San Francisco Criminal Defense Attorney

SAN FRANCISCO CA Law OFFICE

Summit Defense
580 California Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104

San Francisco Criminal Defense Attorney

SAN FRANCISCO CA Law OFFICE

Summit Defense
580 California Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104
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CONTACT A TEAM OF AGGRESSIVE SAN FRANCISCO CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS TODAY

san-francisco-criminal-defense-attorneySummit Defense is widely recognized throughout the national criminal defense industry as a leader in criminal law. We pride ourselves on providing legal counsel for a whole variety of criminal matters pertaining to citizens of San Francisco CA and beyond.

Our law firm of San Francisco criminal defense attorneys has over 120 years of experience, and we understand how important it is for you or your loved one to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney for your legal advice and aggressive representation. Our skilled criminal law specialists have the legal knowledge and criminal justice system experience to provide you with the legal strategy that leads to a significant victory.

Below we’ll be providing a comprehensive overview oriented around how our law office goes about defending clients that are facing criminal charges in San Francisco, and you can always reach out to us online for a free consultation to obtain further legal advice about your unique situation from one of our criminal defense lawyers.

REPRESENTING A WIDE SPECTRUM OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

There’s no denying how stressful it can be when you’re facing any degree of criminal charges, which is why it’s so critical to obtain legal advice from a San Francisco criminal lawyer as soon as you possibly can in these situations. Your freedom and long-term future will many times be in jeopardy when you’ve been arrested for any criminal charges, but having an experienced defense team that knows the criminal justice system in San Francisco CA will ultimately provide you with your best opportunity for a favorable outcome.

Our team of criminal defense attorneys has helped countless clients in Northern California achieve victories when they’ve faced all sorts of criminal charges, including cases that involve the following:

As you can most likely imagine, obtaining a favorable outcome when you’re accused of any of the above criminal charges is a lot easier said than done. Our attorneys defend clients throughout the Bay Area to the best of our abilities, and our connections with the district attorney, police officers, judges, and prosecutors help us reduce your charges and eliminate your overall chances of jail time.

Our criminal defense lawyers know just how convoluted the criminal justice system is in San Francisco CA, and you can count on our team to provide you with the legal advice that formulates your very best course for legal action within San Francisco County courts.

CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWS

collateral-consequences-of-a-duiCalifornia is a unique state when it comes to a whole variety of legal matters, and criminal law is no different. Check out this link to a California Criminal Defense Law Guide to dive into the specifics about sentencing laws, sentence reductions, expungements, domestic violence laws, drug crime laws, DUI laws, sex crime laws, white-collar criminal law, violent crime law, burglary/theft and a lot more!

The penalties associated with your criminal charges will largely depend upon the unique circumstances permeating throughout your unfortunate incident, which is why you’re undoubtedly going to need to speak with a San Francisco criminal defense attorney at our law firm as soon as you can. We’re a nationally recognized law office that specializes in criminal defense, and we’ve supported thousands of clients facing all sorts of criminal matters in Northern California.

When you consider the overall severity associated with a criminal charge conviction in the San Francisco Bay Area, you should always seek experienced legal counsel from a deputy public defender or experienced criminal attorney in a timely manner.

At Summit Defense, we defend clients accused of criminal charges through aggressive representation. We understand how stressful it can be when you’ve been arrested or accused of any charges; which is why our criminal defense specialists will do whatever is necessary to successfully guide you through the criminal law that applies to your charges and utilize our San Francisco criminal defense experience to obtain your most favorable outcome.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR CRIMINAL LAW FIRM

Facing criminal charges is always a frustrating and unsettling scenario no matter what specific charges you’re dealing with, and this is mainly because you’ll be facing a prosecutor that could potentially put you on probation or in jail. The criminal justice system is not always forgiving in San Francisco CA, but our criminal defense attorneys will ensure that you’re provided with “white glove” legal services that properly handle every intricate detail of your unique defense strategy.

Our case results will undoubtedly speak for themselves and how we’ll develop the foundation of your course for legal action, and you can expect the following when our attorneys are representing you or your loved one:

  • Direct access to our criminal defense lawyers, who will provide you with the personal attention and overall legal services that you require at your convenience.
  • Top-notch protection during interviews with investigators, police officers, prosecutors and many other law enforcement agents.
  • An in-depth case evaluation that identifies the strengths and weaknesses of your defense, which becomes the foundation for your legal strategy.
  • Access to our many important resources, including private investigators, forensic investigators, and many other professional specialists to counteract a prosecution’s case and group of expert witnesses.
  • A comprehensive review of lab processes, lab results, potential errors in chain of custody of evidence, and more thorough scientific analyses.
  • A review of the conduct of police officers within your case, which can potentially identify any misconduct or rights violations.
  • Interviewing any witnesses that will support your defense.
  • Identifying possible suspects that committed the criminal act and obtaining your acquittal.

All of our criminal law specialists in the San Francisco Bay Area take our legal representation duties very seriously, so you can be rest assured that you’ll be treated with compassion and respect. We help clients accused of all sorts of criminal cases, including violent crimes, white-collar crimes, domestic violence cases, drug offenses, sex crimes, theft crimes, violent crimes, and much more.

Never undergo an interview with law enforcement officers without having your legal counsel present with you to protect you and your defense strategies!

COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT CRIMINAL DEFENSE

CAN I GET ARRESTED IF I’M INNOCENT?
DOES CALIFORNIA HAVE A 3 STRIKES LAW?
HOW CAN I HIRE A LAWYER WITH NO MONEY?
ARE PRIVATE ATTORNEYS BETTER THAN PUBLIC DEFENDERS?
DO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS PREFER THEIR CLIENTS TO BE 100% HONEST WITH THEM?
I WASN’T READ MY MIRANDA RIGHTS. CAN MY CASE BE DISMISSED?
DO I NEED A LAWYER IF I’M INNOCENT?
WHAT’S A PLEA BARGAIN? SHOULD I ACCEPT A DEAL?
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MISDEMEANOR AND A FELONY?

