Located at 5588 N Palm Avenue, Fresno, California 93704, the Law Office of Gerald Schwab, Jr. provides experienced criminal defense representation throughout California with over 25 years of legal experience as a former deputy district attorney and probation officer. Gerald Schwab, Jr., reachable at (559) 441-1418, brings unique insight from both sides of the bench, having served as an Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor and earning recognition as Avvo Rated Clients Choice 2012 and member of The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers. The firm handles DUI defense including multiple DUI and underage DUI cases, drug crimes involving possession and distribution charges, felony defense, sex crimes, theft crimes, and comprehensive criminal defense for both federal and state cases. Schwab’s background as a former prosecutor and probation officer provides invaluable perspective when negotiating with district attorneys and developing defense strategies for clients facing serious criminal charges throughout Fresno and California. The practice offers free case evaluations and aggressive representation for clients arrested and charged with crimes, utilizing extensive knowledge of California criminal laws and regulations to fight for favorable outcomes. With a track record of success defending against drunk driving charges, drug offenses, violent crimes, and sex offense allegations, the firm provides personal attention and practical advice at every step. Schwab personally handles all aspects of clients’ cases, offering trusted criminal defense assistance to protect rights and freedoms in California state and federal courts.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
Michael McKneely, Criminal Defense Lawyer serves Madera from their Fresno office at 2300 Tulare St Suite 115, Fresno, CA 93721, defending clients against criminal charges throughout Central California’s courts. Available at 559-443-7442, the firm handles sex crimes including child pornography and molestation, federal crimes like RICO violations and money laundering, drug possession and trafficking charges, weapons crimes, theft offenses, assault cases, major felonies including murder and kidnapping, DUI/DWI violations, and juvenile offenses. McKneely’s practice provides aggressive representation for those facing life-altering criminal accusations, working to protect clients from harsh penalties including prison time, license suspensions, and sex offender registration. The firm defends against shoplifting, fraud, identity theft, drug manufacturing, armed robbery, arson, and violent crimes while offering free initial consultations to evaluate defense strategies. Their Madera criminal defense services include challenging unlawful searches, negotiating with prosecutors for charge reductions, and providing trial representation when necessary to fight wrongful convictions. McKneely appears regularly in Central California courts, leveraging local relationships and procedural knowledge to benefit clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges. The practice emphasizes building solid defense strategies through thorough investigation, witness interviews, and identifying weaknesses in prosecution cases, particularly for drug crimes, assault charges, and drunk driving offenses.
Michael McKneely Criminal Defense Lawyer practices from 2300 Tulare Street Suite 115 in Fresno, California 93721, bringing over fifteen years of legal experience with more than a decade of real courtroom experience as a prosecutor, court-appointed attorney, and private criminal defense lawyer. McKneely has spent the vast majority of his legal career in courtrooms fighting daily for clients, having tried cases from both prosecution and defense perspectives, providing thorough understanding of criminal case processes throughout Fresno and surrounding areas including San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, Visalia, Tulare County, Madera, Porterville, Sanger, Reedley, Selma, and Chowchilla. The practice handles sex crimes risking sex offender registration, federal crimes requiring understanding of federal justice, firearms charges with significant California penalties, theft and shoplifting, fraud including embezzlement and money laundering, assault and domestic violence often resulting from heightened emotions, felonies like murder and kidnapping, property crimes including arson and vandalism, DUI and traffic offenses, and juvenile crimes. Operating with genuine compassion for people charged with crimes, understanding that good and innocent people face accusations daily due to circumstances like addiction or mental health issues, McKneely offers free consultations at 559-443-7442. The firm immediately investigates cases, leaves no stone unturned in defense, aggressively challenges government cases, and has been featured on television as a top-rated criminal defense lawyer committed to listening with sensitivity and ensuring judges hear complete stories beyond prosecutors’ versions.
