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We offer lemon law, auto fraud, consumer protection, and insurance bad faith services throughout California, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, San Jose, Bakersfield, Los Angeles and San Diego.. If you are stuck with an unreliable, unsafe car, truck, RV or motorcycle, our experienced California lemon law lawyers can help you get financial compensation. We have sued and won against all major automotive manufacturers, Including Ford, GM, Dodge, Jeep, Chevrolet, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Toyota, Honda, Nissan and more.. In addition to our lemon law services, our auto fraud lawyers help consumer that were lied to about the vehicle history, condition, title, features, financing and more by a used car dealership.. Beyond lemon law and auto fraud, we have experience helping consumer obtain wrongfully denied insurance benefits, repairs for inadequate home constructions and renovations, failed solar installations and other types of business fraud.. If you are ready to speak with a knowledgeable consumer protection attorney about these topics, please do not hesitate to call us now at (888) 263-8511 for a free consultation, or visit our website at sierralitigation.com.

The Law Offices of Harry M. Drandell practices criminal law in Fresno, California, Fresno County and throughout the great State of California. We have been successfully defending persons accused of crimes for more than 30 years!. Harry M. Drandell has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his legal excellence, his professionalism and his ethics. Mr. Drandell handles “special circumstance” murder cases and DMV license matters, and everything in between! If it’s important to you, it’s important to US!

Samantha N. Schales is an associate in the Fresno office of Borton Petrini, LLP.  Samantha received a Bachelor of Arts in History with an emphasis in Legal Studies from La Sierra University.  She received her Juris Doctorate from San Joaquin College of Law.  During law school, Samantha began her legal career at Borton Petrini as a Certified Law Clerk where she gained valuable experience in family law and probate.  As a Fresno lawyer, Samantha represents clients in all aspects of family law including dissolution, legal separation, spousal support, property division, child custody, child support, domestic violence restraining orders, guardianships, and adoptions.  Prior to her legal career, Samantha spent ten years teaching high school students in both Kings County and Fresno County.  This experience has given her a unique perspective in matters involving children.  In her free time, Samantha enjoys spending time with her large extended family, reading, watching Broadway musicals, and attending concerts.

Recent Awards. $10.2 Million: Largest Single Person Accident Award in Fresno's History | $350,100: Wrongful Arrest by Police Officer | $1.7 Million: Wrongful Death Vehicle Accident | $560,000: Sexual Assault by Police Officer | $260,000: Sexual Assault by Police Officer | $350,000: Assault by Police Officer | $126,000: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Knee Injury.. Media Appearances. Kapetan Brothers LLP is a trusted law firm known for its unparalleled criminal and civil representation. Some of the cases we have handled have been featured in both local and national media, including:. The Dr. Phil Show™ | CNN™ | The CBS Evening News™ | MSNBC™ | The Associated Press™ | Fox News™ | Univision™ | Reuters™The Los Angeles Times™ | The Fresno Bee™. Me and My Firm, Kapetan Brothers, LLP. We are a personal injury and criminal defense law firm in Fresno, California. Our law firm is known as one of the San Joaquin Valley's most respected law firms not only for our trustworthiness and honesty, but also for our tireless dedication to fighting for the rights of our clients.. Meet personally with an attorney, not a paralegal or office assistant.  Tell us Your Side of the Story. We can discuss a course of action, explain your options and develop a plan.  With over 50 years of experience, the attorneys at Kapetan Brothers get results.  We know the system.. • We have successfully handled thousands of personal injury and criminal cases.. • Your first consultation is free.. • Quality legal representation by experienced attorneys.. My Staff. Our experienced staff is ready to assist you and help you win. Clients often tell us that visiting our office gave them peace of mind. Se Habla Espanol.

Practicing for approximately 30 years throughout California and other States.. Personal Injury Plaintiff only and Criminal Defense.. Lots of court experience.

Our Law Office is located in Fresno, California.  We serve the counties of Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and Monterey.  Whether you've been arrested or are facing misdemeanor or felony charges, we are here to help.  We offer an initial free consultation to learn more about your rights and options pertaining to your specific legal case.  We offer aggressive representation to make sure your rights are protected.  Call us today!