SAN FRANCISCO CRIMINAL COURT INFORMATION

HALL OF JUSTICE BUILDING

850 Bryant Street, San Francisco
Cases Handled: General: Most San Francisco criminal matters are heard in this court including traffic court.
Phone:
(415) 551-4000

CIVIC CENTER COURTHOUSE

400 McAllister St.
Cases Handled: Civil, family law, probate and some criminal cases.
Phone:
(415) 551-4000

COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER

575 Polk Street, San Francisco
Phone:
(415) 551-4000

To find out which court you are in, please see the Daily Calendar posted at Room 101 at the Hall of Justice Building, or you can contact the clerk’s office on (415) 551-0322. However, if you have retained an attorney, they will find out which court your case is in and let you know where you need to go – and if you need to attend court at all.

Directions to our San Francisco office

Summit Defense is located on 580 California St 12th floor, San Francisco. From San Francisco International Airport (SFO) head northwest and keep left at the fork to continue toward Airport Access Rd. Then keep left at the fork to continue toward Airport Access Rd and continue onto Airport Access Rd. Next, use the left lane to turn slightly left to stay on Airport Access Rd and continue straight to stay on Airport Access Rd. After that, make a U-turn and use the 2nd from the right lane to keep right at the fork, follow signs for US-101 N/San Francisco and merge onto US-101 N. At this point, use the right 2 lanes to take exit 430A to merge onto I-280 N and take exit 56 toward Mariposa Street. Use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly left onto Owens St and turn right onto 16th St. At 1.7 miles, turn left onto 3rd St. Finally, continue onto Kearny St and Summit Defense will be on your left.

We’re open 24 Hours.

For additional questions you can call us at (415) 666-2316 or you can find us on Yelp.

HIRE AN EXPERIENCED TEAM OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS TO FIGHT FOR YOU

CALL OUR SAN FRANCISCO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS FOR A FREE CONSULTATION

Choosing a San Francisco criminal defense attorney is a difficult process, which is why we try to make this process easier by providing a free consultation.

Contact us online or call us at 1-866-560-4276 to see how our criminal law specialists can support you or your loved one during this difficult time. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your defense needs as we formulate your best legal strategy.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO OUR SAN FRANCISCO CA OFFICE

From North (North Beach)
From East (Lower Pacific Heights)
From South (South of Market)
From West (Financial District)

JAILS IN SAN FRANCISCO

There are several county jails in San Francisco, as well as one located in San Bruno (although still within the jurisdiction of San Francisco county). They are run by the Sheriff’s Department.

County Jail #1 at 425 7th Street

All prisoners are initially booked in through this jail in San Francisco, but moved to on of the other facilities after booking is complete.

County Jail #2 on 7th Street

This facility houses both men and women inmates, but is the only jail in San Francisco that houses women.

County Jail #4 at Bryant Street

This jail is the maximum security facility for San Francisco County.

County Jail #5 on Moreland Drive, San Bruno

This large facility is actually located in San Mateo County, but falls under the jurisdiction of San Francisco County and City.

If a prisoner requires medical attention or mental health treatment, they are housed in a locked ward at San Francisco General Hospital on Potrero Avenue.

HOW DO I VISIT SOMEONE IN JAIL IN SAN FRANCISCO?

The Sheriff’s Department requires all visitors to schedule visits to inmate online, except for those who wish to visit people being held in San Francisco General Hospital.

Visits can be scheduled via the Sheriff’s Department website, here. Visits are available on weekends and holidays, and at the San Bruno jail on Thursday evenings, although attorneys can visit their clients outside of those times. There are strict rules that apply to jail visits, such as time limits and dress requirements. You should make sure that you review the rules carefully beforehand; otherwise you may not be allowed to visit.

Federal Court Locations

Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

450 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Phone:
+1 415-522-2000

United States District Court

1301 Clay St #400S, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Phone:
+1 510-637-3530

San Francisco Federal Building

The San Francisco Federal Building is an 18-story, 71.3 m …
Phone:
+1 800-333-4636

Superior Court of California

375 Woodside Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127, USA
Phone:
+1 415-682-5100
Meet The Team
With over 120 years of cumulative and exclusive Criminal Defense experience, our reputation for aggressive and results oriented performance, whether in State court or Federal Court, has been documented by several Bay Area news channels and vetted by hundreds of satisfied clients. Our success and industry recognition is the result of our EXCLUSIVE FOCUS on criminal defense; we don’t accept personal injury or family law cases. This single-minded focus allows us to keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of legal doctrine and provide you with the best results possible.
our attorneys
James Reilly
Attorney at Law
RABIN NABIZADEH
Attorney at Law
DEEPTI SETHI
Attorney at Law
MARIO ANDREWS
Attorney at Law
COLLIN MOORE
Attorney at Law
ALISON MINET ADAMS
Attorney at Law
SCOTT MOSSMAN
Attorney at Law
PATRICIA CAMPI
Attorney at Law
TENNILLE DUFFY
Attorney at Law
ROSS PYTLIK
Attorney at Law

Client Testimonials

Real People. Real Stories.

Attorney Ross Pytlik’s legal knowledge, sensitivity, ethics, and courtroom skills are truly the “best-of-the-best”. Ross was prompt returning our calls, and thorough explaining the legal implications of a family situation. Ross developed, explained and implemented a very skillful legal strategy that was successful, and provided an opportunity for a second chance toward a productive life. Attorney Pytlik’s work literally changed our lives, and we are forever grateful to Mr. Pytlik.
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