Douglas Clayton Foster

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Douglas Clayton Foster

also known as Doug Foster

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Merced, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Personal Injury

139 W. El Portal Drive, Suite D, Merced, CA

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About Douglas

Biography

Experienced Criminal Trial Attorney - Call for a Free Consultation.

Have you or a loved one been charged with a crime? Douglas Foster will give you the help you need!

Is your child facing criminal charges? Douglas Foster can get your baby home to you fast!

Injured in an accident? Don't let the insurance companies run the show! Call Douglas Foster for help

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

I handle all manner of misdemeanor and felony cases from petty theft to murder. I have significant trial experience, having tried more than 50 criminal cases. I am an aggressive litigator who is familiar with motion practice and criminal procedure.

25 years | 1,000 cases

75%
Juvenile Law 20%

25 years | 500 cases

20%
Personal Injury 5%

I am associated with a network of highly experienced personal injury attorneys and handle all cases from minor to catastrophic injury.

18 years | 1,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Douglas C. Foster

139 W. El Portal Drive, Suite D, Merced, CA, 95348

www.dougcfosterlaw.com

Law Offices of Douglas C. Foster

2014 Tulare St, Ste 300, Fresno, CA, 93721

www.dougcfosterlaw.com

Douglas Clayton Foster's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kimberly | March 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

would definately hire again

My wife and I found Doug after a previously hired attorney was elusive and left us disappointed in the representation we were getting. I was facing some serious allegations with a possible life sentence and needed someone who was tough, smart, quick witted and who also would keep in touch with my wif...e throughout the process. I spent over a year and a half fighting the charges and I am pleased to say that Doug was the right man for the job. He not only showed professionalism, knowledge of the laws and concern for my family by being available to them. He was honest and kept us abreast to the reality of our situation. During what has become one of the worst experiences of my life I feel so blessed that we were led to such a lawyer of integrity and grandeur. I was home with my wife and family in time for Christmas thanks to Doug who proved the charges were unsubstantiated. Doug made the difference in my case and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing counsel with legal matters especially serious ones!

Posted by Raun | April 14, 2015

Great Representation

I hired Doug about a year and a half ago and he did an awesome job representing me. Got the deal that we were aiming for and was there for me every step of the way. If I had questions or concerns he was very quick to respond and had great advice. Would definitely hire him again if I had to.

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Douglas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jonathan Rooker

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Doug has impresive legal skills mixed with real world common sense that allows him to connect with juries. An Excellent combination for a trial lawyer."

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Mark Siegel

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Foster is among the most knowledgeable and successful criminal defense attorneys in the community."

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Jonathan Rooker

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Mark Broughton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Siegel

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Contract Attorney, Ciummo & Associates

2001 - 2004

Attorney, Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel

2000 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Bowman & Brooke, LLP

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Fernandez

Plea after 2 hung jury trials

People v. Varela

Not Guilty Verdict - http://abc30.com/archive/9013004/

People v. Gonzalez

Hung jury - http://abclocal.go.com/story?section=news/local&id=7479733

People v. Bernard

Plea & felony probation

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Education

1999

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Grinnell College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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