I hired Devina to help me clear an old issue and ultimately get my record expunged. Devina was really upbeat, responsive, and made me feel relaxed through an otherwise daunting process. My initial court date cleared the open case. After filing to expunge the rest of my cases, I was told to "come back in two years" before the court would grant expungement. Devina made herself available for any questions I had during the two years I waited to reappear before the court and provided me answers even when it meant doing some leg work on her end. Last month my expungement for the remainder of my cases was granted. Yay! Overall, Devina was a pleasure to work with. It is clear she is in this profession because she cares about people.
Devina is a cut above, an attorney with a heart! She navigates the court room with grace, ease and beauty and was the absolute best choice to handle our situation. My son could not have been in better hands. I will always be grateful to this amazing woman for her kindness and expertise. She is an outstanding attorney!
Devina Douglas has worked hard to build a reputation within the northern Bay Area as an attorney who is as easy to work with as she is knowledgeable. She has experience in all facets of criminal practice from pre-filing investigations through jury trial, including investigation, arraignments, motions, discovery, pre-trial negotiations and plea bargaining, probation violations, and post-conviction remedies. She handles various felony and misdemeanor cases involving DUI, homicides, marijuana crimes, fish and game violations, drug offenses, sex crimes, and domestic violence. Â
Devina attended the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO), where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology before attending law school at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate with great distinction. There, she was inducted into the Order of the Coif (recognizing academic excellence in the law). During her studies at McGeorge she was editor of the McGeorge Law Review, and a founding member of the McGeorge Chapters of both the Criminal Law Society and Federal Bar Association. Her experience includes time at the San Joaquin County Public Defender’s Office, the California District Attorneys Association’s Environmental Crime Prosecution Unit, and the Li & Lozada Law Group. Â
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Great Experience
I hired Devina to help me clear an old issue and ultimately get my record expunged. Devina was really upbeat, responsive, and made me feel relaxed through an otherwise daunting process. My initial court date cleared the open case. After filing to expunge the rest of my cases, I was told to "come back in two years" before the court would grant expungement. Devina made herself available for any questions I had during the two years I waited to reappear before the court and provided me answers even when it meant doing some leg work on her end. Last month my expungement for the remainder of my cases was granted. Yay! Overall, Devina was a pleasure to work with. It is clear she is in this profession because she cares about people.
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Posted by Sandra | September 25, 2021
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Highly recommend this attorney
Devina is a cut above, an attorney with a heart! She navigates the court room with grace, ease and beauty and was the absolute best choice to handle our situation. My son could not have been in better hands. I will always be grateful to this amazing woman for her kindness and expertise. She is an outstanding attorney!
Posted by Jenny | February 18, 2021
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Best money I ever spent
My 18 year old son had a bad night and made a stupid mistake that ended up in a misdemeanor criminal charge. After trying to figure out how to navigate the court system on my own, I decided it would be best to hire a lawyer. We hired Devina through a referral service and it was the best decision ever. After a couple of initial phone calls, she handled everything. My son was in a program out of the area. Bottom line she was able to get the case dropped and removed from his record which was our ultimate goal. If you can do it, I highly recommend getting an attorney, who is knowledgeable about the system, to handle your case, even if it's a minor one. It saved us many sleepless nights. I most highly recommend Devina Douglas.
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Posted by James Preston | February 5, 2021
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Such a caring and wonderful lawyer
Devină Douglas took a mundane case that was stuck in the court for months because of ethnic reasons and was finally able to get a judgement to dismiss the case. She is an excellent lawyer and a fine person. Most important, I trusted her withy case and felt no anxiety once she was on board. I would ld recommend here to anyone.
Posted by Alex | June 9, 2020
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Smart and kind lady
Devina was super easy to deal with. She always answered my calls or returned my call fast. She had answers. She was able to explain everything in a good way. I don’t like when I feel like I a just a paycheck to someone but Devina wasn’t like that. But the best reason I’m writing this review is she got me a good deal. I am not a saint but she still kept me out of jail.
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Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2020
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Straight Forward But Positive
I went to consult with Ms. Devina Douglas for a very stressful and scary situation I was unfortunately apart of. During the consultation Ms. Douglas was very upfront and blunt with me, however she delivered her knowledge in a positive and professional mannerism that kept me surprisingly at ease. She presented herself as having a "positive outcome probability, but preparing for anything" approach to her profession. When handleing my case she was prompt to answer questions and give guidance as needed. At the courthouse, due to her knowledge and determination, I didn't even have the chance to enter the courtroom before she had everything dismissed and exonerated. I would highly recommend Ms. Douglas to anyone seeking legal assistance.
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Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2019
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Excellent
Devina is who you want by your side if you ever get into trouble with the law. She is very personable and will keep you informed on how your case is going. She will make sure you get the best possible outcome.
