Pioneer Criminal Lawyers

Dale R. Gomes graduated from Bethany College in 1996 with a bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Theology. Four years later, Dale graduated from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento where he distinguished himself as a talented and aggressive advocate. Mr. Gomes began his law practice at the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office where he specialized in litigating cases involving societies most vulnerable victims in the sexual assault and child abuse division of the District Attorney's Office.

In 2007 after six years practicing law in the bay area, Dale accepted a position at the El Dorado...

I lead Walsh Law, a dedicated team of attorneys committed to providing exceptional criminal defense representation. Before founding Walsh Law, I served as a homicide prosecutor and Chief Assistant District Attorney, gaining extensive jury trial experience over my 21-year career as an attorney. During my time as a prosecutor, I was entrusted with handling the most serious cases, including sexual assaults, gang-related offenses, DUIs, and homicides. I’ve personally tried more than 100 jury trials and was honored to be named Prosecutor of the Year twice. I am also a member of Lawyers of Distinction in Criminal Law, have been recognized...

Mr. Parkhurst earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. He graduated from U.C. Davis with a B.A. in International Relations and a minor in Education. He became licensed to practice law in 1999. A skilled negotiator and private criminal practitioner, Mr, Parkhurst has defended hundreds of clients charged with crimes from misdemeanors to serious felonies in more than 30 of California's 58 counties. He is licensed to practice in all State courts and the United States District Court Northern and Eastern districts of California. He has obtained dismissals...

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/

Founded by Michael Chastaine in 2007, The Chastaine Law Office has established a reputation as being one of California’s leading criminal defense firms, helping to protect the rights of clients charged with criminal misconduct throughout communities in Sacramento and surrounding counties. Consistently recognized by its peers as one of the best in its field, The Chastaine Law office was recently named the Best Criminal Defense Law Firm in Northern California by US Business News. Founder and lead attorney Michael Chastaine, with over 34 years of criminal defense experience, has repeatedly been selected to the Best Lawyers in America...

Lindsey K. Terry was raised in Tuolumne County and graduated from Summerville High School. She attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. Lindsey K. Terry graduated in the top 3% of her class and was awarded several academic honors for top marks, including the highest grades in Criminal Litigation and Trial Advocacy. She was also the winner of the Appellate Advocacy competition. Lindsey K. Terry is a member of the Jesse Carter Honor Society, a graduate of the Honors Lawyering Program, and graduated summa cum laude from Golden Gate.

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David G. Cohen founded the Cohen Defense Group in 2017 with the retirement of noted Placer County Criminal Defense Lawyer, Mark A. Berg. David had joined the Law Offices of Mark A. Berg in 1996. Mr. Cohen is a certified Criminal Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization and has been involved in representing defendants in felony and misdemeanor cases in California for over 20 years. His current caseload in the firm includes felony cases, “three strike” cases, drug crimes, and homicides. Moreover, Mr. Cohen is the firm’s primary attorney driving under the influence cases...

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...

Attorney Kulvinder Singh's law practice advocates for personal injury plaintiffs, business clients and people with family, criminal and immigration cases in the greater Sacramento area.

I am Tuolumne County lawyer Clint Parish, and I provide compassionate, yet aggressive defense counsel to individuals throughout the Gold Country region. I worked for 12 years as a prosecutor and now represent adults, college students and minors in a wide range of criminal cases. I have witnessed the difficulties client face when they choose to represent themselves or go into court with a less experienced attorney, and it is not worth the risks. I will be by your side throughout your case, protecting your rights to obtain the best outcome possible.

Mr. McCarthy has represented individuals charged with misdemeanors and felonies in thousands of cases for over 24 years. Philip McCarthy has handled a broad range of charges including White Collar Crime, Professional License Defense, Computer Crimes, DUI, Drug Crimes and a variety of other charges.

Amber L. Zehrung joined the Cohen Defense Group at its inception with the retirement of her former employer, the Law Offices of Mark A. Berg, where she had represented clients since 2006. Ms. Zehrung’s caseload includes a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases including drugs, thefts, domestic violence, strikes, and mental health cases. She has done extensive motion work and has tried a variety of jury trials. In addition to her cases, she receives appointments from the Courts to represent individuals with appellate and writ issues. She is the firm’s primary attorney who handles clearing your record of convictions,...

