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Mario Tafur
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Mario Tafur
Criminal Lawyer Serving Berkeley, CA
Standing Up For The Rights And Liberties Of The Accused. ¡Hablo Español!
Over 42 years of combined experience. We have defended thousands of clients from all walks of life in all aspects of criminal litigation, and are committed to providing aggressive representation. Read More »
James Thomas Reilly
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James Thomas Reilly
Criminal Lawyer Serving Berkeley, CA
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Former prosecutor with over 20 years of experience. Free consultation!
I know all the tricks and anticipate prosecutors' strategies, know when they're bluffing, and then push for a better outcome. I provide aggressive and results-oriented performance. Contact me for a free consultation. Read More »
Seth  Morris
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Seth Morris
Criminal Lawyer Serving Berkeley, CA
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Dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused. Call for a free consultation!
I am a skilled, knowledgeable, and effective criminal defense attorney. I provide aggressive legal advocacy to fight for the rights of the accused! Visit my website for information and call for a free consultation. Read More »
Seth  Morris
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Seth Morris
(510) 916-2526 825 Page St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBerkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Seth Morris is a criminal defense attorney in Berkeley, California. Seth passionately and aggressively represents people accused of crimes in Berkeley and throughout the Bay Area. He focuses on serious and complex criminal cases in California trial courts and federal courts. Seth has been a lawyer for 15 years, and started practicing criminal defense as a Deputy Public Defender for Alameda County. He believes a strong criminal defense attorney is the only way to keep the government honest and fair and if you don't fight hard, the government will take everything it can from you. Seth has experience defending...
Joseph Odysseus Mastro
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Joseph Odysseus Mastro
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(855) 529-4020 2625 Alcatraz Avenue
Suite 444
Berkeley, CA 94705
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Santa Clara University School of Law
Mr. Mastro was born in Oakland, grew up around the East Bay, and has spent his life living throughout the Bay Area, from San Francisco to San Jose. Mr. Mastro graduated from the Santa Clara University School of Law in May 2006. He then passed the California State Bar Examination in July 2006 on his first attempt. Thereafter, Mr. Mastro became a Deputy Public Defender in San Joaquin County, representing clients in all manner of criminal cases, in a high-volume capacity. In 2009, Joe decided to return home to open his own law firm. Since then...
Katherine Parsons Dwight
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Katherine Parsons Dwight
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(510) 666-0801 2001 Addison St
Suite 300
Berkeley, CA 94704
Criminal and Immigration
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
Katherine has 11 years experience practicing immigration law and vacating convictions for immigrants with criminal convictions. She is also a member of the public attorney panel for the Sixth District Court of Appeal, handling appeals for criminal defendants who cannot afford to hire attorneys for themselves. Katherine is a zeolous advocate for each and every one of her clients.
Elizabeth Grossman
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Elizabeth Grossman
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(510) 548-5106 1010 Grayson St
Berkeley, CA 94710
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
UC Hastings COL
With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Grossman's mission as a criminal defense attorney is to ensure that the court and the prosecution perceive each client as the individual that they are — a person with a full life and background that separates them from the criminal charges that bring them before the court. Ms. Grossman works closely with her clients, as partners in their own defense, and strives to keep them fully informed as the case proceeds. Ms. Grossman represents her clients throughout California in felony, midemeanor, juvenile, traffic and professional discipline cases.
Alex Verbeck
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Alex Verbeck
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer
(415) 212-8253 2120 University Ave.,
Berkeley, CA 94704
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Landlord Tenant
Lewis & Clark Law School
Thomas V. Roland
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Thomas V. Roland
BERKELEY, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
(510) 841-1500 1830 Berkeley Way
BERKELEY, CA 94703
Criminal, Appeals, Business and Divorce
U of San Francisco School of Law
Julia Mezhinsky Jayne
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Julia Mezhinsky Jayne
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(415) 623-3600 803 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
Free ConsultationCriminal
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Miles Frederick Ehrlich
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Miles Frederick Ehrlich
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(510) 548-3600 803 Hearst Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710
Criminal and White Collar Crime
Stanford Law School
Saira Mohamed
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(510) 643-5760 435 North Addition # 7200
Berkeley, CA 94720
Criminal
Columbia Law School
William Hugo Kimball
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
(510) 704-1400 803 Hearst Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710
Criminal, Business and Securities
University of Virginia School of Law
Therese A. Cannon
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(510) 219-1977 1326 Curtis St
Berkeley, CA 94702
Criminal
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Sara Henrietta Ruddy
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
(510) 548-4248 2020 Milvia St
# 300
Berkeley, CA 94704
Criminal and DUI
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Colin Lee Cooper
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(510) 558-8400 800 Jones St
Berkeley, CA 94710
Criminal and DUI
University of California, Berkeley School of Law and UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
Christopher Kutz
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney
(510) 642-6053 220 JSP, 2240 Piedmont Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94720
Criminal and International
Yale Law School
Susan Alyne Hutcher
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
(925) 570-9737 1569 Solano Ave
288
Berkeley, CA 94707
Criminal
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Walter K. Pyle
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(510) 849-4424 2039 Shattuck Ave
UNIT 202
Berkeley, CA 94704
Criminal, Appeals and DUI
Loyola Univ School of Law
Abhay Aneja
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer
(336) 391-1963 225 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720
Criminal
Stanford Law School
Kellin Robert Cooper
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(510) 558-8400 800 Jones St
Berkeley, CA 94710
Criminal and DUI
University of San Francisco School of Law and U of San Francisco School of Law
Sheila Gail O'Gara
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(510) 364-8246 1865 Solano Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
Criminal, DUI and Products Liability
Golden Gate University School of Law
Jeffry Mitchell Glenn
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
(415) 309-5558 2234 Grant St
3
Berkeley, CA 94703
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law and Ohio State Univ COL
Seth Paul Chazin
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Seth Paul Chazin
Albany, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(800) 242-1514 1604 Solano Avenue
Albany, CA 94707
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Golden Gate University School of Law
San Francisco criminal defense lawyer Seth P. Chazin is certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the California State Board of Legal Specialization and has been named a Northern California Top 100 Lawyer. During his more than 20 years of experience, attorney Chazin has effectively defended thousands of clients accused of crimes in the Bay Area, California and in various places throughout the United States. Drawing upon his history of success, he will provide clients with the knowledge, skill and aggressiveness needed to secure the best possible results.
Robert Joseph Beles
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Robert Joseph Beles
Oakland, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 55 years of experience
(510) 836-0100 1 Kaiser Plz Ste 2300
Oakland, CA 94612
Criminal, Business, DUI and Environmental
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and UC Hastings COL
Jo-Anna  Nieves
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Jo-Anna Nieves
(510) 879-7549 160 Franklin St. Ste. 210
Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfOakland, CA Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Florida State University College of Law
The Nieves Law Firm founder Jo-Anna Nieves takes the "criminal" out of criminal defense, and her results speak for themselves. Jo-Anna has been recognized by multiple awards agencies for her exemplary legal work, having been named the Best Criminal Defense Attorney and the Best DUI Lawyer in Oakland by Expertise.com in 2023, as well as being recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for the past 7 years. Oakland Magazine also named her a Top 5 Attorney in their annual "Best of Oakland" awards. Her award-winning legal work extends beyond the criminal defense realm as Jo-Anna has been cited in multiple...
Jonathan Charles Dunten
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Jonathan Charles Dunten
Oakland, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(510) 645-5900 212 9th Street, Suite 316
Oakland, CA 94607
Criminal and Immigration
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
I am licensed to practice law before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, California State Courts, the Federal District Court for Northern California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

