Previous Law Firm Name

• Cooper, Newhouse & Hertz, January 1, 1979

Languages

• Spanish

Law Firm Overview

In more than 40 years of exclusive criminal trial practice, I have tried more than 300 jury trials in state and federal courts throughout California. I am certified as a criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

I am admitted to all California federal district courts as well as federal district courts in Washington, Utah and Nevada.

I have argued cases before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the California Supreme Court and several California courts of appeal.
I have been selected for inclusion in California Super Lawyers in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. I have been AV Peer Review Rated through Martindale-Hubbell (the highest rating) since 1971.

An in-office initial consultation is always free, and I am available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by cell phone: (831) 206-2186.

Areas of Practice

• California and Federal Criminal Defense
• DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving
• Property Crimes
• White Collar Crime
• Drug Offenses
• Domestic Violence
• Violent Crimes and Murder
• Probation Violations and Modification
• Dismissal of Prior Convictions
• Traffic Offenses

Honors and Awards

• Selected as One of the Top 5% of Northern California Lawyers by "Northern California Super Lawyers" Magazine, 2005
• Selected as One of the Top 5% of Northern California Lawyers by "Northern California Super Lawyers" Magazine, 2006
• Selected as One of the Top 5% of Northern California Lawyers by "Northern California Super Lawyers" Magazine, 2007
• Selected as One of the Top 5% of Northern California Lawyers by "Northern California Super Lawyers" Magazine, 2008
• Selected as One of the Top 5% of Northern California Lawyers by "Northern California Super Lawyers" Magazine, 2009

Published Works

• Search & Seizure of Automobiles, 51 California Law Review 907, 1963
• Juvenile Due Process in German Republic, England & California, 4 California Western Law Review 35, 1968

West Practice Categories

Administrative Law, Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Administrative Investigations, Regulatory Enforcement, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Grand Jury Proceedings, Search & Seizure Protections, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, RICO Act, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crimes, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Internet -- Cyberspace, Computer Crimes, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Securities Fraud & Insider Trading, Workers' Compensation Fraud