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also known as Law Offices of Beles & Beles, Annie Beles
I am a true believer in the defense of people accused of crimes. I will focus on you as a person and achieve the best results for you and your family. You will never be just a case number or a file – no matter how big or small your case is. I will take the time to carefully listen to you and prepare a plan for your case that integrates my expertise and your goal. I will help you and your loved ones through your legal problems.
I have been working for all clients for over 15 years, as a lawyer, and over 25 years in the office. My clients and their families have continually appreciated my attention and expertise that I have applied to their unique situations. I achieve the results that my clients want – dismissals, best plea bargains, not guilty verdicts.
I began working for my father, Robert Beles, when I was in high school – after school and during vacations. In college, I continued to work for the office, sometimes coming home weekends to assist in Dad’s cases. I started there from the bottom level – answering phones, organizing files and doing whatever grunt work was needed to assist our clients. I believe that this experience gave me a firm grasp of what is needed to help our clients through their legal problems.
I was born and raised in Oakland, California. I went to public schools for grammar and middle schools and then graduated from Holy Names High School in 1990. I attended University of California at Santa Cruz and studied sociology and English Literature there. I went to University of Exeter in the United Kingdom and took law and literature courses there. I graduated from U.C. Santa Cruz in June 1994. I immediately entered law school at the University of San Francisco School of Law.
I did not choose to become a lawyer because my dad is a lawyer. I chose to practice criminal defense because it is what I believe in – it is my true vocation. If you have a problem, I will find a solution.
In 2007, the State Bar of California certified me as a criminal law specialist – I was recommended by lawyers and judges, took an examination and acquired the necessary trial experience in order to achieve this certification.
In my 18 years of practice, I have represented hundreds of clients – from the most minor traffic violation to capital murder cases, from the very beginning to the end of the case. I take pride in paying attention to the entirety of the client – the legal arguments, the factual investigation, the goals of the client, the comfort of the family and the end result. I personally handle all of my cases – and I have tried over twenty five felony trials, including 15 homicides. I pay attention to detail and achieve results for you and your family.
I am honored to represent my clients and have received much appreciation from former clients and their families throughout the years. Let me help you through your legal problem.
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1 Kaiser Plaza Suite 2300, Oakland, CA, 94612-3642
The Ordway Building, #1 Kaiser Plaza, Suite 2300, Oakland, CA, 94612-3642
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Posted by Emmanuel | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Annie represented my father in a fraud case. My father was falsely accused of tricking people into purchasing properties. He could have lost his real estate license, but Annie was able to save his license and prevent any criminal charges. My entire family will forever be grateful for how she got t...
Posted by Tiffany | June 15, 2011
My husband was charged over a year ago on a 18 year old cold case homocide. It was the MOST HORRIFIC thing ever. We looked into a handful of attorneies before meeting with Annie. We knew right away she was the one for us. The case was/is completely cirrcumstancial. He is/was charged with murder ...
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2010
Anne was extremely helpful in my case. She was with me every step of the way and never gave up. She worked very well with my hectic schedule and over the course of 4 years never once became discouraged about my case. She was very knowledgeable and what she was unsure of, did extensive research to ...
Posted by Pamela | October 11, 2010
During desperate times and several attorneys later I found Robert and Anne Beles. I was immediately impressed with their down to earth professionalism. They took their time to understand my entire situation. They listened with compassion and tried to put me at ease. They asked pertinent in-depth ques...
"Anne Beles is the best trial lawyer in Alameda County and certainly one of the best in Northern California. All judges would agree on this. She is the person you want if your freedom depends on having a good lawyer."
"Anne has all of the qualities you want in a trial lawyer. She's experienced, she's smart, she's strategic, and she truly cares about her clients. I wholeheartedly recommend Anne."
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2018
Top Lawyer, Top Lawyers of San Francisco
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
2015
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
2014
Top Rated Lawyer, San Francisco Top Rated Lawyers
2014
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
2013
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
2012
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
2011
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
2010
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
2009
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
2008
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
2007
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
1999 - Present
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1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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