DC Criminal Lawyer : Washington DC Criminal Defense Attorney - Bruce M. Cooper
Welcome

You’ve been arrested or you are under investigation.  You are in jail or you are being threatened with jail by an overzealous police officer or prosecutor.   You need an experienced, skilled criminal defense attorney who has handled criminal cases since 1993.  Although our focus is Washington, DC and the US District Courts in Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA, the Law Office of Bruce M. Cooper has represented thousands of clients in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland.  If you are facing serious criminal charges, take that first step towards your defense and call the Law Office of Bruce M. Cooper.

Representing Criminal Defendants Since 1994

Bruce M. Cooper, a highly skilled criminal defense attorney, has handled criminal cases, first as a federal prosecutor and then as a criminal defense attorney.  As a former federal prosecutor, Bruce Cooper understands how to successfully defend clients against felony and misdemeanor charges.  As an experienced criminal defense attorney in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland, Bruce Cooper uses this insight to zealously represent his clients.


THE LAW OFFICE OF BRUCE M. COOPER, which is located in Washington, DC, is two blocks from the District of Columbia Superior Court and convenient to either the Green/Yellow Line Metro (Archives) or the Red Line Metro (Verizon Center).  To schedule a free initial consultation, please call (202) 628-8494 during regular business hours.

BRUCE M. COOPER, DC CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER has the experience to represent you if you are under investigation or are charged with any of the following misdemeanor or felony charges:

  • Simple Assault – misdemeanor
  • Felony Assault – felony
  • Aggravated Assault – felony
  • Assault with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon – felony
  • Mayhem – felony
  • Murder – felony
  • Kidnapping – felony
  • Domestic Violence

  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – misdemeanor
  • Simple Possession of Narcotics – misdemeanor
  • Possession of Liquid PCP – felony
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics – felony
  • Distribution of Narcotics – misdemeanor or felony
  • Conspiracy to Distribute Narcotics – misdemeanor or felony

  • Shoplifting – misdemeanor
  • Auto Theft – felony
  • First Degree Theft – felony
  • Second Degree Theft – misdemeanor
  • Fraud – felony

  • Possession of Unregistered Firearm – misdemeanor
  • Possession of Unlicensed Ammunition –misdemeanor
  • Carrying a Pistol without a License – felony
  • Offenses Committed While Armed – felony

  • Driving While Intoxicated – misdemeanor
  • Driving Under the Influence – misdemeanor
  • Operating While Impaired – misdemeanor

Driving in the District of Columbia

Driving offenses may include the following:

  • Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
    Blood alcohol level of .08
  

  • Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
    Under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug
 

  • Operating While Impaired (OWI)
    Driver’s ability to operate vehicle impaired


Driving offenses in the District of Columbia may have both criminal and administrative consequences.  

If stopped and arrested on a DWI, DUI, or OWI, you are facing criminal charges before a criminal judge and the administrative termination of your driving privileges in the District of Columbia before a hearing examiner.

You need counsel immediately;

You need the Law Office of Bruce M. Cooper.
CALL (202) 628-8494.

  • Fake IDs
  • Underage Drinking

  • Prostitution
  • Hiring a Prostitute

 

Seal Your Record or Expunge Your Conviction

Having a criminal record may affect where you go to school, where you live or where you work.  A criminal record may also affect whether you can receive certain public benefits or educational opportunities.  You need the Law Firm of Bruce M. Cooper.  You need a law firm experienced with filing motions to seal your record or expunge your conviction.  You need the Law Firm of Bruce M. Cooper. 

Sealing an Arrest Record

If you were arrested but your case was dismissed by the government, you have a criminal record.  If you were arrested but your case was dismissed by the court, you have a criminal record.  And, if you went to trial and won your case, you have a criminal record.  You need help.  You need a law firm experienced in motions to the court to seal your record.  You need the Law Firm of Bruce M. Cooper.

By sealing your arrest record, that information is no longer public and most employers will not have access to your records.  This means that you may not have to disclose that you have a criminal record in most instances.  However, the law in the District of Columbia now goes farther and allows persons to try to seal their records without regard to their innocence – either because they cannot prove that they are innocent or because they are not innocent. 

Expunge Your Conviction   

An expungement allows you to clear your criminal record so that you have a fresh start after a criminal conviction.  To qualify for expungement, you must have successfully completed probation without any violations.  Only certain convictions qualify for expungement and you need an experienced law firm to help you.  You need the Law Firm of Bruce M. Cooper. 

 

Disclaimer

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice.  You should contact an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation.  We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail.  Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.  Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.
 

How Your Legal Fee Is Determined

Your legal fee is determined by the facts of your individual case.  Depending upon the nature of your case, you may be able to make payments over time rather than in one lump-sum.  If you are looking for a cut-rate lawyer, however, please go elsewhere.  If you are looking for a lawyer who will devote his time to your defense, please contact us.

 

Law Office of
Bruce M. Cooper

717 D Street, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20004

Office: (202) 628-8494
Fax: (202) 618-6227