I received my undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara with honors and my Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law, including certificates of specialization with distinction in international and business law.

I formerly served as a media liaison for the Northern California Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and was a professor of immigration and criminal...
Sam Amin
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Sam Amin
San Francisco, CA Criminal Law Attorney
(415) 300-2037 75 Broadway Street
Suite 202
San Francisco, CA 94111
Criminal and DUI
John F. Kennedy University
As a San Francisco criminal defense lawyer, Haitham (Sam) Amin is a passionate and aggressive advocate for the criminally accused. He has represented clients facing both felony and misdemeanor level offenses. Mr. Amin started his legal career early on in the Office of the Public Defenders in Solano County. He continued on to become a Deputy Public Defender in Marin County, tackling DUI and domestic violence cases for clients. This experience helped him gain crucial courtroom skill and insight. Now handling Criminal & DUI cases for his own clients in the Bay Area, Mr. Amin crafts strong and strategic cases....
Liliana Gallelli
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Liliana Gallelli
(650) 718-1800 465 California St Ste 607
San Francisco, CA 94104
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSan Francisco, CA Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, Business and Immigration
Liliana Gallelli is an attorney since 2004 and has specialized in immigration, business and post-conviction law matters. She has represented hundreds of clients before immigration agencies, immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, federal district courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her work involves applications for business visas (L1s, E2s, H1bs, among others), family petitions, removal proceedings/deportation, asylum, and U visas, among others. She speaks Spanish fluently and conversational Portuguese, Italian and French.

