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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Criminal Defense lawyer in your area do?
A Criminal Defense lawyer helps clients pursue compensation for injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages related to Criminal Defense cases in your area.
How much does a Criminal Defense lawyer cost in your area?
Most Criminal Defense lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win the case. Fees are usually a percentage of the settlement or verdict.
When should I hire a Criminal Defense lawyer in your area?
You should contact a Criminal Defense lawyer as soon as possible after the incident to protect evidence, meet legal deadlines, and improve your chances of receiving compensation.
How do I choose the best Criminal Defense lawyer in your area?
Look for attorneys with experience handling Criminal Defense cases, strong client reviews, and a track record of successful settlements or verdicts.
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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.
William Safford graduated from Capital Law School, Columbus, Ohio, in 2009. While living in Columbus, he worked for three years with the Franklin County Public Defender, helping with felony trials and appeals. Prior to attending law school, he worked with several notable criminal defense litigators. His case work with these attorneys included defense against charges of drug trafficking prosecutions, murder, money laundering, and a variety of other crimes, in both state and federal courts.. While still in law school, Mr. Safford represented multiple clients in trial court, including one whose case involved the county sheriffs, the county prosecutors, and the state attorney general as parties. After the trial court decided in favor of Mr. Safford's client, the other parties appealed, and Mr. Safford successfully defended the case upon appeal. O'Brien v. Whalen, 2009-Ohio-1807, Tenth District Court of Appeals. This case was one of thirty-six trial court cases and six district appeals that Mr. Safford handled while working for the Franklin County Public Defender.. Mr. Safford is a member of the California Bar Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the American Civil Liberties Union. He lives on the peninsula, but practices law throughout the Bay Area.. Philosophy:. I believe that everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, orientation, or economic status, deserves excellent legal counsel. To put it another way - every person, in every court case, no matter how "small" the case or how thin their wallet, deserves an attorney whose sole job is looking out for their interests. This is not a new idea, but it is an extremely important one!
M. Gabriela Guraiib was an attorney in Argentina before immigrating to the United States. She learned English while living in the U.S. and spent time working as a teacher before jumping back into a legal career. After passing the bar, she spent time working as a public defender and helped many people who were facing difficult times and had nowhere else to turn. Gabriela loved defending people’s rights and founded her private practice so that she could devote more time and energy to her clients.Gabriela is fluent in Spanish and often represents non-English speakers. She has relationships with immigration lawyers who she consults with when her clients’ residency statuses are in jeopardy after being charged with a crime. Her clients and the community know her for her dedication to finding the most possible outcome possible. Call the Law Offices of M. Gabriela Guraiib in Redwood City today for a free consultation.
I am a California native and have lived, attended college/law school, and worked professionally in the bay area for over 22 years. I thrive as an advocate for criminal defense clients struggling to cope during one of the most difficult ordeals they will experience in their lives. Whether it's a petty theft crime or serious crime such as domestic violence, robbery, or DUI, I am there for my clients for each phase of the process.. During my free time, I enjoy traveling, dancing, studying Italian, snowboarding, and spending time with family and friends.