Choosing a criminal defense attorney in Washington, DC can be a hard decision. First and foremost, we urge you to choose an attorney who you trust will look out for your best interests. This means choosing a criminal defense who is not only skilled and has experience handling cases in the District of Columbia, but is also an attorney who will take the time to fully communicate with you, and is ava
ilable for any questions and concerns you may have. You should select an attorney who is willing to fight for your rights no matter how large the obstacles may be in any given case. You want an attorney who has a firm belief that it is his job to stand up to the government. This means taking cases to trial when necessary. While many law firms will pressure clients to take a plea deal, even if it is not beneficial to the client, you want someone who truly understands that when you take a bad plea deal, you lose every time. You also want to make sure you choose a Washington, DC criminal defense attorney who really practices in the District of Columbia. All too often we see attorneys with offices in Maryland and Virginia who occasionally handle cases in the District of Columbia. These are the attorneys who we don’t recognize in court, and they are easy to spot because they don’t know the proper procedures, or even what to say during an arraignment. Mutimer has dedicated his practice to representing clients in need of outstanding criminal defense in Washington, DC. In fact, he has chosen to work in a office that is located directly across the street from the Superior Court for the District of Columbia so he can always be available for clients when and where they need him most. In addition, Mr. Mutimer not only works in the District of Columbia, he has also chosen to make it his home. This means that he is available to help his clients and their families even if that means going to the Central Cell Block at 3:00 am when the loved one of a person recently arrested needs help the most. Mutimer was born in Maryland and grew up in the Washington, DC area. He completed his undergraduate work at American University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Catholic University – The Columbus School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Mutimer worked full time for one of the most respected DUI defense attorneys in Washington, DC where he learned the art and science of representing clients charged with DUI and other serious crimes. Mutimer is prepared to use his experience gained from handling numerous jury trials and bench trials in the District of Columbia to zealously fight for the rights of each and every one of his clients. From the moment you first meet him, his passion for his clients and their cases will become clear. When you make the decision to hire Mr. Mutimer as your Washington, DC criminal defense attorney, you can rest assured you will have a competent and well-trained fighter in your corner when you need one the most. Attorney Mutimer is a trial lawyer, not a plea lawyer.
