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CRIMINAL DEFENSE TRIAL LAWYER
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The Law Office of
Michael Erpino
313 Walnut Street, Suite 120
Chico, California 95928
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Since 1999 I have argued close to 100 Jury Trials, Court Trials, and Juvenile Adjudications, and negotiated favorable outcomes in thousands of criminal cases in California Courts. I have successfully represented clients with charges ranging from simple assault and battery to sex crimes and murder, and I am ready to represent you in your criminal case. My law practice is limited solely to representation in all Criminal Defense, DUI, and DMV matters; I don't sue people, handle divorces, or dog bites.
I work well with most District Attorneys and Judges while striving to protect my client's legal Rights. My goal will always be to resolve your case favorably before jury trial and in fact more than 95% of my cases do settle before trial. Many District Attorneys, however, and the law enforcement agencies that work for them, will use their vast resources to aggressively prosecute you if you are even suspected of a crime. They often do not investigate leads or bother to collect evidence that could show your innocence; they are not there to protect your rights and they don't care if your side of the case is heard. You need an aggressive defense attorney to represent you in Court when the State is prosecuting you, and that attorney has to be ready to defend your case in a jury trial when necessary.
Many people look in the phone book to find an attorney, or they receive mailers from law firms and lawyers who claim to practice criminal defense in the jurisdiction where they were arrested. Often the law firms that advertise are merely attorney referral systems that do not actually practice law in the county where you were arrested; they make a living referring cases to other lawyers on a percentage or flat fee basis. Do not take advice from these law firms and lawyer referral services, do not take advice from their secretaries or paralegals. Make sure that the lawyer you are consulting will personally represent you throughout all stages of your case.
I handle all of my cases personally from the initial interview through jury trial. Don't settle for anything less. If you or a family member is ever accused by the State of California of any crime, including Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, contact me for a free consultation. We will discuss the State's case against you, your side of what happened, options, defenses, and possible outcomes.
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CREDENTIALS
- Criminal Defense Trial Attorney, The Law Office of Michael Erpino
- 2006 to 2010 - Associate Attorney with the Law Office of Joe VanDervoort, "The DUI King"
- 1999-2005 - Trial Lawyer with the Los Angeles County Public Defender
Court Assignments included:
- Lancaster Superior Court - Felony Trials, Probation Violation Hearings, Preliminary Hearings, Murder, Gang Enhancements, Strike Cases, Sex Cases including Rape and Molestation, Felony DUI, Assaults, Deadly Weapons, Domestic Violence, Drug Sales, Possession, Under the Influence, Receiving Stolen Property
- Eastlake Juvenile Court - All Felonies and Misdemeanors, Juvenile Adjudications, Fitness Hearings, Homicide, Felony Assaults, Gang Charges, Weapons Charges, Drugs Possession, Under the Influence, Drug Sales, Assault, Battery, Lewd Conduct, Vandalism and Graffiti
- East Los Angeles Superior Court - Felony Preliminary Hearings, Gang Enhancements, Misdemeanor Trials including DUIs, Assaults, Domestic Violence, Sexual Battery, Drug Charges, Deadly Weapons, Theft and Burglary, Possession and Under the Influence, Drug Court/Prop 36
- Metropolitan Court - Traffic Offenses including Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and/or Alcohol, Suspended Licenses, Reckless Driving and Speed Contests, Hit and Run Charges, Joyriding
- Criminal Courts Building - Felony Preliminary Hearings, Misdemeanor Trials, Domestic Violence, Fights, Assault, Battery, Drug Cases, Weapons Charges, Pimping and Prostitution, Lewd Conduct
- 1997 Juris Doctorate - Southwestern University School of Law (SCALE Program)
- 1995 Master of Arts - California State University, Chico
- 1991 Bachelor of Arts - California State University, Los Angeles
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LOCATION:
I represent clients in any California State Criminal Case in the following communities and surrounding areas:
- Butte County: Chico, Paradise, Gridley, and Oroville
- Tehama County: Red Bluff and Corning
- Glenn County: Willows, Orland, and Hamilton City
- Colusa County: Colusa and Williams
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