consultation afternoons, evenings and weekends. I will fairly evaluate your case and determine the most favorable course. I will not hesitate to go to trial on your case; that decision, however, will ultimately be yours.

• OUR FIRM IS NOT RIGHT FOR YOU IF:
  You are looking for a lawyer who will only tell you what you want to hear. I will work with you to honestly assess the facts of the case.

• IF YOU WANT TO TELL OUR LAW FIRM ABOUT YOUR SITUATION YOU SHOULD:
  I personally communicate with you whenever possible. If I am in Court when you call, you can leave a message with my secretary or on my voicemail. I personally guarantee you will hear back from me in 24-hours, or less - most often, much less. My office phone is (304) 728-7718 or email at kratovil@charlestownlaw.com

• THE TYPICAL COST TO GET US TO START WORKING ON YOUR CASE IS:
  The cost varies depending on the allegation and facts of the case. A fee will be quoted at our initial consultation.

• OUR CLIENTS WILL TELL YOU THAT:
  My level of experience, knowledge of the law, and personal familiarity with the judges, prosecutors, and system is a great advantage. In addition my personal and regular contact with clients, availability and involvement with every aspect of the case bring the most favorable results.

• OUR PHILOSOPHY ON HOW WE APPROACH  OUR CASES IS:
  Depending on the type of case I like to find out as much as I can about the facts of the case and talk to anyone who can help our defense. At that time we can discuss our options. The stronger our defense appears to the prosecutor, the better our chances are of getting a favorable result.

• IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FIRM YOU SHOULD:
  During our free initial consultation I will answer any questions. Please call (304) 728-7718.