Need help with a criminal case?. My practice is 100% criminal defense (including juvenile criminal defense).  It's all I do because I want to be the best and focusing on one type of law is how I do it. If you have a broken foot, would you go to a stomach specialist? I focus on criminal defense so I can provide you the best criminal defense. Check out my reviews to see what my clients think. Check out my endorsements to see what attorneys who have watched me work think.. Even before I became an attorney, I worked for a criminal defense lawyer.  As a law student, I worked on "special circumstances" murder trials and even argued a criminal case before the Fifth Appellate District Court.. I have experience with cases involving murder, assault, attempted murder, domestic violence, sex and drug cases. I also handle more than a few juvenile court cases, as well.. Most of my cases are in the Fresno County Superior Court, but I also cover state court cases in Tulare County, Kings County, Merced County, Madera County, as well as pretty much anywhere in California you need me.  I am also admitted to practice in the Eastern District (federal) Court for the State of California and the Northern District (federal) Court for the State of California.. COMMUNICATION is very important to me and I have set up a special phone system that allows my clients to contact me when they need me, even if it is an evening or weekend. You can even text to my phone at.. Need someone committed to fighting for your rights AND keeping you informed about your case?  Call me today!. Learn more about me at RHDefense, website of Criminal Defense Attorney Rick Horowitz.. ATTENTION LAWYERS WHO DON'T KNOW ME: IF YOU TRY TO ENDORSE ME, AND I DO NOT KNOW YOU, I WILL DELETE YOUR ENDORSEMENT. ENDORSING AN ATTORNEY YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IS UNETHICAL. I WILL NOT "TRADE ENDORSEMENTS" WITH ATTORNEYS. I ENDORSE ONLY ATTORNEYS I PERSONALLY KNOW, AND WHOM I FEEL DESERVE MY SAYING SOMETHING NICE ABOUT THEM.

