Foresthill Criminal Lawyers

As a former police officer & detective as well as through my work with the Sacramento and Colusa County District Attorney’s Offices and The City of Sacramento’s Civil Service Board, I know how the other side works. It often IS the difference between conviction and dismissal.

I became a defense attorney because I saw the bias of the justice system firsthand—improper arrests, unfair treatments, and violation of rights. Now I fight for my clients to ensure that they receive a fair outcome and a second chance.

My extensive experience in law enforcement gives my clients a true advantage. I know how investigations...

Christine practices both state and federal law in several counties. She is known for her thorough legal representation in both bankruptcy and criminal law, and her superior customer service. She has also served in both the executive and legislative branches of government, and has taught legal classes at U.C. Davis.

A/V RATING WITH MARTINDALE AND HUBBELL PEER REVIEW RATED THE HIGHEST RATING FOR ETHICAL STANDARDS AND LEGAL ABILITY FOR LAST 17 YEARS. MEMBER OF AMERICAN TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION. CONSUMER ATTORNEYS OF CALIFORNIA. CAPITOL CITY TRIAL LAWYERS. ALWAYS WORKING FOR THE BEST OUTCOME OF MY CLIENTS

Experienced litigator in both Yuba and Sutter Counties practicing primarily in family and criminal courts.

I have been handling Juvenile Delinquency matters since 2007. I accept only Court appointed cases.

I am a 30 year veteran of the United States Navy. I retired as a Captain. I went to law school to fulfill a lifelong passion and now I am working hard to protect the rights of those in need of legal help and navigating through our excellent, though complex legal system.

BA, MA (History) - UCLA JD - University of California, College of the Law (formerly named: "Hastings College of the Law"), San Francisco Civil and criminal litigation, over 43 years. 2+ misspent years working for civil firms; year as a Committee Consultant for the State Assembly, California Legislature; 15+ years working for the Sacramento County Public Defender, self-employed the rest of the time. Mostly criminal defense, trials and appeals ... 68 criminal jury trials, hundreds of criminal appeals. California and Federal (US District Courts, 9th Circuit, USSC). I do criminal appeals and writs only these days; California only, no Federal cases. Happily divorced...

Byron I. Roope founded the Law Office of Byron Roope in 2011. From the time he was young, Byron knew that he wanted to be an attorney. He comes from a family of attorneys and always desired to follow in the same path. As an undergraduate at Utah State University, he majored in Law and Constitutional Studies, focusing on courses that would give him a solid foundation in the law. Following his graduation from Utah State, he attended McGeorge School of Law. It was there that he developed his love for the courtroom, excelling in the school’s Trial Advocacy...