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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Berkeley Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Siegal & Richardson, LLP

4.3
6 Reviews

  • 1760 Solano Avenue, Suite 202, Berkeley, CA 97407

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • We Litigate For Justice

  • Criminal Law LawyersCivil Trial Practice, Personal Injury, and 23 more

Laura Bandler
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Cheasty, Cheasty & Malek, LLP

5.0
9 Reviews

  • 1604 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707-8357

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Cheasty, Cheasty & Malek, LLP is an award-winning personal injury law firm based in Berkeley, California. The firm’s founder, Robert Cheasty, is included among Super Lawyers® of... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Bus Accidents, and 17 more

  • Free Consultation

Robert Cheasty
Managing Partner
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Law Offices of Seth P. Chazin

4.8
23 Reviews

  • 1164 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA 94706+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Seth P. Chazin has represented defendants in major federal wiretap cases and in hundreds of serious felony cases, including major narcotics cases, highly publicized sexual assault... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersFederal Criminal Law, Sex Offenses, and 3 more

  • Free Consultation

Seth P. Chazin
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Offices of Seth P. Chazin

4.8
23 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Aggressive Representation when your freedom is on the line. An experienced criminal defense attorney serving the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFederal Criminal Law, Sex Offenses, and 29 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Seth P. Chazin
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Fergus, A Law Office

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Experience and Judgment To Help You Enforce Your Privacy, Copyright And Trade Secret Rights.

  • Criminal Law LawyersIntellectual Property, Copyrights, and 2 more

Gary S. Fergus
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Gorelick Law Offices

5.0
88 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Gorelick Law Offices provides effective legal counsel throughout Alameda County. Located in Pleasanton, our firm skillfully handles Criminal Law, DUI/DWI and Traffic Violations... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDUI, BAC, and 136 more

  • Free Consultation

Lynn Gorelick
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook

5.0
18 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • 39 Years of representing individuals and their families in serious personal injury and wrongful death claims throughout the Bay Area and beyond. For a free consultation call us... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Wrongful Death, and 41 more

  • Free Consultation

Stan Casper
Partner
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Cheasty, Cheasty & Malek, LLP

5.0
9 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Cheasty, Cheasty & Malek, LLP is an award-winning personal injury law firm based in Berkeley, California. The firm’s founder, Robert Cheasty, is included among Super Lawyers® of... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Bus Accidents, and 17 more

  • Free Consultation

Robert Cheasty
Managing Partner
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John T. Philipsborn

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • criminal defense lawyer

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Appellate Practice, and 1 more

John Philipsborn
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Office of Brian Beckwith

4.7
13 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Over 33 Years of Experience. Serving Clients Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in Injury & Family Law Matters.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAppellate Practice, Family Law, and 59 more

  • Free Consultation

Brian B Beckwith
Criminal Law Lawyer
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VIB Law

4.4
76 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers4 awards

  • Get The VIB Advantage. A veteran team of attorneys with 70 years of experience and investigation resources that will level the playing field for you. Don’t leave your future to... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDomestic Violence, Sex Crimes, and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Riccardo Ippolito
Criminal Law Lawyer
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The Law Offices of David H. Schwartz, Inc.

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Complex Business Litigation, Business Fraud, Business Torts, Securities Litigation, Shareholder Derivative Actions, Insurance, Theft of Trade Secrets, Nonprofit Organizations Law,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersComplex Business Litigation, Business Fraud, and 25 more

  • Free Consultation

David H. Schwartz
Member
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Mastagni Holstedt, APC

4.8
73 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 36 lawyers2 awards

  • Mastagni Holstedt, APC, a distinguished law firm in Sacramento, has been committed to protecting the rights of clients across California for decades. Focusing on employment,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Wage and Hour Law, and 8 more

  • Free Consultation

Byron Danell
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Hackard Law

4.4
3 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • At Hackard Law, we understand the importance of earning our clients’ trust. We do this by providing experienced legal counsel that is tailored to suit each client’s unique... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersEstate Litigation, Trust Litigation, and 9 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Dave Jones
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Bankston Immigration Law Office

