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Pleasanton 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).

Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman

4.8
17 Reviews

  • 5700 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Ste. 350, Pleasanton, CA 94588+1 location

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • SAC was founded in 1989 by Joy Stephenson-Laws, who currently serves as Managing Partner of the firm. Richard Lovich serves as Co-Managing Partner, along with partners Karlene... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersManaged Care and Commercial Insurance Representation, Medi-Cal and Medicaid Payments, and 7 more

George Colman
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Louie & Jimenez, LLP

4.9
71 Reviews

  • 4683 Chabot Drive Suite 209, Pleasanton, CA 94588

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Family, and 8 more

Guy Louie
Criminal Law Lawyer
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The G Law Firm – DUI Lawyer

5.0
330 Reviews

  • 6701 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 250, Pleasanton, CA 94566+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The G Law Firm defends those accused of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) throughout the Bay Area. Our goal is to help people maintain their ability to drive and have... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDUI/DWI

Ghazal Sharif
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Mastagni Holstedt, A.P.C.

4.8
73 Reviews

  • 6689 Owens Drive, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 34 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

Joshua Olander
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Gorelick Law Offices

5.0
88 Reviews

  • 4900 Hopyard Rd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588

  • 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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Next Legal

1.0
3 Reviews

  • 349 Main Street, Suite 205, Pleasanton, CA 94566+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers1 award

  • Top-Rated Family Law Attorneys 140+ Years of Experience

  • Criminal Law LawyersAlimony, Child Custody, and 20 more

Natalie Karas
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Offices of John A. Guthrie

3.8
11 Reviews

  • 239 Main Street, Suite H, Pleasanton, CA 94566-7322

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Family Law, Criminal Law and Estate Planning

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 85 more

John A. Guthrie
Criminal Law Lawyer
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JGPC Business & Corporate Law

4.7
1 Review

  • 5890 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 102, Pleasanton, CA 94588-2702

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Our Business is Business. JGPC's business attorneys are skilled and experienced lawyers that understand your business law needs. We specialize in providing practical,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Law, Corporate Law, and 189 more

  • Free Consultation

James Gulseth
Managing Partner
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The G Law Firm – DUI Lawyer

5.0
330 Reviews

  • 6701 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 250, Pleasanton, CA 94566+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The G Law Firm defends those accused of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) throughout the Bay Area. Our goal is to help people maintain their ability to drive and have... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDUI/DWI

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

4.8
23 Reviews

  • Serving Pleasanton, 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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Mastagni Holstedt, APC

4.8
73 Reviews

  • Serving Pleasanton, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 34 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

Joshua Olander
Criminal Law Lawyer
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John T. Philipsborn

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Pleasanton, 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
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Cheasty, Cheasty & Malek, LLP

5.0
9 Reviews

  • Serving Pleasanton, 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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Fergus, A Law Office

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Pleasanton, 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
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Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook

5.0
18 Reviews

  • Serving Pleasanton, 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

Michael Meadows
Partner
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Gorelick Law Offices

5.0
88 Reviews

  • Serving Pleasanton, 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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Law Office of Brian Beckwith

4.7
13 Reviews

  • Serving Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, 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

Patrick Valencia
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Hackard Law

4.4
3 Reviews

  • Serving Pleasanton, 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
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Cynthia LeMarie Stricklin

  • 4450 Black Ave., Ste. B, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Law Offices of Del Bahner

  • 350 Main St., Ste. G, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers

  • 6200 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 300, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Donlon Law Firm

  • 3015 Hopyard Road, Suite Q, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Cirrus Law PC

  • 6600 Koll Center Parkway, Ste. 250, Pleasanton, CA 94566

xDavid John Tomcik

  • 4450 Black Ave., Ste. B, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Whitmore, Bachmann & Smith, LLP

  • 6801 Koll Center Parkway town, Pleasanton, CA 94566

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Mirador Law

  • 6601 Owens Drive, Suite 238, Pleasanton, CA 94588

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Law Office of Robert D. Rodriguez

  • 4695 Chabot Dr., Ste. 200, Pleasanton, CA 94588

King Law

  • 5820 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Ste. 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Traback & DuBois

  • 5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 210, Pleasanton, CA 94588

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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.

How long after a crime is committed for the DA office to charge you?

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Answered by attorney Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Francis John Cowhig
Misdemeanors must be filed within one year of the crime. Most felonies must be filed within 3 years of the crime.
Misdemeanors must be filed within one year of the crime. Most felonies must be filed within 3 years of the crime.

Can the state at that point add more charges simply because they didn't accept the plea and decided to go to trial?

Anthony O. Van Johnson
Answered by attorney Anthony O. Van Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Anthony Overton Van Johnson Associates, P.C.
I am not aware of the State ever adding more charges because a Defendant rejects a plea offer. However, prosecutors often will mive to present similar transactions or seek to have the Defendant sentenced as a recidivist (if con victed), if the plea offer is rejected.
I am not aware of the State ever adding more charges because a Defendant rejects a plea offer. However, prosecutors often will mive to present similar transactions or seek to have the Defendant sentenced as a recidivist (if con victed), if the plea offer is rejected.
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What can I do if the swat team broke into my fathers home without a warrant?

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Answered by attorney Joseph Briscoe Dane (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Law Office of Joe Dane
You're going to need to fight against the search with the attorney. In order to justify a warrantless entry, they must have some sort of exigent (emergency) circumstance. I don't know what this spiteful family member said, but the officer must still be acting reasonably when they do what they do. Your attorney (or your father's attorney) will need to examine everything and possibly file a motion to suppress the evidence found based on an illegal search.
You're going to need to fight against the search with the attorney. In order to justify a warrantless entry, they must have some sort of exigent (emergency) circumstance. I don't know what this spiteful family member said, but the officer must still be acting reasonably when they do what they do. Your attorney (or your father's attorney) will need to examine everything and possibly file a motion to suppress the evidence found based on an illegal search.
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