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About Us

Why Choose Us

Exceptional Client Service & Responsiveness

From the moment you first call, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect. At Knight Law, we understand that no one is infallible, and anyone can make a mistake at any time. That is why we are dedicated to providing every client with a zealous defense in the courtroom, combined with the personalized attention our clients deserve. We are known for our responsiveness to our clients, and we encourage frequent communication to all we serve.

Peace of Mind

During a time of upheaval and stress, Nana Knight offers her clients peace of mind. If you are in crisis, doubt, or fear, she offers the path of compassion, courage, understanding and empowers you with knowledge. When you are charged with a crime, your fight has just begun. Rest assured that your case is in good hands. Read more about the Knight Strategy (link) and how we do what we do and check out our Core Values page.

Attention

We are selective in the cases we take. As a result, our clients are not just another file. We provide personal attention to each and every one of our valued clients. By deliberately limiting the number of cases we accept each month, we make sure we have the time and energy to meet the unique needs of every client. We focus on building the strongest defense possible for a client and we keep our clients updated, educated, and empowered at every step they take within our complicated legal system.

Honest Assessment

We treat our clients with respect and that means we are honest about your case. We will give you the “good” and the “bad,” go over potential consequences, and thoroughly review your options.

Expertise

When you need to see to a doctor with a serious problem, you prefer to go to a board-certified doctor who has more training and specialized experience than an average doctor. The same concept applies to the decision to hire an attorney to handle a traumatic incident in your life. You prefer a board -certified attorney to handle your case that can have life-altering consequences.  This is the person you are going to trust to protect your rights, your liberty, and your future. And the right attorney can make a difference in your case. When it comes to trust, only a former prosecutor has an edge over the prosecution, with experience on both sides of the fight.

In addition to triggering time in custody, a criminal conviction carries other significant consequences that impact people for the rest of their lives. Once the gears of the “criminal justice machine” begin moving against you, it is imperative to move quickly to preserve your rights and protect your interests. Nana Knight is a former professor of law, and she has trained hundreds of attorneys. She has tried the toughest cases. If there is anyone who knows how to spot a weakness in the prosecution’s case, it’s Nana. She knows which cases the prosecutors are most likely to vigorously pursue and the cases they are going to negotiate down or even dismiss. Her experience is not theoretical but practical and with her extensive prosecutorial background, she knows how and when to influence prosecutors’ decisions in all types of criminal cases, at all stages of the proceedings.

Vision

“Go to” Trusted Legal Advisor

Our vision is to become the “go to” trusted legal advisor for the members of our community in the areas of
our expertise. We do that by putting our clients first, applying excellence in all that we do and seeking
continuous improvement.

Our Core Values

The Knight Law Core Values

  • Excellence in All We Do

    Not many trial attorneys can say that they have been trained by the United States Air Force. We approach our cases like we are preparing for battle. And it starts with preparation. The three Ps – proficiency, preparation, and professionalism create the conditions for success. We thoroughly investigate all the relevant facts of your case, anticipate the strategy and tactics of the other side, and craft the best possible defense(s) for you and your case. And when it’s time for us to zealously advocate for your interests in court, we do so with poise and consummate professionalism.

  • Continuous Improvement

    We support and encourage our clients to improve their lives. As lifelong learners, we are also committed to continuous improvement and growth. Because we are driven by the concept of excellence in all we do, a military value instilled in us from the early days of our military training, we are constantly looking for ways to do something better or more efficiently. We embrace technology and use it to support our clients to provide them with access to information. This core value supports “Excellence in All We Do” and ensures that we constantly improve the way we operate and continue to provide high-quality legal services to our clients.

  • Client First

    It starts with the Golden Rule – we treat our clients the way we would want to be treated. We don’t judge. We are responsive. We respect you and give you an honest assessment of your case. We educate, guide, and empower you so that you can make the best decisions possible about your case.

    Our client-first value is very simple: if you win, we win. And we want you to win. We listen to your story, and we work with you as a team to carefully craft the best possible defense and strategy based on the facts and circumstances of your case.