Ms. Gallelli also represents clients in business law including:
Business Formation (LLC’s, S and C Corporations)
Sales Agreements
Partnerships
Applications for Alcohol License
Applications for Contractors...
Givelle J. Lamano
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Givelle J. Lamano
Oakland, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(510) 842-0750 505 14th Street, Suite 900
Oakland, CA 94612
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University
Are you facing your first arrest? We know it can be a daunting experience, leaving you with plenty of questions and concerns. Don't worry, we're here to help. Getting your police report is a crucial step, and we can assist you. Click here https://lamanolaw.com/how-do-i-get-a-copy-of-my-police-report/ At Lamano Law, we understand the fear and uncertainty you may be feeling. That's why we focus on you, the client, ensuring your voice is heard and your story is told. We believe in showing the court the person you are beyond your legal situation. You're not just another case to us…you're someone with a career,...
Pezhman Pakneshan
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Pezhman Pakneshan
Oakland, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(415) 293-8454 1901 Harrison St, Suite 1100
Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Univ of Pennsylvania LS
The Pakneshan Firm is dedicated to representing clients accused, investigated or charged in state and federal criminal and administrative matters. The Pakneshan Firm is a Bay Area criminal, DUI and Civil Rights law firm which has the experience, expertise and resources to handle all phases of your case. Our firm represents clients in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Marin, Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties. The Pakneshan Firm has established itself as one of the Bay Area’s premier criminal defense firms. We have a proven track record for getting the best possible results for our clients.

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Samuel Geller
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Samuel Geller
(415) 500-4781 201 Spear St.
Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94105
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSan Francisco, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Criminal
Golden Gate University
Sam is a Bay Area native. He went to college and law school in San Francisco. Sam is more than just a defense attorney and prides himself on helping his clients during difficult times. Sam is never afraid to take the unpopular position in court and will always fight hard for you. No matter what, he will do his best to get the job done and give your case the best result possible. He has represented clients dealing with minor misdemeanor offenses to serious felonious sex offenses. Sam began his defense attorney career as a public...
Alexander Fredrick Harper
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Alexander Fredrick Harper
Oakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(510) 250-9477 420 Third Street
Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Juvenile
University of Florida
With over 10 years, 2,000 cases and numerous jury verdicts under my belt, I stand by ready to help you. I was a Deputy District Attorney for several years, and will put that experience to work for you. I will keep you informed and confident throughout your case. You let me worry about the case while you get on with your life. I am a United States Navy veteran of Afghanistan and a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal.
Michael Ross
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Michael Ross
San Francisco, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
505 Montgomery Street 11th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Southwestern Law School
Michael Ross is a California Native and has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for over twenty-five years. Recently married, Mr. Ross and his new wife Susan both live and work in San Francisco. A former prosecutor, (Deputy Attorney General for the Criminal Division, and a Special Prosecutor), Mr. Ross has earned a reputation for unrelenting, aggressive representation of persons charged with a crime. Mr. Ross is a member of the Bar Association of San Francisco (Criminal Section Member), the Young Scandinavians Club, the Dolphin Club, and the San Francisco SPCA (as a "Patron"). Mr. Ross...
James Thomas Reilly
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James Thomas Reilly
(866) 251-4506 1970 Broadway, Suite 1145
Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationOakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Pepperdine University School of Law
Summit Defense is the Bay Area's premiere Criminal Defense Firm. We have gathered an experienced team of attorneys with over 120 years of combined and diverse experience and background that works together to get you the best results. Call to speak with an attorney now.
Josh S. Brownstein
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Josh S. Brownstein
(415) 761-8761 555 Montgomery Street
Suite 605
San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSan Francisco, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Josh has been an aggressive litigator and trial lawyer his entire career. After gaining years of experience at two of the country's top law firms, Josh left to pursue his own practice with the goal of fighting for those who need it most. Josh is at home in the Courtroom, yet takes particular care in ensuring that his Client's interests are addressed at every phase.
Elliot Silver
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Elliot Silver
Oakland, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(510) 995-0000 1211 Embarcadero
Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94606
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law
Attorney Elliot Silver is a seasoned and experienced veteran criminal defense attorney. Since the age of five, Elliot always knew he wanted to be in court fighting for justice. Elliot is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. Elliot has a reputation for getting his clients the results they want, whether it’s case dismissed, a fair and reasonable plea deal, or hearing a jury say “Not Guilty". Elliot has represented thousands of clients in various criminal matters and continues to provide inimitable dedication and unparalleled tenacity for his clients.
Leigh Ellen Johnson
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Leigh Ellen Johnson
Richmond, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(510) 245-2468 3150 Hilltop Mall Road
#63
Richmond, CA 94806
Criminal, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
Leigh E. Johnson is a practicing trial lawyer, and principal of “Trial Whisperer” Trial Consulting. Leigh is dedicated to assisting lawyers preparing for trial in both civil and criminal arenas. Her expertise is in developing an effective storyline that serves as the vortex for opposing counsel. She accurately identifies issues and reconstructs them to achieve positive outcomes within a variety of legal forums from arbitration to trial. Leigh’s philosophy is that in order to obtain the best results regardless of forum, you should always prepare your case as if it were going to trial. Leigh’s passion and primary focus...
John Michael Runfola
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John Michael Runfola
San Francisco, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
(415) 391-4243 Pier 9 Suite 100
San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and Juvenile
San Francisco State University and University of San Francisco School of Law
John Runfola is a highly experienced and effective criminal defense attorney. His cases have at times drawn international attention, and he has succeeded in winning favorable results for clients both at trial and through skillful pre-trial work. He is listed in Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and has earned the highest rating from the national lawyer registry Martindale Hubbell. Prior to starting his own practice, Mr. Runfola served as a Public Defender in San Francisco, where he gained invaluable courtroom experience. He is a seasoned trial lawyer, yet is equally adept at the behind-the-scenes work that often proves critical to a...
Mr. Daniel Vaswani
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Mr. Daniel Vaswani
Oakland, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(833) 866-5845 420 Third Street
Suite 250
Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Daniel Vaswani is the founder and principal attorney of Red Metric Law, a full-service, criminal defense law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area with central offices located in San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, Redwood City, and San Jose. He is a business, criminal, and social security benefits lawyer.

