Rancho Santa Fe Criminal Lawyers

My private practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense. I believe in providing my clients with excellent service, protecting their freedom and their rights. Before opening Bethune Law Corporation, I worked as a public defender both in Orange County and in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Prior to that I worked as a prosecutor both in Orange County and Cambridge Massachusetts. My practice of law has only ever been in the criminal law arena and I enjoy it tremendously.

Over 25 years of successfully defending clients accused of criminal conduct. Past law enforcement experience makes me uniquely qualified to judge the quality of the police action and the prosecutors skill. Don’t settle for less, it’s your (or your family members) freedom. Let’s talk.

Education- While attending law school, Michael was the first student at La Verne Law to volunteer in both the Disability Legal Aid clinic, which protected disabled children's rights, and the Immigration Clinic, which involved representing a client seeking asylum in the United States. Helping people through these clinics only reinforced Michael's belief in the law. Through all of this work, Michael was able to graduate Cum Laude from law school, while at the same time interning at a local law firm to obtain practical experience.

Experience - Michael is well versed in Family Law, having interned for over a year prior...

Daryl Thompson is a native Californian and has been a successful Orange County Drunk Driving Lawyer for more than 37 years. A highly experienced and aggressive DUI Lawyer in California, Mr. Thompson has tried cases all over the State of California. From Sacramento to San Diego, Mr. Thompson has tried criminal cases and DUI cases throughout the State of California. He is a graduate of California State University at Long Beach and received a Juris Doctorate degree from Western State University School of Law. He is also a decorated Vietnam Veteran. Daryl Thompson practices 95% DUI Defense and DUID Defense...

I have practiced Immigration Law and Appeals since 1986. I have represented people from all over the world and have been able to win asylum cases before the EOIR, the BIA and several courts of appeal. Many are precedent decisions. My commitment toward immigrants and the rights of the undocumented is unwavering. I remain dedicated to the cause of Human Rights and apply that to my daily work life.

Nicholas Martell was raised in Hesperia, California and graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law. His primary focus since admission to the State Bar of California has been criminal defense and family law. Nicholas has represented clients in a wide spectrum of cases. He thoroughly prepares for his cases, and he works diligently to obtain a good resolution for his clients and prides himself on making himself available to clients. Nicholas believes that communication between...