Courtland Criminal Lawyers

Leslie Prince graduated from Hastings Law School in San Francisco in 1981. While in law school, Ms. Prince was a writer and editor for Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly. In addition, she worked as a judicial extern for California Court of Appeals Justice Sidney Feinberg, and as a research assistant for Hastings Law Professor Leo Kanowitz. Ms. Prince has been an attorney in private practice for over 20 years, and was a sole practitioner in Alameda County for over ten years before coming to Solano County in 1994 to become a principal in the Law Offices of Russo and Prince. Ms....

Sacramento and Red Bluff immigration and criminal defense firm with over 18 years combined experience.

Jaye Ryan, is an aggressive and dedicated criminal defense attorney. Aside from being a skilled criminal defense lawyer, Ms. Ryan is trained as a scientist with experience in the fields of forensic, pathology, microbiology and general laboratory science. With her prior training and employment Jaye Ryan has an impressive record of winning cases by challenging, excluding and disproving forensic evidence and professional opinions that are often presented by the Prosecution in attempting to seek conviction of her clients. Attorney Jaye Ryan received her J.D. from the University of West Los Angeles in 1997. She is a member of the State...

California's Premiere Criminal DUI, Cannabis, and Domestic Violence attorney, serving the greater Sacramento area, and beyond.

Expect nothing less than world-class legal services when you choose the Law Office of Samuel D. Berns, Inc. to represent you. Our team has experience in criminal defense, cannabis law, DUI, criminal record cleanup, and land use and zoning laws.

Placer County-based attorney Sam Berns has been practicing law in Northern California since 2010. He has a strong passion for a number of advocacies and has a fervent desire to do what is right. Rest assured he will work hard to help you with any legal...

I am licensed to practice law in California and have received federal admissions to practice law in the Northern and Central Districts of California. I have developed extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Criminal Law from the inception of a case through the appellate process. I have extensive state and federal litigation experience in drafting and arguing law and motion, engaging in and defending depositions, and have engaged in dozens of hearings and Court trials. I have drafted writs and appeals in most appellate districts within the state and and have successfully received multiple...

Zachary P. Merliss joined the Cohen Defense Group in May 2017. He graduated from the University of Southern California School of Law and became a member of the California Bar in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Merliss was a legal fellow at the Federal Public Defender’s Office in the District of Nevada, and also an active member of an improvisational comedy club. Currently, he defends a wide variety of misdemeanor cases, such as drug possession, petty theft, assault and battery, and driving under the influence. During law school, Mr. Merliss gained exposure to the prosecution side of the...

I have amassed over forty years of litigation experience, managing a diverse range of cases that encompass Trusts, Wills, Probate, Elder Financial Abuse, and Conservatorships. My practice also extends to Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, and Child Dependency. I am a member of both the California and Nevada State Bars, as well as the US Supreme Court Bar. My background includes a significant tenure as a Public Defender in Sacramento County, where I successfully managed numerous high-profile cases. I am well-known in the local Judicial Districts and am committed to aggressively advancing my clients' interests.

Veteran, 1st Marine Recon Battalion, Army Special Forces - Phoenix Program 1962, Electrical Engineer M.S.E.E. Radar and CM - F111A and F111B. Real Estate, and Accounting Degrees also. 35 years as a California Attorney 1000 PI, 1500 CRI, 1500 FL, and 800 Misc. cases processed, Astro-Physicist Ph.D Studies. Excellent Computer and Internet experience.

Attorney Thomas Maas is the leading lawyer of the criminal defense office, Maas Law Group. Mr. Maas has over two decades of experience under his belt, and an extensive background in pretrial litigation and trial. In addition, Attorney Maas has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars? list, an achievement that only 2.5% of lawyers in the state are rewarded with. To learn more about working with a Fairfield criminal defense lawyer, contact Maas Law Group today.

Roland X. Tiemann graduated from Sacramento State University, California with a degree in the Biological Sciences and obtained his law degree from Lincoln Law School, Sacramento. Over the years, he has aggressively represented 1000’s of people arrested for alcohol and drug related DUI’s. No other attorney in El Dorado County has the training certifications and qualifications that Mr. Tiemann has when it comes to DUI defense. In fact, he regularly trains other attorneys in DMV Admin Per Se hearings, DUI defense law, science, and trial practice. He was the only attorney from across the country to get...

Katherine has 11 years experience practicing immigration law and vacating convictions for immigrants with criminal convictions. She is also a member of the public attorney panel for the Sixth District Court of Appeal, handling appeals for criminal defendants who cannot afford to hire attorneys for themselves. Katherine is a zeolous advocate for each and every one of her clients.

After graduating from the university of San Francisco, school of law, Jesse Garcia accepted a Reginald Heber Smith fellowship and practiced poverty law for one year with San Joaquin county legal services. Jesse Garcia join the Alameda County Public defenders office in 1975 and continued in that office until 1981. Thereafter, he opened his own practice in Hayward, California focusing on criminal defense law. He practiced in Hayward until 2019 when he moved his offices to Pleasanton California where he continues to practice criminal law in both state and federal courts throughout California and in federal courts throughout the...

