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Based in Marin County, Peter Chambers proudly defends his clients against their government. Mr. Chambers is at the vanguard of criminal defense law, regularly leveraging the latest legal and technological tools to improve his clients' situation. Never afraid of taking a case to trial, Mr. Chambers takes just as much pride in the number of cases dismissed before ever reaching the jury.
Before swapping coasts and counsel tables, Mr. Chambers served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, NY, prosecuting cases from attempted murder to petty theft. He is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School, where he was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, the Journal of Law & Policy, and worked as research assistant for the preeminent New York evidence treatise, Prince, Richardson on Evidence. A Dannenberg Scholar at Oberlin College, Mr. Chambers also completed non-degree legal coursework at Harvard University.
Mr. Chambers is on the Board of Directors of the Fairfax-San Anselmo Children's Center, where he helps support low-income families receive essential child care. He lives in Marin with his partner Julia, a housing attorney, and his son Otis, a kindergartender.
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Licensed in California for 7 years
State: California
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
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Chambers Defense
1020 B Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Litigation
Posted by Salomon | August 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Not Guilty
Peter Chambers worked extremely hard on my case and answered all the questions I had for him. Not once did I feel like he was short changing me or seemed uninterested in my case. He went above and beyond by hiring experts on my matter to come testify and always had a clear and open minded approach. E...
Peter James Chambers's Lawyer Endorsements
"I can't recommend Peter enough. I have seen him in action, he fights for his clients, and I never hesitate to reach out to him when I need an answer. I endorse Peter without reservation."
"Peter Chambers is a top notch criminal defense attorney. I would recommend him without reservation for any criminal matter."
"Peter obtained an unbelievably good plea deal for my immigrant client by being tenacious and willing to take the case to trial. Peter was well aware of the immigration consequences at stake and strategized accordingly. Following conclusion of the criminal defense matter, he continued to collaborate with our office as we worked on the client's immigration matter. I highly recommend Peter for his and zealous advocacy and collaborative approach."
"Peter Chambers is a professional, highly experienced attorney. He was my adversary on several cases, and he was always a pleasure to work with yet a tireless advocate for his side."
"Peter Chambers is a top notch criminal defense lawyer. His experience working for a time as a prosecutor provides a unique vantage point that gives him the upper hand in fighting for his clients who are facing prosecution. I had the honor of working with him on one case where his skills as a fierce advocate and a crafty strategist came into play and I was very impressed. We were able to get our client's case dismissed by simply fighting harder and out-lawyering the prosecution. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Chambers to anyone looking for the best possible defense any lawyer could provide."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Gold Public Service Award, Brooklyn Law School
2011
Excellence for the Future Award, C.A.L.I.
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, Chambers Defense
2013 - 2017
Assistant District Attorney, Kings County District Attorney's Office
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, US District Court of NJ
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Federal Court Eastern District Of New York
Associations
2018 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2018 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Marin County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2012
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Oberlin College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English