My 25+ years in the courtroom means I know how to fight hard and fight smart, no matter how long it takes, to vigorously defend my clients.
I represent people at all stages of criminal proceedings. This includes pre-charging investigation, all aspects of active criminal cases, trials, and expungement of criminal records. For DUI cases, this also includes representation and defense at DMV hearings. My practice covers multiple Bay Area counties, and those throughout the state of California, with a primary focus on state misdemeanor and felony offenses. In addition to California, I have represented clients in select out-of-state cases, including Arizona and Nevada, in state and federal court.
My clients know that I am tough, dedicated and experienced and will personally help them through every stage of their case. As a former assistant district attorney, I understand how the criminal justice system works and how get people the best possible results.Facing criminal charges can be scary, but it can be made easier with the right attorney by your side.
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1993 | 10/27/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Criminal Defense - Top 100 | National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Assistant District Attorney | San Francisco District Attorney's Office | 1993 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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San Francisco Trial Lawyer's Association | Board of Directors | 2002 - 2017 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Trial Lawyer (SFTLA) | "Court Watch" | 2017 |
The Trial Lawyer (SFTLA) | Editor's Message - "What They Don't Teach You in Law School" | 2016 |
The Trial Lawyer (SFTLA) | Editor's Message - "Not Giving Away Our Shot" | 2016 |
The Trial Lawyer (SFTLA) | Editor's Message - "California Election Results Bring Good Tidings" | 2016 |
The Trial Lawyer (SFTLA) | Editor's Message - "Ch-ch--ch-changes...for 2016 | 2016 |
The Trial Lawyer (SFTLA) | Editor's Message - "Trial Time: Tribulations and Triumphs" | 2015 |
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The Trial Lawyer (SFTLA) | Editor's Message - "Into the Woods and Out of Trial" | 2015 |
The Trial Lawyer (SFTLA) | Editor's Message - "Fighters Deserve Recognition" | 2015 |
The Trial Lawyer (SFTLA) | Editor's Message: "Diversity and Change" | 2014 |
The Trial Lawyer (SFTLA) | Editor's Message - "Leaning In" to Life | 2014 |
The Trial Lawyer (SFTLA) | Article - "New Presiding Judge of the San Francisco Superior Court: The Hon. Cynthia Ming-Mei Lee | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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UC Davis SOL King Hall | law | N/A |
Boston Univ | undergraduate | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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National Lawyer's Guild 6th Annual "Staying True to Your Roots" - Practicing Law Institute | Closing Arguments - Perspective and Tips from the Bench and Litigators | 2017 |
San Francisco Trial Lawyer's Association MCLE Roundtable | What Every Civil Lawyer Should Know About Criminal Law | 2008 |
San Francisco Trial Lawyer's Association Cross Examination Program | Impeachment by Omission - Taking on the Authors of Police Reports, Medical Records and Other Writings | 2005 |
SFTLA: A Discussion for Working Moms and Those Who Employ Them | My Perspective: Working Mom, Lawyer, and Business Owner | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People vs. Susan Hoskins | acquitted on all counts of murder |
Posted by BOBBIE
Mon Jun 17 2013
Karine Bohbot, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of knowing Shannan for numerous years now and am proud to call her a friend. I can say without a doubt that Shannan is not only a consummate professional, but she is a tenacious advocate for her clients. I highly recommend Shannan!