We Will Bring The Fight
Ramsey Law is a veteran owned business. Attorney Clark R. Ramsey served in the United States Marine Corps Infantry. The courtroom is just a different kind of battlefield for us, and we know how to win on it. No firm is more prepared to wage that war on your behalf.
Help us help you - do NOT talk to cops. Do NOT make any statements to anyone about your case, especially the police or game wardens. No matter how nice or scary they may seem, talking to them will only make things worse. Lawyer up - call us. If you've already spoken to law enforcement, no matter how bad you think things may be, it is very likely we can still help you. Just give us a call.
SERVICES OFFERED
Our clients hire us to win and the results overwhelmingly support that expectation.
We exist to fight for you.
Criminal Law
Skill and experience matter. Reputation matters. Our reputation has demonstrated year after year that we fight the government tooth and nail and win. We've won the overwhelming majority of jury trials for our clients and forced the government to dismiss dozens of serious felony cases and charges.
Our trial wins include everything from civil contract disputes to criminal cases like rape, armed robbery, and assault with a weapon. We've successfully represented clients from every walk of life. From a top corporate executive and business owners to indigent clients from the humblest means.
Our skill has forced the government to dismiss dozens of serious felony charges and cases. Within those dismissed cases and charges have been offenses ranging from deliberate homicide to possession with intent to distribute. We are very skilled at brining our opponents to heel in the courtroom, and at the negotiating table.
Our primary focus in criminal law is on violent crime. From domestic violence to assault with a weapon and homicides, we know what self defense looks like, and we know what lying witnesses sounds like. We have a vast knowledge of violent encounters from years of experience in the courtroom, behind a gun, and in a ring.
We can never guarantee results, but we will do everything necessary to make a succesful outcome possible.
Fish & Game Violations
Fish and Game violations carry serious repercussions which include, a lifetime loss of your right to hunt or fish nationwide, major fines and restitution, and even jail or prison time. Almost all fish and game violations in Montana are criminal offenses. While these are typically misdemeanors, some fish and game offenses are felonies. Even if the Game Warden only cited you for a misdemeanor, the prosecutor could upgrade the charge to a felony.
In most cases we can negotiate a deal for our clients that allows them to keep their hunting and fishing privileges in most states. In some cases, we can get the charges against our clients dismissed because Game Wardens frequently fall short of following the letter of the law.
Contrary to what the Game Warden probably told you, there’s a lot more on the line than a simple fine. In almost all fish and game violations we see, there are mandatory suspensions of your hunting and fishing privileges for at least 18 months. To make matters worse, because of the Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact, your suspension will apply for the prescribed period nationwide. Fortunately, for our clients, our firm has developed strategies and tactics to avoid those nationwide suspensions in most cases, and to substantially reduce the length of suspension in the rare case when a formal suspension sticks.
As avid hunters, fishermen, and "gun guys," we understand the subject matter, and that saves our clients money, and makes for better outcomes.
We can never guarantee results, but we will do everything necessary to make a succesful outcome possible.
Don't take our word for it, read what our many satisfied clients have said themselves.
“Your steadiness, attention to detail, and vigorous defense clearly made all the difference. Every filing, argument, and strategic decision reflected a professional operating at a level well above what the State had any answer for. Beyond the legal work, your leadership through months of uncertainty meant a great deal to me. You knew when to push and when to hold back, and you never once made me feel like just another case on your docket. You are very good at what you do and I am grateful to have had you in my corner.”
"Clark Ramsey was nothing short of brilliant. He was recommended to me by two amazing women, and did not disappoint. Clark Ramsey is incredibly knowledgeable, resourceful, and professional. I am beyond grateful for all his hard work. Thank you for taking my case with little to no time to prepare, and winning."
"You owned the courtroom the entire time!"
Get to Know Us
Attorney Clark R. Ramsey focuses his practice on criminal law and fish and game violations because he has a deep understanding of the subject matter that brings folks in contact with law enforcement. Your attorney understanding the subject matter in a criminal case can be the difference between your freedom and decades in prison. In a fish and game case it can be the difference between keeping your hunting and fishing privileges or losing them for many seasons, and possibly the rest of your life.
Clark is an avid outdoorsman, has a tremendous amount of knowledge about firearms, and has spent a lifetime learning various martial arts. Not only will Clark's knowledge and experience provide you an advantage in court, it will also save you money because you won't have to pay an attorney to understand what Clark has already spent his life learning.
