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David Allen Brooks
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Biography
David A. Brooks, Attorney at Law has been finding solutions to troubled times since 1985. Practice limited to Criminal Defense, Juvenile Defense, and Child Dependency. Call me when experience matters and you need solid and understandable legal advice. Misdemeanors, Felonies, Child Protective Services. Practicing in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Amador Counties.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
80%
41 years | 6,000 cases
Child Abuse
10%
41 years | 1,000 cases
Juvenile Law
10%
41 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-400 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 40 years
State: California
Acquired: 1985
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Location
David A. Brooks, Attorney at Law
10100 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite A, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628
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David Allen Brooks's Reviews
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Posted by Carrie | February 25, 2017 | Juvenile
Expertise makes the difference
Mr. Brooks has a reputation for helping clients overcome legal obstacles that seem insurmountable, that's why another attorney advised me to call Mr. Brooks. I have very complex, personal and painful legal proceedings against me for child abuse allegations in juvenile dependency court and criminal c...
David Brooks
Replied last February 25, 2017Thank you very much. Reading this made my day.
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Horrible Lawyer Tried to make me plea to something i didn't do
He was my attorney ones and as soon as i tried to fire him he left to vacation. He tried to make me plea to 250 days saying that's the best offer i would get, when i fired him and represented myself I end up doing 8 days. He lied to me and said i don't have bail. I had to ask police and they said i...
David Brooks
Replied last January 26, 2015??? Not a chance this happened as described, and it seems unlikely that I represented someone in the past who could be this confused. I am very thorough when it comes to any waiver of rights. No attorney can make a client take a deal. An attorney can advise, explain, or suggest. Sometimes we even strongly suggest. We can explain why a particular plea negotiation is a good or a bad idea. There are no rubber hoses involved. Before a deal is accepted a defendant has to prove that it is willing, knowing, and intelligent change of plea or admission. A change of plea has to be done in open court, and isn't accepted by a judge unless the judge thinks that the Defendant appears to know what they are doing. A defendant in a criminal case should NEVER represent themselves, and a Judge will always do whatever they can to reinforce this. Something called a "Farretta Advisement" is done, and it is written in a way that no defendant in their right mind would sign it. I can't recall a client ever soloing, thank heavens. As to the existence of bail, it is either set or isn't (and isn't set in some very specific situations.) There is certainly no reason to make anything up, and the existence or non-existence of bail is certainly a matter of record. What does sometimes happen is that a Judge and DA might be interested in doing what they can to not allow bail, but a bail was previously set "according to schedule" shortly after arrest. When that happens, it can be a bad day to discuss bail since it looks like bail is more likely to go up rather down. The tactics regarding when to argue bail and when to not argue often cause confusion. It is difficult to say who I apparently angered or what the actual source of their unhappiness might be. I will continue to try to offer my clients an understandable explanation of the court process and advance their position so that they get the best outcome possible.
David Allen Brooks's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the great experience of working with Mr. Brooks. He is an honest, hardworking person. Mr. Brooks is a very ethical person. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the law and legal procedure. He has a sincere drive and determination to help his clients achieve the best result possible. I highly recommend him."
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"David is a compassionate and skilled advocate who gets results. He has handled simple infractions, capital murder cases, and everything in between. His calm demeanor makes him a compelling and persuasive advocate in front of a jury. I would highly recommend his services."
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"I strongly endorse David. His wealth of knowledge is a true asset to both the legal community and to his clients. He is a fixture in the foothills community and potential clients would be well served by his representation."
"David is an exceptional attorney now and during the 28 years he spent as a public defender. Thousands of cases have passed through his very capable hands. If you want quality and experience you have arrived. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him first. Experience matters!"
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"Mr. Brooks is an excellent attorney. Very thorough and tough. He is always willing to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. He has great people skills and really knows how to relate to clients, other attorneys and judges. Not only is he very good at what he does, he is a nice guy too."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Contributor Award: Criminal Defense, AVVO
2014
Top Contributor Award: Juvenile Law, AVVO
2014
Top Contributor Award: Child Abuse Law, AVVO
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, David A. Brooks, Attorney at Law
2007 - 2013
Deputy Public Defender, El Dorado County Public Defender
2006 - 2007
Senior Supervising Attorney, Placer County Public Defender
1985 - 2006
Assistant Public Defender, Placer County Public Defender
Associations
2008 - Present
El Dorado County Bar Association
1985 - Present
State Bar of California
1985 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
1985 - Present
California Public Defenders Association
2017 - 2017
Judicial Council of CaliforniaMental Health Subcommittee
2014 - 2017
Judicial Council of CaliforniaCollaborative Justice Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Many Dozens of Criminal Jury Trials
In Re: Hundreds of Juvenile Court Hearings
In The Matter Of: Hundreds of Juvenile Dependency Hearings
Education
1984
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Colgate University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Carmen Lecture Series
How to Kill Your Lover
2015
El Dorado County Bar Association
Voir Dire Strategies
2014
Northern California Authors
"Foresthill": Selected Readings
2014
Lawyers as Storytellers
Telling the Client's Story
2013
Medical Marijuana: The Laws at the Federal, State, and Local Level
Medical Marijuana and Marijuana Cultivation
2012
Negotiating the Difficult Case
Results Oriented Case Negotiiation
2011
Realignment and AB 109: What You Need to Know
Realignment (AB109)
2009
Investigation of California Sex Crimes
Sex Offender Registration Crimes
Publications
2012
Waterside Publications
Foresthill
2011
Y.B.P. Publications
Foresthill
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
Can cps take my child again, if iv had a cps case many years ago, that I beat?
29 May 2021
Q&A
If cps was called about abuse and found out nothing really but still ordered a drug test results r negative but she still wants
01 Jun 2021
Q&A
I'm not entirely clear on what the Johnson waiver is and how it's used ?
30 May 2021