Top Rated Oakland Criminal Defense Attorneys
You can’t afford to be another case number on a Judge’s desk. We are here to tell your story, that you’re a person with a family, a career, a good person that does not deserve to go to jail.
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There’s a reason we have over 350 five-star reviews online and a 98% success rate. We have a long track record of success with a reputation of genuinely caring about our clients.
DUI
There are many ways to win a DUI case. Learn how to keep your drivers license, your job, and avoid jail time, fines, and a criminal record.
Domestic Violence
Let’s tell your side of the story to avoid a criminal record where you are seen as a violent person. Your reputation must be protected.
Expungements
We can help you start fresh by cleaning up your criminal record. Your background check is important for employment, financial loans, and for your reputation.
Felony Charges
We’ve handled serious and violent cases and our job is to help you avoid jail or prison time. Don’t keep your head in the sand. Call us now so you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Misdemeanors
If your reputation is on the line because of a misdemeanor charge, our team can help. There is no such thing as a minor criminal record.
Are you one of our core clients?
First time getting arrested?
Very often, our clients have never had any trouble with the law. Many have never even received a traffic ticket. Getting arrested or investigated for a crime does not make you a bad person. Our clients are professionals, college students, mothers, grandfathers, and people from all walks of life who need legal help. They are good citizens who find themselves in a bad situation. Our Oakland criminal attorneys are here to help you through this tough time and will fight for the best possible outcome in your case.
We proudly serve clients from all over Alameda, San Francisco and Contra Costa Counties with offices near Santa Rita jail. With an experienced criminal defense attorney by your side, you can be confident that your rights will be vigorously defended, and you will receive the best legal representation available. We understand how stressful and overwhelming a criminal charge or investigation can be, so we strive to provide personalized attention to each client.
Is your family member or loved one in jail?
Our office frequently gets phone calls from family members, spouses, and advocates who want to help after a loved one’s arrest. Perhaps your loved one has never been in trouble with the law before and they are worried about how it will affect their future. They may feel overwhelmed or traumatized and are looking to you for support and guidance in seeking legal representation. Whatever the situation, we can help.
Want to clean up your criminal record?
Are you looking for a job and want to get your ducks in a row before applying or submitting your resume? Many people want to clean up their record so they can change careers, move to a different job, or simply be in a better position for future opportunities. No matter the reason, cleaning up your record is a good idea so that you can put your best foot forward toward your future goals.
We have over 30 years of combined experience and have years of experience in clearing your criminal record. We can provide all the legal services you need to expunge or reduce your felony or misdemeanor charges, and help ensure that your past won’t impede your future.
Worried about how your arrest may affect your job?
Do you have the type of job where having a criminal record could get you fired? Are you concerned a criminal record will affect your future career goals? Or maybe an arrest will affect your driving privileges, which could hurt your ability to work? Our attorneys help hardworking people like you fight to get your life back and your life on track after an arrest.
Worried about your citizenship or immigration status?
Are you afraid your arrest will cause you to be deported or reported to ICE? Or maybe you are undocumented and worried that this arrest will cause an investigation into your citizenship status? Or maybe you are a dreamer/DACA recipient? If you have any of these concerns, you can feel comfortable speaking with our criminal defense attorneys because we are immigrants ourselves and want to protect you. Your immigration status will help us decide the best way to defend you in your criminal case.
Our Attorneys Really Care and It Shows
You’ll find a theme when you read our reviews online – we get the job done, we get it done right, and we treat our clients right.
We help you to avoid the embarrassment of coming to court, the anxiety of standing in front of a judge and being seen as a criminal in a courtroom. A lot of times, we arrange for the judge to let us appear without you ever stepping foot into the courtroom.
We see people come to court alone, without an attorney, and the stressful look on their face with sweaty palms as they navigate court alone. At Lamano Law Office, we hold your hand every step of the way and make sure you understand what to expect in court so you’re not left in the blind and can feel confident when we go to court on your behalf.
We use a 150 point checklist in every case so no stone is left unturned in getting you the best possible outcome. Any defense we can use to fight your case is on our checklist so we are not shooting from the hip but rather attacking the holes in your police report with a strategic, proven, organized manner that has secured our law firm a 98% success rate of keeping our clients out of jail. We fight tooth and nail to defend you, your reputation, and your liberty.
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Our Oakland criminal lawyers have a long track record of successfully resolving many types of charges.
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Our commitment to our Bay Area Community
Lamano Law, based in Oakland, proudly represents the San Francisco Bay Area. Our commitment to the community begins in Oakland and reaches across Northern California. We actively support nonprofits and civic organizations, serving on boards, volunteering in prisons to aid reentry, donating a portion of our profits, and engaging in meaningful dialogues for positive change.
