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Catherine Closson Vance
Oroville, CA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
For 26 years, I have chosen to focus on family law and only family law. This means I have depth--there is nothing in family law I have not seen, done, researched, figured out and accomplished.
I am now at the fortunate time in my career where I choose to maintain a relatively small caseload. What does this mean for you? It means your calls, texts and e-mails are answered within minutes or hours--not days. When you call, you will talk to me, not a staff member who will take a message, and no--you will not be charged...
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Daniel Lee Ledford
Oroville, CA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
Daniel Ledford is here to help clients through their legal complications. Our goal is to provide the most effective legal representation available. Although this is a stressful time, we are here to make sure your legal rights are preserved. As a former Deputy District Attorney, Daniel Ledford knows how the system works from the inside. He brings that inside knowledge to advance his clients' interests.
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Robert Lee Marshall
OROVILLE, CA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
CAL Northern School of Law
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Desiree J. Vance
Oroville, CA Lawyer
Estate Planning and Probate
Ms. Vance graduated Summa Cum Laude from Portland State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in criminology. She went on to attend Cal Northern School of Law in Chico, California where she earned a Masters degree in Legal Studies and a Juris Doctorate degree. She currently sits as Trustee on the board of Trustees at Cal Northern School of Law.
Ms. Vance worked as a social worker for 16 years prior to attending law school. Ms. Vance’s experience as a social worker gives her a deep understanding of families, human behavior and provides a well-rounded and empathetic advocate...
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Mr. Robert LeRoy Hewitt
Oroville, CA Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Estate Planning
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Nikki Farris
Chico, CA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
As a mother of four children, Nikki Farris understands the pressure of being responsible and taking care of family. When you fall into debt, it's not only you but those who depend on your that are in danger of financial ruin. If you cannot handle the debt, Attorney Nikki Farris can help you file for bankruptcy and find debt relief through various means. Nikki is experienced in bankruptcy law, as well as estate planning and business law. As a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Nikki is held accountable to high standards of legal service for her...
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Joseph Miles Earley III
PARADISE, CA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Employment and Nursing Home
Arizona State University
Joseph M. Earley III was admitted to the California Bar in 1992. Mr. Earley graduated in 1981 from California Polytechnic State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry, and received his Master of Science degree in molecular biology from San Diego State University in 1984. Between 1984 and 1988, Mr. Earley studied as a graduate student at the University of Arizona in the Ph.D. program in the department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. In 1991 Mr. Earley received his law degree from Arizona State University. In 1992 Mr. Earley settled in the beautiful foothill community of Paradise California...
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Thomas Edward Baker
Paradise, CA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
CAL Northern School of Law
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Mohammad Mokarram
Marysville, CA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Lincoln University
Attorney Mokarram has focused on Bankruptcy Law since 2009 and has a good rapport with our local Trustees and Judges. Attorney Mokarram cares about his clients and understands the difficult process people go through during the bankruptcy process.
PAYMENT PLAN: It is only $100 to hire us to start working on your case and we offer payment plans.
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Angeles Susi Carrion
Yuba City, CA Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
CAL Northern School of Law
Angeles “Susi” Carrion grew up in the local area before serving in the U.S. Army. After completing her military service, Ms. Carrion became a Court Clerk in the North Las Vegas Municipal Court. Later, she became a State Certified Spanish Court Interpreter in Nevada, where she interpreted both criminal and civil cases. Ms. Carrion has also interpreted for various law enforcement agencies. Ms. Carrion is the only private attorney in Colusa County that is able to communicate directly with her Spanish speaking clients without the use of an interpreter.
Ms. Carrion attended Cal-Northern School of Law in Chico, California where she...
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Dillon R. Whitsett
Chico, CA Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
CAL Northern School of Law
Dillon Whitsett earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Cal Northern School of Law in 2017, where he was awarded numerous scholarly accolades and graduated as valedictorian at the top of his class. He immediately took and passed the difficult California State Bar exam on his first try and was officially sworn in as a practicing attorney. Mr. Whitsett now handles personal injury cases at Penney & Associates’ Chico office.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Whitsett displayed a passion for advocating. He volunteered in several county civil courthouses teaching self-help classes to pro per litigants, worked alongside numerous judges, and contracted...
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Christopher Walsh
Grass Valley, CA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Oak Brook College of Law
Walsh Law is led by Chris Walsh, a former homicide prosecutor, and Chief Assistant District Attorney, with extensive jury trial experience. An attorney for more than 19 years, Chris Walsh is an accomplished trial lawyer and has a broad range of specialized experience in the field of criminal law. As a prosecutor, Walsh was assigned the most serious cases in the offices where he worked. Walsh tried numerous sexual assaults, gang, driving under the influence, and homicide cases. He has personally tried more than 100 jury trials. Walsh was twice selected as Prosecutor of the Year. He is a member...
