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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
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15 years | 125 cases
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Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
Location
KING LAW
5820 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Suite 110, Pleasanton, CA, 94588
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Peter D. King's Reviews
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Posted by In Pro Per | April 14, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
MISSING IN ACTION: Peter King Criminal Attorney?
I paid him 5k to defend civil case that he assured me he could handle and insisted on filing a cross-complaint to get damages promising to fight it all the way to trial if need be. After 6 months of pretrial motions he advised were common and took a long time he assured me he was handling and would...
Posted by Susan | July 19, 2013 | Corporate & Incorporation
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Peter is a horrible attorney He was supposed to change my business entity from an LLC to a Corporation. Did neither. I payed him 1500.00 up front. He took my money, and wont return my phone calls.
Peter D. King's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mr. King for his expertise as a litigator. He is an intelligent lawyer who is passionate about obtaining results for his clients. If you are looking for zealous representation by an attorney who is both skilled and an enjoyable person, Peter King is who I recommend."
Shell Kaminsky
Criminal defense lawyer
Matthew Tuller
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Disbarment issued in CA, 2018
updated on 01/16/2019Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Interim suspension after conviction issued in CA, 2017
updated on 01/23/2018This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Honors
2011
Witkin & CALI Awards, UC Hastings
2010
Apellate Advocacy Competition Winner, Golden Gate University, School of Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, KING LAW
2011 - 2012
General Counsel, Customer Care, Inc.
Associations
2012 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2010 - Present
Jesse Carter Honor SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Garner
Acquittal
People v. Holmes
Charges Dropped
Hung jury x2 --> not retried
Hung jury. Retried with same result
Education
N/A
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
N/A
Univ of California Santa Cruz
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Can the licence plate number of a vehicle a suspected shoplifter drives away in be enough evidence to press charges?
01 Feb 2013
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Can I sue the Bart Station for my car being vandalized twice in a two month period?
16 Nov 2012
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I have been charged with 11379 (a) hs 11378 hs 11370.2 Hs x 5 1203.07 (a) 11 pc i have not been in trouble for over 10 years.
09 Oct 2012