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CaliforniaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Truckee, 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 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 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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Alison Bermant

Alison Bermant
Law Office of Alison Bermant
PO Box 9975
Truckee, CA 96162
Licensed for 25 years, Alison Bermant is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended McGeorge School Of Law University of the Pacific... 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 >

Peter Kmeto

Peter Kmeto
PO Box 8789
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158
Licensed for 47 years, Peter Kmeto is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Lincoln Univ... read more >

Adam T Spicer

Adam T Spicer
PO Box 14471
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Licensed for 14 years, Adam T Spicer is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of the Law... read more >

Robert Lawrence Woelfel

Robert Lawrence Woelfel
987 Edgewood Cir D
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Licensed for 17 years, Robert Lawrence Woelfel is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of the Law... read more >

William Burton Cole

William Burton Cole
The Law Office of William Cole
PO Box 6329
South Lake Tahoe, CA 89449
Licensed for 48 years, William Burton Cole is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Kathleen Schimandle Wright

Kathleen Schimandle Wright
Kathleen S. Wright, Attorney at Law
4 Pomo Trail
Graeagle, CA 96103
Licensed for 43 years, Kathleen Schimandle Wright is a DUI / DWI and Personal Injury lawyer who attended University of San Francisco 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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