San Francisco, California, Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Law Attorney

It never hurts to talk to a lawyer. If you face a criminal law problem, obtaining qualified legal counsel is essential to your defense. At the Frank Bell law firm, I have conducted hundreds of criminal defense trials. My familiarity with the legal system can make the difference between prison and maintaining your freedom. If you, or your loved one, are being investigated or face criminal charges, call me, Frank Bell, for a free discussion about of your case.

Criminal Defense Cases

With over 30 years of criminal law experience defending clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas of the Bay Area facing federal or state, I have the background and skill to handle criminal defense cases that involve:

• Federal Crimes. I am certified to try cases in federal court. I defend clients against federal charges such as drug trafficking, income tax evasion, internet child pornography, and corporate fraud.
• White Collar Crime. This includes mail and bank fraud, embezzlement, conversion, copyright infringement and securities violations.
• Theft and Fraud. I handle cases that involve burglary, forgery, grand theft auto, and identity theft, among others.
• Computer Crimes such as crimes involving Internet fraud, online scams, child pornography, cyber stalking and others.
• Sex Offenses. I defend many people accused of rape, statutory rape, child molestation, and solicitation of a prostitute.
• Drug Charges. I handle every type of drug case from simple possession to possession for sale and federal trafficking.
• Violent Offenses. This category includes robbery, weapons charges, assault & battery, and capital murder cases.
• Domestic Violence. This includes spousal abuse, false imprisonment, and child endangerment.
• DUI and Traffic Offenses, including drunk driving, reckless driving, and hit and run.

Speak with Me FIRST!

It is essential that experienced counsel is called into your case as early as the moment of arrest, or thereafter to protect you from costly mistakes at the early stage of the process. Within 24 hours after arrest you will make you initial appearance, called an arraignment, before the Court. That is where I will have the first opportunity to see what the Government says you did to commit the crime. This is also my first opportunity to speak to the court about you, the accused. This appearance can set the tone for the entire case.

California's Three Strikes Law

If you are facing your second or third conviction, you need a lawyer with substantial experience. The more prior offenses you have, the higher the stakes and punishment. By the time you face your "third strike," a DWI or petty theft conviction could conceivably result in a life sentence. Do not let that happen to you. Call me, and I will negotiate for better terms or, if it will procure the best result, face the prosecution in a full courtroom trial.

For more information, visit my Criminal Law Information Center.

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