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Joseph Maloney
Auburn, CA Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
I am an AV-Rated attorney who represents workers in employment disputes and people who have been hurt in accidents. I represented the United States as a Department of Justice lawyer for 22 years, and I bring the experience I gained there to help real people.
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Kenny D. Nguyen
Nevada City, CA Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Kenny Nguyen is a proven fighter who is relentless in advocating for his clients. He understands that good people can sometimes find themselves in unfortunate situations, for which he is prepared to help them rise above.
Kenny has over a decade of well-rounded legal experience, in which time he worked in a personal injury law firm and in four different prosecution offices throughout California. He has taken to jury trial everything from simple misdemeanors to serious felonies, including sexual assault court trials in Juvenile Delinquency. Kenny has handled over one thousand Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled...
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Jeffrey Wood
Rocklin, CA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
When everything is on the line, attorney Jeffrey Wood is who you should turn to. With more than 20 years of prior experience as a highly accomplished prosecutor, Mr. Wood uses his unique perspective and knowledge of the justice system to build the best defense for his clients.
While at the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Wood supervised the Family Protection Unit which handled domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and abduction, elder abuse, child molestation. Due to his successful leadership, he was promoted to the Assistant District Attorney, where he supervised the supervisors. During Mr. Wood's time with the...
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Wraymond Plummer
Auburn, CA Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
For over 20 years, Wray Plummer has defended juvenile delinquency charges in Sacramento and Placer Juvenile Court where he has represented thousands of juveniles charged with all levels of crime from theft to murder. He has extensive experience defending Welfare and Institutions Code 707 transfer hearings (request to transfer case to adult court).
We understand protecting a youth's future is paramount, and legal motions to seal juvenile records are included in every legally eligible case we represent. These motions are very often successful rendering the youth without any "conviction" and the juvenile records are deemed "legally never to have...
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D. Michael Phillips
Grass Valley, CA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
PHILLIPS PERSONAL INJURY.
WE ALWAYS PROTECT THE UNDERDOG. We are passionate about protecting our clients and you shouldn’t have to pay for the mistakes of others. We can help you determine if you have a case, deal with insurers to negotiate a settlement, and identify all possible defendants to help you recover FULL AND FAIR compensation for your injury.
Not all law firms are the same, especially Plaintiff trial firms, or more specifically, personal injury law firms. Unlike other lawyers on this site, Phillips Personal Injury is FOCUSED 100% to representing individuals and families who have been harmed by the acts...
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Erik M. Aanestad
Grass Valley, CA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Florida Coastal School of Law
Erik Aanestad was raised in Nevada County and is a graduate of Nevada Union High School. He is an estate planning attorney licensed to practice in both California and Nevada. Erik counsels and finds solutions for his clients in all areas of estate planning, trust and probate law and also assists clients through the process of trust administration. These are Erik’s areas of legal expertise and he focuses his work on these specific areas of law. During his legal career, Erik has spent time volunteering as a guardian ad litem (also known as a CASA) representing...
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Susan Marie Hearne
Chico, CA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Chapman University and California State University - Chico
Lead Attorney Susan Hearne was a Peace Officer for the State of California for over 25 years, a Probation Officer in Riverside County, and a Deputy District Attorney in Butte County. She trained police officers and teaches at the local college. If you need a Butte County, Glenn County or Chico DUI or Criminal Defense Attorney, call us.
The law has changed to your benefit regarding case reductions, expungements and record clearing. Consultation is free.
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Mark H. Sollitt
Auburn, CA Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
Mark Sollitt has been a specialist DUI and criminal defense attorney since 1994 and is licensed by the State Bar of California. He serves clients in Placer County and Nevada County.
Mark Sollitt will aggressively litigate all issues that might lead to you avoiding a conviction. All defenses will be considered. Every attempt to reduce penalties will be taken. He will prepare your case, thoroughly investigate any evidence, and represent you in court.
He is dedicated to protecting the freedom, reputation, and constitutional rights of each of his clients. Schedule a consultation now. http://sollittlaw.com/
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Michael Thomas Lynch
Auburn, CA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Employment
Empire School of Law
I am Michael Thomas Lynch, Attorney at Law. For years, individuals across the region have turned to my law firm for help when they get arrested and need a criminal defense attorney or when they need civil litigation assistance. Bar Admissions: California, 2005 Education: Empire College Law School, Santa Rosa, California J.D. - 2004 Major: Litigation, Evidence, Trial. Humboldt State University, Arcata, California B.A. - 1986 Major: Zoology Professional Associations and Memberships: California State Bar, Placer...
