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John K. Hinely

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James Roy Dickinson

Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 6 years experience

(530) 487-3979 1110 Civic Center Boulevard
Suite 106-G
Yuba City, CA 95993

Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and White Collar Crime
University of La Verne College of Law

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Service. Integrity. Skill.

James R. Dickinson, Attorney at Law believes practicing law is a calling. Mr. Dickinson is committed to daily fulfilling the motto: “Service. Integrity. Skill.” James R. Dickinson, Attorney at Law provides services in the following areas: Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense & Driving Under The Influence (DUI), Estate Planning, Trust Administration & Probate, and Personal Injury.

Mr. Dickinson is a gifted litigator. In 2016, he was named one of National Trial Lawyers’ “Top 40 Under 40.” Mr. Dickinson cares for his clients and works tirelessly to achieve the results they seek. In 2018, he was included in American...

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Benjamin Scarfe

Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience

(530) 342-7755 855 Harter Parkway #260
Yuba City, CA 95993

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
CAL Northern School of Law

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RECENT JURY AND COURT TRIAL SUCCESSES* DUI Jury Trial--Hung Jury, 0.01 DUI Probation (court trial), 0.05 DUI-THC, Opiates, gore point violation, drifting: Hung Jury 6-6 case dismissed, .22 DUI Hung Jury 6-6 case dismissed, .20 DUI Hung Jury 11-1 case dismissed, .20 DUI Stipulated Acquittal; set aside DMV, PC 148 Resting Arrest: Not Guilty, PC 242 Battery Not Guilty. *THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE, WARRANTY, OR PREDICTION REGARDING THE...

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Matthew Clinton Smith

Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years experience

(530) 822-9500 500 Second Street
Yuba City, CA 95991

Criminal and Personal Injury

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

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Sarbdeep Atwal

Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Attorney

(530) 682-5970 335 Teegarden Avenue
Yuba City, CA 95991

Criminal, Immigration and Nursing Home
Trinity Law School

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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...

Matthew Rogers Beauchamp

Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience

(530) 822-9500 500 2nd St
Yuba City, CA 95991

Criminal
U of San Francisco School of Law

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Derek Cameron King

Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years experience

(530) 822-7330 446 2nd St
Yuba City, CA 95991

Criminal and DUI
UC Davis School of Law King Hall

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Frederick Andrew Schroeder

Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 45 years experience

(530) 822-7331 446 2nd St
Yuba City, CA 95991

Criminal
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

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Matthew David McCaslin

Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience

(530) 674-2580 1408 Live Oak Blvd
Yuba City, CA 95991

Criminal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
CAL Northern School of Law

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Jesse Isaias Santana

Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience

(530) 822-9500 500 2nd St
Yuba City, CA 95991

Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
U of San Francisco School of Law

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Eleanor Frank

Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 35 years experience

(530) 671-4337 1139 Gray Ave
Yuba City, CA 95991

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

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Richard Alexander Thomas

Yuba County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience

(530) 742-1312 322 1st St
Marysville, CA 95901

Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Lincoln Law School

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

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David R Lane

Yuba County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 45 years experience

(530) 742-7371 1129 D St.
Marysville, CA 95901

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of California, Davis, School of Law

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Roberto Marquez

Yuba County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience

(530) 749-8766 613 D St
Marysville, CA 95901

Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

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Craig Allan Leri

Yuba County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 43 years experience

(530) 742-3233 1101 D St
Marysville, CA 95901

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Gonzaga Univ School of Law

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Patrick James McGrath

Yuba County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 37 years experience

(530) 749-7770 215 5th St
Marysville, CA 95901

Criminal and DUI
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

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Joshua Kaizuka

Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience

(916) 706-0678 2530 J Street, Ste 320
Sacramento, CA 95816

Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

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With over a decade of legal experience, Joshua Kaizuka started as a Deputy Public Defender in Yolo County, then a few years as civil rights attorney, and back to criminal defense as a private attorney. He has vigorously and successfully represented well over a thousand clients in adult and juvenile criminal defense cases from the most minor to serious strike cases from start to finish, including jury trials. His criminal defense work as a private criminal defense attorney for the past four years include a significant number of DUI cases, as well as many cases where clients are accused of...

