$ 425-575 per hour
Christian E. Picone
About Christian
Biography
I represent individuals and businesses in civil and criminal litigation at the state and federal levels. My criminal practice emphasizes white collar criminal defense in the areas of theft of trade secrets, securities violations, embezzlement and fraud. My civil practice focuses on securities, business litigation, and real estate litigation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
24 years
Litigation
20%
32 years
Securities and Investment Fraud
20%
24 years
Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion
20%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 30 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 31 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Berliner Cohen, LLP (408) 286-5800
10 Almaden Boulevard, Ste 1100, San Jose, CA, 95113
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Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Deceptive and Unreliable – Disappointing Experience
I hired Christian Picone to handle a case involving egregious prosecution misconduct. Unfortunately, he missed a crucial deadline for a California Supreme Court appeal, which precluded the possibility of a just outcome through a writ of habeas corpus in a federal appeal. This oversight severely compr...
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Berliner Cohen
2001 - 2012
Associate, Berliner Cohen
2000 - 2001
Associate, JHIA, Inc.
1995 - 2000
Assistant State's Attorney, McLean CountyState's Attorney's Office
Associations
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of California
Member
American Bar Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member
Education
N/A
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Rhode Island
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Northern California Human Resources Association’s 26th Annual Conference
Handling Information Requests from Government Agencies – Businesses' Rights & Obligations
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My drivers license is suspended in California for non-payment of state taxes. Can I get a license in Michigan, a non-NDR state
02 Apr 2021
Q&A
My boyfriend was just arrested for fraud when all he did was cash a check that we had no idea was part of a scam
05 Feb 2020
Q&A
What can i do if i accidentally gave my ID info to a scammer?
17 Jun 2019