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I am a former assistant district attorney with over 25 years of experience.

I am a Santa Cruz native and upon completion of law school, I returned to serve my community by working for the Santa Cruz Public Defender’s Office (formally known as Biggam, Christensen, and Minsloff). As a Deputy Public Defender, I have handled all types of misdemeanor cases, and serious felony cases including, but not limited to possession for sale of controlled substances, petitions for sexually violent predator cases, child molestation, and allegations of murder. During my time at the Public Defender's Office, I spent over six years in the courtrooms, almost daily, allowing me to become well-versed with the Santa Cruz criminal system, and develop relationships with the Judges and prosecutors.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, I received my Bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University (WMU) where I double majored in Political Science and Criminal Justice. At WMU, I was selected to be the vice president of the pre-law society, and Phi Kappa Phi honor society (founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines. After graduating, I attended Michigan State College of Law where I graduated with honors.. During my time at Michigan State College of Law, I participated in the Civil Rights Clinic, where I received the Jurisprudence Achievement Award, twice. While participating in the Civil Rights Clinic, I completed my first jury trial, a federal jury trial, regarding a prisoner’s claim of retaliation. The Civil Rights clinic focused on prisoners’ rights. This position allowed me to gain a better understanding of the prison system – in particular how the legal system deals with violations of prison rules – and the issues faced by those who are incarcerated.. Additionally while at Michigan State College of Law, I interned with the Michigan Innocence Clinic, the Santa Cruz Public Defender’s Office (Biggam, Christensen, and Minsloff), and the Ionia Prosecutor’s Office.. While at the Michigan Innocence Clinic (MIC), I further investigated or litigated cases assigned to me depending on their current status. During my time at the MIC, I enhanced my investigation skills including tracking witnesses and creating a rapport that made witnesses comfortable to openly communicate crucial information. MIC helped me develop a strong understanding of the causes of wrongful convictions and the best practices to avoid such injustices from occurring.. Working at the Ionia Prosecutor’s Office allowed me to gain insight into how prosecutors view cases, and because I understand how the prosecution works, I am better equipped to develop the necessary strategies to effectively defend those criminally charged.. Prior to working for the Santa Cruz Public Defender’s Office, I worked at the Riverside Public Defender’s Office. During my time at the Riverside Public Defender’s Office, I worked exclusively for the domestic violence team and assisted those accused of crimes of domestic violence.. I have expanded my criminal practice and I am now accepting cases involving family law where many issues overlap. I provide compassionate, honest, and dedicated advice regarding issues involving divorce, child custody, domestic violence, child support, and spousal support.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. Through my work in the County of San Joaquin I am currently In court defending clients facing criminal charges 5 days a week. I have a very active practice with cases ranging the entire spectrum of crimes. I fight agreessivly to defend my clients and pride myself in my ability to keep them informed throughout.I stay active in my community through the San Joaquin County Bar Association. I currently hold a position on the Executive Committee of the Criminal Law Section, the Court Assigned Counsel Committee as well as a position on the Lawyer Referal Service Committee. I also am a Board of Directors Member of the San Joaquin County YMCA.

Phillip had a passion for arguing ever since he was 9 years old, when he argued politics with his 4th Grade teacher. He qualified as a nationally ranked debater in both high school and college. His talents took him into law school, where he realized he can use his skills to help his community.. He graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctorate from American University, Washington College of Law, in 2011. After graduating, he moved from Washington D.C. back to the Bay Area, where he got his start in the San Francisco District Attorney's Office. He then worked as a prosecutor for San Joaquin County. During this time, he concurrently taught Forensics as an adjunct professor at St. Mary's College in Moraga, California.. In 2016, Phillip became Deputy District Attorney for Calaveras County, where he successfully prosecuted criminal cases before going into private practice again, this time focusing on criminal defense. Since then, he has counseled clients on criminal defense strategies across the greater San Francisco Bay area. After a decade of legal experience, Phillip is someone who knows how to fight - and will fight tirelessly and aggressively for you!. As an active member of the community, Phil loves coaching youth baseball, volunteering with the Boy Scouts, and supporting the non-profit New Genesis Housing Development as a Legal Advisor. He is most at home when engaging with a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, and ages, and enjoys listening to and learning other people's perspectives. Phil will treat you and those affected by your current situation with respect, transparency, and honesty, just as he would his own family.