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Christopher Parkhurst

Placer County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years experience

(916) 277-8299 3017 Douglas Blvd. #300
Roseville, CA 95661

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of California - Hastings College of the Law

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Mr. Parkhurst earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. He graduated from U.C. Davis with a B.A. in International Relations and a minor in Education. He became licensed to practice law in 1999. A skilled negotiator and private criminal practitioner, Mr, Parkhurst has defended hundreds of clients charged with crimes from misdemeanors to serious felonies in more than 30 of California's 58 counties. He is licensed to practice in all State courts and the United States District Court Northern and Eastern districts of California. He has obtained dismissals...

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Matthew Stevan Luzaich

Butte County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 4 years experience

(530) 809-1752 2540 Esplanade Ste 11
Chico, CA 95973

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University School of Law

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The Law Offices of Matthew S. Luzaich is a Criminal & DUI Defense Law Firm located in Chico, CA. It defends criminal cases in the counties of Butte, Glenn, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba. It provides a free legal consultation with a local Chico criminal defense lawyer.

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Derek J. King

Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience

(916) 749-6445 2100 21st Street, Suite B
Sacramento, CA 95818

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

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Mr. King began his legal career with the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office as a California State Bar Certified Law Student. He has defended juveniles during Sacramento County Juvenile Court detention hearings, assisted psychiatric patients placed on Conservatorship holds, and represented in-custody and out-of-custody clients during Sacramento Superior Court misdemeanor arraignments. Mr. King twice earned academic honors for his internship work at the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office. After graduation, Mr. King served as a Law Clerk and Deputy District Attorney in Del Norte County where he prosecuted felony and misdemeanor juvenile cases. As a prosecutor, Mr. King...

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D. Michael Phillips

Placer County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years experience

(800) 978-0186 2408 Professional Dr.
Roseville , CA 95661

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Santa Clara Univ School of Law

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"Big City Experience, Small Town Service."

At the Phillips Law Offices, we represent real people, not claim numbers. Unlike some firms that represent both insurance companies and individuals, we represent only individuals and families. That's because we are always on your side, not just when it's in our interest.

Injury Law for the 21st century: Traditionally, a call to a lawyer meant making an appointment, driving to an office to meet in person, parking and waiting just to ask a few questions or sign papers. Today’s internet-connected consumers are no longer satisfied with face-to-face meetings as the sole way of doing business....

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Lance Daniel

Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years experience

(916) 444-1400 1107 2nd St Suite 330
Sacramento, CA 95814

Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

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Experienced, dedicated, and determined Sacramento DUI attorney.

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Mr. Michael J. Wise Esq.

Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years experience

(916) 498-9473 455 Capitol Mall
#305
Sacramento, CA 95814

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

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Jason Robert Holley

Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 1 year experience

(916) 956-2876 2150 River Plaza Drive
Suite 164
Sacramento, CA 95833

Free ConsultationCriminal
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

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What separates an excellent criminal defense attorney from the rest? The answer is simple, experience. Attorney Robert M. Holley has fought relentlessly for the rights of the accused for over 44 years. Notable cases include: Lynette Fromme (charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford in 1975), BALCO (Barry Bonds Steroid Scandal) and numerous others.

Attorney Robert M. Holley was a Federal Public Defender in Sacramento for 17 years and is certified to practice law in both Federal and State Courts. He was a professor of Trial Advocacy at University of California, Davis, School of law. He is currently writing...

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Susan Marie Hearne

Butte County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience

(530) 580-8529 2068 Talbert Dr. Suite 300
Chico, CA 95928

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Chapman University and California State University - Chico

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Lead Attorney Susan Hearne was a Peace Officer for the State of California for over 25 years, a Probation Officer in Riverside County, and a Deputy District Attorney in Butte County. She trained police officers and teaches at the local college. If you need a Butte County, Glenn County or Chico DUI attorney, call us.