Mr. Vaswani graduated from Loyola Law School where he studied Corporate Law. During his third year of law school, his work at a juvenile defense clinic sparked his interest in criminal law. Upon graduating, he practiced corporate law and realized there was a void in his life—criminal and DUI defense. He decided...
Nabiel Ahmed
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Nabiel Ahmed
Oakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(510) 907-6600 1330 Broadway
Suite 948
Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Nabiel C. Ahmed is an attorney who has devoted his career to representing Oakland’s criminally accused. He is the founder of The Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed, a practice solely devoted to handling criminal cases. Before establishing his private practice, Attorney Ahmed aided numerous Californians as a deputy public defender. He holds an Excellent 8.7 rating on Avvo. For more information, contact his firm today and receive a case evaluation at no cost.
Lucy Stearns McAllister
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Lucy Stearns McAllister
San Francisco, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(877) 280-9944 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94105
Criminal, Administrative, DUI and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara University
The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister is a California-based administrative law, licensing law and criminal law practice providing legal services for clients in California. Attorney McAllister has successfully won over 250 Superior Court trials as a Defense Attorney.With 30+ years experience as a civil and criminal attorney.

She specializes in the following areas of law:

Licensing Law :
Pre-hearing resolution of licensing issues, Administrative Hearings, Administrative Appeals, License Applications, Legal Advice, Handling License Criminal Disclosures (Applications, Renewals, Reinstatements), criminal record expungement.

Criminal Law:
Restraining orders, DUI charges and convictions, Domestic Violence, Sex Charges, Strikes Charges, Assault and Battery, Theft and Fraud,...
Clayton Thomas Robertson
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Clayton Thomas Robertson
Oakland, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(888) 418-5878 1300 Clay Street
Suite 685
Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
UCLA School of Law
As a former Deputy District Attorney and Deputy Public Defender who has litigated thousands of cases, including misdemeanors and felonies, I know how to fight for you. My background includes adult and juvenile cases, as well as serious and violent felonies and three-strikes cases.

I am also an experienced civil litigator with a corporate and white-collar litigation background at a prestigious "big law" firm who switched sides to sue corporations and other entities (including insurance companies, police departments, governments, and others) on behalf of individuals to obtain justice for my clients.

As a result, I have seen firsthand how corporations and...

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