Practicing as a criminal trial attorney since 1987. Handles all serious and violent feloney cases. Has lengthy experience with special circumstance homicides, Three Strike Cases and mental defenses. Former Captain, Military Intelligence,United States Army Reserve

I am a former USAF Officer, this is where I honed my skills in hard work and determination. I was a B-52 crew member; that was where I learned the necessity of teamwork. For over 20 years I have done trials, in State Criminal Courts, Federal Civil Rights trials, Family Law Courts as well as many administrative hearings; this is where I learned how to win trials. In my office, my clients, my staff and I form a team that is ready to take on all adversaries.

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...

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...

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.

Brian has been practicing law for over 21 years and understands the ups and downs of life. After graduating from California State University at Sacramento Brian worked in the financial services industry as a business banker with Wells Fargo and a Stockbroker/financial planner with Merrill Lynch. Then in an abrupt change, and while still young enough to chase his dreams Brian took his shot at becoming an Actor. He headed off to Los Angeles and pursued Acting! He took acting classes and auditioned while waiting tables, bartending, walking dogs, and working as a personal fitness trainer. After 6 years...

I have extensive experience in DUI and Criminal Defense. We also fight for people rights in Personal Injury cases. I am a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, recognized by the California State Bar. I am AV Rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. I have been designated by Thomson Reuters as a Super Lawyer. These are prestigious designations. I aggressively advocate for clients throughout California, frequently in Stanislaus County, Modesto, and the Stockton area. I started a family at a young age, and worked full time while attending college and law school. Perseverance through hard times, has given me life skills that I bring to...

With over 20 years of legal experience, Joshua Kaizuka began his career as a Deputy Public Defender in Yolo County, before transitioning to civil rights law for several years, and later returning to criminal defense as a private attorney. Throughout his career, he has vigorously and successfully represented more than a thousand clients in both adult and juvenile criminal cases, handling everything from minor offenses to serious strike cases, including jury trials. Since opening his own practice, Josh has focused on a diverse range of cases, including a significant number of DUI cases, as well as criminal charges ranging from minor...

I have experience in both criminal defense and prosecution, having resolved thousands of cases throughout my career. I firmly believe that most cases can be settled efficiently, but I am always prepared to defend my clients in court when necessary, ensuring their arguments are powerfully presented to achieve favorable outcomes. Preparation is key in any legal case. I meticulously review every document and video, and maintain well-organized files to ensure I am fully prepared when a case goes to trial. I value punctuality and strive to have my clients' cases addressed promptly in court, which helps in reducing their time and...

I come to work everyday so that I can make a difference in someone's life. My passion is helping others. I provide criminal defense representation for state and federal crimes. Outside of my law practice, I operate two non-profits that serve the homeless community, those additcted to drugs and alcohol and the battered women of our community.

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...

David L. Axelrod began work as a teenager, selling scorecards in Dodger Stadium. After attending college, David L. Axelrod entered a career as Park Ranger and Fire Fighter, at the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) of Northern California. In 1988, David L. Axelrod graduated law school at the University of California, Berkeley, California, passed the bar, and commenced the practice of law. David L. Axelrod worked as Deputy Attorney for CALTRANS Legal Division in Los Angeles, California, and then as Deputy Tuolumne County Counsel in Sonora, California. Mr. Axelrod established the Sierra...

Since my admission to the California State Bar in 2002, I have dedicated my legal career exclusively to criminal defense. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in diverse areas of criminal law. My representation includes negotiations, from pre-complaint filings to post-complaint filings, motions to dismiss, preliminary hearings and up through jury trials...all with an outstanding record. Throughout my career, I have worked diligently to ensure that my clients receive the best possible outcome in their cases. I am passionate about providing quality legal advocacy and am committed to achieving the very best results for each of my clients.

Denise is an aggressive litigator who fights relentlessly for her clients. When you hire Pereira Law you get Denise Pereira on your side and in your corner. She has nearly 20 years of trial experience handling everything from simple battery to murder. She fights tirelessly to get the best possible outcome in each and every case. Experienced. Respected. Trusted. Delivering real results.

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...