Criminal Defense

I represent people in all areas of defense from infractions to serious capital felonies.

Criminal Defense

• Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
• Felonies
• Grand Jury Proceedings
• Juvenile Crimes
• False Identification
• Military Crimes (UCMJ)
• Misdemeanors
• Parole
• Probation
• Perjury
• Plea Negotiation
• Search & Seizure
• Victims' Rights

Abuse

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

Automotive

• DUI
• Felony Auto Accidents
• Traffic - Moving Violations
• Open Container
• Driving with a Suspended License
• Driving without a License

Drugs

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

Firearms & Weapons

• Illegal Possession or Transportation
• Other Weapons & Devices

Fraud & Financial Crimes

• Bank Fraud
• Checks & Credit Cards
• Embezzlement
• Extortion
• Forgery
• Identity Theft
• Insurance Claims
• Money Laundering
• Smuggling

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, Dec 1983
Bar Number: 110995

Certified specialist in criminal law since 1991.

All the state courts in California, and the United States Supreme Court.

California State Bar Association, Alameda County Bar Association, Women Defenders.

I have taught for Continuing Legal Education of the Bar in recent criminal law developments. I generally take more hours of continuing legal education classes than are needed. There is an annual death penalty seminar in Monterey that I try to attend.

I am proud to have saved the life of a young man named Demarcus Ralls. He was the first young man to be tried of the Nut Case Gang. Despite the multiple murder charges, and the multiple robberies, etc., the jury voted for a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole, instead of death. Because of this verdict, the D.A. then dropped their request for death on two of the other defendants.

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California, inactive status in Florida .

After being a JAG officer in the United States Navy, and a Solano County Public Defender, I went out to open my own defense practice in 1990.

I have a lot of experience with serious, violent felony cases. I do criminal defense work exclusively.

As stated above, I was a government lawyer for my first years as an attorney. Although the military claims that they train their lawyers in all areas of military practice, I did defense work almost exclusively during my time as a Navy JAG Officer. I did my first trials in uniform. I did 27 misdemeanor trials my first year as a Public Defender. The office gave me the "Go to Trial," award. When the county fired my boss, I quit in protest. Since then, I have tried many cases to verdict. I have handled quite a few high publicity cases.

I am peer-review rated by Martindale-Hubble.

(510) 568-8176

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

Please call for after hours assistance.

Yes

I speak Spanish, and a little Arabic.

The fees depend upon the case. In general, for a misdemeanor case, the retainer is $2,000 to $3,500. For felony cases, the retainer can range from $5,000 to $50,000.

I do not charge hourly rates.

Mention Nolo and you will receive a 30-minute free consultation.

See above.