Julia Mezhinsky Jayne

Julia Mezhinsky Jayne

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

White collar crime Lawyer at Berkeley, CA
Practice Areas: White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense

803 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA

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Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

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Jayne Law Group, P.C.

803 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710

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Posted by Solo | January 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing person & pro

I cannot thank Julia Mezhinsky Jayne and Jayne Law Group, enough for their incredible legal expertise and unwavering support. Julia truly saved my life. From the moment she took on my case, she provided unparalleled attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect was meticulously handled. Her... professionalism, respect, and dedication were evident in every interaction. She was always available to answer my questions, providing reassurance and guidance when I needed it most. Julias strategic approach, deep knowledge of the law, and commitment to justice led to an amazing outcome that exceeded my expectations. If you need a top-tier attorney who genuinely cares about her clients and fights tirelessly for them, Julia Mezhinsky Jayne is the one to call. I am forever grateful for her expertise and support.

Posted by Alex | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best lawyer ever !

Julia Mezhinsky is amazing lawyer. She is very honest, smart, intelligent, energetic and very friendly . She is really wonderful person who knows her job very well. She helped me with very hard case . Thanks to Julia I won this case and I did not even go to court. My case was dismissed. Also, ...on first free consultation I have received a full detailed information related to my case which was very helpful, not like other lawyers want to get money right away before to give you full information. I definitely recommend Julia Mezhinsky as a very good professional lawyer.

Posted by Jerry | April 07, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

An attorney you can depend on!

I have been working with Julia Jayne since 2010. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I trust her instinct in cases. She has gotten me a great deal on my case. I like to way how she treats her clients. She is very striaght forward, doesn't hide anything. With great ideas on helping out with yo...ur cases. That will eventually lead to great outcomes. Anyone that has Julia by their side is a winner.

Posted by Kate | November 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Amazing Criminal Attorney

I am giving Julia Jayne 5 stars because she kept my son from going to prison. It's that simple. He was living in a college town, charged with a serious crime, and we were being told by everyone in that town that he was simply going to be found guilty. No one listened to his side of the story -- no...t the DA, not the local lawyers, and certainly not the judge. It didn't matter that the alleged victim never pressed charges. It didn't matter that there was no physical evidence to back up the charges. It didn't matter that my son had no criminal history whatsoever. The DA was going to make an example out of my son for her own purposes. His life was ending right before my eyes and I felt powerless to help him. We first worked with the local Public Defender. She believed there was no real case, but had such a heavy case load that she couldn't properly defend my son. We then interviewed three local 'top' attorneys who all gave us a very grim outlook, and retained the best of the three. After nine months of fruitless phone calls to him, virtually no communication on the status of the case, and absolutely NO progress, we realized he was not going to help. Despite the large outlay of money, the complete anxiety of the case and it's far reaching implications for my son, and the fact that his life had been in a suspended state for over a year, we decided it was time to find a good attorney. We searched every possible way to find an aggressive, intelligent, fearless attorney who would take the time to understand the case. We found Julia. She listened to my son's side of the story, she read through hundreds of pages of interviews, listened to hours of tape recordings, spent hours with my son, and asked every possible question to try to understand what really happened. She very quickly understood how fraudulent this case was, but also realized how committed to it the D.A. was. She never promised us she could get it dismissed, but she gave us her commitment that she would fight it in the toughest way possible. And she did. During the next few months she went to battle (including using an aggressive, and very smart, investigator) and got ALL the felony charges dismissed. Julia thinks strategically and her skills in negotiating with the prosecution are stellar. Her communication with us was constant and very clear. She responded to our questions immediately and completely. She never made us feel insignificant -- no matter how many times we called on her. She was fearless against a very tough female D.A. She listened to my son and took the time to understand his case. We will forever appreciate Julia for her effort and kindness, and for giving my son his life back. I truly believe you will never find a better attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Superb Representation, Dedicated Professional and Aggressive Defense Attorney