My approach to the practice of law is simple:. 1. Practice Compassionate listening and understanding. I can represent you best when I know what it is that you seek out of your case.. 2. Thourougly examine the facts of the case, investigate as necessary. I know my cases inside and out.. 3. Tailor creative, aggressive and logical persuasive arguments and persuasively present them to the Court and Jury.. 4. Above all else, advocate for the rights of you, the Client.. Please take a moment to review some of Naser Nekumanesh' HIGHLIGHTED VICTORIES and JUDGMENTS. 2022 Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon Jury Trial Win (Fresno County)Client was charged with Assault with a deadly weapon (a knife), in violation of Penal Code section 245(a)(1). The client was facing over 4 years in CDCR (prison). Attorney fought the case at jury trial, and ultimately the jury came back with a unanimous verdict of not guilty as to the felony count. The Felony count was dismissed, and Client avoided time in prison. Client was found guilty of a misdemeanor offense; however, he was released from custody.. 2022 Family Court Win ($47,500 judgment in favor of Client)Client hired Attorney to handle their disputed divorce. Client’s husband had fraudulently disposed of assets after the Divorce was filed, and was claiming now that he no longer had any money. Attorney propounded discovery on the ex-husband and discovered that the Client had sold their mutually owned vehicle, and then used those funds to purchase several high risk Call options in the stock market. He eventually lost $35,000. At Court, Ex-husband filed a motion against Client for attorney’s fees and costs. That motion was denied. Attorney filed a counter motion requesting sanctions against ex-husband as well as Attorney’s fees and Costs. Judge ruled in favor of client. $35,000 in sanctions, and $12,500. Awarded for Attorney’s fees and costs.. 2021 Dispensary Robbery Case Jury Trial Win (Fresno County)The client was charged with two counts of Penal Code section 211 (Robbery). The client had a lengthy criminal history, including a prior strike conviction under California’s aggressive Three Strikes law. Client was in custody in Fresno County Jail prior to and during the jury trial. Client asserted his innocence and the case centered on mistaken identity. Attorney hired an identity expert to testify at trial. After 9 hard fought days at Jury Trial, the jury came back with a 8 not guilty to 4 guilty verdict. This is known as a hung jury. Since the prosecution was unable to prove its case against the Defendant unanimously beyond a reasonable doubt, the case was dismissed. Client was released from Fresno County Jail and his freedom restored that very same day, as the Jury verdict. One amazing note of this case is that approximately one year later, Attorney Naser Nekumanesh received a phone call from Client. The client simply stated: “you saved my life”. I am forever honored to have helped Client forge a new future for himself.. 2021 DVTRO COURT TRIAL WIN (Fresno County)In 2021 Client’s wife filed a request for a domestic violence temporary restraining order. Client’s wife simultaneously filed for divorce and filed a motion with the court for sole legal and sole physical custody of their two minor children. Client’s wife had made all sorts of heinous accusations against Client. One claim was that Client had choked her while they were in the car, picking up a child from school. At Court trial Attorney intelligently and creatively cross examined the witness. Ultimately the witness admitted that Client had in fact, not choked her, but instead was using his arm as a method to prevent her from taking the child out of his car seat, while Client was driving the vehicle. Client’s wife had in fact engaged in the dangerous activity. A DVTRO was not granted against client. Because of this, Client was able to avoid the burdensome requirements imposed under Family Code section 3044, and he was ultimately able to keep joint physical and joint legal custody of their children.. 2021 DVTRO WIN (Fresno County)In 2021 Client hired attorney because her children’s father, who had been absent for several years began stalking and threatening Client. Client was living in a state of fear and was constantly looking behind her back, as she genuinely feared that her ex might kidnap their kids or worse. Attorney empathetically handled Client’s case. The ex evaded service of process, and was doing everything that he could to stall the Court process. Attorney was able to get an order from the Court to serve the ex via publication. Following that Attorney secured for Client a full DVTRO, thus protecting both her and the children from this abusive person.. 2020 DVTRO COURT TRIAL WIN (Kern County)Client was being accused of making threats against their neighbor. Attorney cross-examined all necessary witnesses that the Petitioner brought forth against Client. After the testimony, Attorney argued successfully that there was no reasonable basis for believing that an threat had been made, nor that the Petitioner reasonably feared for their safety. CASE DISMISSED. 2019 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE DISMISSED (Fresno County)Client was facing multiple felony Domestic Violence charges including Penal code section corporal injury to a spouse, as well as Penal code section 422 criminal threats. Client was facing over three years in prison, and was facing a Strike, under California’s Three Strikes Law. Attorney and Client retained the services of a private investigator. As a result of that investigation, the attorney negotiated the case brilliantly. The Charges and case were ultimately dismissed in its entirety. Client pled to a misdemeanor, completed an anger management class, and when he came back for a review six months later, the entire case was dismissed.. 2019 DUI Dismissal on Motion to Suppress pursuant to Penal Code section (Fresno County)In 2019 Client was charged with first time DUI in violation of Vehicle Code section 23152(a) and Vehicle Code section 23152(b). Prior to the filing of the defense motion, the prosecutor offered Client to settle the case for the lesser charge of wet and reckless pursuant to vehicle code section 23103/. Attorney filed Motion to Suppress and at that motion, Attorney cross-examined the arresting offer. The officer’s testimony was largely inconsistent with the statements made by that same officer in his police reports. As a result, Attorney was able to argue that the stop made by the officer was not legally justified. Case dismissed.. 2018 Assault Jury Trial Win (Fresno County)In 2018 client was at a family and friend barbecue when someone’s ex and their friends showed up to start some trouble. Later Client and his friend went to that individual’s home to discuss what had happened earlier. Those individuals started a fight and ultimately a man was pushed, and that push caused the man to fall back, hitting his head on the concrete with great force. There was no direct evidence, or testimony that credibly linked Client with this crime. At jury trial, the jury came back hung, a mistrial was declared, and the Case was DISMISSED.. 2018 DVTRO COURT TRIAL WIN (Fresno County)While Nekumanesh Law Firm often represents the accused. In this case, Client was being harassed by a former business associate. This business associate came to the Client’s place of business and threatened Client with a gun. Although the business associate denied the claims and stated that he did not even own a gun. On cross examination, Attorney elicited from the business associates wife, that he in fact did own a gun, and that gun matched the description of the gun that Client stated was used to threaten him. DVTRO granted!. 2016 Solicitation of Prostitution Jury Trial Win (Kern County)Client was charged with solicitation of prostitution in violation of Penal Code section 647(b)(2). The case was charged as a misdemeanor and so Client was facing 180 days in the Bakersfield County Jail. Worse, a conviction would have required the Client to register as a sex offender. The Client’s future opportunities would have been extremely negatively impacted. After 4 days of jury trial, Attorney argued that there was never an agreement for the exchange of money for sex. In fact, Client had engaged the individual as an exotic dancer, not a prostitute. The jury came back and hung 7 guilty and 4 not guilty. A mistrial was declared and as a result the case was DISMISSED.

