Frequently Asked Questions
Which types of cases does Brian handle?
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Brian defends clients facing everything from misdemeanor charges to violent crime charges. Brian takes a holistic approach to defense, looking at the full picture and advocating in a way that reflects the reality of each client’s situation. This perspective can play an important role in how a case is negotiated, presented, and ultimately resolved.
Additionally, Brian defends juveniles and represents clients in educational law cases involving IEPs, Suspension/Expulsion Defense, and Title IX.
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What is Brian’s education and experience?
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Brian earned his law degree from the University of California College of the Law San Francisco, after attending UCLA.
From early in his training, he focused on criminal defense- working with the California Appellate Project and Public Defender offices in San Francisco and Alameda County.
His career has always been rooted in defense work, with a focus on understanding both the legal system and the people within it.
What does the criminal court process look like, and what is it like to work with Brian?
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The criminal court process is long and complicated. With Brian at your side, you will have an advocate. Someone who will be there every step of the way to explain to you what is happening and what is likely to happen next. You don’t have to navigate the legal process alone.
Can you help get charges dropped or reduced? How?
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Yes. Absolutely. The criminal justice system in the United States has many procedural safeguards that protect those accused of crimes, including the requirement that the Government prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. So, by working up cases through legal procedures and investigation, I am often able to show that the Government cannot meet its burden.
Also, sometimes a case is overcharged, or the crime is mischarged, or a client is deserving of getting a reduced charge... i.e., it's their first case, or they are a strong member of the community that just made a mistake..., so I am able to work with the Government to get cases reduced.
Lastly, in California, there are a lot of mechanisms that allow a client to ask for and complete diversion, meaning that their case gets dismissed after completing the terms of their diversion.
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