Patricia Campi

Attorney Patricia Ann Campi is an experienced criminal defense attorney with more than three decades of legal practice representing clients throughout California. Admitted to practice in the State of California and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Central Districts of California, she has spent her career advocating for individuals facing serious criminal charges in both adult and juvenile courts.

Ms. Campi focuses her practice on criminal defense and juvenile delinquency matters. She regularly represents clients accused of domestic violence, sexual assault, battery, theft, robbery, burglary, and firearm related offenses. Her approach to representation centers on achieving the best possible outcome for each client. Depending on the circumstances of the case, this may involve pursuing an early resolution or preparing the case for trial when litigation is necessary.

Known for her diligent representation and strong commitment to her clients, Ms. Campi works carefully to evaluate every aspect of a case and develop a strategy tailored to the client’s needs. She also brings valuable experience working with mental health diversion programs, helping eligible clients pursue alternatives that can lead to treatment focused outcomes and ultimately the dismissal of charges.

Ms. Campi has been associated with Summit Defense for the past 18 years. In addition to her work with the firm, she has operated a private practice serving clients in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, and Yolo Counties. Earlier in her career, she spent 15 years practicing with small firms across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties. This broad regional experience has provided her with extensive familiarity with courts throughout the state.

Education

• Juris Doctor – Ventura College of Law – Ventura, CA
• Bachelor of Arts – Corrections, California State University – Sacramento, CA
• Associate of Arts – Criminal Justice, Sierra Junior College – Rocklin, CA

Awards & Membership

• 2016 National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers Award – Criminal Defense

Practice Areas

Case Results

• Resisting Peace Officer & Public Intoxication Charges; Our client's case went to a jury trial and achieved an acquittal for all three charges.
• Felony Counts of Armed Robbery & Kidnapping; Our client was facing life exposure in State Prison if he was convicted. We were able to convince the District Attorney that our client deserved leniency because he lacked a criminal record and his involvement was peripheral. We resolved the case with a plea to an accessory charge, resulting in a sentence of 5 years probation.
• Felony While Carrying an Assault Rifle; Our client faced 18 years in State Prison. We reached a plea agreement with the District Attorney to grant Probation.
• Two Counts of Misdemeanor Sexual Battery; Our client faced registration as a sex offender. We reached an agreement for a disposition that would allow the court to suspend our client's sentence if our client completed sex offender counseling and did not have more violations related to sexual misconduct.