Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in PETALUMA | 4 available

4 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in PETALUMA, California, including George Castagnola, Jason Chaput, Rod Moore, and Ronald James Cassells. These lawyers are rated between 4.4/5 to 4.8/5 and 52% provide free consultation.

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Criminal Defense Lawyers Nearby PETALUMA (by distance)

Within 25 miles near you

Sebastopol, California ZIP 95472 12.8 mi away 3 lawyers Santa Rosa, California ZIP 95404 17.2 mi away 16 lawyers San Rafael, California ZIP 94901 22.3 mi away 11 lawyers

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El Cerrito, California ZIP 94530 33.0 mi away 2 lawyers San Francisco, California ZIP 94111 35.8 mi away 20 lawyers San Francisco, California ZIP 94102 36.3 mi away 9 lawyers

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Rod Moore

17 Keller St , Petaluma , California 94952

Practice Areas: Family, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Litigation

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Jason Chaput

755 Baywood Dr 2nd Fl , Petaluma , California 94954

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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“ategy and keeping you focused. We had to go to trial and although it was very upsetting for me, Mik”

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“I have heard excellent things about Mr. Chaput from a client of mine whose family member was represented by him. It is always good to hear such glowing reviews. I look forward to r…”

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Ronald James Cassells

Firm: Law and Mediation Offices of Ronald J. Cassells

36 Fifth Street Ste A 042 , Petaluma , California 94952

Practice Areas: Animal Bites,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Probate ,Trusts,Wills,Wrongful Death

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George Castagnola

Firm: George J. Castagnola Jr.

802 Wine Ct , Petaluma , California 94954

Practice Areas: Education , Criminal Defense

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“Here you will find a top notch attorney that I feel ranks among the very best in California. If you”

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Recent Q&As in California (Criminal Defense)

Misdemeanor charges dismissed, changed to administrative citation. Does it still show up as an arrest during background checks? | Aug 2, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: California Hi! I was recently arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for unlawful assembly. I recently got a notice from the City Police dept. saying it was dismissed and replaced with an Administrative Citation, which is apparently a lower-level offense like an infraction -- civil, not criminal. Only thing to do is pay a fine. My question is, is this something I still need to get expunged? Like will an arrest still show up on a background check for private company employers? Not sure how downgraded charges work. I was basically detained, never fingerprinted/mugshot etc. but the original ticket was for a misdemeanor. I'd appreciate any help, thanks!
This may be a long shot but do any petty theft lawyers use Reddit? ‍♀️ | Jul 22, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
I fucked up I made a mistake was caught concealing merchandise and was given a ticket for trespassing and concealing items totaling $70. However i tried to tell the officer and worker that i was not trespassing, that i had gotten the trespass notice from a different Target store and was told i was banned for a year but from that specific location. Now im being told it was a ban for the entire county indefinitely and that’s why i was trespassed…. i had never been informed this or had heard this before or else I never would have gone there to begin with. I have a court date now it’s currently a misdemeanor but im worried they will pull up past footage of me. Truthfully i have taken items here and there in the past but had never been cited or trespassed until now. This incident happened 2 months ago im in a different place now and working to get my dermatology license but am terrified i could potentially be facing a felony when my court date happens next month. Any suggestions advice? Hope for the worst? Throw in the towel? Pls Help location: Southern California

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