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Felonies. Misdemeanors. DUI. Traffic Tickets. State Prison Parole Hearings.  Protecting and defending yourself cannot be delayed. Call for a free consultation today.. You need a lawyer at your side who defends all criminal law matters with the upmost seriousness, thoroughness and relentless determination to win, because when the government charges you with a felony, misdemeanor or some other offense, it is threatening to take away your most invaluable and irreplaceable of possessions: your rights, your freedom, your reputation, your property, contact with your family, your livelihood, and in some cases your very life.

Decades of Experience, Fresno Roots and Exceptional Criminal Defense in the San Joaquin Valley. Since graduating from the San Joaquin College of Law in 1989, Charles Magill, the president of the firm, has been establishing himself as one of Fresno’s leading legal minds. For the past 22 years he has defended private individuals throughout Central California. He has stood up to federal and state prosecutors and time after time he has protected his clients’ rights against the most formidable opponents and most unlikely odds. Mr. Magill is a tenacious and creative defense lawyer who is not afraid to question conventional wisdom or take cases that other attorneys will not. Federal drug crimes; high stakes juvenile crimes cases; vehicular manslaughter and DUI, murder, theft, and all misdemeanors and felonies as well as criminal appeals; Mr. Magill has handled them all.. To speak with the right Fresno attorney for your criminal defense, call.. Father, Artist, Philanthropist and One of Fresno’s Most Sought-After Attorneys. Mr. Magill’s confidence is born of experience. He has conducted over 150 jury and court trials in state and federal courts. As a fierce, creative, and knowledgeable trial attorney, Mr. Magill is highly sought-after by people throughout the valley and also by local and national media outlets. Amongst his peers in the San Joaquin Valley he is known as an exemplary professional who is also down-to-earth and capable of explaining the law in clear and concise ways. This is why NBC, FOX, ABC, CBS, NPR, the Wall Street Journal, the Fresno Bee and other media outlets often turn to him for legal insight. His relationship with local media has served his clients well when they find themselves in the middle of a high-profile firestorm.. As a father of five, as an artist, as an active member of his Fresno community, and as a philanthropist, Mr. Magill has deep experience in the law and the varied life experience that makes him the creative and intelligent defense lawyer you need on your side. He was selected as a Pro Tem Judge in the Fresno County Superior Court which is a rare honor, and he was also named “Best Trial Attorney” by the legal organization The Private Defenders.. Furthermore, he takes his pride in Fresno seriously and has long been an active member in the community as a High School Mock Trial Coach at Bullard High and Central High; as a member of the San Joaquin College of Law Barrister Balls Planning Committee; as a Sunday School Teacher; as a High School Debate/Forensics Judge; as a High School Mock Trial Scoring Attorney; and as a Young Life Leader.

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Born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, I graduated from California State University of Fresno and the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. After law school, I returned home to practice law and began my career at the Fresno County Public Defender’s Office in order to gain valuable trial experience. When I left the Public Defender’s Office and decided to open my own practice, I was on the “Major Crimes Team” which consisted of attorneys that handled the most difficult criminal cases like homicides, Three Strikes cases, cases with high prison exposures, cases involving complex legal issues, cases with a voluminous amount of discovery and cases receiving media attention.. I am recognized by the California State Bar as a Certified Legal Specialist in the area of Criminal Law and certified to handle death penalty cases.. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and working on the family farm growing almonds, pistachios, cherries, and raisin grapes.

Born and raised in Fresno, California, Jim A. Trevino received his Bachelor’s Degree from UC Berkeley and his Law Degree from San Joaquin College of Law. He is a member of the California State Bar, Fresno County Bar Association and the La Raza Lawyers Association Serving Fresno, Clovis, Hanford, Lemoore, Avenal, Corcoran.. With a type of natural charm, Jim has a way of making his clients instantly feel at ease. His down-to-earth, yet no-nonsense demeanor has earned him a reputation of being a highly sought after and effective litigator in the courtroom. Over the years he has developed many relationships and is considered very well connected within the central valley legal realm. There is simply no better attorney to have on your side at your time of need.. Outside of the courtroom, Jim’s passion is his family. He enjoys traveling, as well as spending time with his extended family. He also enjoys a good poker game where his competitive nature tends to shine through. This competitiveness also works to his advantage in the courtroom.. Big or small, Jim considers each case his most important and treats each and every client like a friend. He has worked hard to get to a place in his life that he can be proud of, and is grateful to wake up each morning as a criminal defense attorney and spend his days in a profession he is so passionate about. He knows that even the best criminal attorney is only as good as his last case, and he therefore constantly seeks to learn new ways to be a more effective attorney.

