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Pezhman Pakneshan graduated with honors from UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Mr. Pakneshan also received a Certificate of Study in Business and Public Policy from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member in good standing with the State Bar of California.. Since receiving his law degree, Mr. Pakneshan has focused his practice on criminal, DUI & Civil Rights law. Upon graduating from law school, he worked as a Deputy District Attorney. As a prosecutor, he successfully prosecuted thousands of misdemeanor and felony criminal and DUI cases and tried numerous jury trials. During that time, Mr. Pakneshan grew to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the prosecution of criminal and DUI charges.. As a prosecutor, Mr. Pakneshan handled over 1,000 DUI cases. Now, he specializes in DUI defense. Over the years, he has received extensive training by the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services, in all aspects of DUI cases. That extensive training included alcohol extrapolation studies, as well as EPAS and Intoxilyzer analysis. He has also received extensive training and has experience handling DUI cases involving prescription medications and illegal drugs.. As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Pakneshan specializes in virtually every area of criminal law ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies.. Mr. Pakneshan's intricate knowledge of the criminal justice system affords his clients with unique "inside information" and gives him the advantage in defending criminal matters. Knowing how the prosecutor thinks gives him the opportunity to develop an effective defense designed to counter the government's strategy.. Mr. Pakneshan is also one of California’s foremost authorities on how to clear (expunge) criminal convictions. He is committed to helping people who have been unfairly saddled with a criminal record to expunge or seal their record.

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.

No one in Stanislaus County has more experience, or had more success as  criminal defense attorney. I've represented hundreds of individuals charged with every kind of criminal defense. I’ve defended each one aggressively,  passionately, knowledgeably, and with compassion. I've had over a hundred jury trials, and won or hung most. I’ve represented  fourteen clients facing the death penalty and do not have a single client on death row. I’ve challenged and changed California law. (Madrid v. Municipal Court, People v. Dustin).  Now I’d like the opportunity to help you.

I come to work everyday so that I can make a difference in someone's life.  My passion is helping others.  I provide criminal defense and DUI defense representation.  Outside of my law practice, I operate two non-profits that serve the homeless community, those additcted to drugs and alcohol and the battered women of our community.

Howard Williams earned his undergraduate degree at Kent State University in 1995. He went on to enroll in law school at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He earned his Juris Doctor from this institution in 1998. In 1999, Attorney Williams earned a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law.. In 2005, Attorney Howard Williams accepted a job as Deputy Public Defender at the Riverside County Public Defender’s Office. He remained in this position until 2008. Attorney Williams went on to become Partner in the firm of Lieber Williams & Labin. From 2013 to 2014, Attorney Williams also spent time working as Judge Pro Tempore for the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa.

My wife and I started our family when we were very young, having my first child at age 19. While working full time and raising a family I attended college and law school. I was the underdog and was able to persevere. I studied hard and passed the California Bar on the first attempt. Many do pass on their first attempt – but not while raising children and working full time.. My point is that I take my life skills and use them in my law practice. I fight for every client like I was fighting for myself. My life experience puts me in a position to relate to jurors and tell your side of the story to them.. There is no gimmicks here – just a dedicated fighter not afraid of the jury or opposing counsel.

Brett Parker Davison earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology from California State Polytechnic University and his Juris Doctor from The University of La Verne College of Law. Mr. Davison's private practice is primarily focused on Criminal Defense. His law firm helps those under investigation or charged with a crime.. Mr. Davison serves all parts of San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside County. He prides himself on tactical representation with a personal touch. Armed with the knowledge and experience to build a winning defense, Mr. Davison is accustomed to taking on the criminal justice system and achieving the best results for his clients.. Asked why he chose law as a career, Mr. Davison says without hesitation, “I wanted to help people.” But he adds that the “risk factor” inherent in the legal practice was also an inducement, which is not surprising for someone raised in an environment that promoted challenges being met with nothing less than a winner’s attitude. Mr. Davison concluded, “I could not imagine doing anything else.”. Mr. Davison understands that time can be a critical factor in effectively resolving his clients’ cases. He makes productive efforts to provide important information to the Prosecutors’ Office before charges are initiated. His fees are reasonable, and he regularly works with clients who have difficulty hiring a lawyer or financing a defense.. Brett Parker Davison’s knowledge of the criminal justice system can provide you with a unique opportunity to resolve your criminal case! Call today to find out how he can help you.

I love what I do and I am very service oriented.  I primarily practice in San Bernardino County and I am known for making special appearances for other lawyers.  I have handled over 50,000 appearances in the last 20 years.   But, not everyone knows that I also have many clients of my own.  I have a real estate background and am a licensed Real Estate Broker.  I also handle wills and trusts, probate, criminal defense, corporate and other business formations and contracts, family law and litigation.

I’ve have personally been an Attorney for over 22 years. I’ve worked for the court system, the private sector, and governmental agencies, which included the Counties of Los Angeles and Riverside. I began my career in Civil Litigation advocating for the Civil Rights of my clients and transitioned into the Criminal Justice System. After working in governmental agencies I then moved into the private sector and have now been in private practice for over 18 years.  My team and I are knowledgeable, we care about our clients and are experienced, we each bring the gifts and talents that were given to us to help our clients.. Our Approach. Personal care is taken on every case. Clients are important to us and they deserve the best care and representation possible. We strive to perform with integrity, honesty and diligence in every case that comes before us, our clients are important and we handle every case as if it is our own personal case because we understand how stressful litigation can be.. A Team in Your Corner. We have successfully handled thousands of cases, and are known within the legal community both for our litigation experience, ethical reputation and because we fight on behalf of our clients and we genuinely care. This has earned us the respect of both colleagues and judges alike, which we are very grateful for.. Legacy of Success. The greatest satisfaction is to see a client's life changed for the better and their case resolved in a manner that brings them both satisfaction and closure to the process. We care and will stand by your side every step of the way.. Consultations are free, and if for some reason we cannot help you or you don't need to hire an attorney, you will truthfully receive the guidance you need and will be pointed in the right direction.