Ms. Russell was raised in Northern California and attended California State University, Fresno as a member of the Smittcamp Family Honors College. She competed for four years as a member of the Fresno State Mock Trial team, completing over one hundred trials and winning numerous awards for her performance as a student attorney and witness. She graduated in 2012 with her B.A. in Political Science, cum laude and her B.S. in Criminology, cum laudeand with department honors. She received her J.D. from the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law in 2015.. Ms. Russell is an active member in the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) leadership. She currently serves as a vice-chair of the Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Committee and is a member of the Plaintiff’s Policy Task Force and Outreach to Law Students Special Standing Committee. During 2014-2015, she served as the Student Liaison to the TIPS Council. Ms. Russell is a member of the Fresno County Bar Association, Fresno County Young Lawyers Association, Tulare and Kings County Bar Association, Central California Trial Lawyers Association, Federal Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, and the American Association for Justice. Ms. Russell currently volunteers as a coach for Fresno State Mock Trial and Clovis High Mock Trial.

Mr. Watters is admitted to practice before all state courts in the State of California and the United States District Court, Eastern District of California. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Central District of California.. Mr. Watters is a member of the State Bar of California, the Fresno County Bar Association, the Kings County Bar Association, the Central California Trial Lawyers’ Association, the Federal Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the American Society of Legal Advocates, the National Trial Lawyers, the Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Academy of Trial Attorneys.. Mr. Watters has received a AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. Mr. Watters was designated as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Watters was also designated as one of the Top 40 Lawyers under 40 years of age in the State of California by the American Society of Legal Advocates. Mr. Watters was designated as a Premiere 100 Trial Attorney by the American Academy of Trial Attorneys. He was also designated as a 2014 Top Attorney by Northern California's Outstanding Young Lawyers. In every year since 2012, Mr. Watters has been selected for inclusion in the Northern California Rising Stars list, a distinction only bestowed upon 2.5% of the attorneys in Northern California.. Mr. Watters specializes in plaintiff's personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

Mr. Rusca is admitted to practice law before all California State Courts, and the U.S. Disctirct Court for the Eastern District of California.

Mr. Harris represents clients throughout California and the Central Valley. He is endearingly referred to as “Mr. Miles” because of the time and attention he pays to each of his clients and their cases. Mr. Harris is dedicated to his practice, often catering to his clients by meeting clients on their time, outside of normal business hours, as well as being accessible at any time of the day or night.. While respectful of the judicial process, Mr. Harris has no qualms about raising issues and ruffling feathers in the courtroom on behalf of his clients. Not only is Mr. Harris committed to representing his clients’ best interest in the courtroom, his utmost priority is making sure his clients’ lives remain intact even through dire situations.. In addition to his criminal law practice, “Mr. Miles” is active in the community, supporting many local musical artists, MMA fighters and budding entrepreneurs of the Central Valley. Mr. Harris’ law practice is as diverse as it is rich in the positive impacts Harris makes in the lives of his clients.

Martin Taleisnik is a partner at Sawl Law Group. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychobiology from UCLA in 1990 and obtaind his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1994.. After getting admitted to the California Bar a year after completing law school, Attorney Taleisnik joined Sawl Law Group and handled misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in state and federal court. He left the firm several years later and became a partner in another firm. Then in 2006, he rejoined Sawl Law Group as the Managing Attorney.. Since then he has handled both criminal and personal injury cases. Attorney Taleisnik is fluent in Spanish and provides his clients with effective and personalized legal solutions.

Marc Days is a criminal defense attorney representing those charged with state and federal offenses in Fresno. He earned his undergraduate degree in sociology from UC Berkeley, and expanded his education at the University of Virginia, School of Law before becoming a member of the California State Bar. Upon graduating from law school, Marc advocated for civil rights by litigating against major corporations and government entities. Since then, he acquired a position with the Fresno County Public Defender, Fresno Office of the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California, and opened Days Law Firm in 2015. Marc obtains a proven track record for helping thousands of clients overcome their criminal accusations and aggressively defending their rights. Clients depend on Marc’s 24/7 availability to provide sound legal advice, skilled advocacy, and case updates. He can even meet you in jail or after hours by appointment. Arrange a consultation today!

