Criminal Defense

I'm interested in representing anyone accused or charged with a State or Federal crime. I believe every case is important from the petty theft to the homicide. Your personal background and situation are important to you and important to me. I recognize that the criminal justice system is overwhelming if you are not familiar with it. I also believe that even when you have been involved in the criminal justice system in the past, every case is worth fighting. Every day you can stay out of jail is a day you can be working for you and your family.

Criminal Defense

• Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
• Appeals
• Capital Crimes/Capital Cases
• Environmental Violations
• Felonies
• Grand Jury Proceedings
• Juvenile Crimes
• False Identification
• Truancy
• Misdemeanors
• Parole
• Probation
• Perjury
• Plea Negotiation
• Search & Seizure
• Victims' Rights
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender (LGBT) Rights

Abuse

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

Automotive

• DUI
• Felony Auto Accidents
• Parking Tickets & Towing
• Traffic - Moving Violations
• Open Container
• Driving with a Suspended License
• Driving without a License
• DWI

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
• Medical Marijuana

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, Dec 1993
Bar Number: 169515

All California State Courts; Federal Courts: Northern District of California, Eastern District of California, Southern District of California.

State Bar of California, East Bay La Raza Lawyers Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Women Defenders.

I attend continuing legal education seminars on the topics of criminal law. I also listen to podcasts and tapes on the topic of criminal defense.

Author in Continuing Education of the Bar Scientific Evidence Book, Ch. 15, GPS, Cell Phones and Other Tracking Devices; Update Author in Continuing Education of the Bar Criminal Law Practice and Procedure book.

1. A father in a custody battle accused of sexual misconduct with the child resulted in charges being dismissed prior to trial after showing parental alienation syndrome.

2. A not guilty verdict was reached for a mother charged with failure to protect her child who was abused by a live-in boyfriend through successful battered women syndrome defense.

3. I worked to get the charges dismissed and record sealed in a medical marijuana case following cross-examination of arresting officers.

4. A multi-defendant drug case was dismissed as a result of a successful challenge of police wire-tap.

5. Not guilty verdict was reached in a home invasion robbery case.

6. A hung jury in a drug possession for sales case resulted from suppressing the defendant's statements from trial.

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I represent adults and juveniles who have been accused or charged with criminal offenses. I practice in both State and Federal Courts. I spend the time necessary to obtain the best result possible for the client.

I began my private practice in 1993 and have been dedicated to criminal defense the entire time.

My entire legal career has been in the area of criminal defense and in my own private practice. I began with internships in law school at the San Francisco County Public Defender's Office and the San Francisco Federal Defender's Office.

2006 Judge Pro Tem in Alameda County; BV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

(510) 665-4036

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Other hours by appointment.

Yes

Some Spanish.

I have flat fees for State Criminal matters and hourly fees for Federal Criminal matters. The average misdemeanor case costs between $3,000 to $10,000 and the average felony costs from $5,000 and up depending on the seriousness, complexity, and expected time on a case. If a trial is deemed necessary or preferred, there is a separate trial retainer.

$350 per hour.

I offer everyone a free 30-minute consultation.

Each retainer is case-specific.