Zachary Philip Merliss

Zachary Philip Merliss

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Roseville, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

919 Reserve Drive, Suite 130, Roseville, CA

About Zachary

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 65%

Mr. Merliss fights for defendants facing a wide array of misdemeanor charges, such as drug possession, marijuana sales, assault, battery, theft, public intoxication, resisting arrest, white-collar fraud, indecent exposure, and sex battery.

65%
DUI and DWI 25%

Mr. Merliss defends clients charged with various DUI offenses and will diligently walk you through the process of fighting your case.

25%
Expungement 10%

Mr. Merliss routinely accepts cases to help those who want to dismiss a prior conviction, terminate probation, reduce a felony to a misdemeanor, or remove a prior marijuana conviction.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 9 years

State: California

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cohen Defense Group

919 Reserve Drive, Suite 130, Roseville, CA, 95678

Cohen Defense Group

1515 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603

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Zachary Philip Merliss's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marlena | September 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Good representation is priceless.

I can not underestimate the value of effective counsel providing the representation and support you need, at such a hugely difficult time. My case was against all odds. But having a voice in that courtroom, made the entire experience much more manageable. Everyone was riveted, as Zach fearles...sly defended me, spewing out all kinds of Supreme Court decisions and case rulings- It was the best feeling in the world. I wanted to stand up and shout “yes!” But unfortunately, I was shackled, Nonetheless, that day is something I reflect on regularly to boost my spirits when I need a good dose of gratitude. I’ll be forever grateful to Mr. Merliss. in my opinion, he’s the best.

Posted by Chip | July 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney outstanding person.

I can not say enough good things about Zach. My son and I needed Legal help. We met with Zach he was honest and straight forward. We would recommend Zach to anyone facing legal issues. Zach is considered a friend to myself and my family. Like the heading says Zach is a great attorney and an o...utstanding person. Could go on and on if you need an attorney give him a call you will not be disappointed.

Posted by Leonid | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Couldn't have asked for better

I had problems with my immigration status because of previous charges on my record. Thanks to Zachary, he found a way to modify my record and helped me win my immigration case. Thank you Zack.

Posted by Matt | March 07, 2019 | Criminal Defense

No complaints

Ive been trying to get into the military for months (almost a year) but a pending charge was preventing me from doing that. What complicated things even more was how different military laws are to normal laws. But thanks to Zach I was able to get exactly what I wanted and am going into the military i...n less then a month. He is easy to talk to, let me know exactly what I needed to do and responds to emails very fast

Posted by Luke | March 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Defense attorney!!!

First off I would like to say I couldn’t of been more luckier to have Mr. Merliss As my defense attorney. He always returns my calls and emails within a timely manner is very easy to talk to. Was very friendly and passionate about helping me with my situation. It’s very hard to find a defense lawyer ...that has every trait of a great lawyer like Mr Merliss. When I was younger I had made some mistakes that were affecting me and everyone told me that I would be stuck with them for the rest of my life. I was having trouble getting employment and many other affects on different aspects of my life but that all changed. I contacted Mr. Merliss And was immediately impressed with his knowledge of every aspect of the criminal justice system as well as his interpretation of the system. When it came time to write the motion he wrote one of the most extensive motion,s I’ve ever read and I was very happy! He guided me through everything on a personal level and always communicated with me about each step of the process. Very easy to talk to. His representation of me in the court was very impressive! I felt very comfortable and was very satisfied with our victories. I wouldn’t trust anyone more in representing me. He always has his clients best interest in mind which is very important And Mr. Merliss always exhibited that Towards me. If you’re looking for the best criminal defense out there who has all these traits that I just described look no further. Overall I am completely happy and grateful to have worked with Mr. Merliss On my expungement case And would highly recommend him to any friends or family!

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Zachary Philip Merliss's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Berns

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This lawyer can really drive a groove from the low end to get you some great results. I endorse him."

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Nathan Soleimani

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zachary is professional, diligent, and gives each case the attention it deserves."

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Anthony Garrido

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Merliss is an exemplary criminal defense attorney who defends his clients skillfully with compassion and deep legal knowledge."

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Benjello Jacob

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Merliss is professional, courteous, and has a desire to see justice administered properly. I whole heartedly endorse him."

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Samuel Berns

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Friedman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nathan Soleimani

Criminal defense lawyer

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Barry Zimmerman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Benjello Jacob

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2018

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2016 - 2017

Post-bar Legal Fellow, Federal Public Defender

2015 - 2016

Law Clerk, Service Employees International Union

Associations

2022 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2018 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2017 - Present

Placer County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2017 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Phi Beta Kappa

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Baker

Dismissed

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Education

2016

USC Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Univ of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

First Offender Class

Legal Aspects of DUI

2019

First Offender Class

Legal Aspects of DUI

Languages

English

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