The Law Office of Kimberly S. Sweeney, PLLC
Practice Areas
Below are the areas of legal assistance that the Law Office of Kimberly S. Sweeney, PLLC provide. Please feel free to inquire about any additional concerns that may not be listed as we may be able to help you with those conrcerns as well.
Bankruptcy Law
The two most common consumer bankruptcies are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The Law Office of Kimberly S. Sweeney PLLC handle these types of bankruptcies exclusively so you can be sure you are getting accurate legal advice when you file for bankruptcy. We will fight to protect your rights and your property and fight the aggressive and annoying creditors for you. We can help you keep your home, vehicles and other property. We can help you against garnishments, foreclosures and liens. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
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The Law Office of Kimberly S. Sweeney provides legal representation to those who claim to have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or other entity. This includes handling cases that fall under tort law including, but not limited to: work injuries, automobile and other accidents, defective products, medical mistakes, slip and fall accidents, and more.
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Family Law
Family law is a practice area that encompasses the legal issues that face families. These issues include:
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divorce
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spousal support
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child support
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custody
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division of assets and liabilities due to divorce
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adoption
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termination of parental rights
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Will & Estate Probate
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DHS hearings/ Youth Court
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The Law Office of Kimberly S. Sweeney combines personal sensitivity with specialized practical advice to provide effective, caring solutions to your problems. We are devoted to keeping simple cases simple and bringing innovative solutions and techniques to complex and unique cases
Criminal Law
Crimes are generally categorized as felonies or misdemeanors based on their nature and the maximum punishment that can be imposed. A felony, sometimes called a "high crime," involves serious misconduct that is punishable by death or by imprisonment of over one year (although the punishment can be less than one year at the judge's discretion). Most state criminal laws subdivide felonies into classes with varying degrees of punishment. Examples of felonies include murder, manslaughter, rape, fraud, robbery, racketeering, arson and white collar crime.
Lesser crimes are classified as misdemeanors. A misdemeanor is misconduct punishable by up to one year in prison and/or a fine. Examples of misdemeanors include traffic violations, petty theft, simple assault and battery, trespass and public intoxication.
imes are classified as misdemeanors. A misdemeanor is misconduct punishable by up to one year in prison and/or a fine. Examples of misdemeanors include traffic violations, petty theft, simple assault and battery, trespass and public intoxication.
The Law offic eof Kimberly S. Sweeney provides criminal defense by investigating the case and helping identify ways to introduce doubt into the question of a defendant's guilt. Based on the facts and evidence, we will develop a strategy, build a case and identify defenses to help prove your innocence or mitigate yoursentence.