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David Gregory Cohen

Placer County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience

(530) 823-7700 1515 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603

Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of California - Hastings College of the Law

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David G. Cohen founded the Cohen Defense Group in 2017 with the retirement of noted Placer County Criminal Defense Lawyer, Mark A. Berg. David had joined the Law Offices of Mark A. Berg in 1996. Mr. Cohen is a certified Criminal Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization and has been involved in representing defendants in felony and misdemeanor cases in California for over 20 years. His current caseload in the firm includes felony cases, “three strike” cases, drug crimes, and homicides. Moreover, Mr. Cohen is the firm’s primary attorney driving under the influence cases...

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Richard Allaye Chan Jr

Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience

(916) 446-4400 2001 H St
Sacramento, CA 95811

Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

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Criminal prosecution is an adversarial system. The people have the prosecutor – you need an effective experienced and aggressive Sacramento criminal attorney. We know the system, the law, the possible resolutions and the defenses in the event of a trial. If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, contact criminal attorney Sacramento California Richard A. Chan Jr. for free consultation. Admissions: California State Bar, Member, Admitted 1994 Nevada State Bar, Member, Admitted 1998 United States District Court, Eastern District of California United States District Court, Northern District of California Education: McGeorge School of Law, University of...

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Kulvinder Singh

Placer County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience

(916) 939-5151 970 Reserve Drive
Roseville, CA 95678

Criminal, Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Univ of N. Calif/Lorenzo Patino School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

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Attorney Kulvinder Singh's law practice advocates for personal injury plaintiffs, business clients and people with family, criminal and immigration cases in the greater Sacramento area.

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Steve Schofield

Placer County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 6 years experience

(916) 277-8299 3017 Douglas Blvd #300
Roseville, CA 95661

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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Steven Schofield is a rising star among DUI attorneys and criminal defense attorneys in Sacramento and the surrounding areas with multiple recent trial victories. If you are in need of an experienced and fearless DUI attorney or criminal defense lawyer in Sacramento and the surrounding areas you should meet Steve Schofield.

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Kresta Nora Daly

Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience

(916) 440-8600 431 I Street, Suite 201
Sacramento, CA 95814

Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights and White Collar Crime
University of the Pacific

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My clients receive an aggressive defense that only years of courtroom experience can deliver. No matter how challenging a client's case is, they can rest assured they have a powerful ally on their side. Increasingly individuals and businesses find themselves in contact with government agencies like the FBI or IRS. The consequences can be devastating, personally, professionally and financially. The government can and does form the wrong impression of targets and subjects. Correcting the government's impression requires an attorney’s involvement. Successful , self-made people have accomplished much on their own. Unfortunately, many of these useful business...

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Jon-Paul Valcarenghi

Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience

(916) 706-0678 2530 J Street, Suite 320
Sacramento, CA 95816

Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

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Clemente Montano Jimenez

Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience

(916) 443-8055 431 I Street
Suite 102
Sacramento, CA 95814

Criminal, DUI, Immigration and White Collar Crime
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

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I have been practicing criminal defense for over 16 years. During that time, it has become clear that there is a tremendous need for immigration attorneys that are well-versed in the area of criminal law. I have substantial experience in both federal and state (county) courts, having defended clients accused of all types of offenses: federal drug trafficking, homicide, manslaughter, sex offenses, drug charges, gang offenses, three strikes, DUIs, robbery, burglary, misdemeanors, juvenile offenses, and more... I am a trial attorney. That means if you need to take your case to trial to safeguard your rights, you...

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Joseph Patrick Hougnon

Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years experience

(916) 730-5251 901 H St Ste 301
Sacramento, CA 95814

Free ConsultationCriminal, Administrative, DUI and Personal Injury
Lincoln Law School

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top of my law school class and opened my own office in downtown Sacramento in 1997. I've been running my own law office for almost 20 years now. I handle DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury cases. I've won every case I’ve set for trial in the past 15 years. I offer a personal service and I have a passion for defending my clients - to protect them from the disruption and life changing aspects of criminal charges. I respect my clients and understand they are counting on me to do the best job possible, to...

