Mr. Clancy has devoted his practice to representing those falsely accused of child molestation, rape, internet stings, munchausen syndrome by proxy, and other sex offenses. He has more child molestation jury trial than any other California attorney and more not guilty verdicts. There are over 16 hours of video and all subjects concerning false allegations of sex crimes. See them at http://www.innocencelegalteam.com
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Patrick Clancy is in his 4th decade of doing solely sex crimes and physical abuse cases. He is the founder of the Innocence Legal Team believed to be the only firm in CA dedicated exclusively to this field. He has written a book on child sexual abuse cases entitled "Has a Child Been Molested?" He is a frequent lecturer on trial tactics in child molestation cases. Mr. Clancy has handled numerous cases of FMS or False Memory Syndrome cases and produced a documentary film about the issue.
47 years
The Innocence Legal Team handles appeals of sex cases and the removal of the sex registration requirement in many cases.
47 years
The Innocence Legal Team handles child physical abuse cases including broken bone cases and Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy.
47 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Russian, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Hebrew
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1974 | 02/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 12 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Notable | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Vice President Criminal Division | Contra Costa County Bar Association | 2001 |
Certified Criminal Law Specialist | State Bar of California | 1991 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder and Chief Stratigist | Innnocence Legal Team | 2011 - Present |
General Partner | Clancy Litigation Group | 1977 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Contra Costa County Bar Association, Criminal Section | Vice President | 2001 - 2001 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Berkeley Creek Productions | Has A Child Been Molested? | 1999 |
Sacramento County Bar Association | False Allegations of Child Molestation | 1999 |
American Bar Association | False Allegations of Child Abuse. Why is it happening? What can we do? | 1990 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola Law School | Juris Doctorate | 1974 |
South Dakota Sch Mines & Tech | Bachelor of Science | 1970 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Criminal Defense Practice - Sex Crimes,, Berkeley | Trial Tactics | 2014 |
Defending Sex Crimes Seminar, Palm Springs | Trial Tactics | 2010 |
Defending Sex Crimes Seminar, Palm Springs | Trial Tactics | 2008 |
Defending Sex Crimes, Palm Springs | Countering Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome | 2007 |
Defending Sex Crimes Seminar, Palm Springs | Trial Tactics | 2006 |
Criminal Defense Practice Update, Konocti | Trial Tactics | 2006 |
Defending Sex Crimes Seminar, Palm Springs | Trial Tactics | 2005 |
Criminal Defense Practice Seminar, Sacramento | Trial Tactics | 2004 |
Defending Sex Crimes Seminary. Palm Springs | Trial Tactics | 2003 |
Sex and Drug Case Defense, Palm Springs | Trial Tactics | 2002 |
Sex/Drug cases Seminar, Palm Springs | Trial Tactics | 2001 |
Drugs/Sex Case Defense Palm Springs | Trial Tactics | 1998 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Project Manager Charged with Child Molestation Contra Costa County | All counts not guilty by jury verdict |
Police Officer Charged With Child Molestation | Not guilty, Hung Counts Dismissed |
Concert Pianist Charged With Child Molestation Alameda County | Not guilty, Hung Counts Dismissed |
Teacher Charged with Child Molestation Stanislaus County | Not guilty, Hung Counts Dismissed |
Medical Doctor Accused of Sexual Battery of Patient | All counts not guilty. |
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David Carico, Child abuse Attorney on Jun 9, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
As an Appellate Law Specialist, I am in the unique position where I can see the work done by many different attorneys throughout California. On a number of occasions, I have been asked to write difficult trial motions for Mr. Clancy. Because of this experience working with Mr. Clancy and his team, I have come to know Mr. Clancy on a professional basis. He has a reputation within the Legal Community of being a strategist without rival and dogged advocate for his clients in the field of Child Molestation Cases; a field where many attorneys struggle because of the complexities of the cases and the need for an understanding of child development, memory, suggestibility, and other specialized fields of study unique to these cases. In my opinion, Mr. Clancy’s reputation is well earned, garnered from over four decades of complex and challenging trial advocacy. I look forward to working with Patrick Clancy in his new role as “Chief Strategist” of the Innocence Legal Team.
John Forsyth, Sex crime Attorney on Oct 23, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
There is none better. I have known and worked with Patrick Clancy for over 20 years. I know of no other attorney with the same work ethic or dedication to his clients. What speaks volumes is the results he achieves on the most serious accusations of sexual misconduct. Simply put, he wins!!!