I care about my clients as people.  Besides aiming to win them an acquittal or the best possible settlement , I work with each client to help minimize the stress one feels when facing criminal charges or having had one's property seized and held by the government.  I hugely respect our Bill of Rights, whose wise principles are reinforced every time I can convince a judge that law enforcement violated the Fourth or Fifth Amendment by unlawfully searching or improperly questioning my clients.. Besides practicing law, I love tennis, hiking and backpacking (preferably in the company of dogs).  Protecting the world's remaining wild places and creatures is a long-standing passion, which has led me to pro bono legal defense of people arrested during environmental protests in Humboldt and Mendocino counties and to serve six years as a Mendocino County planning commissioner.

I was born and bred to defend! Both of my parents were criminal defense attorneys and taught me how important a proper defense is!  From a very young age I knew that my passion was to serve my community as a criminal defense attorney. My Bachelor of Science degree is in Criminology: Forensics Behavioral Science, which taught me the history of crime and how social and biological factors contribute to an individual committing a crime. I take that knowledge and apply it to the courtroom, fighting for my clients to get the proper treatment so that they never come back to court- as opposed to a system set on incarceration and punishment.. While in law school I spent two and a half years working for a prominent criminal defense law firm so that upon becoming an attorney I could hit the ground running. At that firm I worked closely with the two partners that had a combined 80+ years of experience and involved me in every step of very complicated and high profile cases. I worked at that firm for another three years as a lawyer before taking a leap and starting my own firm, Proper Defense Law Corporation where the lawyer you hire is the lawyer that handles your case. Where your lawyer talks to you on the phone when you have a concern- not two days later. I set out to provide the defense that clients want and need! At Proper Defense Law we do defense different, we do it right!. I have committed my legal practice to focusing on criminal and juvenile defense, all persons accused of violating the law. I especially enjoy the opportunity to work with juveniles that get caught up in the justice system. I feel that youth are vital to our society and to have the chance to help a juvenile get their life back on track is invaluable to me.. I handle cases that cover the vast spectrum of criminal law in both federal and state courts all over California including: domestic violence; theft, robberies, and burglaries; felon gun use and possession allegations; domestic violence; batteries and assaults; assault with a deadly weapon/firearm; white collar crimes such as real estate, bank, medical, and welfare fraud; sex crimes (except for child molestation); solicitation and prostitution; arson; criminal threats; battery on an officer/resisting arrest; drive by shootings; kidnapping and false imprisonment; manufacturing and distribution of drugs; conspiracy and bribery; child abuse and child endangerment; cyber crimes; DUIs and BUIs; vehicular homicide; manslaughter; murder; rape; and gang allegations.. I am a passionate attorney and I am eager to represent clients at all stages of criminal proceedings whether wrongly accused, overcharged, or unjustly convicted.

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.

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.