Law Office of Najda Kazarian. Aggressive Representation | Attainable Results| Absolute Rights. The Law Office of Najda Kazarian provides a tireless and driven advocate who knows the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. Our experienced attorney has found her passion in exclusively representing clients who are accused of a criminal conduct and help them navigate the legal system in criminal matters. The Law Office of Najda Kazarian understands how critical the need for excellent representation is and strives to protect the rights and freedom of her clients.. Najda Kazarian is a skilled and experienced attorney who has dedicated herself to the best interest of her clients. She has served clients facing criminal complications in San Diego, Ventura and Fresno County. No matter how big or small the case is Mrs. Kazarian has aggressively defended her clients in every step of the way throughout her career and obtained countless verdicts their favor.. Starting her career as a Deputy Public Defender, Mrs. Kazarian has changed the lives of hundreds of individuals and achieved favorable outcomes for her clients. As a misdemeanor Deputy Public Defender, she handled cases like DUIs, driving on a suspended license, public intoxication, battery, vandalism, domestic violence, drug and sex crimes.. Mrs. Kazarian's commitment to her clients, professionalism and seasoned understanding for the court of law have promoted her to felony assignments within 11 months of working at the Fresno Public Defender’s Office. Recognition of her work ethic among peers and colleagues have led her to be in charge of busy courtrooms with substantial caseloads. Mrs. Kazarian has handled general felony cases such as robbery, residential burglary, elder and animal abuse, unlawfully taking of a vehicle, receiving stolen property, home invasion, vandalism, evading a peace officer, criminal threat, assault, drug sales, gun charges, and sex crimes like possession of child porn. Subsequently, Mrs. Kazarian was placed on the domestic violence team, which became the main focus of her practice.. Education:. UCLA, Los Angeles, B.A., Psychology, 2010Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, J.D.,2014

Kiley Clevenger, a Santa Barbara native, and Central Valley transplant earned her undergraduate degree in Administration of Justice with a Legal Studies emphasis from Santa Barbara City College. She earned her Juris Doctorate as well as a concentration in Criminal Law from the Santa Barbara College of Law in 2018. While there, she was an elected member of the Student Bar Association where she was tasked with the intake and resolution of student concerns or complaints with school administration.. While at the Santa Barbara College of Law, she worked full time at a criminal defense firm, interned with a separate private criminal defense attorney, as well as the Santa Barbara Public Defender Office. Criminal law has always been at the heart of her legal education and subsequent career.. Following her graduation from the Santa Barbara College of Law in 2018, she moved to the Central Valley where she interned with the Fresno County Public Defender Office. Once licensed in 2019, she worked as a defense attorney with the Fresno County Public Defender Office where she worked for three years prior to joining Sawl Law Group.. Ms. Clevenger has vast experience in handling both misdemeanor and felony matters. She has conducted countless preliminary hearings, jury trials and Department of Motor Vehicle Administrative Per Se hearings. Additionally, she has assisted in writs and appellate briefs at the Superior, Appellate, and Supreme Court levels.

Jody L. Winter is the Principal Attorney and CEO at the professional corporation of Lloyd Winter in Fresno, California. Lloyd Winter is a civil litigation firm practicing breach of contract, fraud and real property litigation lawyer, mediation, and arbitration of disputes in state and federal courts. At the firm, Jody is responsible for all aspects of legal representation and business management including marketing, client intake, representation in court, case management, and point of contact, COA and HOA assistance, information and regulation in Visalia and Fresno. Prior to Lloyd Winter, P.C., Jody was with the firm Gilmore, Wood, Vinnard and Magness in Fresno, California. There he practiced civil litigation in the areas of business, commercial cases and real property litigation including eminent domain and CEQA, appeals, and probate litigation with different corporate clients. Jody has published a constitutional litigation opinion with David Gilmore in Tosi et al v. County of Fresno 161 799. On a personal note, Jody has served as the Campus Coordinator/Volunteer for the Well Community Church in Fresno. He lead teams which were responsible for planning, recruiting, implementation and supervision of small group ministry church-wide, and at the Fig Garden campus. He is also the Founder of the Christian Legal Society in Fresno, creating a local chapter of the national organization of Christian attorneys to foster camaraderie and fellowship between local Christian attorneys.