Posted by Meredith | September 11, 2019
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Awesome sauce!!!! She’s the best!!!!
Had two criminal cases of 2nd DUI and a domestic violence case I was on pretrial release in Sonoma County with an ankle monitor she got me out of that ankle monitor within two days and got work release no jail time!!!!!! And dropped my domestic violence case to disturbing the peace and a fine! this woman is a force to be reckon with and I recommend her like no other and she always has a beautiful smile Blessings Davina!!
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Posted by Charles | August 8, 2019
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Amazing Human - Impressive Attorney...
Davina is the epitome of what someone needs when enduring what is probably their darkest hour and/or lowest, scariest point. I felt like I was drowning in a sea of despair, uncertainty, and emotionally erratic circumstances when Davina broke through the fog and triumphantly threw me the life jacket I needed to return to sanity and realize that things will be OK. If you are in the unfortunate position of needing legal representation, your hope should be that it’s by someone as competent, responsive, empathetic, caring and tenacious as Davina Douglas. I spoke with several attorneys before getting lucky enough to consult with and then retain Davina who, to my surprise, had actually done some research and general fact gathering before I even met in person so that at our first meeting, before a dollar was spent by me, Davina was able to provide me with insight and expertise about my situation that immediately helped me understand I was in the absolute best hands available. Having someone relate on a personal level and trusting that my legal counsel sincerely sees me as more than a case number is honestly more than I was hoping for. I would highly recommend Davina if you want your case handled by a results driven professional whose talents and passion for her work extend far beyond her office or courtroom. THANK YOU Davina!
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Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2019
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Incredible attorney
I came to Ms. Douglas in a very low point in my life. She was incredibly professional and knowledgeable throughout the process of my case obtaining the best possible outcome. She made what would normally be a tough process smooth and easy.
Posted by Mike | February 13, 2019
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Great lawyer
Devina was easy to get a hold of, she was easy to talk to, she exaplined everything in a way that made sense to me, she didn't judge me for the stupid thing I did, and she got me a better sentence than I think I deserved .
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2019
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Best Attorney in SR
Davina was an amazing attorney she guided us through a very difficult and stressful time. Davina was very knowledgeable and help us to get the best results in our situation. Davina has great communication skills and we would hire her in a heart beat any day .
Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2018
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Client
Helped me reinstate my drivers license after an illness (loss of consciousness). Quick, efficient, and most helpful. Recommend her services without reservation
Posted by B Hondo | March 28, 2017
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Intelligent, Passionate, Professional
Devina is an exceptional attorney with a genuine desire to help her clients. Her level of expertise was clearly evident with a thorough yet compassionate explanation of navigating a complicated case within a complex legal system. We will always be grateful to Devina for her legal advice and representation.
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2017
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Knowledgeable, Clear, Concise and Accurate
I have retained Ms. Douglas in three matters: 1) a potential criminal trespass onto property owned by me, 2) a potential attempt to defraud me by the head of a company in which I was an investor, and 3) to gain advice regarding the preparation of a Revocable Trust to protect my family and our assets. In every instance, Ms. Douglas achieved the desired goal on my behalf.
In all matters I have found Ms. Douglas to be knowledgeable, clear and concise, and plain-spoken. Her advice has been accurate and comprehensive. I highly recommend Ms. Douglas for legal advice and counsel.
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Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2017
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A Good Lawyer
I found Ms Douglas easy to get in touch with, she replied to my call in good time .
She listened to my concerns when we met, and I felt she researched my problem and gave me good advice.
Which has proved to be a good resolution to my problem.
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2017
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She made me feel like a person who mattered
I called Devina when I needed a lawyer. I hoping to find someone who knew the best way to help me, and Devina was definitely that. But she was also someone who made me feel like more than just a person in trouble in the eyes of the law, she made me feel like a person. She listened and was patient with me. She took the time to explain things thoroughly and got me a resolution to my case that had a minimal impact on my life. Highly recommend!
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Posted by Joe | January 18, 2017
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Devine Douglas
During one of the most stressful times in my life Devina put me at ease with her constant professionalism and knowledge. Without her by my side I'm not sure I would have won my case, so I can't say how much she means to me and my family.
Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2022
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Judges you before your.........
Stay away. Devina tries to play God. And she has no empathy or compassion. Solely wants your money.
Posted by Luwam | March 27, 2019
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Warning!
I have hired Devina as my attorney and I believe she is very incompetent. She treated me as if she were a public defender and rushed through my case. She was not compassionate or knowledgeable. I do not recommend her.
Response from Devina DouglasJuly 10, 2019
I vehemently disagree with the statements made above. Attorney/Client confidentiality prevents me from being able to respond in any depth, but I always pride myself on offering my clients high quality service.
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"Ms. Douglas is known to me to be an aggressive advocate for her clients' interests. And she is an attorney who cares about the practice of law. I would happily recommend her."