Mr. Selyem is dedicated to the field of criminal justice and criminal defense and brings nearly three decades of experience to the table. Mr. Selyem began his career in the field of criminal justice in 1994 when he was hired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. With experience in patrol, corrections and training, Mr. Selyem acquired a tremendous amount of knowledge of police procedure, policy, training and tactics, which is invaluable when handling criminal defense cases.. After nearly ten years with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Mr. Selyem graduated from the prestigious UCLA School of Law and began his legal career in 2006 as a prosecutor with the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office where he worked until 2019. While with the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Selyem handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases and handled multiple assignments to include misdemeanor trials, juvenile cases, and felony preliminary hearings and trials, After 4 years in the office, Mr. Selyem was promoted to the hardcore gang and career criminal unit, where he was primarily responsible for prosecuting serious violent crimes including assault, burglary, robbery, attempted murder and murder cases.. After several years in the hardcore gang and career criminal unit, Mr. Selyem was assigned as one of only two attorneys to the cold case homicide unit. Two years into the cold case homicide assignment, the office tapped Mr. Selyem to be the lead attorney of the hardcore gang and career criminal unit. As the lead attorney, Mr. Selyem was responsible for issuing all gang cases in San Bernardino and all assignments of those cases to the six attorneys he supervised. Additionally, Mr. Selyem also handled a calendar of some of the office’s most high profile murder cases during this time. To date, Mr. Selyem has tried nearly 30 murder and attempted murder cases from jury selection to verdict.. Mr. Selyem now uses his nearly three decades of experience in the criminal justice system to vigorously defend the criminally accused and help them fight for their rights. Mr. Selyem firmly believes that there is simply no better advantage for someone accused of a crime than to have a criminal defense attorney who has both the prosecutor’s playbook and the police officer’s playbook in his hands. That’s the dedication and experience Mr. Selyem brings to court every day for all of his clients.

Mr. Ryan Rodriguez is a licensed California Attorney who graduated from Loyola Law School.  In law school, his primary focus and specialization was in the area of criminal procedure, practice, and litigation.   While there he enjoyed and excelled in courses covering the basic constitutional rights associated with the investigation and adjudication of criminal cases.  As part of his education and specialization in criminal law, he was instructed and trained by former Deputy District Attorneys, prominent defense attorneys, and Assistant United States’ Attorneys from the Department of Justice.  As a student, he was selected from many to participate in the Hobbs Trial Advocacy Program.  This program is well recognized throughout Southern California as one of the most prestigious and effective means for preparing law school graduates for successful careers as prosecutors in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.  As part of the program, he was assigned an externship with District Attorney’s office where he was able to sharpen his skills in trial litigation and become the first law student at the courthouse to litigate and obtain a guilty verdict in a criminal trial.. After an extensive hiring process, he was one of a selective group of individuals hired to become a prosecutor for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.  He received well over a hundred hours of training in every aspect of a jury trial, including but not limited to: advanced trial preparation, interaction with the media on high profile cases, and everything from effective jury selection to the penalty phase, all using the latest in courtroom technology. As a prosecutor, he handled several thousand arraignments, pretrial motions, suppression hearings, in excess of 1,000 preliminary hearings, dozens of jury trials and sentencing hearings, all with a strong track record for success.  Later in his career, he was offered and accepted a promotion to become a Deputy District Attorney for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office where he continued with his success.. After several years as a prosecutor, with experience in both Los Angeles and Orange County, Mr. Rodriguez started his own criminal defense practice, and placed his extensive knowledge and vast experience in defending others.  With his experience and many achievements on both sides of the criminal justice system, his vast knowledge and understanding of the law, and the ability to speak both English and Spanish fluently, he confidently handles any type of criminal case; whether it is defending a DUI or something as serious as Murder.  In 2012, Mr Rodriguez was named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.  No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in California are named to the Rising Stars list.. If you happen to be faced with a situation that requires legal assistance or guidance, it is important to have someone competent on your side that you can trust will represent you while keeping your best interests as their primary focus.

Mr. Visco began his legal career in 2006 as a prosecutor with the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office. While with the district attorney’s office, Mr. Visco handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases and quickly rose through the ranks. After assignments that included misdemeanor trials and felony preliminary hearings and trials, Mr. Visco was promoted to the hardcore gang unit, where he was primarily responsible for prosecuting serious violent crimes including assault, burglary, robbery, attempted murder and murder. Now as a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Visco uses his experience as a prosecutor to help the criminally accused fight for their rights.. Josh Visco Criminal Defense Attorney. There is no better advantage for someone accused of a crime than to have a criminal defense attorney who has the prosecutor’s “playbook” in their hands. That’s the dedication and experience Mr. Visco brings to the fight each day.. Mr. Visco’s dedication to helping his clients and vast experience with all areas of criminal law makes him the right choice when selecting a criminal defense attorney.