At the Law Office of Serita Rios, you can trust that you will get an aggressive advocate, experienced in handling all types of criminal matters ranging from minor misdemeanors, to serious allegations including gang charges, serious and violent felonies and murder. If you've been arrested, it's important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Don't wait, and set up a free consultation today.

As both a criminal defense lawyer and former deputy district attorney I have 26 years of experience in criminal law.. I have appeared as defense counsel for people accused of Murder, DUIs, Juvenile Crimes, Sexual Assault, Drug Offenses, Burglary, Domestic Violence, and Prison Offenses.  I have helped over 5000 people who have been accused of crimes, and obtained great results for them.. As a former prosecutor I understand how the government puts their case against you together and will use that experience to help in your defense.  I performed trials and obtained convictions in cases involving serious offenses, including: Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Rape, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Arson, Possession of Controlled Substances for Sale among many, many others.. If you are arrested or charged with a criminal offense you can rest assured that when you come to me you are talking to someone who can handle it.. I graduated from UCLA in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.  Following graduation I worked a few years as a budget estimator at Paramount Studios. After getting some experience in the working world I moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco where I earned my law degree at Hastings College of the Law.. I joined the firm of John Barker and Associates where I helped people who were charged with felony and misdemeanor matters.  On my first day in court I won a Possession for Sales case for my client at preliminary hearing.  I won the Rookie of the Year Award for my first year of work there in 1997.. As a criminal defense lawyer with the Fresno and Monterey Public Defenders Offices from 1999 to 2006, I defended juveniles and adults charged with varied offenses from traffic violations to murder.. In 2006, I joined the Fresno County District Attorneys Office where I prosecuted matters from misdemeanor DUIs to Attempted 1st degree murder and rape.. Now that I am in private practice since 2015 I have represented people and helped in all aspects of helping others.  I have represented clients in restraining order matters, domestic violence issues, juvenile cases, homicide, gang matters, duis, strikes, expungements, theft matters, and many other different criminal issues.  I have performed over 120 trials.  I have negotiated favorable outcomes for clients who needed help telling their sides of the case.. I CAN HELP.

A staunch defender of a person’s rights to personal liberty and just compensation, criminal defense and personal injury attorney Mark Coleman is a tireless advocate for his clients in Fresno and throughout the Central Valley.. As an avid shooter who has competed in national competitions since 1984, it is no surprise that the lifelong Fresno resident brings a sharp focus, drive for excellence, and tactical knowledge to the courtroom, which has led to numerous verdicts in favor of his clients, and to recognition among his peers.. In 1990, Mark obtained a verdict in excess of a million dollars and has obtained similar results in other cases in his 30-year career.. Mark is recognized by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys as one of the Top 10 criminal defense attorneys in Northern California, and as one of the Top 100 trial lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. As a further testament to his reputation in the courts, Mark has been retained to represent state and federal law enforcement officers and court officials in their matters.

A compassionate fighter, Christina J. Oleson’s practice focuses on criminal defense. No matter the charge her clients are facing, she always does everything in her power to ensure that they get the best possible outcome. Since 2011, Ms. Oleson has assisted and rigorously represented clients facing infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Ms. Oleson has obtained favorable outcomes for clients facing traffic tickets, battery charges, DUI charges, probation violations as well as numerous other matters. Certified to practice juvenile dependency law in San Diego, she has represented parents in allegations involving child abuse and neglect. Ms. Oleson has also successfully argued for her clients in post-conviction relief matters, including expungements, felony reductions and sealing of criminal records. A native of San Diego county, Christina grew up in Ramona, California and attended Ramona High School. Ms. Oleson had the distinguished honor of being the youngest attorney elected President of the Ramona Bar Association. Through her time as President of the Ramona Bar Association, Ms. Oleson organized and participated in monthly legal clinics to assist those in her community. While in law school, Ms. Oleson served as President of the Federalist Society, Secretary of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law student government, earned Pro Bono honors, and served as a staff writer for the Informer student newspaper.

29 years of experience in criminal law with over 60 jury trials with successful results.. 12 years a Deputy District Attorney. Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Juvenile Law Specialist. Death Penalty Qualified. Formerly practiced under the name of Kathy Marousek.. I have a small bourtique practice wherein communication is key so that I can get to know my clients and achieve the best result for them.  They are treated with compassion and have access to my personal cell phone.