Hiring a Former Criminal Prosecutor

HIRING A FORMER PROSECUTOR

Criminal Defense Attorney Jose Calvo Providing a Competitive Edge

Many criminal defense lawyers can only guess what might be going on in a prosecutor's mind.Fort Myers Criminal Defense Attorney Jose Luis Calvo, however, is much closer to knowing how prosecutors think, strategize and act—he himself was a prosecutor once. The attorney started his career by prosecuting criminal cases for the Office of the State Attorney, handling various types of criminal cases.

During that time, he even handled serious felony cases, including those that involved drugs and firearms. A few years later, he transitioned to private practice criminal defense and now helps defendants throughout Fort Myers, Florida and the surrounding areas in challenging their accusers. He provides services to clients through his law firm, Calvo & Calvo, Attorneys at Law.

Having served on both ends of the criminal justice system, Attorney Calvo has a unique advantage in handling criminal defense cases. His double-edged background allows him to think like both a criminal defense attorney and as a prosecutor. This enables him to better anticipate the strategies and attacks of the opposition, the prosecution. Learn more about how Attorney Calvo's background can provide an important advantage in your case by reading further.

Areas of Advantage

There are many areas in which it can be highly beneficial to have a former prosecutor handling your criminal defense. Here are just a few of them:

Case Investigation—When Attorney Calvo takes you on as a client, he can provide an in-depth investigation into the facts surrounding your case, which includes a search for any potential errors made by law enforcement before, during or after the arrest. Mr. Calvo's former experience as a prosecutor gives him a keener sense of what types of evidence the opposing side might try to use against a client, whether that involves intoxication test results, forensic evidence or witness testimony. He is also more aware of weaknesses in the prosecution's case, such as when there is a lack of strong evidence needed to convict a defendant or when there are other problems with evidence.

Pre-Trial Negotiation—Prosecutors are sometimes out to get maximum punishment for defendants, meaning they are more likely to go through with the trial process. Other times, such as when their evidence is not particularly strong, they are willing to settle for plea deals and reduced charges. As a former prosecutor, Attorney Calvo is able to better recognize when prosecuting attorneys are likely to give in to such deals. Furthermore, because he was in their shoes before, he knows what types of negotiation tactics are needed to sway their thinking about going after the highest level of conviction and punishment.

Trial Experience—Mr. Calvo's previous prosecution experience is an additional assurance that he knows how to handle cases in court and in trial. Throughout his career, the lawyer has had more than 100 criminal trials tried to verdict. Because he knows how the trial process works from both angles, he can better anticipate prosecutors' courtroom strategies, such as the types of questioning they might resort to when cross-examining the defendant or witnesses.

Working with a Strong Fort Myers Criminal Defense Lawyer

The attorney you choose to represent you can have a major impact on the outcome of your case. By working with Attorney Calvo, you can have the assurance that you are working with a highly knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense attorney who can tackle your defense from multiple perspectives. Calvo & Calvo, Attorneys at Law takes on various types of cases, including the most serious and complex types. Our law firm provide aggressive defense for everything ranging from traffic tickets to manslaughter and murder charges. Attorney Calvo, who has been included in the 2012 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ list, can handle criminal cases at both the state and federal levels in Florida. He is also a fluent Spanish speaker.

Call Calvo & Calvo, Attorneys at Law to learn more about Attorney Calvo and how he can help you build a strong defense plan.

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At Calvo & Calvo, Attorneys at Law, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

“Jose made me feel confident from our first conversation and throughout the legal process that everything would be OK. ”
“Jose made me feel confident from our first conversation and throughout the legal process that everything would be OK. He is a calming presence and walks the walk of what you will discuss and work on with him. Very highly recommended.”

- Anonymous
“Mr. Calvo directed me through a very complicated situation with ease and confidence.”
“Mr. Calvo was very knowledgeable and professional. He directed me through a very complicated situation with ease and confidence. I would definitely recommend him to any of my friends.”

- Ron K.
“I can't thank him enough for clearing my name and giving me a fresh new start. ”
“Mr. Calvo was a huge help with a situation I got into while I was on vacation a couple years ago. He fought tooth and nail for me and made sure everything was ok, all while we were thousands of miles apart. I can't thank him enough!”

- Kerri
“I would not hesitate to seek Calvo and Calvo's representation in the future.”
“Calvo and Calvo have represented me on several occasions and I have found them, Jose Calvo in particular, to be supportive, professional and thorough. I would not hesitate to seek Calvo and Calvo's representation in the future.”

- Marty B.
“in our struggle to secure my son's future. Mr. Calvo proved to be just the man I needed.”
“In our struggle to secure my son's future. Mr. Calvo proved to be just the man I needed. Our outcome was excellent. Thank you, Mr. Calvo, for your assistance.”

- Franklin W.
“I would recommend Jose to my family and friends because of his honesty and trust level he builds with you!”
“I would highly recommend the services of Jose Calvo Esq. his experience and knowledge of bankruptcy law make a challenging and stressful situation into a painless process. ”

- Rene
“Mr. Calvo not only worked tenaciously for eight months before getting a favorable outcome for our son, but he was also extremely patient with him!”
“Mr. Calvo not only worked tenaciously for eight months before getting a favorable outcome for our son, but he was also extremely patient with him, explaining everything and answering the same questions over and over again to make sure he understood everyth”

- Wendy C.
“I am very grateful to Jose Calvo and his staff for their superb services.”
I am very grateful to Jose Calvo and his staff for their superb services. I was in a very difficult case in which I thought there was no way out. But thankfully I was led to Calvo & Calvo. Not only did he help me drop my felony charge to a misdemeanor; he also helped me get my records expunged or sealed. Whenever I had any questions, I simply emailed or called him and I had my questions answered very promptly. Thanks to him I can happily move on with my life. My family and I thank you very much!!! I would recommend him to everyone!!!!

- Anonymous

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