Interview

Trespassing After A Restraining Order Paul Geller: Usually, it’s a violation of a restraining order and I’m putting it in that context when we sort of need to get at some factual framework. Let’s suppose that a husband and wife have an argument perhaps that becomes physical and the police show up and make an arrest, and let’s say the case…Read More

Interviewer: Let’s say I’ve got a DUI and at I contact you. What are you going to recommend to me, from the start? Your Attorney Will Contact Motor Vehicles within the Required 10 Day Period Paul Geller: So first and foremost I want to make sure that within the first 10 days we contact, well let me correct that, that I contact…Read More

Interviewer: What would you tell an individual that has skepticism about hiring an attorney in the first place? What are some of the stigmas that you have to dispel with them? Paul Geller: I do encounter that quite often. People will say, “Well, why can’t I just go handle it myself?” And what I typically tell people is this: first of all…Read More

Interviewer: When you work with a client they’ve undergone the Breathalyzer and they’ve performed the field sobriety tests, are there any certain ailments or particular medical conditions that they should make you aware of that could possibly help them? Medications and Certain Conditions Can Influence DUI Testing Results Paul Geller: Yes, I always ask clients during my intake if they do have…Read More

Interviewer: Let’s say I’m working in an office and I know my manager won’t be actively searching, but it’s kind of like a race in time to try and get this taken care of in a fashion where I can get this removed from my record. How long does that whole process take? Paul Geller: I think the average process start-to-finish, and…Read More

Interviewer: Is there a common story that you just keep hearing from your clients about the arrest? A Minor Vehicle Infraction or Traffic Infraction, Such as Failing to Properly Stop at a Stop Sign Can Result in a Police Stop and Then into a DUI Investigation Paul Geller: There are several things that I’ve heard and I’ve read from police officer reports.…Read More

Interviewer: What kind of clients do you see, typically; young, old, men, women? Who’s your typical DUI arrestee?Any Driver Can Be Subject to a DUI Charge Paul Geller: DUI’s, unfortunately, can happen to anyone. I’ve handled everyone from the professionals who go out for business meetings and they have a couple glasses of wine or some cocktails; to the party goers, if…Read More

Interviewer: What have you learned about people’s behavior and their reaction to being arrested and prosecuted for a DUI? In other words, what sort human insight has been gained through the whole process? Most People Want to Put the Experience behind Them as Quickly as Possible Paul Geller: Most people are very nervous, which is normal. They are very concerned about work,…Read More

Interviewer: I see advertisements saying, “We’re aggressive.” “We’ll treat you like family.” “We fight for you.” Do you think an aggressive attorney is the best way to go? So, if you needed an attorney, you were facing criminal charge, what would you look for and why? Paul Geller: I would look for the most well rounded attorney – someone who can be…Read More

Interviewer: What do you say to people that are kind of in the middle of the process and they say, “I can’t take it anymore; I want to just give up and thrown in the towel?” Does that happen? What do you tell people who say that? Paul Geller: That does happen and I always encourage people to hang in there. During…Read More