John Abel Law Office operates from 191 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite 208, Fresno, CA 93704, providing DUI and criminal defense representation throughout Central Valley including Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare, Mariposa, and Merced Counties with 24/7 availability at 559-321-1977. Attorney John Abel personally answers every phone call from prospective clients, offering tailored one-on-one attention from the beginning and maintaining direct communication throughout representation, unlike other firms that route calls through secretaries or paralegals. The practice specializes in DUI defense for both alcohol and drug-related charges including prescription medications and cannabis, understanding the nuances between different types of impaired driving charges and working to get charges dropped, dismissed, or negotiated for minimal life impact. Criminal defense services extend to drug possession and trafficking charges where Attorney Abel evaluates police evidence, challenges search methods, and negotiates alternative sentences to avoid fatal career blows, plus domestic violence cases understanding the high stakes for careers and families when police often arrest someone regardless of actual circumstances. Serving Central Valley professionals, the firm recognizes how a single moment of weakness can threaten professional licenses, career prospects, education, and freedom, providing personalized efficient legal help with Attorney Abel remaining available by phone, text, or email whenever clients need support or have questions about their cases.
Michael McKneely, Criminal Defense Lawyer serves Sanger and central California from offices at 2300 Tulare Street, Suite 115, Fresno, CA 93721, providing criminal defense representation at (559) 443-7442. The firm handles comprehensive criminal matters including sex crimes requiring sex offender registration, federal crimes like identity theft and bank robbery, drug crimes from possession to trafficking, weapons charges, theft and property crimes, fraud offenses, assault charges, and major felonies including murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, burglary, and robbery. McKneely’s practice extends to DUI and traffic offenses, helping clients avoid license suspension, fines, and jail time while protecting driving records from blemishes that impact employment and daily life. The firm assists juvenile offenders facing drug, vandalism, shoplifting, assault, or weapons charges, working to rehabilitate young clients and keep offenses off their permanent records after turning eighteen. With considerable experience helping good people through difficult times, McKneely detects weaknesses in prosecutors’ cases, consults with business professionals and financial analysts for fraud cases, and develops strong defense strategies for assault cases including self-defense arguments. Offering free consultations, the practice increases clients’ chances of positive outcomes through experienced representation tailored to each unique situation in Sanger and surrounding central California communities.
The Law Office of Rick Horowitz is a criminal defense law firm located at 2014 Tulare Street # 627, Fresno, CA 93721 and can be reached at 559-233-8886. Rick Horowitz practices criminal defense in Fresno and throughout Central California, providing services in both English and Spanish. Rick Horowitz has earned the respect of former clients, other attorneys in the community, and judges through his dedication to fighting for clients’ rights. The firm forwards office phones to Rick Horowitz’s cell phone when he is out of the office, ensuring accessibility for clients who have been arrested.
The Law Office of Rick Horowitz handles various criminal defense cases including sex crimes, crimes of violence and assault, criminal street gang defense, defending veterans through Veterans Treatment Court, drug crimes, homicide, murder and manslaughter, marijuana defense, theft crimes including home invasion, robbery and burglary, weapons possession and use, and juvenile defense. Rick Horowitz provides coverage in Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Kern, Madera, and Merced Counties. The firm has achieved case dismissals and successful outcomes for clients, with Rick Horowitz being recognized for his ethical, knowledgeable, and determined approach. Rick Horowitz thinks both inside and outside the box and if he cannot help a client, he will find someone who can.
Mark A. Broughton, PC is a criminal defense law firm located at 2300 Tulare Street, Suite 215, Fresno, CA 93721, reachable at 559-691-6222. Attorney Mark Broughton is certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Criminal Law and serves on the State Bar of California Board of Trustees, appointed by the Supreme Court. With over 40 years of experience specializing in criminal cases, he has represented clients facing the most serious criminal charges throughout the Fresno area and Central Valley. The firm has a 10.0 Avvo rating among numerous other awards and recognitions for legal practice.