I am a Fresno based government investigations attorney and criminal defense attorney, dedicated to providing the highest level of legal service.. I  represent people who are accused of crimes in California courts and in Federal courts throughout the United States. I handle all types of criminal cases, including white collar crimes, drug crimes, crimes of violence, and other criminal matters.  I also represent people who are being investigated for crimes but have not yet been charged with a crime.. For those persons who are charged with or convicted of a crime and who hold a professional license, such as physicians, attorneys, nurses, contractors and others, I also handle administrative matters regarding licensing penalties.. I have been featured on five national television shows related to my work in criminal law.  These include In Ice Cold Blood, American Justice, Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege and Justice, Forensic Files, and on Solved.. I am certified by the California State Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist.  I am AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating given to any attorney for legal ability and ethics. I have also been listed in Northern California Super Lawyers from 2009-2019, and in Northern California Super Lawyers Top 100 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.. I am admitted to practice in California, and in federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.. My goal is to provide representation to clients in the manner I'd want to receive if I was the client.  To me, this means returning telephone calls, keeping the client advised, and providing legal service that results in the best possible outcome to the client.  It means not rushing clients through meetings and making sure the client gets his or her questions answered completely.. Should you find yourself in the position of being investigated for or charged with a crime, I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you about your matter.. I’m a founding member of The President’s Club, which was founded in 2017. To date, TPC has netted more than $3,000,000 to benefit Community Cancer Institute.. Recent federal case results:. United States v. Carmen C. (2018 case that was sentenced in 2019) – Client charged with drug conspiracy charges with 10 year mandatory minimum. Case settled for probation on a phone count with no jail time.. United States v. M. Williams (December 2017 arrest and case was sentenced in 2019) – Client charged with fraud of more than $500,000. Client sentenced to probation with no jail time.. United States v. Basil H. (2017 Indictment that was resolved in 2019) – Physician charged with medical billing fraud. Case resolved with a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with no admission of liability on the client’s part and no action on his medical license.. United States v. A. Pedraza (2018 Indictment that was sentenced in 2019) – Client charged with distribution of methamphetamine and marijuana. Client sentenced to probation with no jail time.. United States v. C. Farooq (2016 Indictment with sentencing in 2019) – Client charged with distribution of illegal drugs on Alpha Bay, a cryptocurrency site on the dark web. Client received a sentence of 23 months prison. A similarly situated co-defendant was sentenced to 78 months prison.. California state court cases and investigations:. People v. Gregory O. (Case filed in 2016 in Merced County with sentencing in 2019) – Client charged with four counts of bribing a public official and one count of a Government Code violation. Case settled with all bribery counts dismissed and client sentenced to felony probation on the Government Code violation with electronic monitor and no actual jail time.. People v. M. Borunda (Case filed in 2018 in Fresno County with sentencing in 2019) – Client charged with felony DUI (4th DUI in 10 years). Client sentenced to felony probation and 138 days of custody, which were served on house arrest wearing a SCRAMx ankle monitor. (SCRAMx is an ankle monitor that detects alcohol usage and also tracks location. Judge allowed house arrest in place of actual jail time.). People v. Michael K. (Case filed in Fresno County in 2018 and was sentenced in 2019) – Client is a physician who was charged with a misdemeanor DUI. Case settled for probation on a wet reckless (lower level DUI) with no jail time and no community service. As is required by the Medical Board, the case was reported to the board within 30 days. The board advised that no action would be taken (No Accusation and no public or private reproval.). Prefiling investigation in Fresno County in 2019 – James A – Client is a physician who was alleged to have inappropriately touched a patient during an examination. Client interviewed with law enforcement with attorney present. Client and attorney informed by law enforcement at the conclusion of the interview that no crime occurred and that the matter would not be referred to the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office. Client retained his position as a physician at a hospital and he was not required to report the investigation to the Medical Board.

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.

