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The Jacob Law Firm has provided quality representation in the field of Criminal Defense for over a decade throughout Northern California.  The Jacob Law Firm has built a reputation on the ideal that honest and ethical representation is the key to achieving the most positive results for our clients.. Mr. Jacob understands that being involved in a crminal matter can be an especially harrowing experience and without the right legal representation may be disastrous for both the client and his/her family.  Mr. Jacob believes that a client has the right to be kept informed of all phases of his/her legal matter and needs an attorney that will take the time to explain, in detail, each issue that may influence the results of a case.  This is the sort of repsentation we strive for at The Jacob Law Firm.. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:. Criminal Defense2005-Present. Stanislaus (5/2005 to Present). Placer(8/2012 to Present). San Francisco(3/2011 to 4/2011). Criminal Trial Experience includes but not limited to Gang, Murder, and Attempted Murder.  Multiple acquitals achieved in regard to gang charges.. Although Mr. Jacob has significant trial experience, he has been able to achieve the majority of his clients' goals without the having to resort to trial.. EDUCATION. University of California, Hastings College of the LawSan Francisco, CA. Juris Doctorate, 2001. Member: Hastings Admissions Committee (LEOP), 2000-2001. Recipient: Certificate of Meritorious Teaching Skills Award, Spring 2001. Faculty Assistant: Torts, Fall 2000,  Real Property, Fall 1999. California State University, StanislausTurlock, CA. Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, Minor: Philosophy, 1998. Honors: Dean’s List Fall 1994, Spring 1995, Fall 1997, Spring 1998. Activities: Student Body President 1996-1998, Vice President of Political Science Club. Teaching Assistant: Political Science Department; Government, Spring 1996- Spring 1998

Placer County-based attorney Sam Berns has been practicing law throughout Northern California since 2010. Sam will work hard to get optimal results for you in your legal matter.. Sam has a passion for advocacy and a strong desire to do what is right. He has obtained not-guilty verdicts, dismissals, and favorable settlements in criminal cases, and has advised successful businesses. Sam will pull no punches in working for you; past results include a case being dismissed when Sam showed the arresting officer to be motivated by racial bias and felony charges dismissed and all property including marijuana and money ordered returned to a client who had been facing prison. Sam has even worked successfully to help pass regulations favorable to his clients.. Beyond his core legal work, Sam is an active member of his community. He regularly volunteers at high school mock trial competitions in Placer and Sacramento Counties, and has assisted legal aid attorneys at Legal Services of Northern California. Prior to law school, he designed and taught a know-your-rights class for inner city youth in Milwaukee. He has volunteered at Public Defender's offices in Marin, Solano, and Sonoma Counties. He also works with several medical marijuana industry groups, and has contributed to a documentary film about three strikes law reform.. Whether you are trying to get the best of a good situation or pull yourself out of a bad one, Sam Berns is an attorney who will work with you to get a favorable outcome.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rocklin and surrounding areas.