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After feeling like I had been taken advantage of by my ex-husband during a nasty divorce, I vowed to go to law school and become a family lawyer. I majored in Rhetoric at U.C. Berkeley in order to hone my argumentative writing style and received my highest grades in legal research and writing while attending USF Law School. By my second year of law school, I realized I wanted to be a criminal defense lawyer. Hence, I interned with three different public defenders' offices during law school while teaching Street Law to juvenile delinquents in San Francisco Juvenile Hall.
I jump-started my criminal defense career in Tulare County, where I worked for nearly two years, but ultimately landed in Solano County where I have worked in private practice for over four years. I am most passionate about helping my clients resolve their underlying issues, as well as their legal predicaments. I make sure they understand the legal process in order to successfully complete probation and have their cases dismissed if applicable.
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P.O. Box 1204, Vacaville, CA, 95696
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Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2014
Karen represented me in a criminal case. I was arrested, confused, and naive to what was going on. Karen's prompt response, expertise, and excellent communication helped me to understand the situation I was in. Her professional and empathetic support came at a huge relief. Without her representat...
Posted by Steven | May 25, 2013
Karen represented me in a out of state case , from Colorado too California i could not travel back to California for this matter she handled on the leg work for me payments scheduling dates , and she followed up on court dates for me , I would have no problem recommend Karen too any one in need of a...
Posted by Mary Ann | May 24, 2013
Unfortunately, I've had experience with several attorneys. Karen is the only one I can recommend. She is compassionate, extremely hard working, and dedicated to her career and clients. She is totally trustworthy, honest, upstanding and works in the best interest of her clients. I have insufficient ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is smart, honest and experienced. She works tirelessly for her clients leaving no stone unturned. You will be happy to have Karen fighting for you. Give her a call today."
Criminal defense lawyer
1997
Alumni Grant, University of California Berkeley
2011 - Present
Appointed Attorney, Solano County Indigent Appointment Panel
2010 - 2012
Associate, Maas Law Offices
2008 - 2010
Deputy Public Defender, Tulare County Public Defender
2003 - 2003
Certified Law Clerk, San Francisco County Public Defender's Office - Juvenile Division
2003 - 2003
Judicial Extern, U.S. District Court N.D. Cal.
2003 - 2004
Certified Law Clerk, Alameda County Public Defender's Office
2002 - 2002
Law Clerk, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
2013 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Council of Affiliates
2013 - Present
American Bar Association
2012 - Present
Solano County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
2011 - Present
Amador County Bar Association
2008 - Present
California Public Defenders Association
Probation with Rehab
Probation with a Residential Treatment
Dismissed outright the day of trial.
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Surviving Law School
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