Jason was born and raised on Long Island, New York. He left in 2002 to embark on a ten-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard. Working as a Flight Mechanic on H-65 helicopters, Jason was continually engaged in various missions from search and rescue to homeland security patrols. Most notably, in 2006, Jason worked as an integral part of a four-man crew that rescued a husband and wife who became stranded on a remote and uninhabited island, in the Caribbean. And in 2010, Jason was deployed to New Orleans to assist in the largest U.S. environmental disaster that resulted from an explosion on the oil rig, Deepwater Horizon, in the Gulf of Mexico.. Implementing his unique military experiences, Jason obtained his law degree from San Joaquin College of Law, in Clovis, California, where he was recognized by the Witkin Legal Institute for graduating at the top of his class in criminal law. Immediately after graduating from law school, Jason completed the California State Bar Examination and was licensed to practice law in California.. Based on his academic performance, Jason was offered his first associate attorney position; practicing criminal and family law. Shortly thereafter, Jason realized his passion for criminal law while assisting in his first criminal trial for attempted murder. He witnessed the importance of criminal defense when the jurors returned the verdict of not guilty.. So, Jason immediately joined the Fresno County Public Defender’s Office. And, in his first trial as a public defender, he obtained an acquittal for the charge of vehicular manslaughter. Since then, Jason has continued to excel in the area of criminal defense. Now, after founding the Law Office of Jason L. Trupkin, he continues to zealously represent his clients who have become entangled with the criminal justice system and emphasizes compassion and patience as he guides them through some of the most stressful times of their lives.

I was born and raised in the California Central Valley. Since 2000, I have been protecting the rights of the criminally accused throughout Fresno County. For approximately eight years I was a Deputy District Attorney in Fresno and served as the President of the Fresno County Prosecutors Association. During my time with the District Attorney’s office I gained invaluable insight into how both sides of the courtroom operate. Prosecuting everything from misdemeanor offenses to felonies, I was assigned to a special group that handled repeat DUI offenders and those facing DUI charges that ended in injury or wrongful death. I prosecuted over 200 felony DUI cases and now have the strategies necessary to know how the other side thinks when trying to convict an individual. Focusing 100% of my efforts towards criminal law and litigation, there is no case too complex for me and my team to handle. Recently, I was included in the list of Northern California’s Super Lawyers® Rising StarsSM in 2009, 2010 and 2012. This is an honor bestowed on less than 2.5% of lawyers in the entire state. Additionally, after qualifying under various requirements by the State Bar of California, demonstrating legal experience and passing examinations, I have become certified as a Criminal Law Specialist. My dedication to my clients goes above and beyond what is expected. If you should choose to work with me as your Fresno criminal defense lawyer, I will strive to do everything in power to provide you with a positive case result.

I have been practicing law since 2004.  I have the unique experience in criminal defense, criminal prosecution, and appeallate work. I believe each case deserves my time, attention, and dedication.  I pay close attention to detail and aggressively advocate for my clients.  I handle both State and Federal criminal matters.

I have been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively for over 15 years.  I am dedicated to protecting the rights of those accused of crimes.  I am an aggressive, experienced, and dedicated attorney who will make every effort to zealously represent in your time of need.  No matter how minor or serious the matter may be, I will always give my best effort.

I graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration, a Concentration in Law and Public Policy, and a Minor in Spanish. From there, I attended Syracuse University College of Law. I served as Executive Editor on the Syracuse Law Review. I graduated cum laude from Syracuse in 2008 with a Juris Doctorate.. After graduation, I moved to Fresno, California. I was hired by Gilmore, Wood, Vinnard & Magness in October 2008. I was admitted to the California bar in December 2008. I worked as a civil litigation associate for Gilmore until all 2012, at which time I moved to Texas and began doing legal contract work for Lloyd Winter. I handle legal research, discovery, pleadings, and communication for Lloyd Winter.. Personal:. I grew up in Washington State and love everything about the Pacific Northwest. I met my husband while attending Gonzaga University. He and I were married on campus on October 11, 2008. I am an avid Gonzaga basketball fan and was a cheerleader for Gonzaga during college.. My husband Jobin is a television reporter. He currently works for the ABC affiliate in Dallas, Texas. Before that he worked for the NBC affiliate in Fresno. When he was offered the Dallas job, I was 7 months pregnant with our first child, and we thought the move would be our last chance to do something adventurous before we had kids to care for.. Our son Jonah was born on February 7, 2013. I’m expecting my second, due August 30, 2015.. I have a passion for service and the fight against modern day slavery. While in Fresno, I co-founded and served as pro bono counsel for Central Valley Justice Coalition, an anti-human trafficking organization. I still serve as pro bono counsel for the organization. I also currently serve as the service projects coordinator at my church, organizing multiple monthly service projects throughout the Dallas area.

I currently work as the Family Law Information Center Attorney for Fresno Superior Court.  We provide free assistance and information to unrepresented litigants in Family Law cases.  We do not represent either party in a case but provide legal information and help with filling out forms.

