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Autumn Renee Paine
also known as Autumn Hajmohammad, Paine Criminal Defense PC
About Autumn
Biography
Autumn Paine has spent her entire legal career defending people - both adults and juveniles - charged with crimes. She represents people charged with all kinds of crimes including homicide, manslaughter, domestic violence, drug sales and possession, burglary, robbery, theft, white collar crimes, and sex crimes, including rape and molest.
Autumn Paine gives each client and each case her personal attention, preparing each defense with thorough attention to detail, mounting the strongest defense possible in each case. When you hire Autumn Paine your case will be handled by her personally, not passed off to a junior associate who is using your case to get experience. Call today to schedule a consultation.
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
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Location
Paine Criminal Defense PC
1032 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
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Autumn Renee Paine's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ms. Paine was so professional and helped us out so much!
Ms. Paine was thorough when looking over my case, she asked me so many questions. She is professional and great at her job, she knew exactly what she was doing and how to handle my situation. I would definitely recommend this lawyer, very experienced!
Posted by Delma | January 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Lawyer
Among the lawyers i have spoken she was the one who really gained my respect. She helped my son and helped us all the way until we got the case dismissed! She was very calm, knowledgeable and always positive when it comes to my sons case! If i ever need a lawyer again i am 101% will go to her!!! ...
Posted by Carmen | April 22, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent Lawyer
Ms. Autumn Paine has been my lawyer for the past year. She is an excellent lawyer and she also cares about her clients. She strives to do the best that she can to help with your legal situation. I highly recommend her. She is professional, honest and always goes the extra mile. Thank You Ms. Autmu...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
good work, fast
I had another lawyer who told me I had to plead guilty and go to jail. I hired Miss Paine and she got them to reduce the felony to a misdemenaor and I didn't have to do any jail time.
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Exudes Confidence
Autumn is extremely confident and knows her stuff. She made a bad situation feel less painful. Though I ended up not needing to hire an attorney, she game me some useful tools to solve my own problem. If I ever need an attorney I will definitely go to her first.
Autumn Renee Paine's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Autumn is a smart and extremely effective advocate, who knows her way around the courtroom and gets results for her clients."
"Autumn is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney, whom I have had the pleasure of working with on multiple cases. She represents her clients with terrific diligence and expertise."
"I fully endorse and would hesitate to recommend Ms. Hajmohammad to any client in need of criminal defense assistance."
"Autumn has winning combination of legal knowledge, intellect, and persuasiveness. It makes her a terrific criminal defense attorney. I've worked with her on many cases and I'm consistently impressed with her abilities."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Hajmohammad is a conscientious, intelligent, and hard-working lawyer who always keeps her clients interest first and foremost. I had the pleasure of watching her produce outstanding work under difficult circumstances."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is an excellent attorney and defender of personal rights!"
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2007
Traynor Honor Society, McGeorge School of Law
2007
Trial Advocacy Award, McGeorge School of Law
2007
Honors with Distinction, McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney / Owner, Paine Criminal Defense PC
2016 - 2018
Assistant Public Defender, Lassen County Public Defender
2007 - 2008
Deputy Public Defender, Kern County Public Defender's Office
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, McGeorge Civil Practice Clinic
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, California Chamber of Commerce
Associations
2020 - Present
Kern County Bar Association, Criminal Defense SectMember
2019 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationDirector, Board of Directors
2011 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2008 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2017 - 2019
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember, Board of Governors
2014 - 2016
ACBA Court Appointed Attorney PanelMember, CAAP Committee
2013 - 2014
ACBA Executive CommitteeMember, Trial Committee
2012 - 2016
National Lawyers Guild (Bay Area chapter)Member
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Mr. F
Misdemeanor, No Jail Time
People v C.C.
Case Dismissed
People v. Ms. G
Case Dismissed
People v. Ms. Z
Case Dismissed
People v. Ms. S.
Acquittal - Not Guilty Verdict
People v. Mr. L.
Mistrial and subsequent dismissal
People v. Mr. V.
Case Dismissed
People v. Ms. T.
Acquittal - Not Guilty Verdict.
People v. Mr. W.
Case Dismissed
People v. Mr. R.
Acquittal - Not Guilty Verdict
People v. Ms. D.
Acquittal - Not Guilty Verdict
People v. Mr. S.
Charges dismissed at preliminary hearing.
Mr. A
Case dismissed!
In re S.
Case dismissed!
People v. M.S.
Case dismissed!
Education
2007
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor, with Distinction
2004
California St Univ Bakersfield
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Public Service Law Conference
Pro Bono and Low Bono in Solo Practice
2019
Legal Ethics MCLE Conference
Sex, Drugs and Secrets
2018
Racial & Policy Institute
Race & Policy in the Law
2015
Misdemeanor Attorney Training Seminar
Criminal Law
2015
Mentoring Program
Juvenile Law
2014
SAFE California Fundraiser
Death Penalty
2014
High School Mentoring Day
Street Law for Minors
2013
Community Awareness
The Right to Remain Silent
2012
Region V Conference
Juvenile Delinquency
2009
Domestic Violence Counselor Training
Domestic Violence and the Law
2007
Pre Law Conference
Trial Advocacy
Publications
2021
Paine Criminal Defense PC Blog
Dysfunction in the California Death Penalty: Race
2020
Paine Criminal Defense PC Blog
The Exoneration List
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have 3 misdemeanor drug convictions 20 years old, can i apply for residency? ?
20 Jul 2018
Q&A
PC243e(1), PC273a(b) and PC591.5. Need help
11 Jul 2018
Q&A
I have old non-paid traffic tickets they send me to collection, they don’t want to give me another court date.
03 Jun 2009