Atlanta Bench Warrant Lawyer

A bench warrant is a court-issued document that gives law enforcement officials the authority to arrest and detain an individual who fails to appear in court.  Bench warrants are issued by either the court or a judge, and become effective immediately. As soon as a law enforcement official obtains a valid bench warrant, he or she has the authority to arrest the person named on the warrant and bring him or her into custody. Once the person named on the warrant has been detained by the authorities, he or she will be brought before the judge where he or she will be required to explain why he or she failed to appear in court.

Bench warrants may be issued for a variety of reasons. As previously mentioned, most bench warrants are issued for a failure to appear. However, a bench warrant may also be issued for:

• Failure to pay a court fee
• Failure to pay a fine or restitution
• Failure to comply with a court order
• Failure to attend jury duty (on rare occasions)

If a bench warrant has been issued in your name, you should seek the legal counsel of an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Whether a bench warrant has been issued in your name for failing to appear in court, failing to pay a fee, or failing to comply with a court order, you will be subjected to a number of penalties.  Common penalties include detainment (sometimes without bail), higher fines, longer probation sentences, driver's license suspension, bail denial, and more.

Contact Atlanta Bench Warrant Attorney Judy Kim

It is essential that you contact a skilled defense lawyer as soon as you learn a bench warrant has been issued in your name. The courts do not mess around with people who fail to appear. In fact, some judges view your actions as a sign of guilt when you do not appear on a schedule court date.  With vast experience in this area of law, Atlanta criminal defense lawyer Judy Kim can competently review your case, discuss your options, and explain your situation to the judge.  In addition, Judy Kim can also negotiate with the judge to try and prevent additional legal penalties from being imposed.

If a bench warrant has been issued in your name, do not hesitate to contact Atlanta bench warrant attorney Judy Kim at (404) 566-9970. Judy Kim is committed to providing you with sound defense and helping you avoid further prosecution!