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Tim Riswold
Auburn, CA Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I am lucky to be an estate planning and probate attorney in Auburn, California. I work just up the road from where I grew up in Newcastle.
Before attending law school at McGeorge, I spent a few years in Los Angeles. I loved going to class at U.C.L.A., but didn't care for the congestion of people and cars. So, I moved back, got married, and thought about the future.
I ended up convincing my wife to attend law school with me. It was a good thing I did, for I had the best study partner in our class. She graduated...
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Maria Amaya
Chico, CA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
CAL Northern School of Law
EXPERIENCE Prior to earning my Juris Doctor Degree I worked as a Paralegal for numerous Law Firms in Chico, Yuba City, Monterey and Santa Cruz, California. In the 15 years employed as a Paralegal I acquired extensive experience in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI, Personal Injury, Family Law, and Workers Compensation, under the direct supervision of highly skilled attorneys. In 2002 I was hired as an Associate Attorney with Law Offices of Matthew E. Williamson, a Firm based in Monterey and Pebble Beach, California. In 2003 I became a full partner of the Chico based office, and in 2004...
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Matthew Stevan Luzaich
Chico, CA Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University School of Law
The Law Offices of Matthew S. Luzaich is a Criminal & DUI Defense Law Firm located in Chico, CA. It defends criminal cases in the counties of Butte, Glenn, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba. It provides a free legal consultation with a local Chico criminal defense lawyer.
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Charles 'Chuck' Farrar Jr.
Grass Valley, CA Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Real Estate
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
Personal Philosophy
Life's too short to waste ...I encourage clients to focus on what matters most.
I take your case-situation very seriously.....and, I also know that clients sometimes get caught up in an emotional spiral of revenge and defensiveness and forget the bottom line.....resolving the matter so they can move on with what matters most in their lives.
As a lawyer, counselor, provider, family man, grandpa and outdoor adventurist, I've witnessed much pain and suffering caused by lack of focus and failure to remember the personal core values that drive our lives on this earth.....especially during trying times.
I work hard and play hard....
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Dan Koukol
Auburn, CA Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of the Pacific
The difference between an adequate defense and the best defense possible is the result of knowledge, experience and reputation.
All California defense attorneys have passed the bar exam and have some knowledge of the law. Because I was in the trenches handling serious felony cases in the Placer County Public Defender’s Office, I have the experience you can only get from this type of high-intensity legal defense work.
Combining this experience with the knowledge I acquired inventing and developing the CrimeTime criminal sentencing software and Crime Finder mobile applications gives me a clear advantage when it comes to designing case resolutions that...
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Tiffani C. Aanestad
Grass Valley, CA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Tiffani Aanestad is an estate planning attorney and focuses her work on trust administration, trust and estate mediation and litigation, and probate matters. Tiffani graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, cum laude, and was a member of Law Review during law school. Like her husband, Erik Aanestad, Tiffani is also licensed in California and Nevada. Additionally, she is licensed in Florida and got her start as a young attorney there while Erik attended law school. For the past several years she has spent her career defending her client’s interests in civil litigation. ...
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Kristen Goodwin Alexander
Auburn, CA Attorney with 24 years of experience
1519 Lincoln Way
Suite A
Auburn, CA 95603
Divorce and Family
University of California - Davis and University of California - Davis
Practice limited exclusively to family law, specializing in complex financial cases. Certified Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.
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Barry Alan Zimmerman
Auburn, CA Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Golden Gate University, School of Law and University of California, Santa Barbara
For over 30 years Barry Zimmerman has been helping victims of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents recover millions of dollars for their traumatic injuries, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, fractures, surgeries and soft tissue injuries for individuals in Auburn, Roseville, Sacramento, El Dorado County, Nevada County and throughout California.
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Matthew F Chalmers
Lincoln, CA Lawyer
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Environmental, IP and Trademarks
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Birch Citadel CEO and founder Matt Chalmers is a seasoned environmental attorney with over seven years of experience practicing at the forefront of climate change and energy law and policy, administrative law, CEQA, NEPA, land use planning, and permitting.
Experience: From 2014 to 2023, Matt served as an attorney for seven years with the California Energy Commission as well as in technical and policy advisor capacities. He was the lead attorney on numerous aggressive and high-profile energy efficiency rulemakings such as California's 2019 and 2022 Energy Codes, which implemented first-in-the-nation requirements that most new construction in California be built with solar...