I was facing three felony charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident. My partner alleged that I had dragged her, threatened her with a weapon and held her captive against her will after a heated argument. She has also been diagnosed since her teenage years, with an anxiety disorder. ...She also has an Axis II diagnosis: Borderline Personality Disorder. She has a history of self-mutilation, anorexia- nervosa and cocaine abuse. As you can see, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist INTERN (MFTi - hours not completed[Master's in Counseling Psychology]), and a certified MHRS (mental health rehabilitation specialist in the State of California) That being said, a criminal arrest in which violence is alleged, has the potential to not only ruin, but end my career altogether. So I absolutely needed the best criminal defense attorney who has experience trying cases before a jury, is known by most of the criminal Justices in the Bay Area and someone who understood what long-term consequences I was facing, the anxiety and stress I was feeling as a result of the arrest and someone who believed in my version of the events that led to my arrest. After reading many reviews of many different attorneys who specialized in domestic violence defense and forwarding those attorney's links to my family back east, Julia was the attorney whose credentials and experience stood out. I should note that my father's side of the family - including my father - consists of three lawyers and a Housing Court Judge, all of whom practiced and sit in New York City. Even they agreed that Julia was as good as they come - at least she looked good on paper. But could those credentials and experience rise to the occasion and meet my needs. I have learned in my profession and through my own experience that attorneys often don't listen to what the client needs or understands what outcome is best for this specific client. If I were a blue-collar worker, sure, I could have saved some money and plead to a misdemeanor 6 months ago and accepted a default judgement in the restraining order that was filed against me. But because of my profession, I couldn't. I had to fight. And Julia understood this. This is the best part of Julia the attorney: she understood why we needed to work for a certain result. And I appreciated that. She understood what result I needed and why I needed it. Julia also believed in my version of the events - I acted in self defense, and failed to call the police which led to my imminent arrest. But after she read and acquired my ex-partner's medical and mental health records, she began to draw a clear picture and strategy. Julia would often email and call me anytime she received a piece of information that helped my case. She also gave me her personal cell phone number and she would text updates to me and she would always, promptly (and I mean within the hour) respond to whatever questions I had, via text. First, we had to deal with the civil matter: the restraining order. Julia's cross-examination was aggressive and she made multiple objections during these hearings. I believe that her persistence exhausted the other side and certainly dissuaded my ex-partner from wanting to continue by testifying in the criminal matter. In the end, Julia turned three violent felonies into one very low misdemeanor: simple assault. I was sentenced to informal probation for two years (which just means that I have to stay out of trouble for that period of time) and complete 32 hours of anger management. We never went to trial, which saved me time away from my job, money and anxiety. JULIA IS THE BEST DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN SF.

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Julia Mezhinsky Jayne's Lawyer Endorsements

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Decio Rangel

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julia Jayne is not only a savvy and knowledgeable litigator, but also shows caring and compassion for her clients. Every client and every case is given the individualized attention needed for a great outcome."

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Daniel Wayne

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julia is a tenacious criminal defense attorney. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge to draw from. I wouldn't hesitate to refer a client to her for any white collar or other criminal matter."

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Milla Lvovich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julia is amazing. She's dedicated, motivated, extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around. Every one of my clients I have referred to her were thrilled with results and I don't hesitate to recommend her anytime I'm asked for a recommendation of a criminal defense attorney."

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Givelle Lamano

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Julia is one of the best criminal attorneys I know. She is fierce in the court room and knows how to make a district attorney nervous with her trial skills and superior knowledge of the law. Her clients love her and they have good reason to."

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Steven Hammond

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julia brings a wealth of experience and ability to the practice of law. She is an outstanding advocate for her clients and adheres to the highest level of professional ethics."

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Terry Szucsko

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you have found yourself running afoul of the Penal Code, one telephone call is all you need. Call Julia Jayne. Julia is one of the best Criminal Defense attorneys in the Bay Area."

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Erik Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Other

"My office frequently refers criminal defense matters to Ms. Jayne. Her work is impeccable, and she truly cares about her clients. Highly recommended. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Superlawyer Award, Superlawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2009

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2006 - Present

President, Jayne Law Group, P.C.

2003 - Present

Adjunct Professor, U.C. Hastings College Of The Law

2003 - 2006

Attorney, Sideman & Bancroft

2002 - 2003

Associate Attorney, Larson King LLP

1999 - 2002

Deputy District Attorney, Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Business Leadership Council

Member

2014 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section

Advisor

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Bay Area Women White Collar Defense Attorneys

2007 - Present

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2005 - Present

Criminal Justice Act

Panel Member

2012 - 2013

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section

Outgoing Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony Assault and Possession of Concealed Firearm

Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

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Education

N/A

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

N/A

Univ of California at Los Angeles

Speaking Engagements

2013

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section Conducting Direct Exam Like a Veteran

2013

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section Defending Domestic Violence cases

Publications

2013

Jayne Law Group Blog Case Summaries

Languages

Russian

Activity

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