Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers Near me in ZIP 06824

“I chose to work in criminal defense because everyone deserves proper representation when something as important as their liberty is at stake”.. “The thing I love about being a lawyer is helping others who are unfamiliar with the judicial process”.. There are two things you should know about Stephen Lebedevich – he’s a team player, and he likes to win (did we mention that, in his spare time, he’s a competitive volleyball player?) Stephen’ s experiences on the court have made him the lawyer that he is – he knows how to work with other people to achieve a common goal, and he is willing to put in long hours and tons of effort in order to improve. His competitive nature also means that he plays to win and takes his cases extremely seriously. Of course, Stephen knows how to have fun too, and is often the one lightening the mood in the office with his mini basketball hoop and world-cup attire (he’s always the first to sport a USA jersey).

Vincent R. Maher is a native of Solano County. Early on, he was exposed to the criminal justice system due to the rampant crime in his neighborhood. He knew he wanted to be a lawyer because he strongly believed in the pursuit of legal justice. Mr. Maher went on the complete his law degree from Empire Law School in 1999. Since then, he has seen numerous successes in jury trials, appeals, Three Strikes cases, and more. He has tried over 100 jury trials. He is a passionate attorney who is not afraid to slug it out against the DA or the police.  In fact, it is the police and DA who often call on him when their loved ones are charged with crimes.  Mr. Maher is also a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law.

Upon graduation, served as Assistant Attorney General, State of Connecticut, 1983-1985.  DeSiena and Gallucci, 1985-present.. Member of the bar: State of Connecticut, United states District of Connecticut, United States Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit, United States Supreme Court.

My goal has always been to provide affordable and reliable legal representation to those who need it the most. I have worked in the law for nearly two decades and eventually decided to take the plunge and go to law school. I passed law school and the State Bar on my first attempt whiile raising a baby girl. I understand the complexities and hardships that come along with those who may need my help, and although I provide aggresive defense and representation, I am compasionate to my client's situations and needs. I am a retired peace officer and am intimately familiar with both sides of the law. i use this knowledge to help my clients in their times of need. My ability to socialize and get along with most perople has allowed me to gain excellent relations with the judges and attorneys I work with, again, I use this in my practice to help my clients.

I recently left the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office where I worked as a prosecutor for 25 years.  I have extensive jury trial experience in all areas of criminal law including murder, robbery, burglary, sexual assault, domestic violence, gang related crimes, drugs and driving under the influence.  For the last several years I served as a senior managment attorney supervising a branch office and more recently, the sexual asault and family violence prosecution teams.  As a former prosecutor, I have unique insight as to how prosecutors think and and how they value cases.  I know what defenses work and how to successfully use tthose defenses to help my clients accused of a crime.  I am ready to fight as hard for my clients as I did in my previous career.  I am well known in the legal community and enjoy an excellent reputation for being a highly skilled advocate.  I look forward to using my skills to help my clients with their legal problems here in Solano County and the greater Bay Area.. I live in the City of Vacaville with my wife and two girls.  We have lived in Solano County since the year 2000 and very much enjoy being a part of the Vacaville community.  I am an avid sports fan and enjoy playing one of my many guitars in my limited spare time.

Former prosecutor now on your side.  DUI expert. Trained in DRE, ARIDE, and FST.  Taught DUI seminars.  11+ years of experience and nearly 80 jury trials.

Dionne E. Choyce has acquired a great reputation for being a passionate and hardworking trial attorney. His courtroom development began at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he helped lead the McGeorge trial competition team to a Regional Championship in the American Trial Lawyers Association Competition (ATLA). After graduating from law school, Mr. Choyce went to work for the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (Oakland, CA), where he gained extensive courtroom experience prosecuting all phases of criminal cases, including jury trials, felony preliminary hearings, juvenile felony trials, as well as misdemeanor and felony law and motion hearings. Mr. Choyce has handled hundreds of traffic and DUI cases, and has mastered the art of skillful negotiation and plea-bargaining in this area, which allow his clients to receive the best possible outcome. As a former prosecutor in one of California’s toughest jurisdictions, Mr. Choyce understands how to evaluate a criminal trial case, and will vigorously represent his clients to possibly get criminal charges reduced or dismissed. With respect to personal injury clients, because Mr. Choyce has tried dozens of trials before judges and juries, he will not hesitate to seek justice by way of a jury trial when insurance companies fail to adequately compensate those injured in serious accidents.  Mr. Choyce received his undergraduate degree in English (with honors) from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He then went on to receive his graduate degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He earned his law degree from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. Mr. Choyce is a member of the Charles Houston Bar Association, the Wiley E. Manuel Bar Association, the Sacramento Consumer Attorneys, and the Sacramento County Bar Association. In his free time,  Mr.Choyce enjoys reading, going to church, and spending quality time with his family.

Audrey A. Felsen, Esq. has over 15 years of experience practicing in the areas of criminal law and personal injury law. Attorney Felsen was first admitted to practice in 1999 and is admitted to practice in the following state and federal courts: State of Connecticut; United States District Court, Connecticut; Second Circuit Court of Appeals; Southern District of New York.. Ms. Felsen handles all stages of criminal proceedings, from investigation through resolution and post-resolution proceedings, including erasure of records and Pardons. Ms. Felsen is an experienced attorney in both state and federal criminal practice in all matters including complex financial matters, fraud allegations, child pornography, multi-defendant drug conspiracies, firearms offenses and domestic disputes.. Ms. Felsen has been a District Representative for the past six years for the Federal criminal bar in the District of Connecticut. She is an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. She is also a member of the American Bar Association and is co-chair of the Criminal Justice section of the Fairfield County Bar Association. Ms. Felsen was the 2017 recipient of the Diane "Cookie" Polan Award in recognition of a rising female attorney fighting for civil rights in the spirit of Diane "Cookie" Polan. She also has worked as an adjunct professor at Sacred Heart University and teaches classes in Connecticut on topics related to criminal justice and state and federal criminal law and procedure.