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Frank Lawrence
Grass Valley, CA Lawyer with 33 years of experience
578 Sutton Way, No. 246
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Appeals and Native American
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Frank has nearly 30 years of experience representing tribal governments and entities in a broad range of tribal, federal and state law matters, with an emphasis on sovereignty and jurisdictional issues. Frank’s practice includes appellate, civil and administrative litigation in tribal, federal and state courts and agencies. He has extensive experience advising tribal councils, developing tribal codes, ordinances, resolutions and policies, creating tribal governmental and economic development entities, and counseling clients in all aspects of federal Indian law, contracts, administrative law, employment issues, and environmental law, among other areas. Frank has written numerous amicus curie briefs for...
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Matthew Clinton Smith
Yuba City, CA Attorney with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Dedicated lawyer who fights for his clients in and out of the courtroom.
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Kim White
Grass Valley, CA Lawyer
Free ConsultationAnimal and Estate Planning
NWCU School of Law
Early in my law career, I realized the importance of Estate Planning and how crucial it is to have a plan in place for the unknown. The Law Office of Kim White offers Estate Planning that is personal to each client. No one person's situation is the same as another's. Therefore each Estate Plan is tailored to each person and their unique situation. I do Wills, Trusts, Third Party Special Needs Trusts, Trust Amendments, Will Codicils, Consulting, Probate, Trust Administration, Advanced Healthcare Directive and Durable Power of Attorneys. In addition my office offers services that deal with areas of law...
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Ralph Slater
Chico, CA Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Ralph Slater is a highly successful personal injury attorney with with 35 years of experience and trial expertise. He provides the highest quality of legal work. His mission is simple. He takes each case personally. His core values are reliability and personal communication with clients every step of the way. Ralph Slater has aggressively represented families who lost loved ones and people who were seriously, or even catastrophically injured in accidents. He once held the record for the highest amount of money recovered for quadriplegia in CA of all published verdicts and settlements.
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Cameron Brady
Grass Valley, CA Lawyer
Business, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Gabriel Brandon Lenhart
Grass Valley, CA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
At The Law Offices of Gabriel Lenhart, our focus is on our clients’ well being and protection, rather than the fees they pay us. That is why we focus on protecting and preserving our clients’ assets using the latest Estate Planning practices. Our unique planning methodology combines Estate Planning, VA Benefits Planning, and Medicaid asset preservation planning techniques and strategies. These strategies, combined with our values based approach, enable us to work seamlessly with families to create an Estate Plan that our clients’ can truly rely upon. At The Law Offices of Gabriel Lenhart,...
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Ryan James Couzens
Auburn, CA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of California, Berkeley School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
“I know what motivates DA’s, what drives their decisions. I know what it takes for them to prove a case.” Ryan brings the advantage of having spent sixteen years on the other side, prosecuting cases for the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office. Ryan conducted 46 jury trials. As an Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney, Ryan supervised Yolo’s felony trial teams, Case Charging Unit, and Major Crimes Unit before deciding to move into criminal defense. His insight into prosecution strategies is invaluable to his clients.
According to founding partner, David Cohen, “Ryan had a reputation in Yolo as...
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Michael Paul Dudley
Auburn, CA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Adam David Sorrells
Chico, CA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
CAL Northern School of Law
As a Chico and California personal injury lawyer, I have 30 years of experience obtaining large settlements and winning trials for my clients. I have been lead counsel in more than 25 trials. I have tried and won cases in both State and Federal Court, against some of the largest businesses and insurance companies around. At the Law Offices of Adam Sorrells, we strive to provide excellence and personalized service to our clients. All phone calls are taken or promptly returned, and we keep you informed at all times of the status of your case.
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Benjamin Scarfe
Yuba City, CA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
CAL Northern School of Law
RECENT JURY AND COURT TRIAL SUCCESSES*
Domestic Violence: Penal Code 242, 243, 243, 273.5 + Great Bodily Injury enhancement: Not guilty on all Four counts. Client walked.
DUI Jury Trial--Hung Jury: .18, running red light: hung jury 4-12, case dismissed.
0.01 DUI Probation (court trial),
0.05 DUI-THC, Opiates, gore point violation, drifting: Hung Jury 6-6 case dismissed,
.22 DUI Hung Jury 6-6 case dismissed,
.20 DUI Hung Jury 11-1 case dismissed,
.20 DUI Stipulated Acquittal;...