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William Austin Chestnut Jr
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Biography
Having practiced criminal defense for 40 years, I have considerable trial skills and knowledge of how the system works. Before becoming an attorney, I worked seven years as a probation officer. I am very knowledgeable about people, am personable and empathetic. I have spoken Spanish for over 50 years, and many of my clients are Latino.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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Languages
- Spanish
Education
- Univ of California Davis
- Undergraduate Degree
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- Santa Clara Univ School of Law
- Law Degree
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- Chapman University
- M.A. (1975) | correctional counselling
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Professional Associations
- California State Bar # 68753
- Member
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- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International
- member
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- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Speaking Engagements
- Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders, Evergreen Valley College
- Laws Governing
- How a court case proceeds, Evergreen Valley College
- Show procedures how a case proceeds through the courts.
- Mechanics of a Jury Trial, Evergreen Valley College
- Taught basic mechanics of trial
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