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John Halley
Law Office of John Halley
620 Jefferson Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 366-6789 | Fax: (650) 365-5386
20 Years Trial and Appellate Experience
Legal Topic
Criminal Defense
Preferred New Clients
I prefer clients who want my help.
Sub-Categories
Criminal Defense
- Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
- Appeals
- Capital Crimes/Capital Cases
- Environmental Violations
- Felonies
- Grand Jury Proceedings
- Misdemeanors
- Perjury
- Plea Negotiation
- Search & Seizure
- Victims' Rights
- Animal Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- DUI
- Felony Auto Accidents
- Hacking
- Malicious Code
- Unauthorized Access
- Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
- Drug Possession
- Intent to Distribute Drugs
- Intent to Sell Drugs
- Constitutional Rights Defense
- Illegal Possession or Transportation
- Other Weapons & Devices
- Bank Fraud
- Checks & Credit Cards
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Identity Theft
- Insurance Claims
- Wire Transfer
- Arson
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
- Larceny
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Abduction
- Child Abuse
- Child Pornography
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Trafficking in Women
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Extortion
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Robbery
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1983
Bar Number: 111682
Other Court Admissions
California, U.S. Northern District of California, U.S. Supreme Court (Pending)
Association Memberships
California State Bar Association, San Mateo County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I regularly attend my California State Bar continuing education in my specialties: criminal, trial and appellate work.
Example Cases
I have twelve published opinions in criminal appeals, including four in the California Supreme Court.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of California at Davis, King School of Law
City:
Davis
State:
CA
Year:
1983
Focus and Accomplishments:
Co-Chair of Moot Court Board
Degree:
B.A.
School:
UC Santa Cruz
City:
Santa Cruz
State:
CA
Year:
1979
Focus and Accomplishments:
History
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I have done criminal defense for more than 20 years, during which I have handled hundreds of appeals and dozens of trials. I have spoken at seminars for attorneys and have argued cases in front of the California Supreme Court.
I have an expertise in driving under the influence cases, including the DMV license problems that they create. I have handled these cases at trial, at the DMV, in the California Court of Appeal, and in the California Supreme Court. I have taken the DMV to court many times to appeal their decisions about license suspensions.
In my work, my job is to correctly understand the story and the legal situation, to make the best decisions about the case, and then do what it takes to make a judge, or a jury, or a District Attorney see things my way.
Previous Employment Summary
Attorney at the criminal defense firm Rockhill, Schaiman & Carr (1989-1992); since then, I have practiced criminal law independently.
Activities and Awards
Contributor to California Drunk Driving Law (Kuwatch, Burglin, and Simons); Judge Pro Tem, San Mateo Superior Court
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
A client must correctly understand his or her legal situation, and a client's own work and research can help accomplish that. The most important thing is that the client have an attorney that clearly and correctly explains the legal situation.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes, because I need to get all of the client's input and information, but the reason to have a lawyer is to have the lawyer make the legal decisions in a case. Additionally, I write the papers that I file in court.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
No.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
It is the best work in the world.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have twenty years of experience and dedicated hard work.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Criminal Law is the best legal work in the world.
What do you like best about your career?
I like winning for my clients.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner, but I share a building with other criminal defense attorneys and we all share our knowledge and insights with one another.
What are your strengths and style?
I try to combine the detailed knowledge of law that comes from twenty years of handling appeals with a clear and direct way of getting information across to my listener in a courtroom.
I try not to be pompous, and I try to understand other people including clients and the people I deal with in a courtroom.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy playing the guitar and reading books.
Office Manager/Assistant
Blanca
Fax
(650) 365-5386
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by phone, earlier and later as needed.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish (Staff)
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Please call for details.
Hourly Rates
$275
Free Initial Consultation?
In most cases, yes.
Typical Retainer
Varies on a case by case basis.
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