Twain Criminal Lawyers

Dedicated lawyer who fights for his clients in and out of the courtroom.

Former Insurance Defense Counsel
Former Deputy District Attorney
Former Judge Protempore
Former Private Conflict Public Defender
Former Federal Defender

Well respected, hard fighting and personalized service in State and Federal Courts for 40 years.

Mr. McCarthy has represented individuals charged with misdemeanors and felonies in thousands of cases for over 24 years. Philip McCarthy has handled a broad range of charges including White Collar Crime, Professional License Defense, Computer Crimes, DUI, Drug Crimes and a variety of other charges.

Amber L. Zehrung joined the Cohen Defense Group at its inception with the retirement of her former employer, the Law Offices of Mark A. Berg, where she had represented clients since 2006. Ms. Zehrung’s caseload includes a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases including drugs, thefts, domestic violence, strikes, and mental health cases. She has done extensive motion work and has tried a variety of jury trials. In addition to her cases, she receives appointments from the Courts to represent individuals with appellate and writ issues. She is the firm’s primary attorney who handles clearing your record of convictions,...

I am a former USAF Officer, this is where I honed my skills in hard work and determination. I was a B-52 crew member; that was where I learned the necessity of teamwork. For over 20 years I have done trials, in State Criminal Courts, Federal Civil Rights trials, Family Law Courts as well as many administrative hearings; this is where I learned how to win trials. In my office, my clients, my staff and I form a team that is ready to take on all adversaries.

Sacramento and Red Bluff immigration and criminal defense firm with over 18 years combined experience.

Practicing as a criminal trial attorney since 1987. Handles all serious and violent feloney cases. Has lengthy experience with special circumstance homicides, Three Strike Cases and mental defenses. Former Captain, Military Intelligence,United States Army Reserve

Jude is an experienced, local Truckee/Tahoe City attorney who was formerly a prosecutor with the Truckee Division of the Nevada County District Attorney's Office. The most important decision you make after you have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense or DUI is who will represent you. You need a qualified, experienced and aggressive attorney to represent you against the charges. In addition, it is important to be represented by a local attorney who understands the policies and practices of the Truckee and Tahoe City District Attorney's offices and the local courts.

The Criminal Justice System is often referred to as "Adversarial." This is because regardless of the charges you are facing, you and the government will do battle over one critical item of evidence: Your "Presumption of Innocence." The United States Supreme Court has said that the Presumption of Innocence is "evidence" in favor of the accused, and the government wants to keep that evidence from the Jury. To have a fighting chance, you need someone who knows your adversary.

With nearly 20 years of experience as a lawyer, and as a former supervising deputy district attorney, I know your...

Douglas L. Gardner has been practicing Criminal Law in California's North State for almost 30 years, spending 2 years in the Shasta County Public Defender's Office and 20 years in the Shasta County District Attorney's Office, where he spent several years as the supervisor of the Misdemeanor/Juvenile Division. He has been in private practice now for over 7 years handling strictly criminal and juvenile delinquency cases. He travels to Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Trinity, Siskiyou and Glenn Counties.

Attorney Sarbdeep Atwal received his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Risk Management at the California State University of Sacramento. He then earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Trinity Law School –the California Campus and satellite location of Trinity International University. While he was in law school, he had the opportunity to study abroad, which allowed him to explore International Human Rights Law within the United Nations collective of Eastern Countries. This experience enabled him to develop a passion for immigration and criminal law. In 2010, Attorney Atwal was admitted to the California Bar. From this point on, he began working...

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...

Roland X. Tiemann graduated from Sacramento State University, California with a degree in the Biological Sciences and obtained his law degree from Lincoln Law School, Sacramento. Over the years, he has aggressively represented 1000’s of people arrested for alcohol and drug related DUI’s. No other attorney in El Dorado County has the training certifications and qualifications that Mr. Tiemann has when it comes to DUI defense. In fact, he regularly trains other attorneys in DMV Admin Per Se hearings, DUI defense law, science, and trial practice. He was the only attorney from across the country to get...

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.

Veteran, 1st Marine Recon Battalion, Army Special Forces - Phoenix Program 1962, Electrical Engineer M.S.E.E. Radar and CM - F111A and F111B. Real Estate, and Accounting Degrees also. 35 years as a California Attorney 1000 PI, 1500 CRI, 1500 FL, and 800 Misc. cases processed, Astro-Physicist Ph.D Studies. Excellent Computer and Internet experience.

Exclusively criminal defense cases. Experience includes law enforcement officer, private investigator, public defender, private attorney, international rule of law trainer in Afghanistan.

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...

I have been involved in the criminal justice system for much of my adult life- as a Probation Officer, Deputy District Attorney, Judge Pro Tempore, and for the past 23 years as a committed fighter for the rights of the accused in Shasta County.

I grew up in the rural farming community of Manton, CA. The people in my hometown were not only economically disadvantaged, but legally disadvantaged as well. I saw the lives of those I cared about destroyed when they were unable to afford proper legal representation. As I grew to understand their struggle, I wanted to help.

After more than 20 years working in the legal profession, I have opened my own practice here in Redding, to serve the area that I love. With the support of my wife and two daughters, I look forward to providing assistance to those in...

I entered the Marine Corps after Law School and worked as a Judge Advocate as a defense attorney. I worked as a Deputy District Attorney for four years before I brought my family to Nevada County California and opened up my practice with my wife Debbie as my paralegal and legal assistance. I have been practicing in Nevada County since 1982. I feel that everyone needs a strong defense and should not face the system alone.

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney serving Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity and Tehama Counties.

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...

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...

Daryl J. Lander has worked for over 25 years helping people to obtain the justice they deserve. His primary areas of practice are: Family, Criminal and Civil Law.

Matthew A. Friedman joined the Cohen Defense Group in February, 2018. He graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of Law and became a member of the California bar in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Friedman was a misdemeanor attorney at the Solano County Public Defender’s Office. Currently, he defends a wide variety of misdemeanor cases, such as drug possession, driving under the influence, petty theft and assault.

During law school, Mr. Friedman gained experience in the practice of criminal defense, working as a legal intern in both the Marin County and San Francisco Public...

Experienced litigator in both Yuba and Sutter Counties practicing primarily in family and criminal courts.

My primary focus is to assist you during one of the worst times in your life - you have been accused of a crime, possibly arrested and you need someone to fight for you. I begin to prepare and start to advocate for you often before the DA has ever filed charges, so it is never too soon to contact me for assistance. I believe my experience and knowledge separate me from many other attorneys and I am a strong advocate for you at any stage of the criminal justice process and I look forward to helping you!...

Brian has been practicing law for over 21 years and understands the ups and downs of life. After graduating from California State University at Sacramento Brian worked in the financial services industry as a business banker with Wells Fargo and a Stockbroker/financial planner with Merrill Lynch. Then in an abrupt change, and while still young enough to chase his dreams Brian took his shot at becoming an Actor. He headed off to Los Angeles and pursued Acting! He took acting classes and auditioned while waiting tables, bartending, walking dogs, and working as a personal fitness trainer. After 6 years...