I have practiced criminal law for over 30 years, 7 years as a prosecutor and over 25 years as a Criminal Defense Attorney in the Fresno area. I have defended and taken to jury trial many high profile murder cases, and cases of sexual assault, narcotic and drug cases, domestic violence, and driving under the influence cases.

Being accused of a crime is one of the most difficult and stressful experiences in life. You are up against the power of the government and its resources.

To deal successfully with this challenge, you need a trusted, experienced and strong advocate who will defend you. I will provide you the strongest defense possible, while guiding you to examine all your options in fighting your case at trial or avoiding that fight in a reasonable resolution.

Areas of Practice

• 100% Criminal Defense

Certification/Specialties

• Certified Criminal Law Specialist, California State Bar, 1981

Bar Admissions

• California, 1975
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1975
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1975

Education

• University of California at Davis School of Law, Davis, California, 1975
  J.D.
  
  
• St. Mary's College, Moraga, California, 1972
  B.A.
  Major: History
  
  

Honors and Awards

• Highest Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards by Peers/Martin-Hubbell, 2009

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Fresno Basque Club, 1983 - 2009
  President/Member
  
  
• Fresno County Bar Association, 1983 - 2009
  
  
• CACJ (California Attorney for Criminal Justice)
  
  

Past Employment Positions

• Fresno County District Attorney's Office, Deputy, Chief Assistant District Attorney, 1976 - 1982

Languages

• Spanish

Birth Information

• October 3, 1950, Stockton, California, United States of America