Kenneth W Sheffield

Defended persons charged in criminal cases in tribal court, various state courts. Clients were either court-appointed, contract cases, or privately retained. All areas of criminal defense, from criminal traffic cases, domestic violence, dog at large, to gang and drug charges and Murder.

Represented clients charged with DUI as well as prosecuted persons charged with DUI. Experience on both sides of the law. Successfully had cases dismissed based on legal issues as well as clients found not guilty after trial. Receive ongoing education to stay current.

Defended juveniles charged with criminal offenses (delinquencies) in tribal and state courts. Such representation often continues until youth turns 18. Also represented either parent or the child in dependency actions initiated by the State (CPS) or a private party.

As a prosecutor, assigned to the Organized Crime Unit (Yuma County) and was responsible for violent crime cases from start to finish. Numerous trials in child molest and abuse cases. Wrote office protocol for prosecuting such cases. Lectured. Also prosecuted kidnapping and agg. assault cases. Defended 1st Degree murder case (7 week trial) as well as gang cases.