Criminal defense law consists of the legal protections afforded to people who have been accused of committing a crime. Law enforcement agencies and government prosecutors have extensive resources at their disposal. Without adequate protections for the accused, the balance of power within the justice system would become skewed in favor of the government.

Kenneth N. Ortner zealously represents clients in State and Federal Courts on charges ranging from minor offenses to serious felonies, including:

• Traffic violations
• Assault and battery
• DUI/OVI
• Domestic Violence
• Possession of drugs
• Theft and larceny
• Burglary/Robbery

• Arson
• Rape
• Homicide — murder/manslaughter
• White collar crime
• Expungment/Record sealing
• Appeals
• And more