  • 1604 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707-2109

Alexander Paul Green

  • 2625 Alcatraz Ave., Ste. 277, Berkeley, CA 94705

Ramsey & Ehrlich LLP

  • 803 Hearst Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710

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Law Office of Diana L. Weiss

  • 1563 Solano Ave., Ste. 223, Berkeley, CA 94707-2116

Law Office of Kat Kozik

  • Berkeley, CA 94707

Law Office of Sheila G. O'Gara

  • 1865 Solano Ave., Ste. 2, Berkeley, CA 94707

Law Offices of Neoma D. Kenwood

  • 1563 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA 94707

Holly R. Streeter

  • Berkeley, CA 94702

Martin James Elmer, Esq.

  • 1915 Addison St., Berkeley, CA 94704

James S. Thomson

  • 819 Delaware St., Berkeley, CA 94710-2064

Law Office of Ali Saidi

  • 2039 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 301, Berkeley, CA 94704-1150

Law Offices of Cliff Gardner

  • 1448 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702

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Cooper Law Offices

  • 800 Jones St., Berkeley, CA 94710

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Charles Jordan Press, Attorney at Law

  • 1442A Walnut St., Ste. 311, Berkeley, CA 94709-1496

Joseph Mockus

  • 2100 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Robert E. Kroll

  • 1942 University Ave., Ste. 206, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Should I plead guilty to drunk in public and resisting arrest charges?

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Answered by attorney Ramona Rae Hallam (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Law Offices of Ramona R. Hallam
It is extremely difficult for someone to advise you regarding entering a plea when you have given few facts. There might be witnesses who can refute the resisting arrest charges, or you may have a defense to some or all of the charges. I wouldn't advise pleading guilty on what you have included in your question. On the other hand, if they caught you on camera barely able to stand and hitting the arresting officer, you might want to consider a plea. Your option once you plead guilty is to take whatever sentencing the court gives you. You should really speak with an attorney.
It is extremely difficult for someone to advise you regarding entering a plea when you have given few facts. There might be witnesses who can refute the resisting arrest charges, or you may have a defense to some or all of the charges. I wouldn't advise pleading guilty on what you have included in your question. On the other hand, if they caught you on camera barely able to stand and hitting the arresting officer, you might want to consider a plea. Your option once you plead guilty is to take whatever sentencing the court gives you. You should really speak with an attorney.
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Do police have the right to take my car and search it if they are suspicious?

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Answered by attorney Joseph Briscoe Dane (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Law Office of Joe Dane
Before they can search without a warrant, they must have probable cause. Probable cause is enough facts and information to have a strong suspicion that the evidence they seek exists in the place they want to search. Cars have a little different analysis since they can move before a warrant can be obtained, but the towing from the street and subsequent search may be an issue. Search questions are very fact-specific, so a change in one detail may change the analysis. The only person in the position to evaluate this is your attorney since they will have access to the entire case (reports, statements of witnesses, search warrants, etc.). There may be an issue here that can lead to the suppression of the evidence located, but it's impossible to evaluate without all the details.
Before they can search without a warrant, they must have probable cause. Probable cause is enough facts and information to have a strong suspicion that the evidence they seek exists in the place they want to search. Cars have a little different analysis since they can move before a warrant can be obtained, but the towing from the street and subsequent search may be an issue. Search questions are very fact-specific, so a change in one detail may change the analysis. The only person in the position to evaluate this is your attorney since they will have access to the entire case (reports, statements of witnesses, search warrants, etc.). There may be an issue here that can lead to the suppression of the evidence located, but it's impossible to evaluate without all the details.
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Can I be pulled over for no reason?

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Answered by attorney Timothy Kevin Byrne (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Timothy Kevin Byrne Attorney at Law
It depends. He would have to articulate a probable cause reason for the stop. You provided none. If he was stopping " just because" that is not probable cause. Some states permit stops for drivers under 17 years of age operating a vehicle after a proscribed time.
It depends. He would have to articulate a probable cause reason for the stop. You provided none. If he was stopping " just because" that is not probable cause. Some states permit stops for drivers under 17 years of age operating a vehicle after a proscribed time.
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