Criminal Defense

My preference is that my clients and I form "partnerships" to successfully resolve their cases.

Criminal Defense

• Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
• Capital Crimes/Capital Cases
• Felonies
• Grand Jury Proceedings
• False Identification
• Truancy
• Misdemeanors
• Parole
• Probation
• Probation
• Perjury
• Plea Negotiation
• Search & Seizure
• Victims' Rights

Abuse

• Animal Abuse
• Child Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Elder Abuse

Automotive

• DUI
• Felony Auto Accidents
• Parking Tickets & Towing
• Traffic - Moving Violations

Computer Crimes

• Hacking
• Malicious Code
• Unauthorized Access

Criminal Records

• Expungement or Expunction

Drugs

• Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
• Drug Possession
• Intent to Distribute Drugs
• Intent to Sell Drugs

Firearms & Weapons

• Constitutional Rights Defense
• Illegal Possession or Transportation
• Other Weapons & Devices

Fraud & Financial Crimes

• Bank Fraud
• Checks & Credit Cards
• Corporate Espionage & Sabotage
• Embezzlement
• Extortion
• Forgery
• Identity Theft
• Insider Trading
• Insurance Claims
• Money Laundering
• Public Offerings
• Racketeering & RICO
• Securities Fraud
• Smuggling
• Tax Evasion & Fraud
• Trade Secrets
• Wire Transfer

Property Crimes

• Arson
• Burglary
• Embezzlement
• Larceny
• Shoplifting
• Theft
• Trespass
• Vandalism

Sex Crimes

• Abduction
• Child Abuse
• Child Pornography
• Indecent Exposure
• Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
• Rape
• Sexual Assault
• Stalking
• Trafficking in Women

Violent Crimes

• Assault & Battery
• Domestic Violence
• Extortion
• Kidnapping
• Manslaughter
• Murder
• Robbery

CA, May 1980
Bar Number: 92148

Certified Criminal Law Specialist

California Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Northern District of California

State Bar of California, Bar Association of San Francisco, San Mateo Bar Association

Every year, I attend at least 25 hours of continuing legal education. Daily, I review new cases decided by the appellate courts.

I am the founder of Legal InCite, LLC. Legal InCite produced continuing legal education programs offered over commercial radio.

Case #1: I represented a client charged with murder. She was accused of stabbing the victim 49 times. I thoroughly researched the law and investigated the case such that my client avoided a prison sentence.

Case #2: I represented a client charged with rape. The charges were based solely on the word of the prosecution. At trial, I presented evidence of the "victim's" dishonesty. The jury acquitted my client.

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I focus 100 percent of my practice on representing people accused of crimes.

I have spent the entirety of my twenty six year career representing people charged with crimes. I was, for many years, a head attorney in the San Francisco Public Defender's Office. I was responsible for ensuring that minors charged with serious felonies received outstanding representation.

I am adjunct professor at Golden Gate University School of Law, where I teach criminal law litigation.

I am on the faculty of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), where I teach other lawyers trial skills.

Annually, I am invited to teach trial skills at the University Of San Francisco School of Law Trial Advocacy Program.

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(415) 979-9949

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Fees are fixed according to the scope of work. Typical fees for preliminary hearings range from $2500 to $7500.

I charge a per diem rate for jury trials.

$300.00 per hour.
I charge a flat fee for almost all cases. The fee is based on the amount of work required to bring the case to a successful resolution.

Yes, I offer a free in office 1/2 hour initial consultation.

Retainers are case specific.