LAW OFFICES OF VAN RIPER & GORMAN                                                          Stuart:  (772) 283-8712 
Protecting the Rights of Individuals Charged with a Crime                                                   Ft. Pierce: (772) 460-2352 
  

            
    

CRIMINAL TRIAL LAWYERS
Stuart: 772-283-8712                 Ft. Pierce: 772-460-2352

Practice Areas

Below is a list of some of the criminal defense services we provide for our clients in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Palm Beach and Okeechobee counties:

Drug Crimes:

  • Cultivation,
  • Distribution,
  • Manufacturing,
  • Possession,
  • Delivery of a controlled substance,
  • Prescription Fraud,
  • Drug Trafficking,
  • Cocaine,
  • Ecstasy (MDMA),
  • GHB,
  • Ketamine,
  • LSD
  • Oxycodin/Oxycodone.

Violent Crimes:

  • Aggravated Assault,
  • Aggravated Battery,
  • Arson,
  • Assault and Battery,
  • Domestic Violence,
  • Hate Crimes,
  • Manslaughter,
  • Murder in the 2nd Degree,
  • Murder in the 1st Degree,

White Collar Crimes:

  • Bank Fraud,
  • Bribery,
  • Computer Hacking,
  • Credit Card Fraud,
  • Embezzlement,
  • Extortion,
  • Forgery,
  • Identity Theft,
  • Perjury. 

Driving Under the Influence (DUI):

  • Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of Alcohol or Drugs,
  • Boating under the Influence (BUI) of Alcohol or Drugs,
  • Breath Testing,
  • Driver's License Suspension,
  • Underage Drinking and Driving,
  • Vehicular Assault,
  • Vehicular Homicide.

Other:

  • Criminal Trespass,
  • Harassment,
  • Reckles Endangerment,
  • Restraining Order Violations,
  • False Imprisonment,
  • Burglary,
  • Grand Theft,
  • Driving While License Suspended (DWLS),
  • Violation of Probation (VOP),
  • "Dirty Urine" tests,
  • Criminal Appeals,
  • Post-Conviction Motions,
  • Change of Pleas

If you require efficient, aggressive representation relating to a criminal, traffic or DUI charge, contact the Law Offices of Van Riper and Gorman in Stuart at 772-283-8712, in Ft. Pierce at 772-460-2352, toll free at 1-888-682-6747 or or by filling out the form below.

Van Riper & Gorman
47 East Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34994
Stuart Office: 772-283-8712
Ft. Pierce Office: 772-460-2352
Toll-free: 1-888-682-6747
Fax: 772-283-8036

Christian Van Riper, Esq    
cvrlaw@att.net
Jeff Gorman, Esq.    
jeffgorman@att.net

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Criminal Lawyer, and former state attorney (prosecutor) represents clients in Martin County, Palm Beach County, Indian River County, Okeechobee County and Saint Lucie County, Florida in all criminal defense matters.  He is available 24/7 for free consultations, including consultations at jails and detention centers. Treasure Coast Criminal defense attorney Christian Van Riper, a former State Attorney, represents clients in cases involving allegations of violations of criminal law, including violations of probation (VOP), driving while intoxicated (DUI) , boating while intoxicated (BUI), burglary, theft, traffic infractions, drug trafficking, and all drug crimes. Attorney Chris Van Riper is available for free consultations for arrests relating to trafficking of exctasy, hydrocodone, oxycontin, cocaine, marijuana, and other drug charges. In addition criminal defense lawyer Chris Van Riper is experienced in handling drug trafficking and possession cases of GHB, LSD, heroin, cocaine, and other illegal drugs and narcotics. We are available for free consultations at all jails and prisons in Palm Beach, Okeechobee, Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie counties including St. Lucie County Jail (Rock Road), Martin County Jail, Indian River County Jail, and Okeechobee County Jail. Christian Van Riper is an experienced criminal defense attorney who will work with clients on payment plans and other payment options. DUI and BUI is a serious charge and  you need an experienced DUI defense lawyer on your side. If you have been arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, St, Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Martin County Sheriff's Office, Indian River County Sheriff's Office, Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office, Stuart Police, Ft. Pierce Police, Port St. Lucie Police Department or any other police agency, call Attorney Chris VanRiper toll-free.  Our trial lawyer, Chris VanRiper is experienced in handling all assault and battery cases, False Imprisonment, Dirty Urine tests, violations of probation, domestic violence, felony battery, assault, driving while license suspended, driving while license revoked, public intoxication, shoplifting, theft, grand theft, grant theft auto, stolen car charges, underage drinking, criminal immigration and defense of felonies and misdemeanors. For professional legal representation in criminal law matters contact Chris Van Riper today. Attorney Van Riper represents clients in Stuart, Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach, Palm City, Hobe Sound, Stuart, Jupiter Island, Sewall's Point, Indiantown, Port Salerno and many other areas. Criminal Defense Attorney Van Riper is available for free consultations in White City, River Park, Eden, Hutchinson Island, Lakewood Park, and all cities in St. Lucie County. In Indian River County, our attorney is available for consultations in Vero Beach, Gifford, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Wabasso and all other locations in the area. For a free consultation regarding your felony or misdemeanor charge, call Stuart attorney Christian Van Riper today. Christian Van Riper also handles cases involving family law and personal injury, including truck accidents, wrongful death, boating accidents, cruise ship accidents and medical malpractice.   Our criminal lawyer handles all drug offenses, including: possession, Delivery of a controlled substance, Prescription Fraud, Drug Trafficking, Cocaine, Ecstasy (MDMA), GHB, Ketamine, LSD, Oxycondin, Oxycodone, marijuanna, pot, coke, crack, prescription sleeping pills, Xanax, Zanax, Percocet.  If you ahve been arrested and lived in Stuart, Jupiter, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Fort Pierce, Ft. Pierece, St. Lucie, Hobe Sound, Sebastian, Vero Beach, or anywhere else in Martin, Okeechobee, Indian River or Saint Lucie County, call our criminal law firm for a free consultation.  Martin, Saint Lucie and Indian River Criminal defense attorney Christian Van Riper, a former State Attorney, represents clients in cases involving allegations of violations of criminal law, including violations of probation (VOP), driving while intoxicated (DUI) , boating while intoxicated (BUI), burglary, theft, traffic infractions, drug trafficking, and all drug crimes. Attorney Chris Van Riper is available for free consultations for arrests relating to trafficking of exctasy, hydrocodone, oxycontin, cocaine, marijuana, and other drug charges. In addition criminal defense lawyer Chris Van Riper is experienced in handling drug trafficking and possession cases of GHB, LSD, heroin, cocaine, and other illegal drugs and narcotics.