Fresno Criminal DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney, of The Law Office of Jonathan Rooker.  Jonathan Rooker believes education is the key to success.. Jonathan's Education. J.D. Law San Joaquin College of Law in Fresno / Clovis. M.S. Ed Counseling From Natioanl University. M.S Forensic Toxiclogy, University of Florida. M.S. Forensic Science, University of Florida (Expected Graduation Fall 2016). B.S. Criminology Law Enforcement option. PC 832 Basic Reserve Level III Police Academy at Fresno City College. ACS-CHAL Lawyer-Scientist Designation from American Chemical Society Chemistry and law Division 2015. Continuing Education after being sworn in as an Attorney other than degree programs. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Student Course; LaPier & Associates. Standrdized Field Sobriety Tests, Instructor Course; LaPier & Associates. Gas Chromatography, Axion Labs American Chemical Society Law Division, Chicago (2012). Sollid Drug Identification, Axion Labs, Americna Chemical Society Law Division, Chicago (2015). DUI-Drugs Pharmcodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of Drugs, Axion Labs, Chicago (2015). Gas Chromatography, Axion Labs American Chemical Society Law Division, Chicago (2015). Mastering Scientific Evidence, National College of DUI Defense, New Orleans (2013). Awards:. AVVI Clients Choice Award 2015. Second Year Student of the Year, San Joaquin College of Law. Super Lawyer 2015 Rising Star. AVVO Clients Choice award 2014. Top 100 Trial Attorney 2014. Associate of the year 2013-2014 Nuttall & Coleman. Winkin Award for Academic Excellence final year of law school. Associations:. DUI-Defense Lawyers Association, Founding Member. DUI-Defense Lawyers Association, Ambassador to State of Californai. CADUI Defense Lawyes Association, Member. National College for DUI Defense, Member. American Chemical Society - Chemistry and Law Division, Member. Achievments:. Qualified / testified as an Expert Witness on Forensic Toxiclogy multiple times at the DMV Admin Per Se Hearings. Taught MCLE Unit course at Fresno County Public Defenders Office. Taught MCLE Unit course at Tulare County Public Defenders Office. As a Top Rated Fresno area Criminal Defense, DUI attorney and expert witness I have been very pleased with the resutls of my efforts.  I have embraced the education and hard work that is required to excell in my profession.  The results and recognition of my peers and the relevant society have followed.. I recieved my M.S. Forensic Toxiclogy, M.S. Ed Counseling, and M.S. in Forensic Science Degrees and become the 6th ACS-CHAL Lawyer-Scientist in the state of California.  I'm sure there are more to follow, but it is an elite accomplishment that assists my clients with their DUI defense.. I was raised in rural Fresno County.  The small town of Caruthers was home to me, and I learned hard work as a young child, even working on the family farm, picking grapes, and cutting firewood as a child.  Those work ethics helped me become successful, and taught me that if I didn't want to do hard physical labor for low pay, I had better get an education.  My father valued education, teaching at Laton H.S., Reedley H.S., and Hanford H.S. during his over three decades in education.  His work ethic and belief in education has been passed down, and become a key to my success.. I worked in various fields while completing my eduation.  I leanred management skills while working as an MT in Selma California at Enterprise Rent a Car.  The management philosophy of making sure a customer was 100% satisfied is a philosophy I embrace today.  Selma, California is a small city that I still frequent. The citizens, eating establishments such as Cattlement as Spike & Rail along with Sal's Mexican Cuisine are among my favorite.. During bar exam study I spent an extensive amount of time in Fowler, even working with an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney who had his office in Fowler.  I frequented the Fowler Starbucks for my later study sessions, and still visit Fowler starbucks on a regular basis for my early morning reading, studying for my courses in Forensic Science as I work toward my third Masters Degree. The path toward being one of the most extensively edcuation attorneys in the state is built with hard work, effort, desire, and education.. I knew before I ever began law school that being the best Criminal Defense / DUI Defense Attorney in the valley, and serving the Fresno, Fowler, Selma, Kingsburg, Caruthers, Reedley, Clovis, Dinuba area communities was a goal of mine.. Ambitions:. DUI Drug and Marijuana DUI are becoming more frequent.  I also testify as an exprert.  In and effort to be better at both, I will attend an Advance Roadside Impaired Driving (ARIDE) course on Drug Recognition Exams (DRE's) which will help round out my DUID knowledge and expertise.  I will make these things happen, and continue on my goal to be the best DUI Criminal Defense Attorney.  Being a Top Rated Fresno DUI Defense Attorney takes a lot of effort, education, and desire.  I have those attributes and will continue to expand my education and hone my skills.

Our office has worked with hundreds of clients, with cases ranging from Petty Theft, to Double Murder.  As a former Probation Officer and Deputy District Attorney I know the ins and outs of  the system.  I have extensive trial experience and have handled over three hundred cases in Fresno County alone.  Dont get lost in the crowd have an experienced Attorney to help you through your legal problems.  Read the reviews from my clients and get the personal treatment you deserve we handle people not cases.

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

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.

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.

I am a graduate of the California State University, Long Beach, and University of California Davis, School of Law.  I have practiced criminal defense for over twenty years in California’s Central Valley in both State and Federal courts, at the trial and appellate level, representing men and women in almost every type of criminal case.  I am a member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the Criminal Law section of the California State Bar Association.. I have never worked for any government agency that prosecutes folks.