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Nathan Aaron Poulos
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Biography
Competence, Conscience, Compassion, the guiding principles of Nathan Poulos’ life since his early days at Santa Clara University where, in 2000, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in religious graduating from Santa Clara University Mr. Poulos accepted an invitation to study law at The University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. While at McGeorge Mr. Poulos interned extensively with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California. This experience provided invaluable insight into the mind of the prosecution, and also helped to cement a lifelong dedication to criminal defense.
In 2003, Mr. Poulos earned his Juris Doctorate from passing the bar exam on his first attempt, Mr. Poulos practiced family law, first as an associate and later as a partner for a small family law firm. While practicing family law Mr. Poulos gained extensive experience in all aspects of divorce and family law matters including the division of property, child custody, support matters, mediation, negotiation, and other cooperative approaches vital to the peaceful and equitable dissolution of a marriage. While working in family law Mr. Poulos represented his first client in a criminal law case, and it was at that time that he realized his calling was in criminal defense.
Mr. Poulos quickly found a job in the public defender’s office where, for the last twelve years, he has handled the entire range of criminal cases and where he consistently was asked to handle the most serious cases. From misdemeanors to capital punishment eligible cases, Mr. Poulos has successfully handled them all with Competence, Conscience, and Compassion, and he looks forward to providing you with the same service.
Mr. Poulos has more than a decade of experience handling all manner of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to capital punishment eligible homicides and everything in between. Mr. Poulos understands and believes that whether this is your first case or whether you have been through the system before, that you deserve to be represented with competence, conscience, and compassion; there simply are no “small cases”.
Call him today for a free consultation and learn how he can fight to win for you.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
The Camino Law Group
181 Devine St., San Jose, CA, 95110
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Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Had him as a Public Defender in Santa Barbara
This is Eduardo Gallardo I had him as a PD in 2011 he is crooked lawyer works for the DA. I had to hire Michael Carty and he too confirmed, Poulos way in court is not civil and violates a lot of the constitutional laws. I had a wobbler case and never did I do anything I just wouldn't tell so I got an...
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"I have known and practiced alongside Nathan for 12 years. He is truly one of the great attorneys in town. I would not hesitate recommending his services for any legal problem."
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - 2018
Deputy Public Defender, Sonoma County Public Defender's Office
2006 - 2013
Deputy Public Defender, Santa Barbara County Public Defender
2005 - 2006
Deputy Public Defender, Placer County Public Defender
2003 - 2005
Associate, Law Offices of Charles S. Poulos
Associations
2003 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Sotelo
Voluntary Manslaughter
People v. Varela
Voluntary Manslaughter with a DJJ commitment
Education
2003
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Santa Clara University
BA - Bachelor of Arts History
Languages
English
Spanish