Law Offices of Philip S. Barnett

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• Philip S. Barnett Attorney at Law

Law Firm Overview

Philip S. Barnett has provided exceptional legal representation to clients in San Mateo County and the San Francisco Bay Area in California for more than 20 years. His law office has been located in the same convenient location in San Mateo since 1985.

The focus of Barnett’s practice is on criminal defense. He has over two decades of experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses. He handles a wide range of criminal cases, from misdemeanor DUI to the most serious felony cases including homicides. He also defends cases ranging from drunk driving and DMV driver’s license suspensions, to drug possession and narcotics sales, to theft and grand larceny, to white collar crimes such as fraud and embezzlement, as well as sex offenses and domestic violence.

The cornerstone of his firm’s long-term success has been his ability to listen to clients, develop a full understanding of their goals and needs, and take all necessary steps to help them achieve fair and just results.

Communication is one of the most important aspects of the relationship with your attorney. In this difficult time in your life, it is very important to know where you stand at all times. “When you hire my firm, you hire me personally as your attorney,” said Philip Barnett. “A live person, not an answering machine, answers the telephone in my office when you call. I speak plainly and update you regularly on your case.”

The law offices of Philip S. Barnett use cost-effective methods and proven legal strategies to provide timely and effective criminal defense services. Philip Barnett has a reputation for excellence in the legal community. He is principled on providing all of his clients with professional, affordable and friendly service.

"I try to help clients understand their situation and gain a better perspective about what is going on. There are times when a case comes along where I can honestly say, ‘Not everybody could have gotten that result in helping the client.’ That is why I practice the law.”

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law 100%
• DUI/DWI
• White Collar Crimes
• Drunk Driving Defense
• DUI/Alcohol & Drugs
• DMV Hearings
• License Suspensions
• Criminal Defense
• Adult & Juvenile
• Felonies & Misdemeanors
• Alcohol & Drug Offenses
• Domestic Violence
• Assault/Battery
• Fraud White-Collar Crimes
• Theft
• Sexual Abuse
• Homicide

West Practice Categories

Administrative Law, Licensing, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Felonies, Misdemeanor, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crimes, Juvenile Law