The practice handles various criminal defense matters including first-degree murder, felony crimes, federal crimes, white collar crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence charges, and DUI cases. Mark Broughton provides comprehensive legal representation with a commitment to helping clients and their families during challenging times while maintaining compassion, ethics, and honesty. The attorney promises to be straightforward about case situations and options to achieve optimal outcomes, emphasizing decades of experience and genuine care for clients. The firm is well-known and respected for handling high-profile cases in the Central Valley and focuses exclusively on criminal defense representation for individuals facing both misdemeanor and felony charges.
Moran Law Firm, located at 1330 L Street, Suite A in Fresno, California, stands as Fresno’s premiere family law and criminal defense law firm with extensive expertise in both state and federal courts. Led by Amanda K. Moran with team members including attorneys Janay D. Kinder, Pedro Ramirez, and Eric Bishop, the firm takes pride in its proven success record handling cases from the simplest to most complex, from trial courts to Appellate Courts. Their criminal law practice covers DUI, drug crimes, violent crimes including murder and criminal street gang trials, white collar crimes, writs and appeals, juvenile law, parole hearings, and resentencing under Propositions 47 and 57. The family law division handles divorce, custody, and support matters while also managing guardianship, dependency, DSS, and CWS cases. Ms. Moran, having prosecuted over 1000 cases as a former District Attorney and investigated over 500 crimes as a former law enforcement officer, brings unique insight into how prosecutors build cases and what evidence persuades courts. The firm offers flexible payment options accepting cash, check, debit, and credit cards, recognizing that legal fees often come at difficult times. Available Monday through Thursday 8-5:30pm and Friday 8-12pm at (559) 264-2688 or [email protected], they provide fierce defense with genuine care for clients and families.
Hammerschmidt Law Corporation operates from 2445 Capitol Street, Suite 215, Fresno, California 93721, serving Central California since 2005 with specialized expertise in white collar crimes, government investigations, and complex criminal defense matters at both federal and state levels. Attorneys Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt and Kevin P. Rooney bring extensive trial experience handling professional license defense, health care fraud, workers compensation fraud, federal offenses, DUI/BUI charges, drug crimes, domestic violence, felony and misdemeanor offenses, cyber crimes, and murder or violent crime cases. The firm takes a proactive approach, focusing on achieving the best possible results while maintaining constant communication with clients, operating under the principle of contacting clients more frequently than clients need to contact them. Their practice encompasses victim representation alongside criminal defense, with particular strength in Medicare/Medicaid fraud investigations, IRS tax fraud cases, and complex financial crimes requiring detailed analysis. Available at 559-233-5333 or [email protected], the firm serves clients throughout Fresno, Kings, Madera, Tulare, Merced, and Stanislaus counties, with capabilities to represent clients in all federal courts nationwide, emphasizing thorough preparation, evidence scrutiny, and strategic negotiations with prosecutors.
Law Office of Adilene Flores Estrada operates from 2014 Tulare Street Suite 210, Fresno, CA 93721, serving California’s Central Valley with comprehensive criminal defense and immigration representation. Attorney Adilene Flores Estrada, recognized as a pillar of legal excellence in the Fresno community, brings extensive experience defending clients charged with narcotics crimes, domestic violence, violent crimes including homicide, theft charges, and federal offenses. The firm handles complex immigration matters including naturalization and citizenship, fiancé and marriage visas, removal deportation defense, crime victim visas, asylum applications, family petitions, and cancellation of removal proceedings. As a bilingual practice offering services in Spanish, the office provides personalized attention to each case, with Attorney Flores known for immersing herself completely in every matter she undertakes. The firm has gained recognition through local morning show appearances showcasing her unwavering commitment to justice. Located in downtown Fresno, the practice serves clients throughout the Central Valley with both state and federal court representation. Contact the office at (209) 843-0090 for consultations regarding criminal charges, post-conviction relief, victim representation, conspiracy crimes, or immigration challenges.