The Knight Strategy

Helping You to Achieve the Best Outcome

Work with a military-trained trial strategist, a board-certified criminal law specialist, a teacher, and a problem-solver who understands you and is committed to defending your rights. At Knight Law, we are committed to anticipating the prosecution’s strategies and tactics, finding ways to neutralize them with the best defense available, and helping you to achieve the best outcome possible in your case.

The Knight Chess Piece

In chess, the knight attacks in a unique L-shaped pattern and is the only chess piece that can leap over pieces. This method of attack allows it to move to squares inaccessible to other pieces. No other chess piece can do this.

The Knight Case Strategy similarly represents a unique approach to attacking the prosecution’s case. We discover facts that would otherwise remain inaccessible, through diligent and targeted investigation. We leap ahead of the government and proactively position your case for a successful outcome. Leveraging our expertise, we work to slowly dismantle the prosecution’s case against you. We do this by anticipating what the prosecution will do and look for ways to build a defense strategy to neutralize the threat to you, protect your rights, and defend your freedom. We give you an honest assessment of the evidence in your case and identify the best options to defend you, whether it is protecting you with a plea bargain, or trying your case to a jury.

Empowerment

We make it our mission to educate, inform, and empower you with knowledge of the process, so you can decide what is best in your case. We make it a point to understand your priorities (like keeping your employment or professional license) and all the collateral issues important to you during this life-changing process.  When you work with us, you will be armed with knowledge about what is right in your circumstances, including:

  • The stakes involved
  • The system you are up against
  • Potential collateral consequences (such as employment,
    immigration, impact on your professional license)
  • How your case will progress
  • The options available to you
  • The best-case scenario
  • The worst-case scenario
  • Negotiation options with the prosecutor
Early Intervention

As soon as you become our client, we launch the Knight strategy for you. We immediately assess your case, and we proactively investigate and work to see if it is feasible to persuade the prosecution to reject your case in the pre-filing stage. Sometimes this is not possible, and cases still get filed. If this happens, we explore alternatives to formal prosecution, while we keep you updated along the way so you can make the best decisions possible in your case.

Aggressive Case Negotiations and “Outside the Box” Creative Solutions

As a former prosecutor, Nana Knight knows what negotiation tactics are most effective with prosecutors. She prepares thoroughly, with a laser-focus on all points of leverage with the prosecution to work out the best possible outcome for you.

Effective Trial Advocacy

There are cases where our clients have a high likelihood of success at trial before a jury or judge. Sometimes clients risk little by opting for trial because no other option or proposed deal by the prosecution makes sense. Every case is different, but as a true trial attorney, we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. This ensures we are ready for whatever direction we need to go with your case

When we go to trial, rest assured that you are in great hands. Having done numerous jury trials , Nana Knight knows that preparation, presentation, appeal to the jury, poise and professionalism go a long way to maximizing your chances of a favorable verdict in your case. This is where experience counts, and you will benefit greatly from this experience.

Commitment to Our Clients

The criminal justice and legal process is stressful enough and we understand what our clients are going through. We are here for you, and we don’t judge. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness and remain available for you. You deserve the best service, and we are committed to you and your case. Read about the Core Value – Clients First.

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Your Story

To the government and the prosecution, you are just another file. At our office, we take the time to get to know you, and understand the reality behind the alleged incident. Your priorities are important to us. We are selective with the cases we take on because you are not just another file. We want to make sure we can tell your story and provide the best defense and strategy possible for your case.

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Knowledge

Nana Knight has trained other attorneys and was a former professor of law.  As a teacher, she strives to provide each client with knowledge and information. A firm understanding of the legal process and the implications of your investigation, arrest, charge(s), or civil case can help you feel like you’re back in control again and give you some peace of mind.

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Plan of Action

We will customize your plan of action and discuss the different ways we can protect you and present your defense. You will leave our meeting with a plan of action on how your case will be handled. Since every case is different, we don’t use a “cookie-cutter” approach.  We will create a uniquely-tailored plan of action in consultation with you that will provide the best possible outcome in your situation.

Set up your Case Evaluation and Strategy Session

The sooner we talk, the sooner we can start protecting your rights, developing a plan of action, and reducing some of the stress you are experiencing.

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