Law Firm Overview

William M. Duncan is dedicated to the practice of criminal defense in Yreka, California, the County of Siskiyou, and he aggressively advocates his client's positions, be it in plea negotiations or at trial. His office is located only one block from the courthouse, making it very convenient to attend court on short notice. The proximity of his office to the courthouse also makes it possible for his clients to have confidential communications in an office environment immediately before court, during court recesses, or after court, without the necessity of traveling to a distant office. He is easily reachable by his clients, both at his office and via his cell phone. This website provides both clients and prospective clients the ability to transmit "secure" communications to him using this Contact link or the Contact link on the menu above. The Contact menu links also provide his office and cellular telephone numbers, his e-mail address, and his facsimile number. Mr. Duncan also represents defendants in nearby counties, primarily Shasta County and Lassen County.

Mr. Duncan has been a criminal defense attorney for over twenty-five years and his vast experience, as well as his local knowledge of the courts and the personnel within the District Attorney's office, allows him to provide solid recommendations and advice to his clients. As set forth in his profile (accessible from this Profile link or the Profile link on the menu above), he has experience in handling the defense of every conceivable crime, ranging from petty theft and DUI's to murder and other serious and violent felonies, and he has tried cases in many different state and federal courts. To see a variety of news articles about cases that Mr. Duncan has handled, click this News link or use the News Articles link on the menu above. If you have been arrested for DUI, please click this DUI link for information about representation and the possible consequences of a DUI conviction.

Mr. Duncan is pro-active, and when contacted sufficiently prior to charges being filed, in appropriate circumstances, will conduct an investigation of the underlying allegations in hopes of heading off the filing of criminal charges.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law 90%
• Civil Litigation 10%

Published Works

• Concerning his Representation of Clients, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Felonies, Misdemeanor, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crimes, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff