California State & Federal Criminal Trial AttorneyHave you been arrested? Are you under an investigation?Discuss your case with an experienced, AV rated* criminal defense attorney prior to making a decision that may affect your future. From the moment of charging (or even before, if you retain me early enough) I will put my extensive trial and jury experience to work for your defense. I spend the time necessary to make sure that we have developed the best defense possible prior to discussing settlement or going to trial. Criminal InvestigationOver the years, I have had considerable success at trial, resulting in being named a "SuperLawyer®"** by my peers in California. Part of my success in the criminal defense area is my extensive investigation process. The investigation should usually include the following:
Criminal Defense CasesI have the resources and experience to handle any type of criminal allegation, including but not limited to:
Your Constitutional RightsEveryone who is accused of a crime in the United States has legal rights They include the right to know the charge, face your accusers, and cross examine witnesses. If the police ask to search your house, car, or person, they cannot do so without probable cause, a search warrant, or your consent. If you are arrested, you have the right to an attorney and the right to remain silent. (You do not need to be under arrest to exercise this right!) For someone to be convicted of a crime, the State has to prove its case beyond any reasonable doubt. My job as your defense attorney is to make sure that the government respects all of these rights, and meets their high standard of proof. After over 30 years of experience, I have become quite familiar with the criminal justice system, and can sometimes obtain a victory where a less experienced or well-trained lawyer might not. I am now listed in the Martindale Hubbell "Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers." I am also a Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society. You can find info on the organization at http://www.trialcounsel.org/. Contact a San Mateo, California state & federal criminal trial attorney for an initial consultation. Frank Bell Criminal defense attorney Frank Bell represents clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in California including San Mateo County and San Francisco County and the cities of Redwood City, South San Francisco, Daly City, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Menlo Park, Millbrae, San Bruno, San Jose, and Oakland. *CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards. ** SuperLawyers are the top five percent of attorneys in each state as chosen be their peers. |
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