David Carico, Child abuse Attorney on Jun 9, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
As an Appellate Law Specialist, I am in the unique position where I can see the work done by many different attorneys throughout California. On a number of occasions, I have been asked to write difficult trial motions for Mr. Clancy. Because of this experience working with Mr. Clancy and his team, I have come to know Mr. Clancy on a professional basis. He has a reputation within the Legal Community of being a strategist without rival and dogged advocate for his clients in the field of Child Molestation Cases; a field where many attorneys struggle because of the complexities of the cases and the need for an understanding of child development, memory, suggestibility, and other specialized fields of study unique to these cases. In my opinion, Mr. Clancy’s reputation is well earned, garnered from over four decades of complex and challenging trial advocacy. I look forward to working with Patrick Clancy in his new role as “Chief Strategist” of the Innocence Legal Team.
John Forsyth, Sex crime Attorney on Oct 23, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
There is none better. I have known and worked with Patrick Clancy for over 20 years. I know of no other attorney with the same work ethic or dedication to his clients. What speaks volumes is the results he achieves on the most serious accusations of sexual misconduct. Simply put, he wins!!!
Michael Burt, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 22, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. By reputation and by working with him I can attest that Patrick is a very capable and well qualified criminal defense lawyer. In fact, one of the best I have worked with.
Shep Zebberman, Criminal defense Attorney on May 11, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
My name is Shep Zebberman. I am a criminal defense attorney in Encino, CA. I have known Pat Clancy for almost 3 years. We have worked together on many cases and I have also gone through numerous training sessions he has taught on the area of child molestation, child abuse and various other sex crimes. He is extremely knowledgeable on the law and may have more experience in the sex crimes field than any other attorney in California. He has provided training to the Public Defender’s office on various sex crimes and has successfully represented countless clients accused of child molestation, child abuse, and various other sex crimes. In addition to his knowledge, experience, successful track record , he also communicates well with his clients and is able to put their mind at ease through a very difficult situation.
Demosthenes Lorandos, Sex crime Attorney on May 11, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
“Patrick Clancy, Founder of the Innocence Legal Team, is among the top five child molestation defense trial attorneys in the United States. We jointly created State Bar of California approved continuing education courses covering all issues in child molestation defense and have taught hundreds of attorneys in the techniques of defending these cases. I was his expert witness in a case that NBC filmed for three weeks and made into a television special. We have also worked on child molestation cases as attorneys together. I know of no one that has tried and won more child molestation defenses.” Demosthenes Lorandos, PhD in Psychology, Doctorate in Law, Licensed in New York, Washington, D.C., Michigan, and California. Noted author/co-author of “Cross Examining Experts in the Behavioral Sciences”, “The International Handbook of Parental Alienation Syndrome”, “Parental Alienation - Handbook for Mental Health and Legal Professionals” and “Benchbook in the Behavioral Sciences”.
David Pastor, Sex crime Attorney on May 10, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. “My name is David Pastor and I have been a criminal defense attorney since 1977 in Walnut Creek, CA. I referred my first case to Pat Clancy over 30 years ago. Since then I have referred countless clients to him for representation. You may ask why I would refer a client to Pat when I could do it myself. Pat has devoted his law practice to defending those accused of sexual offenses. I have watched him in court and his knowledge, skill and expertise are unmatched among California attorneys. I want my clients to receive the best attorney and Pat is the best. Very few attorneys specialize in sexual offenses. Pat has excellent people skills with clients. Judges and District Attorneys all across California know that he will leave no stone unturned for his client. He gets excellent results. I highly recommend Pat Clancy.”
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Patrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Markus Dombois, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 8, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Sex abuse cases are the most difficult cases to defend because society's abhorrence of these crimes and the consequential rush to judgment. Mr. Clancy is one of the best lawyers you could have at your side, should be falsely accused of this type of crime. I've attended his seminars and accessed his information that he provides freely on his website. For these reasons, I wholeheartedly endorse him as a fighter who must overcome almost insurmountable odds.
Carin Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 7, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Clancy is an excellent lawyer. He is compassionate about his clients and works tirelessly for them.
William Daley, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 31, 2010
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I have know Mr. Clancy for several years, and have had the pleasure of working for Mr. Clancy the law few months. I have never meet a lawyer that knows more about sex related offenses. Even after 35 years of experience in heavy criminal defense, I am learning. He has my highest recommendation.
Alexander Henderson, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 16, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Clancy has dedicated himself to providing unparalleled legal representation to the wrongfully accused as well as developing a technologically based model of 'best practices' for handling complex and difficult litigation. I recommend his work unhesitatingly.