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Mr. William Gordon Walker III

Nevada County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 35 years experience

(530) 478-0675 547 Uren Street
P. O. Box 1127
Nevada City, CA 95959

Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Domestic Violence
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

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Bill came to Nevada City in 1983 to join the Nevada County Public Defendner's office at a time when he was the youngest attorney ever to practice in the county. He was the attorney for that office in Truckee Court for several years, while practicing Juvenile Law and Misdemeanor defense in Nevada City's Court. For most of his nearly 21 years in the Public Defendner's office, Bill handled the most serious and complicated felony cases, and help train and mentor some of the other attorneys in the office. Bill retired from the office in 2004, to pursue...

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Michelle Trigger

Placer County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years experience

(916) 787-0260 2007 Opportunity Drive
Suite 12
Roseville, CA 95678

Free ConsultationCriminal and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

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Michelle Trigger is the owner/attorney of Trigger Law Office, located in Roseville, CA. Ms. Trigger's practice focuses on criminal defense and family law matters, including representation on all misdemeanor and felony offenses, divorce, child custody and visitation, and restraining orders. Ms. Trigger primarily serves Placer and Sacramento counties, but will accept matters in El Dorado, Yolo, Sutter, Yuba, Butte, Lake, and most bay area counties on a case-by-case basis.

Ms. Trigger's primary talent is in the court room, as she is a zealous advocate in all motions and hearings, and never afraid to take a matter to trial.

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Mark H. Sollitt

Placer County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience

915 Highland Pointe Dr
Ste 250
Roseville, CA 95678

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Humphrey's Coll School of Law

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Mark Sollitt has been a specialist DUI and criminal defense attorney since 1994 and is licensed by the State Bar of California. He serves clients in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Solano, Yolo County, and San Joaquin Counties.

Mark Sollitt will aggressively litigate all issues that might lead to you avoiding a conviction. All defenses will be considered. Every attempt to reduce penalties will be taken. He will prepare your case, thoroughly investigate any evidence, and represent you in court.

He is dedicated to protecting the freedom, reputation, and constitutional rights of each of his clients. Schedule a consultation now.

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John K. Hinely

Colusa County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 9 years experience

(530) 458-2950 P.O. Box 35
317 5th St
Colusa, CA 95932

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Family
CAL Northern School of Law

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Lorraine Denice Gingery

Placer County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience

(916) 415-7070 1430 Blue Oaks Boulevard
Suite 200
Roseville, CA 95747

Criminal and Personal Injury
University of Wyoming College of Law and CAL Northern School of Law

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Since 1998, Roseville personal injury attorney Lorraine Gingery has worked in the field of personal injury and criminal defense. She started her career in law working for a top criminal defense law firm in Chico, California, then went on to attend Cal Northern School of Law. While attending law school, she worked full time for a large personal injury law firm where she would learn a vast wealth of hands-on knowledge and hard-hitting negotiation skills. Attorney Lorraine Gingery worked in the insurance industry for ten years prior to starting her own law firm. This unique perspective and experience allows...

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Michael Paul Dudley

Placer County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years experience

(503) 823-7700 1515 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

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Geoff A. Dulebohn, Esq.

Butte County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years experience

(530) 342-2858 1339 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926

Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Insurance Claims
California Western School of Law and Southwestern University School of Law

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"The only minority is the individual and Justice is the only measure of equality among individuals."

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Candice Fields

Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience

(916) 414-8050 520 Capitol Mall
Suite 750
Sacramento, CA 95814

Criminal, Business, DUI and White Collar Crime
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

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Sutter County Criminal Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services

Placer County Legal Help Center, Auburn
(916) 408-6446
Roseville, CA

Voluntary Legal Services Program of Northern California, Inc.
(916) 551-2102
Sacramento, CA

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

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