Neal Ingalls Sanders

Neal Ingalls Sanders

3.7
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Eureka, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +2 more

320 I St, Eureka, CA

About Neal

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

Medical Marijuana, cultivation, 215, all drug-related offenses, fish & game violations, theft, embezzlement - California Superior Court Humboldt County & Federal Court

47 years

45%
DUI and DWI 25%

Criminal Defense - misdemeanor, felony, multiple offenses, DUI with accident, DUI with priors, DUI with illegal drugs and/or alcohol, DUI with prescriptions, drunk in public

47 years

25%
Violent Crime 15%

Criminal Defense - Battery, Assault, Stalking, Murder, Attempted Murder, Rape, Child Molest

47 years

15%
Domestic Violence 10%

Criminal Defense - Battery, Assault, Stalking, Domestic Violence Allegations

47 years

10%
Child Abuse 5%

Criminal Defense - Neglect, Abuse, Allegations, Criminal Charges

47 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Neal Ingalls Sanders

320 I St, Eureka, CA, 95501

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Neal Ingalls Sanders's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kelly | June 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense

A dissapointment

He was unprofessional... in a matter he was personally involved in with a 3rd party (who later was found to be wrong in his accusations towards said client) Neal Sanders asked his client “if he had been the one who had stolen items from one of his good friends?”, it was clear Mr. Sanders already ha...d his mind made up, he did not do his best for his paying client instead showed neglect and lack of consideration towards his client's rights and was helpful to the prosecution. He should have never accepted the case or the outrageous retainer fee for his representation, when he knew he was bias and going to be unfavorable in the defense of his paying client. Shame on you Neal Sanders I am writing this because I paid Mr. Sanders his fees, I witnessed this first hand and the client cannot and will not be able to write a review for many many years

Posted by Jim | August 21, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Neal Sanders Got My Charges Dismissed

I was arrested at home in the afternoon for DUI and Hit & Run following an accident that involved side-swiping a parked car at 5:30 a.m. that morning. By the time the cops showed up in the afternoon I'd had a couple drinks, so of course I tested positive for alcohol. At the time of the accident I ha...d not yet been diagnosed with a serious health condition that caused me to have black-outs, and I was unaware that I had hit a car. In fact, when I first saw the damage to the fender of my own car I thought somebody else had hit my parked car. After being booked and released on the DUI arrest I became disoriented and was admitted to the hospital that same evening with life-threatening anemia. However, the district attorney didn't care about my health problem. The DA came after me hard. I was too ill to appear in court, too tired to argue and too sick to be able to defend myself. I thank God for sending Neal Sanders to fight for me in court and get my charges dismissed. As a former director at a major aeronautics company, I've worked with dozens of lawyers. Neal Sanders offers top-notch big-city-style criminal defense in a small-town venue. In my opinion you need go no further than Eureka, CA to find one of the finest criminal defense attorneys in the country.

Posted by Jesse | August 12, 2012 | Criminal Defense

The best Lawyer I have ever had anything to do with.

Neal resolved a 22 year old arrest warrant in my favor . With all witness deceased and most records destroyed. He was recommended by a highly respected real estate broker and 2 local real estate lawyers. Neal was diligent in his research, knowledgeable in his preparation of my case. Very profession...al in every aspect. More than fair in his fee's. I would say that Neal is the best at his profession that I have had any connection. Thank you Neal.

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Neal Ingalls Sanders's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zachary Zwerdling

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Neal for over 30 years ago .I have seen Neal Sanders represent numerous defendants charged with incredibly serious offenses such as murder. His results in these cases have been outstanding . I refer people to Neal who are seeking a criminal defense attorney because I know they will receive a vigorous defense conducted under the highest ethical standards. Neal Sanders' work as Chairperson of the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission and long term membership on the Board of the Open Door Community Health Center proves how much he cares about the community.. He is a superb attorney. 10/10"

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

National Homicide Symposium Achievement Award, California District Attorneys Association

N/A

Elected Board of Directors, California Young Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Attorney, Sanders Law

1985 - 1987

Partner, Gottschalks & Sanders

1980 - 1985

Attorney, Humboldt County Public Defenders Office

1978 - 1978

Law Clerk, United States Attorneys' Office

1978 - 1978

Law Clerk, San Diego County District Attorney's Office

1975 - 1978

Law Clerk, California District Attorneys Association

Associations

2011 - Present

California NORML (National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws NORML

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

Humboldt County Art Association

Member

2003 - Present

League of Women Voters

Member

1993 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

1993 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

1985 - Present

Open Door Community Health Services Board

Board Member

1983 - Present

Humboldt County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2012

Humboldt County Human Rights Commission

former chair

1984 - 1987

California Young Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony Possession for Sale w Multiple Priors

Dismissed

Felony Heroin Possession/Sales & Felony Child Abuse

Dismissed

Felony Marijuana Cultivation/Sales with Multiple Felony Priors

Probation & Community Service

Felony Marijuana Cultivation/Sales

Dismissed

Felony DUI with injury accident & Two Prior DUI Convictions

Probation & 30 days SWAP eligible

Attempted Murder

Probation & Released from Custody "Time Served"

Felony Carjacking

Probation & Counseling

Certification of Rehabilitation

Case Dismissed & Petition Granted

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Education

1979

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

United States International University

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2012

Numerous Local Venues

Human Rights

Languages

English

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