John Charles Umscheid

John Charles Umscheid

also known as John, Umscheid

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Hanford, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Trusts ... +2 more

221 W Lacey Boulevard, Hanford, CA

About John

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Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Location

The Law Office of John C. Umscheid

221 W Lacey Boulevard, Hanford, CA, 93230

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John Charles Umscheid's Reviews

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Posted by Derick | April 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional And Very Approachable

After completing probation, I wanted to have my felonies reduced and dismissed. I was referred to John by a close friend who was more than happy with his work. After speaking with John and getting to know him, i was impressed with his knowledge of the law pertaining to my situation and experience as ...well. John did exactly as he said and had my two felonies dropped to misdemeanors and dismissed. I was extremely pleased that i didn't have to show up at court and that John went on my behalf. Months after i was denied the purchase of a firearm, so i met with John again. John had experience in this as well, turns out the DOJ hadn't updated my status from felonies to misdemeanors. John once again took care of it and had my firearms rights restored. John did a great job. Easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Thanks John

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Very professional. Great result

Mr. Umscheid helped me after I was arrested for domestic violence. He was very professional and he was able to get exactly what I was hoping for. My case was eventually dismissed and I did not go to jail or lose my right to own a firearm.

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John Charles Umscheid's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brett Barcellos

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a great lawyer and an even person. The community is well served by John. He has vast experience in Criminal as well as Family Law."

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William Parry

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2003

Honors in Political Science, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Owner/Attorney, The Law Office of John C. Umscheid

2006 - 2019

Attorney/Shareholder, Dias Law Firm, Inc.

2005 - 2006

Law Clerk, Cifarelli Law Firm

Associations

2019 - Present

Kings County Law Library Board of Trustees

Trustee

2019 - Present

Hanford Chamber of Commerce

President - Board of Directors

2014 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Admitted to Practice

2010 - Present

Internal Revenue Service

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

Kings County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2007 - Present

California State Bar

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Admitted to Practice

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - 2014

City of Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission

Commissioner

Sample of Legal Cases

Jose Z.

Father is successful and receives the child custody and visitation orders he was seeking.

Paul N.

Father awarded sole legal and physical custody of child

People v. Jesse V.

Dismissed

People v. Jeremiah P.

Dismissed

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Education

2006

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

BA - Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

Speaking Engagements

2019

City of Hanford Candy Cane Christmas Dinner

Master of Ceremonies

Languages

English

Activity

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