Vincent Ross Maher

Vincent Ross Maher

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fairfield, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

724 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA

About Vincent

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

25 years | 3,500 cases

75%
DUI and DWI 25%

Drunk Driving, Suspended License, Hit & Run and Probation Violations and DMV hearings

25 years | 500 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Maher Law Group, APC

724 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA, 94533

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Vincent Ross Maher's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Good local attorney

I hired Vincent for an out of county DUI. He was not very effective because he did not know the background of local judges. Apparently, the judge I had never ruled against the police department for any motion to suppress. Also, before my motion to suppress, Vincent told me it had been continued. T...he day of, he told me it was going forward, and there was no way for me to make it on time (I lived four hours away). Then he blamed me for not appearing. I’m sure he did the best he could, as I know he is a great trial lawyer, but I should have hired a local attorney to move to disqualify the judge. I was also disappointed at how slow discovery was given to us, and believe they withheld dash cams from us (they claimed only 1 of the 3 dashcams worked). Also, the breathalyzer malfunctioned and those records were never requested. At the same time, you can’t really blame the attorney for trying hard on your case when you pay a small retainer of $5k and expect a great defense. Solo practitioners are busy. In the middle of my representation, I remember he wanted to get an offer for wet reckless. I ended up hiring another attorney who did that for me in less than one month, after Vincent lost the motion to suppress. Vincent is a great trial lawyer, but in my case, it worked against me.

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

No joke

I don’t know about you, but the thought of being charged and convicted of a crime is unsettling. It’s because it can be life changing and derail your whole future. I found myself in a predicament and called Vince without a thought. He won't sugar coat the circumstances and definitely keeps it real. H...e’s experienced, relentless and highly intelligent. To what ever extent within the scope of law he will fight for a favorable outcome for you. I’m not quite sure what exactly he does in the court room..I heard he walks in fast and walks out and he gets results —- period. I wouldn’t know I never had to go to court.. His office secretary Cheryl is so helpful and they return calls and emails almost immediately. He even called me sick from a hospital appointment. I would tend to get panicked so he would just reassure me. Thank you, Vince

Posted by Kathy | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended

Vincent Maher was highly recommended as legal counsel for a friend. This was a high-profile case. Vince is very straight-forward and knowledgeable, and kept me informed of any ongoing changes and answered any questions I had regarding the case. He is very professional and his expertise was way... beyond what I had expected. Because of his competency, my friend's sentence was drastically reduced. Vince has given my friend a second chance at life. I am so, so grateful to have had Vince as our lawyer. I hold him in high regard as an outstanding attorney and have no doubt about his strong professional abilities.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Halfway there

Hired Mr. Maher few days after being cited for DUI. To be honest I was pretty frustrated with the communication out of his office going into the DMV hearing. I also had a concussion and was pretty jumpy tho so it could've been partly my fault. Anyways, we won the DMV Hearing based on what was found o...n the officers body cam footage, evidence which I believe Mr. Maher himself had subpoenaed (could've been the DMV), which is very rare (10% or less from what I've read). This gives us a lot of momentum going into the prelim and after watching Mr. Maher question the police officer I have complete faith that he can close the deal and get this charge dismissed. As of this moment I'm definetly glad I hired him because I have an actual chance that I wouldn't have had if I didn't. I will update this review once the case is completed and let y'all know how it turned out.

Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best DUI Attorney

Mr Maher explained the process to so I had no surprises He Honest and didnt try to sell me on false hopes. He came thru and negotiated fair deal for me. I'm very happy with the outcome. I highly recommend Vincent Maher it will be worth every dime you spend.

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Vincent Ross Maher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ivan Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. A pleasure to work with."

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Michael Green

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vince is one of the top criminal lawyers in the Bay Area. He has extensive trial experience and has obtained outstanding results for his clients under the toughest of circumstances."

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John Stanko

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Vince Maher is a go getter and one of the best, most aggressive and respected attorneys in Solano County."

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Lenore Shefman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Conwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Vince is a great trial attorney who works closely with his private investigator and leaves no stone unturned. He will fight for you and get the best result. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Prevost

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vince Mahar has been in the trenches for more than a decade slugging it out against the government. He is a dedicated and successful lawyer in the community."

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Jeffrey Markham

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an outstanding trial attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist

2015

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist

2015

Client's Choice Award - Criminal Defense, Avvo

2014

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist

2013

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Vincent R. Maher

1998 - 1999

Law Clerk, Sonoma County District Attorney

Associations

2001 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2001 - Present

California Deuce Defenders

Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2001 - Present

Solano County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2001 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - Present

Trial Attorneys of America

Member

2001 - Present

Criminal Trial Lawyers Association of Northern California

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony Assault

NOT GUILTY

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Education

1999

Empire College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

California State University, Fresno

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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