Standard Criminal Lawyers

Zachary P. Merliss joined the Cohen Defense Group in May 2017. He graduated from the University of Southern California School of Law and became a member of the California Bar in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Merliss was a legal fellow at the Federal Public Defender’s Office in the District of Nevada, and also an active member of an improvisational comedy club. Currently, he defends a wide variety of misdemeanor cases, such as drug possession, petty theft, assault and battery, and driving under the influence. During law school, Mr. Merliss gained exposure to the prosecution side of the...

I have amassed over forty years of litigation experience, managing a diverse range of cases that encompass Trusts, Wills, Probate, Elder Financial Abuse, and Conservatorships. My practice also extends to Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, and Child Dependency. I am a member of both the California and Nevada State Bars, as well as the US Supreme Court Bar. My background includes a significant tenure as a Public Defender in Sacramento County, where I successfully managed numerous high-profile cases. I am well-known in the local Judicial Districts and am committed to aggressively advancing my clients' interests.

California's Premiere Criminal DUI, Cannabis, and Domestic Violence attorney, serving the greater Sacramento area, and beyond.

Expect nothing less than world-class legal services when you choose the Law Office of Samuel D. Berns, Inc. to represent you. Our team has experience in criminal defense, cannabis law, DUI, criminal record cleanup, and land use and zoning laws.

Placer County-based attorney Sam Berns has been practicing law in Northern California since 2010. He has a strong passion for a number of advocacies and has a fervent desire to do what is right. Rest assured he will work hard to help you with any legal...

Criminal defense attorney practicing in Inyo and Mono County courts. Full-time resident of the Eastern Sierra for going on ten years. There are advantages to local counsel: with offices close to the courts, they know the right people, they know the local rules and practices of the courts, and they have a reputation in the community. Mr. Hillemeier is experienced locally and happy to take your call or respond to your email anytime. Consults are always free.

I am a former Probation Officer, Deputy District Attorney. I am currently and Adjunct Criminology Instructor at Fresno City College, and have been practicing Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury Law for more than Twelve Years. I have handled cases from Petty Theft to Double Murder and have more than 50 Felony trials. When you need an Experienced Attorney call me! 559-441-1418

Ms. Moshrefi has represented hundreds of clients in Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and Kings counties. Her goal is to seek justice for her clients by building a professional relationship based upon trust and understanding of her client's needs. Ms. Moshrefi vigorously represents her clients in the areas of Criminal, Family and Juvenile laws. During her career, Ms. Moshrefi has represented clients in various capacities, including in Dissolution of Marriages (separations and divorces) involving small properties up to multi-million dollar estates; child custody, visitation, and child and spousal support cases; juveniles and adults in cases involving small traffic infractions...

Matt is a criminal defense attorney who represents clients in all aspects of criminal litigation. He has been an attorney across the Sacramento and Northern California area for the last 12 years. He has tried complex jury trials to verdict in Sacramento County, Contra Costa County, and Butte County. He began his career at the Butte County District Attorney’s Office where he handled misdemeanors, DUI’s, juvenile crimes, collaborative courts, economic crime, violent felonies, special victims, and homicides. He then worked at the California Attorney General’s Office handling complex white-collar cases, public corruption, and officer involved shooting investigations and...

After graduating from the San Joaquin College of Law in May 2010, Mr. Daljit Rakkar was admitted to the California State Bar and the United States District Court. He has devoted himself to helping people defend themselves against criminal charges and has maintained an exemplary record with the California State Bar Association over the years. His general practice law firm specializes in criminal defense, DUI, DWI and injury, assisting people with cases in the United States District Court and the Superior Courts of Fresno, Madera, Kings, Kern, Merced, and Mariposa Counties. Mr. Rakkar also has a keen interest in...

Matthew J. O'Connor is a founding partner of the O'Connor Law, APC and currently focuses his practice on criminal defense. Mr. O'Connor regularly defends adults and juveniles in all types of criminal matters, including but not limited to: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Assault, Robbery, Three Strikes cases, Murder, Domestic Violence, Rape, Illegal Firearms, Theft and Drug crimes, Probation and Parole hearings.

Mr. O'Connor graduated from the University of California at Davis in 1995 and graduated cum laude from the Santa Clara University School of Law in 1999. Upon graduating from law school Mr. O'Connor served as a deputy district attorney...

Criminal Defense and DUI attorney Richard A. Madsen, Jr. (a former Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney) has represented thousands of first-time offenders who have been arrested or charged with driving under the influence throughout the Bay Area and Northern California. Mr. Madsen's impeccable reputation speaks for itself. Recognized as a highly skilled trial lawyer and negotiator, and well seasoned in the intricacies of the Department of Motor Vehicles, Mr. Madsen works tirelessly to protect his clients' rights and achieve superior results. Mr. Madsen knows the system. For nearly twenty years, Mr. Madsen has utilized his reputation and long-standing relationships...

Cate Beekman has been defending people charged with crimes since being admitted to the California bar in 2006. She worked as a deputy public defender in Kern, Solano and Napa Counties, completing more than 40 jury trials. Cate is smart and friendly, which helps her connect with clients, jurors, and adversaries alike.

Cate earned her law degree from U.C. Berkeley School of Law. Before her law career, Cate worked as a policy analyst at the Center for Civil Justice, a nonprofit organization in Saginaw, Michigan, where her work focused on hunger policy and advocacy.

Cate also has a Master’s degree...

