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Amy Elizabeth Chapman
About Amy
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
25 years
DUI and DWI
25%
25 years
Domestic Violence
10%
25 years
Expungement
5%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Amy Chapman, PC
2777 Cleveland Ave, Suite 104, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403
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Amy Elizabeth Chapman's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Defense Attorney in Sonoma County
My experience with Amy was positive all-around. Not only did she represent me well in my case, she was also very upfront and helpful in all of the details. She is an utmost professional and I would not hesitate to recommend Mrs. Chapman to anyone in Sonoma County (or California, for that matter) who ...
Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent attorney
Ms. Chapman's experience coupled with her excellent communication skills helped make a terrible situation less awful. By explaining each step of the process and taking time to answer questions, she helped me understand my options.
Posted by Jordon | May 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Saved The Day
A year back I was in need of legal defense and found Amy. She got me a great deal that worked out for my benefit. My case was not a big case but I felt Amy treated it with just as much care as she would a big case. I also feel her pricing is well worth her services. She went beyond my expectations an...
Posted by Brian Purcell | March 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Outcome on our Legal Issue
Amy went the extra mile to have our issue dismissed by the Judge. The DA wanted to issue a fine but she went to the judge and showed them our letter of explanation and the Judge dismissed the case.
Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2015
Outstanding, professional
Had a wonderful experience with Amy, she knows a lot about the system and can definitely speak up and be powerful when needed. She got me out of a horrible situation and because of her I can continue with my education.
Amy Elizabeth Chapman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amy is exceptionally knowledgeable, compassionate, and tireless. All the types of attributes you would want in your criminal defense attorney."
"Amy is very smart and will talk to you like a real person, not a technocrat lawyer. She will help you make a great decision about your situation and she'll be straight up with you. I encourage you to give her a call"
"I have known Amy Chapman for many years and have had the privilege to watch her in the courtroom. She is without doubt one of the finest criminal defense attorneys in the north bay. She is incredibly smart, thorough, and tough. She is well-respected by judges, fellow defense attorneys, and prosecutors. If (god forbid) I ever needed an attorney, Amy would be the first person I would call."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amy is an excellent lawyer with terrific experience in the courtroom. She has an excellent reputation with both defense attorneys and prosecutors and she always fights for her clients!"
"I was fortunate to work with Amy Chapman at the Sonoma County Public Defender's Office, and the broad experience she gained there in nearly every facet of criminal defense makes her an exceptional criminal defense attorney."
"Amy Chapman knows more about criminal defense than just about anyone practicing. She's thorough, well-respected and effective. Jurors appreciate her calm, clear approach. Judges appreciate her preparation. Prosecutors respect her as a worthy opponent. Clients may not always want to hear the bad news she may have for them, but they ultimately appreciate that she honestly assesses their case (something other attorneys may not do for fear they won't be hired.) I recommend her highly."
"Ms. Chapman's advice to the Avvo community has always been perfect. Her years in the courtroom have served her well in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Chapman gained a tremendous amount of experience handling all types of criminal cases in the public defender's office and was a great legal resource for less experienced attorneys like myself. She is an excellent trial lawyer as well as a skilled negotiator. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Amy Chapman
2000 - 2012
Deputy Public Defender, Sonoma County Law Office of the Public Defender
1999 - 2000
Law Clerk, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
1999 - 1999
Law Clerk, San Francisco Public Defender's Office
Associations
2015 - Present
Sonoma County Women in LawMember
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member
2015 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysFounding Member
2015 - Present
Sonoma County Bar AssociationJudicial Evaluation Committee
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Trial Lawyers
2013 - Present
State Bar of California, Criminal Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2013 - Present
Sonoma County Bar Association, Criminal Defense SectionMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of California, Criminal Law SectionMember
2001 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. P.M.
Not guilty of all charges at jury trial
People v. Y.M.
Not guilty of all charges at jury trial
People v. P.H.
Not guilty of all charges at jury trial
Education
2000
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Univ of California Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Criminal Law Section
The Ins and Outs of Prosecutorial Misconduct
2013
Criminal Law Section
Ethical Obligations Related to Victims of Crime from both a Prosecution and Defense Perspective
2009
American Justice
Criminal Defense
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In a DUI motion to suppress. Do judges usually provide an answer right away? Why would a judge take the case under submission?
29 Jan 2015
Q&A
Will i be put on probation for petty theft first offence and if so what should i expect
24 Oct 2012
Q&A
What is a charge of pc at187 a ug f
12 Oct 2012