Truckee Criminal Lawyers

I am a trial attorney. I have conducted over 75 jury trials to verdicts and 6 court trials to verdict. Included in those numbers are 4 murder trials to verdict, 1 attempted murder to verdict, 1 capital case (death penalty) to verdict, and 27 other various serious/violent felonies to verdict, as well as less serious cases.

I have direct and cross examined experts in the following fields: mental health, ballistics, fingerprints, analysis of controlled substances and alcohol, forensic pathology, forensic sexual assault examinations, possession for sale of narcotics, cultivation and possession for sale of marijuana, battered partner syndrome,...

The remarkable careers of attorneys Mark J. Reichel and Steven B. Plesser make them a very tough team to beat. Together they bring a combined 50 years of trial victories in California’s largest and most complex criminal cases. The firm successfully handled the largest federal criminal case ever brought in California, which ended in the dismissal of all charges. The firm handled the two largest fraud cases in California and the largest arson prosecution. They also handled the defense of the largest international identity theft prosecution in Las Vegas and the largest federal criminal drug conspiracy. At least...

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...

Attorney Caryn Warren has a proven track record of success in the legal areas of DUI, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury. After law school Caryn worked as a defense attorney for 10 years where she defended hundreds of clients charged with misdemeanors to serious and violent felonies. Ms. Warren later spent 4.5 years working as a Deputy District Attorney. At the DA’s office, Caryn learned the perspective of the prosecutor, what drives their decisions, and what it takes to prove a case. Having worked on both sides allows a holistic perspective enabling her to see shortcomings in DA cases. After spending...

For the past 17 years, Crowell Law Offices has been achieving exceptional results for our clients. Take a look around the web to see evidence of this in our client reviews and the actual case results listed on our site. We are a local boutique law firm, and we limit our practice to two areas of expertise: criminal defense and plaintiff personal injury. Our focus is achieving the best possible results. That’s why we were one of the first firms to list our case results—results that can be verified at the court or on the court’s online system. Take a...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...