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Amy Elizabeth Chapman

Criminal defense Attorney at Santa Rosa, CA

5.0   11 reviews
  • Licensed for 22 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2000
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Amy

Learn Amy’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    60%
    The Law Office of Amy Chapman represents clients in Sonoma County accused of any criminal offense. We will vigorously represent people accused of a wide variety of criminal charges including DUI, domestic violence, drug and marijuana offenses, sex offenses, and all serious or violent felonies. If you or a loved one are accused of a crime, you need skilled legal counsel to advocate on your behalf.

    23 years

  2. DUI and DWI
    25%

    23 years

  3. Domestic violence
    10%

    23 years

  4. Expungement
    5%

    23 years

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Law Office of Amy Chapman
703 2nd Street, Suite 407
Santa Rosa, CA, 95404

Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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 needs reliable counsel. Thank you Amy!
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Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2018
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| Hired 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
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| Hired 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 and I felt I made the right choice working with her.
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Posted by Brian Purcell | March 9, 2016
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| Hired 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.
Posted by Bill | May 4, 2015
Very happy I chose to work with Amy
I had a matter I wanted to get cleared up from my past. I contacted other attorneys or firms over the past few years trying to get a feel for getting done what I wanted done. The responses were all over the board from "Of course we can do that, come in and give us a retainer and we'll talk" to "There is no way this will get through". Some were blind call inquiries, some were referred by very reputable sources. I opted to contact the courts to discuss my situation and get a feel from the support/administration persons and {cut to the chase} then made a few calls to different attorneys. Amy was easy to talk to/correspond with. I found her to be quick to respond (both before and after the retainer was paid). She answered my questions in what I felt was a very honest, matter of fact way. (ie, I understood much better my standing that it could go either way and the approach was key). Amy helped me understand how to take some approaches. I never wondered if she was going to respond to any inquiry I made, all communication was very timely. For this matter I didn't need to appear in court. I received a call from Amy after the motion was heard and she shared the good news. Amy seems to be a talented, knowledgeable "go-getter" that I would go to in a heartbeat if I need legal help again in areas that she covers.
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Posted by Katie | January 23, 2015
Reliable, efficient, and professional
If you are in the unfortunate situation of needing a criminal defense attorney, hire Amy Chapman to represent you. Not only is she very knowledgeable but she is also very experienced. Amy is highly respected by district attorneys and judges alike. She was quick to respond to any inquiries I had and was aggressive in her representation. I have in the past and will continue to recommend Amy Chapman.
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Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2014
TRUST YOUR LAWYER
I enjoyed working with Amy and would recommend her highly for any type of legal challenge. I was so scared of the entire process and Ms. Chapman kept me informed and was steady as a rock. She stood up to the big boy lawyers when she needed to. Ms. Chapman saw us thru three years of the judicial system and should I ever need lawyer services of any kind she will be the first I will call.
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Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2014
Honest, Experienced & Knowledgeable
Amy is amazing! Very personable and knowledgeable. She was always there to answer any and all questions I had regarding my case, even before I had even hired her. She knows exactly what she is doing, and made me feel very at ease in this stressful situation. It was very affordable and I was able to do a payment plan which made things even easier. I was facing assault charges (felony) at first which then were dropped to a misdemeanor. Amy was able to get the whole case dismissed! I would not hesitate to recommend Amy to anyone in need of a criminal lawyer. Thanks Amy!
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Posted by Valerie | May 20, 2014
Amy Chapman Is an Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney-DUI Case
I couldn’t have found the best Criminal Defense Attorney in Sonoma County! Amy Chapman help me through my 1st DUI. I contacted Amy Chapman a couple of days after my arrest for my 1st consultation. She was very professional, polite, and understanding. Amy has over 12years experience has a Criminal Defense Attorney, so I knew she has plenty of experience. She is also well known as an excellent Attorney in the Sonoma County Court House. I was really scared, confused and stressed out about going to court in front of a Judge. Amy Chapman was present on my behalf for my arraignment, for my Plea date and to show proof of completion of programs. She made my situation free of stress and explained everything that the court asked of me. If I had a question, she was there to answer it and help me in anyway. I would recommend Amy Chapman’s services to all of my Friends, Family or anyone that has a pending Criminal Case. Amy Chapman, Thanks you so much!
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Posted by Kathleen | October 16, 2012
Client
Ms. Chapman represented me when I was charged with several counts of drug possession, burglary and forgery in multiple cases. I thought I was going to have to go to prison, but Ms. Chapman was able to negotiate a deal for much less serious charges and drug treatment. Thankfully the treatment worked. I'm now drug free and not incarcerated. Anybody would be lucky to have Amy Chapman as their attorney. I highly recommend her!
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Law Office of Amy Chapman
  • 2012 - Present
  • Deputy Public Defender
  • Sonoma County Law Office of the Public Defender
  • 2000 - 2012
  • Law Clerk
  • Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
  • 1999 - 2000
  • Law Clerk
  • San Francisco Public Defender's Office
  • 1999 - 1999
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Education

  • Loyola Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2000
  • Univ of California Berkeley
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1997

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

Associations

  • Sonoma County Women in Law
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • National College of DUI Defense
  • General Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
  • Founding Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Sonoma County Bar Association
  • Judicial Evaluation Committee
  • 2015 - Present
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • 2014 - Present
  • State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section
  • Executive Committee Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Sonoma County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • California Public Defenders Association
  • Member
  • 2001 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • The National Trial Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • The National Trial Lawyers
  • 2014

Speaking Engagements

  • Criminal Law Section
  • The Ins and Outs of Prosecutorial Misconduct
  • 2015
  • Criminal Law Section
  • Ethical Obligations Related to Victims of Crime from both a Prosecution and Defense Perspective
  • 2013
  • American Justice
  • Criminal Defense
  • 2009

Attorney endorsements

Received (9)
Given (4)
Endorse Amy
Unknown Attorney | Apr 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Amy is exceptionally knowledgeable, compassionate, and tireless. All the types of attributes you would want in your criminal defense attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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"
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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!"
Criminal defense Attorney | May 30
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 10
Relationship: Worked for 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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