San Mateo, California Criminal Trial Attorney

Do you know of another lawyer who counts among their former clients a person accused of attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, a person accused of a conspiracy to kill a United States Congressman and a person accused of conspiracy to kill a United States District Judge and an Assistant United States Attorney? These cases are just a sampling of the high-profile, high-stakes cases I have handled. If you need an experienced, AV rated* "SuperLawyer®"** to fight for you, call me, Frank Bell, for a free consultation.

The Background to Defend Your Rights and Interests

My initial experience was in the federal court system as a Chief Assistant Federal Public Defender, before moving on to the state court system as Chief State Public Defender and Deputy Attorney General. In each role, I quickly developed a reputation for hard nosed negotiation and smart advocacy backed up by skilled trial work. My background provides you with valuable insight into how the prosecution will handle the case against you.

Whether you face state or federal charges, I am the right attorney for your case. I am an aggressive, fearless and diligent criminal defense attorney whose single mission is protecting the rights of individuals charged with a crime. My firm has handled thousands of criminal cases throughout California and other jurisdictions:

• Federal Crimes
• White Collar Crimes
• Violent Offenses
• Sex Offenses
• Drug Crimes
• Two and Three Strike Cases

As a skilled criminal defense attorney I have successfully tried numerous cases to verdict, from traffic violations to murder. If there is a way to win your case I will find it and use it. I will leave no stone unturned, no information unexplored, no advantage lost in the pursuit of the very best defense. If not, with your permission I will negotiate an alternative disposition of your situation.

In addition defending the rights of my Bay Area clients, I have taught law at San Francisco Law School, at the National College of Criminal Defense and supervised attorneys preparing for trial.

24-Hour Availability of My Legal Services

The criminal justice system operates twenty-four hours a day and so do I. If you have an emergency, my office is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; fifty-two weeks a year. No client, whether new or established, will ever be left alone to deal with our justice system on their own.

I am committed to excellence in the representation of my clients. My litigation and other services are delivered with professionalism and personal attention. If you become my client, I will respond promptly to your concerns and questions. I will keep you well informed as I aggressively protect your rights and interests.

Contact a San Mateo, California criminal trial attorney for an initial consultation.

*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 by their peers.