Top Best Criminal Defense Lawyers | 33501 Available

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.

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.

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.

Litigating and working in the law is truly a passion for me. I am dedicated to providing effective representation for my clients. My clients goals in settling a matter become my objectives.. I provide professional and aggressive representation with a personal touch. My clients all have my cell phone number and I do not shy away from taking a meeting on the weekend.

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.

Rodney is a Fresno native who graduted from Sanger High in 2000 and California State University, Fresno, with a B.S. in Business Administration in 2004.. Rodney graduated from McGeorge School of Law in the winter of 2008, and was admitted to the California State Bar in June 2008.  In 2009, Rodney earned a Masters in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento.. Rodney worked with the Stanislaus, Solano, and Fresno County Public Defender's Offices.  During that time, he learned what cases were worth and how to take cases all the way through jury trial.  The fast paced environment of those offices has given him the experience necessary to feel comfortable and competent in any courtroom.  After joining the firm in April of 2012, Rodney was trained and now accepts Family and Insurance law cases.

Born and raised in Fresno, California, Jim A. Trevino received his Bachelor’s Degree from UC Berkeley and his Law Degree from San Joaquin College of Law. He is a member of the California State Bar, Fresno County Bar Association and the La Raza Lawyers Association Serving Fresno, Clovis, Hanford, Lemoore, Avenal, Corcoran.. With a type of natural charm, Jim has a way of making his clients instantly feel at ease. His down-to-earth, yet no-nonsense demeanor has earned him a reputation of being a highly sought after and effective litigator in the courtroom. Over the years he has developed many relationships and is considered very well connected within the central valley legal realm. There is simply no better attorney to have on your side at your time of need.. Outside of the courtroom, Jim’s passion is his family. He enjoys traveling, as well as spending time with his extended family. He also enjoys a good poker game where his competitive nature tends to shine through. This competitiveness also works to his advantage in the courtroom.. Big or small, Jim considers each case his most important and treats each and every client like a friend. He has worked hard to get to a place in his life that he can be proud of, and is grateful to wake up each morning as a criminal defense attorney and spend his days in a profession he is so passionate about. He knows that even the best criminal attorney is only as good as his last case, and he therefore constantly seeks to learn new ways to be a more effective attorney.

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!

At the Law Office of Serita Rios, you can trust that you will get an aggressive advocate, experienced in handling all types of criminal matters ranging from minor misdemeanors, to serious allegations including gang charges, serious and violent felonies and murder. If you've been arrested, it's important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Don't wait, and set up a free consultation today.

Felonies. Misdemeanors. DUI. Traffic Tickets. State Prison Parole Hearings.  Protecting and defending yourself cannot be delayed. Call for a free consultation today.. You need a lawyer at your side who defends all criminal law matters with the upmost seriousness, thoroughness and relentless determination to win, because when the government charges you with a felony, misdemeanor or some other offense, it is threatening to take away your most invaluable and irreplaceable of possessions: your rights, your freedom, your reputation, your property, contact with your family, your livelihood, and in some cases your very life.