Every case is different depending on the severity of the allegations, the complexity of your case, the backlog from the District Attorney's Office, and how quickly you hire an attorney. While the jury trial is a popular staple of criminal defense law in TV shows and movies, in reality 95% of cases are resolved during plea negotiations between a prosecutor and a defense attorney.
Cases can remain un-filed for over a year (and sometimes even longer) from your arrest date. Most attorneys will take your money and then sit on your case until it becomes filed. This draws your case out way longer than necessary and can become costly, especially if you're paying for alcohol-detecting interlock devices every month.
When you hire me, I get my hands on the evidence the cops have on your case, analyze their strengths and weaknesses, and let you know what we're up against. I don't wait around for your case to get filed a year from now. I go up to the prosecutors and advocate on your behalf to get you the best deal possible. And if there's a deal we can't take, then we go to trial.
