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CaliforniaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Nevada County, California

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Nevada County, California, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Nevada County, California should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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Stephen Alan Munkelt

Stephen Alan Munkelt
Munkelt Law Office
1017 Slate Creek Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Licensed for 46 years, Stephen Alan Munkelt is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of San Diego School of Law... read more >

Chris Walsh

Chris Walsh
Walsh Law
168 East Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Licensed for 20 years, Chris Walsh is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Excelsior College... read more >

Roy Ellis Harper

Roy Ellis Harper
Law Offices of Roy Ellis Harper
10424 Banner Lava Cap Rd
Nevada City, CA 95959
Licensed for 28 years, Roy Ellis Harper is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended USC Gould School of Law... read more >

Katharine Lynn Elliott

Katharine Lynn Elliott
950 Maidu Ave # 240
Nevada City, CA 95959
Licensed for 36 years, Katharine Lynn Elliott is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Santa Barbara College of Law Santa Barbara CA... read more >

Heather Burke

Heather Burke
Law Offices of Heather L. Burke
230 Main Street 2nd Floor
Nevada City, CA 95959
Licensed for 14 years, Heather Burke is a Federal Crimes and Drug Crimes lawyer... read more >

Stephen Michael Greenberg

Stephen Michael Greenberg
PO Box 754
Nevada City, CA 95959
Licensed for 36 years, Stephen Michael Greenberg is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer who attended New Coll of CA School Of Law... read more >

Dorsett Michael Phillips

Dorsett Michael Phillips
Railroad Ave Ste 5
Nevada City, CA 95959
Licensed for 28 years, Dorsett Michael Phillips is a DUI / DWI and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Santa Clara University School Of Law... read more >

David Laurence Montgomery

David Laurence Montgomery
206 Sacramento St Ste 302
Nevada City, CA 95959
Licensed for 39 years, David Laurence Montgomery is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended California Western School of Law... read more >

Christopher Brian Dort

Christopher Brian Dort
Attorney Christopher Dort
11884 Tammy Way
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Licensed for 26 years, Christopher Brian Dort is a Criminal Defense and Business Law lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of the Law... read more >

Jennifer Roberta Walters

Jennifer Roberta Walters
950 Maidu Ave # 240
Nevada City, CA 95959
Licensed for 27 years, Jennifer Roberta Walters is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Thomas Jefferson School of La... read more >

Jennifer McCall Granger

Jennifer McCall Granger
224 Main St
Nevada City, CA 95959
Licensed for 22 years, Jennifer McCall Granger is a Marijuana Law lawyer who attended University of San Francisco School of Law... read more >

Jude Michael Koenig

Jude Michael Koenig
11260 Donner Pass Rd Suite C1
Truckee, CA 96161
Licensed for 25 years, Jude Michael Koenig is a DUI / DWI lawyer who attended University of San Diego School of Law... read more >

James Graham Noyes

James Graham Noyes
401 Spring St Ste 205
Nevada City, CA 95959
Licensed for 32 years, James Graham Noyes is a White Collar Crime and Contracts lawyer who attended UC Davis School of Law... read more >

Lorraine Allison Reich

Lorraine Allison Reich
254 Colfax Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Licensed for 38 years, Lorraine Allison Reich is a White Collar Crime and Sexual Harassment lawyer who attended Southwestern Law School... read more >
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Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

CBLS Board Certification in Criminal Law - The California Board of Legal Specialization certifies lawyers as specialists in criminal law. Attorney must show substantial experience, completion of specific task requirements, pass an examination, submit to peer review, and show completion of continuing education requirements in criminal law.


Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

CACJ works to preserve due process and defend the rights of the accused while providing quality continuing legal education courses to criminal defense lawyers in the State of California.


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Northern California Lawyer Referral Service - The Lawyer Referral Service is a community based non-profit service sponsored by Northern California Lawyer Access, Inc., with offices in Grass Valley, CA. Since 1977, this lawyer referral service helps clients in the northern portion of California including Nevada County, CA.



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