Attorney Jeffrey E. Elliott (Cruz) principal legal eduction and training commenced at West Valley College in Saratoga, California, where he received an AA degree. Where After, Mr. Elliott-Cruz graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah awarded a BS an also, an extra major skill in writing. Next stop, was Santa Clara university law school, wherein, he obtained a JD degree. His post graduate education in the law also consists of a certificate of Achievement in the Federal Trials Practice Program from the Northern District of California. Two distinct and separate certificate of completion from the College of Hastings Trial...

Kirk W Elliott graduated from University of California Santa Barbara in 1984. He majored in Political science. He graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1988. He has practiced Criminal and Civil Litigation in Santa Clara County and the SF Bay Area for over Thirty (30) years! He is a Partner and President of Roberts|Elliott Law Corp in San Jose California. (408) 275-9800 General@ RobertsElliott.com

After graduating from the university of San Francisco, school of law, Jesse Garcia accepted a Reginald Heber Smith fellowship and practiced poverty law for one year with San Joaquin county legal services. Jesse Garcia join the Alameda County Public defenders office in 1975 and continued in that office until 1981. Thereafter, he opened his own practice in Hayward, California focusing on criminal defense law. He practiced in Hayward until 2019 when he moved his offices to Pleasanton California where he continues to practice criminal law in both state and federal courts throughout California and in federal courts throughout the...

For the past 17 years, Crowell Law Offices has been achieving exceptional results for our clients. Take a look around the web to see evidence of this in our client reviews and the actual case results listed on our site. We are a local boutique law firm, and we limit our practice to two areas of expertise: criminal defense and plaintiff personal injury. Our focus is achieving the best possible results. That’s why we were one of the first firms to list our case results—results that can be verified at the court or on the court’s online system. Take a...

As a former police officer & detective as well as through my work with the Sacramento and Colusa County District Attorney’s Offices and The City of Sacramento’s Civil Service Board, I know how the other side works. It often IS the difference between conviction and dismissal.

I became a defense attorney because I saw the bias of the justice system firsthand—improper arrests, unfair treatments, and violation of rights. Now I fight for my clients to ensure that they receive a fair outcome and a second chance.

My extensive experience in law enforcement gives my clients a true advantage. I know how investigations...

Attorney Caryn Warren has a proven track record of success in the legal areas of DUI, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury. After law school Caryn worked as a defense attorney for 10 years where she defended hundreds of clients charged with misdemeanors to serious and violent felonies. Ms. Warren later spent 4.5 years working as a Deputy District Attorney. At the DA’s office, Caryn learned the perspective of the prosecutor, what drives their decisions, and what it takes to prove a case. Having worked on both sides allows a holistic perspective enabling her to see shortcomings in DA cases. After spending...

The remarkable careers of attorneys Mark J. Reichel and Steven B. Plesser make them a very tough team to beat. Together they bring a combined 50 years of trial victories in California’s largest and most complex criminal cases. The firm successfully handled the largest federal criminal case ever brought in California, which ended in the dismissal of all charges. The firm handled the two largest fraud cases in California and the largest arson prosecution. They also handled the defense of the largest international identity theft prosecution in Las Vegas and the largest federal criminal drug conspiracy. At least...

Christine practices both state and federal law in several counties. She is known for her thorough legal representation in both bankruptcy and criminal law, and her superior customer service. She has also served in both the executive and legislative branches of government, and has taught legal classes at U.C. Davis.

I have been a Sacramento criminal defense attorney and family law practitioner for over 40 years. I am very well versed in the procedures employed in charging and defending felonies and misdemeanors and have stayed current with all recent propositions that have enabled people to take advantage of recent modifications of the criminal justice system.

Likewise, I have always taken great satisfaction in helping families in times of domestic turmoil by plain-speaking the issues associated with divorce, custody, support, and property division. I believe it is easier to handle stressful situations in a relaxed manner, but with firm resolve when...

Martin Jones has over 17 years of experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney. Martin started his career in Madera County as a public defender in the high-volume traffic court. He was promoted to Felony Supervisor for all criminal matters in a short time. A few years later, he was offered Assistant Chief Defense Attorney at the Placer County Public Defender Office. Martin Jones is one of the most experienced trial attorneys in Placer County. He handled more than 68 high-profile trials, represented hundreds of clients, and worked on hundreds of DUI cases and suppression motions, including sex crimes, homicide, death...

Experienced California Criminal Defense Attorney
Honing his expertise over 20 years of legal experience, attorney Allen Sawyer offers a range of California criminal defense services to clients in the Stockton, Sacramento, and Northern California areas:
Criminal Defense Law –Representing individuals charged with serious crimes throughout California, Allen Sawyer’s expertise as a criminal defense attorney spans a wide array of charges, including such aspects of white collar criminal defense as embezzlement and real estate fraud. Allen Sawyer has unique experience defending high profile cases that garner a lot of media attention. He is quite often sought out by the media to be a...

Fresno attorney Nicco Capozzi has dedicated his law practice to fighting for his clients' rights in both criminal and civil court. As a professor of law, advocate, and fighter he remains on the frontline of legal advocacy. He is rated as a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer" by the National Trial Lawyers association and as 10/10 "Superb" on AVVO, a site dedicated to peer and client reviews. Today, Mr. Capozzi has a diverse profession — he is a practicing Fresno criminal defense attorney, civil litigator, professor of law, author, historian, and entrepreneur. He owns and operates the Law Office of...

Attorney Michael P. Semansky has been representing clients in criminal defense and personal injury matters for over 36 years. He is dedicated to providing each client with personalized attention and strives to resolve every case efficiently and effectively. If you are in need of a settlement or recovery for your personal injury claim, or an aggressive criminal defense, he is an attorney you can trust to get results.