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Harry M. Drandell
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The Law Offices of Harry M. Drandell practices criminal law in Fresno, California, Fresno County and throughout the great State of California. We have been successfully defending persons accused of crimes for more than 30 years!
Harry M. Drandell has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his legal excellence, his professionalism and his ethics. Mr. Drandell handles “special circumstance” murder cases and DMV license matters, and everything in between! If it’s important to you, it’s important to US!
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 42 years
State: California
Acquired: 1983
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Location
Law Offices of Harry M. Drandell
2333 Merced St., Fresno, CA, 93721
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Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Integrity and intelligence
I hired Harry to represent my sister in a criminal case. She was released today during her sentencing and we are elated with the outcome. Harry was thorough, responsive, knowledgeable, and always seemed ‘one step ahead’ of the game. He worked with me to finance a comfortable payment plan and was wor...
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Attoney
Mr. Drandell presented himself very professional and courteous as my attorney. He was very timely in coming to court and was available whenever I needed him. His knowledge in Law allowed for a quick resolution to my case. I would recommend him to anyone that was in my situation.
Harry M. Drandell's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Harry is one of the most experienced criminal trial lawyers in the area. He knows the ins-and-outs of local court procedures; put it his way, if I was stuck on a how best to resolve a criminal law issue, I would call Harry in a heartbeat. Call Harry and get one of the best around."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Harry is knowledgable on the law and very good in court."
"Harry is is one of the absolute best....keep it up sir!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Harry for many years. He is a very dedicated lawyer, hard worker, especially knowledgeable, especially in federal cases. A really great lawyer!"
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Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Harry M. Drandell
1992 - 2002
Managing Lawyer, Nuttall Berman Attorneys
1984 - 1992
criminal defense attorney, Fresno County Pubilc Defender's Office
Associations
2005 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitMember
1993 - Present
U. S. Criminal Justice ActMember
1992 - Present
Fresno County Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People vs Roberto Navarro
Was able to get "special circumstances" dropped, and plead to "carjacking", as the client did not know his co-defendant had gun or would should the victim.
Education
1982
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
CEB
Voluntariness of Confessions & Miranda
2016
CEB
Issues on DMV licensing and suspensions Independent of Court Actions
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers