Top Best Criminal Defense Lawyers | 14570 Available

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!

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.

Mr. Paloutzian has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He specializes in defense of health care providers in professional liability cases, probate litigation, business litigation and agribusiness. Prior to joining Baker Manock & Jensen in 2002, Mr. Paloutzian spent over five years as a Deputy District Attorney for the County of Fresno where he prosecuted elder abuse, sexual assault, homicide, gang, 10-20-life and Three Strikes cases. In 2000, he was selected to be the County’s first elder abuse prosecutor and he spent two years handling both physical and financial elder abuse exclusively. He was the first prosecutor in FresnoCounty to convict at trial a defendant charged with elder abuse. He has tried more than 20 jury trials and numerous bench trials.

Jason was born and raised on Long Island, New York. He left in 2002 to embark on a ten-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard. Working as a Flight Mechanic on H-65 helicopters, Jason was continually engaged in various missions from search and rescue to homeland security patrols. Most notably, in 2006, Jason worked as an integral part of a four-man crew that rescued a husband and wife who became stranded on a remote and uninhabited island, in the Caribbean. And in 2010, Jason was deployed to New Orleans to assist in the largest U.S. environmental disaster that resulted from an explosion on the oil rig, Deepwater Horizon, in the Gulf of Mexico.. Implementing his unique military experiences, Jason obtained his law degree from San Joaquin College of Law, in Clovis, California, where he was recognized by the Witkin Legal Institute for graduating at the top of his class in criminal law. Immediately after graduating from law school, Jason completed the California State Bar Examination and was licensed to practice law in California.. Based on his academic performance, Jason was offered his first associate attorney position; practicing criminal and family law. Shortly thereafter, Jason realized his passion for criminal law while assisting in his first criminal trial for attempted murder. He witnessed the importance of criminal defense when the jurors returned the verdict of not guilty.. So, Jason immediately joined the Fresno County Public Defender’s Office. And, in his first trial as a public defender, he obtained an acquittal for the charge of vehicular manslaughter. Since then, Jason has continued to excel in the area of criminal defense. Now, after founding the Law Office of Jason L. Trupkin, he continues to zealously represent his clients who have become entangled with the criminal justice system and emphasizes compassion and patience as he guides them through some of the most stressful times of their lives.

29 years of experience in criminal law with over 60 jury trials with successful results.. 12 years a Deputy District Attorney. Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Juvenile Law Specialist. Death Penalty Qualified. Formerly practiced under the name of Kathy Marousek.. I have a small bourtique practice wherein communication is key so that I can get to know my clients and achieve the best result for them.  They are treated with compassion and have access to my personal cell phone.

Paula Canny is one of the premier criminal defense lawyers in California. She practices criminal defense law in all county courts within the state of California. Although her area of particular expertise is California State Court Practice she also practices Federal Criminal defense.. Paula is committed to effective and aggressive representation of her clients. She is intimately familiar with all aspects of criminal procedure. In making the effort to know the clients behind the cases coupled with her years of experience and hard work Paula is able to yield positive results for her clients.. Paula’s reputation as being effective at all stages of the criminal prosecution process puts her in high demand. She knows when a case should be settled and she can reach a fair and equitable resolution. She knows how to try a case to jury having won many jury trials, including the first three strike trial in San Mateo some ten plus years ago.. Paula handles all types of criminal cases from misdemeanors to felonies, property crimes and drug cases, to crimes of violence, including assault, battery, domestic violence, robbery, murder, arson, and three strike cases. Traffic cases include drunk driving, DUI, manslaughter, reckless driving and all Department of Motor Vehicles hearings and driver’s license matters.. In that regard Paula has great expertise in substance abuse issues and alternative and creative sentencing resolutions. She is active in the San Mateo County Drug Court team and has worked hard for years to walk her talk that drug abuse is wrongly characterized as a criminal law problem. Paula is staunch opponent of the death penalty.. Paula has expanded the work of her firm to include personal injury litigation as well as probate litigation. All of the skills and experience she brings in criminal trials she now brings to her Civil Cases. She has brought other attorneys into her office to work under her guidance and direction.. Paula consults with other lawyers regarding strategy and trial preparation and practice for both criminal and civil cases. She has tried civil cases for civil practioners who wanted an experienced litigator.. Paula’s commitment is to effective and aggressive representation. She is a frequent commentator on Bay Area News Programs as well as National News, both cable and Network on high profile cases.. Paula has represented people from all walks of life accused of all manners of illegal conduct. Some of her clients are famous and some are not. But regardless of stature or accusation Paula’s commitment to a client is fierce. That is what makes her such an effective lawyer.