Unlike most lawyers, Clark has a vast array of life experience he earned long before he became an attorney. From growing up working in the trades and gun shops, to owning his own business cutting down trees, there isn't much Clark hasn't done. Most lawyers follow a traditional path; college, law school, law practice. That leaves most of the competition at a distinct disadvantage with a very limited perspective. Clark's life experience helps him better serve his clients, and address the concerns of the decision makers. In the end experience leads to winning cases and obtaining favorable results in negotiations.
Clark served honorably in the United States Marine Corps Infantry. Following his military service he obtained his undergraduate degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. During this time, Clark trained state and federal law enforcement and special operations military units in the use of force, shoot/no shoot scenarios, as well as surveillance and counter-surveillance. Clark obtained his law degree from Michigan State University College of Law.
On any given day Clark isn't in the courtroom, you can find him hunting with his world class bird dogs, or behind a gun at the range, or in the mountains on a long range hike to a secret high alpine fishing hole. Clark devotes considerable time in these pursuits to keep his knowledge up to date as to the laws one might be prosecuted under, and to better understand the evidence in his client's cases.
While results can never be guaranteed, on many occasions Clark has obtained acquittals and dismissals of criminal cases against his clients because of his knowledge and research on things like ejection patterns of various firearms, when the use of force is appropriate, the effective range of various ammunition, and self defense. Protect your freedom, hire Clark.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Should I wait until I'm charged to hire you?
A: Generally, it would be in your best interest to hire us before you're charged. Our clients receiving and following our advice pre-charging sometimes leads to no charges being filed against them. Nevertheless, we can still help if you've already been charged.
Q: Will it make me look bad if I refuse to speak to the police or the game warden?
A: No, in Montana your silence cannot be used against you in court. It may seem odd or impolite, but you really can and should be totally silent. If you feel the urge to speak at all, simply say "I will not answer any questions without my attorney present." Do not make any other statements after that.
In our experience, the police and game wardens only want to speak to you for three reasons: 1. They already have enough information to charge you and they're hoping you're going to provide them more information to make the case against you stronger. 2. They do not yet have enough to charge you and they're hoping you're going to give them more information so they can charge you. (The simplest piece of information can be enough to close the gap law enforcement has, so don't provide any information at all.) 3. The final possibility is that you're simply a witness or a victim in a case, in which case you should consider cooperating, however, it can be difficult to know if they're looking to charge you with some crime too, so be careful. There have been many times when we've seen people get charged after thinking they were only witnesses, or even when they were in fact the original victim. Victims and witnesses can have their own attorney, and we'd be happy to discuss how we can help you. Please note: If you are a victim or witness in a case that we already represent the defendant in, we cannot provide you legal advice, and we suggest that you should cooperate with the investigation and any subpoena.
Q: If the police show me a search warrant what should I do?
A: Do not make any statements and let them conduct their search. The street is not the place to settle unlawful conduct by the police and trying to settle it with the police might lead to additional charges against you. We will sort out any unlawful searches or warrantless arrests in court.
Q: Do game wardens need a search warrant in Montana to look in my truck, boat, cooler, or game bag?
A: In most instances, yes. Montana law does not give game wardens the broad latitude they have in many other states to conduct warrantless searches.
Q: What if the police give me a choice to either consent to a search or they'll just get a search warrant?
A: While it may seem like they have you either way, law enforcement sometimes tries to call your bluff and coerce you into consenting to a search. Under no circumstances should you consent to a search. Tell them you will not answer any questions without your attorney present. If they ask any additional questions or make any other threats, just remain silent. Let them get a warrant if they can, but do not consent.
Q: Law enforcement already has a strong case against me, how would a lawyer make any difference?
A: In every criminal and fish and game case, law enforcement and the prosecutors have very limited incentive to negotiate with you in any meaningful way when you don't have a lawyer with a strong reputation in your corner. When you hire us, you're hiring our statewide reputation as aggressive and intelligent litigators. Cops, game wardens, and prosecutors know we're going to make them work hard, and they know we're going to hold them to their burden, and hold them accountable for every violation of the law they committed in investigating and prosecuting your case. In the end, this has a substantial positive impact on negotiations. The threat of having to go to trial against us is an ever present reality prosecutors have to face in deciding to make us a favorable deal. If we cannot reach a deal our client is happy with, trial is always an option and we win the overwhelming majority of jury trials.
Q: How accessible are you?
A: All of our clients have access to our cell phone number and can text or call us at any time. We are also available by email and do our best to respond to inquiries within 24 hours.