Criminal Defense and DUI attorney Richard A. Madsen, Jr. (a former Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney) has represented thousands of first-time offenders who have been arrested or charged with driving under the influence throughout the Bay Area and Northern California. Mr. Madsen's impeccable reputation speaks for itself. Recognized as a highly skilled trial lawyer and negotiator, and well seasoned in the intricacies of the Department of Motor Vehicles, Mr. Madsen works tirelessly to protect his clients' rights and achieve superior results. Mr. Madsen knows the system. For nearly twenty years, Mr. Madsen has utilized his reputation and long-standing relationships...

Matthew J. O'Connor is a founding partner of the O'Connor Law, APC and currently focuses his practice on criminal defense. Mr. O'Connor regularly defends adults and juveniles in all types of criminal matters, including but not limited to: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Assault, Robbery, Three Strikes cases, Murder, Domestic Violence, Rape, Illegal Firearms, Theft and Drug crimes, Probation and Parole hearings.

Mr. O'Connor graduated from the University of California at Davis in 1995 and graduated cum laude from the Santa Clara University School of Law in 1999. Upon graduating from law school Mr. O'Connor served as a deputy district attorney...

Cate Beekman has been defending people charged with crimes since being admitted to the California bar in 2006. She worked as a deputy public defender in Kern, Solano and Napa Counties, completing more than 40 jury trials. Cate is smart and friendly, which helps her connect with clients, jurors, and adversaries alike.

Cate earned her law degree from U.C. Berkeley School of Law. Before her law career, Cate worked as a policy analyst at the Center for Civil Justice, a nonprofit organization in Saginaw, Michigan, where her work focused on hunger policy and advocacy.

Cate also has a Master’s degree...

Martin Jones has over 17 years of experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney. Martin started his career in Madera County as a public defender in the high-volume traffic court. He was promoted to Felony Supervisor for all criminal matters in a short time. A few years later, he was offered Assistant Chief Defense Attorney at the Placer County Public Defender Office. Martin Jones is one of the most experienced trial attorneys in Placer County. He handled more than 68 high-profile trials, represented hundreds of clients, and worked on hundreds of DUI cases and suppression motions, including sex crimes, homicide, death...

I have been a Sacramento criminal defense attorney and family law practitioner for over 40 years. I am very well versed in the procedures employed in charging and defending felonies and misdemeanors and have stayed current with all recent propositions that have enabled people to take advantage of recent modifications of the criminal justice system.

Likewise, I have always taken great satisfaction in helping families in times of domestic turmoil by plain-speaking the issues associated with divorce, custody, support, and property division. I believe it is easier to handle stressful situations in a relaxed manner, but with firm resolve when...

Experienced California Criminal Defense Attorney
Honing his expertise over 20 years of legal experience, attorney Allen Sawyer offers a range of California criminal defense services to clients in the Stockton, Sacramento, and Northern California areas:
Criminal Defense Law –Representing individuals charged with serious crimes throughout California, Allen Sawyer’s expertise as a criminal defense attorney spans a wide array of charges, including such aspects of white collar criminal defense as embezzlement and real estate fraud. Allen Sawyer has unique experience defending high profile cases that garner a lot of media attention. He is quite often sought out by the media to be a...

Matthew A. Friedman joined the Cohen Defense Group in February, 2018. He graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of Law and became a member of the California bar in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Friedman was a misdemeanor attorney at the Solano County Public Defender’s Office. Currently, he defends a wide variety of misdemeanor cases, such as drug possession, driving under the influence, petty theft and assault.

During law school, Mr. Friedman gained experience in the practice of criminal defense, working as a legal intern in both the Marin County and San Francisco Public...

We aim to serve residents of the Tri-Valley area in litigation, landlord-tenant, real estate litigation, family law, and immigration.

The Law Office of Christopher J. Feasel offers professional criminal defense for a wide range of criminal charges. The firm is committed to defending the rights of the accused. Mr. Feasel handles felony and misdemeanor matters as well as traffic offenses in all counties in the San Francisco Bay Area. A graduate of the University of California, Davis, and Santa Clara University School of Law, Christopher J. Feasel began his career with the San Mateo County District Attorney's office. While there, he prosecuted every manner of case, including DUI/DWI, drug offences, identity theft, domestic violence, and attempted murder. An experienced...

Daryl J. Lander has worked for over 25 years helping people to obtain the justice they deserve. His primary areas of practice are: Family, Criminal and Civil Law.

I am an aggressive criminal defense attorney and have been for the past 14 years. Prior to becoming an attorney, I worked as a police officer and an investigator for the National Labor Relations Board. Both positions provided me with an insight into how charges are investigated, documented, charged, and prosecuted. In addition I have a background in computer forensics having completed hands-on training using Encase Software, the software of choice for many law enforcement agencies. Most of my clients will tell you that I listen, work hard for them, and am not afraid to settle...

Attorney Michael P. Semansky has been representing clients in criminal defense and personal injury matters for over 36 years. He is dedicated to providing each client with personalized attention and strives to resolve every case efficiently and effectively. If you are in need of a settlement or recovery for your personal injury claim, or an aggressive criminal defense, he is an attorney you can trust to get results.