The current co-chair of the San Mateo County Bar Association's Criminal Law Section, and a frequent guest, and occassional host of KAWL's "Your Legal Rights" program, my focus is criminal defense and representing victims of domestic violence.  I handle misdemeanor and felony cases in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.  I also represent victims of domestic violence in both criminal and family law court.  If you are charged with a committing a crime, or are the victim of domestic violence, I will personally handle every single aspect of your case to get you the best result possible.  On a lighter note, I regularlly organize continuing legal education programs for the county Bar.  These include trainings for attorneys on the topics of wrongful convictions, contempt prosecution and on how to represent clients in local traffic courts.

Dave Hollenberg is an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Matian Firm. His background as a prosecutor gives him special insight and experience in criminal law, and helps him obtain excellent results for his clients.. Dave learned his trial skills an Assistant State’s Attorney for Montgomery County, Maryland, where he tried numerous criminal and traffic cases, building a strong record of courtroom success. Before long, Dave realized that his passion was in keeping people out of jail, rather than sending them there.. Dave then worked at Jezic & Moyse, LLC, a prominent firm in suburban Washington, DC, where he successfully and skillfully handled jury trials ranging from homicide to DUI. He has experience in dealing with high profile cases, including an alleged sexual assault in an area high school that ended in a dismissal despite nationwide media attention.. After law school, Mr. Hollenberg worked for a small civil litigation firm in Washington, DC that practiced special education law, with the difficult and rewarding task of obtaining appropriate educational placements for disabled children and adolescents.. Dave graduated with an A.B. from Dartmouth College, where he was a double major in Government and Romance Languages. He earned his J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, where he was Senior Editor of the Business Law Review, and President of the Society for Dispute Resolution.. Dave is fluent in Spanish, thanks to his mother, who grew up in Spain. He is also proficient in French.. Mr. Hollenberg is fluent in Spanish, thanks to his mother, who grew up in Spain. He is also proficient in French.

Andrew Foland has over 15 years of experience in the courtroom, earning him a reputation as one of Bay Area's most aggressive and effective criminal litigators. His work and expertise combine to get the best possible outcome for his clients.. After earning his Juris Doctorate degree from Golden Gate University in 2003 and being admitted to the California State Bar the same year, he opened a private criminal practice. Through his extensive experience he has sharpened his skills as a top trial attorney, representing thousands of clients, writing and arguing motions and successfully defending people in cases ranging from simple drug possession to serious felonies.. Andrew Foland is a trial attorney who consistently obtains excellent results. He is aggressive and always negotiates the best deals for his clients. He has the tools to guide clients towards treatment and rehabilitation when necessary. He is an expert in dealing with complex criminal issues and assists all of his clients in navigating through the intricacies of the legal system.. Call today for a free consultation

At the Law Offices of Françoise Espinoza you will receive dedicated and personalized service with discretion and dignity.  We know that having to deal with a legal problem can be terrifying and overwhelming.  Let us help you reslove your legal predicament in the best possible way.  We offer free consultaions.. Other Services Provided:. EXPUNGEMENTS, CIVIL RESTAINING ORDERS.. Francoise Espinoza is a licensed attorney in the State of California since December 2012.  Prior to this she served as a Courtroom Clerk at the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo.  Employed there for almost thirteen years, Francoise acquired invaluable knowlege of the Criminal Justice System in California and how state courts operate.. Educated in France and Spain and fluent in both, Francoise is a well rounded individual that is keen and sensitive to different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.