I began my legal career in San Diego where I practiced criminal law, civil litigation, and personal injury.  After a very successful practice there for 17 years, my family and I moved to Fresno, California, in 1995.  Since that time, I have practiced exclusively criminal law. I was the Chief Defense Attorney for a 17 attorney criminal defense law firm that handled 3-4,000 felony cases a year. I left that firm to associate and partner with a very successful criminal law practitioner where I am continuing my commitment help protect the Constitutional rights of my clients.. I estimate that I have conducted over 200 jury trials - everything from DUIs, drug cases, sex cases, domestic violence, assaults, "three-strikes," dozens of cases involving criminal street gangs, gun/deadly weapons, drive-by shootings, robberies, attempted murders, and murders, including special circumstance murder cases.  I have received many outright Not Guilty verdicts for my clients in all of these types of cases, including several murder cases - at one time between 2005-2007, the jury found my clients Not Guilty in four separate cases in a row.  I have handled all kinds of criminal and related criminal proceedings, from violation of probation and parole hearings, DMV hearings, writs & appeals, and many other types of proceedings in the criminal process.. I have practiced all over California, in both state and Federal Court. I am qualified as a death penalty lawyer and am on the special circumstances/death penalty panel of attorneys in Fresno, California, where I am regularly appointed to special circumstances/death penalty murder cases by the Fresno County Superior Court.. One of my greatest pleasures over my long career has been to teach and train young lawyers and law students.  Most of them have gone on to be successful lawyers in their own right, and have triumphantly represented their own clients in an honest and professional way.  I have been involved in many community organizations, taught classes at the local law school, been a Mock Trial Attorney Judge and team coach, served as Judge Pro-Tempore for the Fresno County Superior Court, given many seminars to other attorneys, and started an organization for criminal defense lawyers to share useful information among themselves.. Above all, I enjoy helping reunite my clients and their families during and after dealing with perhaps the most difficult time in their lives, going through the challenging criminal process with them.  This is particularly true where alcohol or substance abuse issues have ripped formerly close and loving families apart.  I have saved the many letters of appreciation from clients and their families to whom I have been fortunate enough to have been of service. It is most gratifying for me to see them get back together, overcome their difficulties and live happy and fulfilled lives.  Helping people is, after all, what being a good lawyer is all about.. I like going to football and baseball games, fishing, surfing, and going to Hawai where I can get caught up on my reading list and swim in the warm waters of the Pacific. I love sharing the lives of my two children, two grandchildren and spending time with Andrea, my wife of over 30 years.

I am an Associate in the Fresno office of Aleshire & Wynder LLP and a member of the firm’s Litigation, Public Safety, Code Enforcement and Labor and Employment Practice Groups. I provide representation for public entities and their employees. My legal expertise is focused on all aspects of representing public agencies, including matters involving land use, code enforcement, writ of mandate actions, habeas petitions, eminent domain, unlawful detainer, PBOR, FBOR, Pitchess, employment law, civil rights and the government tort claims act.. My career and educational opportunities have provided me with a diversity of valuable legal experience. I began my legal career in 2001 as a litigation paralegal for one of the premier intellectual property and antitrust law firms on the west coast. I continued to work as a paralegal while attending law school at the University of San Francisco. After taking the bar in 2008, I was hired by that firm as a contract attorney to work on a multi-million dollar carbon fiber antitrust law suit.. I have extensive experience managing all aspects of a case, from its inception through trial. As part of my trial practice, I have defended and conducted depositions, prepared and argued pre-trial and post-trial motions and conducted negotiations, mediations and arbitrations. I have also conducted bench and jury trials in both state and federal courts. In addition to my trial practice, I have experience litigating numerous appeals, including successfully advocating on behalf of my clients before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District.. Prior to joining Aleshire & Wynder, I served as the City Attorney for Firebaugh, and as a Deputy City Attorney for the cities of Coalinga, Clovis, Fowler, Reedley, Sanger, Parlier, and Lemoore.  I also served as Deputy County Counsel for the County of Madera where I was the lead attorney responsible for litigation, code enforcement, public records act requests, habeas petitions and all legal matters relating to the Madera County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Department of Probation and Animal Services. As a City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney, I was the lead attorney responsible for code enforcement, subpoenas, Public Records Act requests and writ petitions. Additionally, I was responsible for the day to day advisory and transactional legal services of each city.