Amber Regina Bellante

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Amber Regina Bellante

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118 reviews
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Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 23 years

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

901 H St., Suite 672, Sacramento, CA

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About Amber

Biography

Choose an experienced and aggressive lawyer who cares about what happens to you. Mention Avvo for your free consultation. Call (916) 282-2573

Choose an experienced and aggressive lawyer who cares about what happens to you. Mention Avvo for your free consultation. Call (916) 282-2573

Choose an experienced and aggressive lawyer who cares about what happens to you. Mention Avvo for your free consultation. Call (916) 282-2573

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Criminal matters including: Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Battery, Drug Crimes , Domestic Violence, Embezzlement, Evading, False Imprisonment, Gun Charges, Kidnapping, Loitering, Manslaughter, Robbery, Solicitation, Theft and other offenses

24 years

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

DMV Hearings, DUI / Driving Under The Influence -or- BUI / Boating Under The Influence

24 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Amber Bellante

901 H St., Suite 672, Sacramento, CA, 95814-1807

amberbellantelaw.com/

The Law Offices of Amber Bellante

401 West A Street, Suite 1100, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Amber Regina Bellante's Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 29 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Decided to go to jury trial after DA kept refusing to dismiss; case set and prepared for trial then got dismissed first day!

Hired Amber for DUI case representation and wholeheartedly recommend her. The judicial system coupled with its law enforcement arm creates a web that traps both guilty and innocent people yet treats everyone the “same”. In essence, there is a bias from the onset against the innocent, and it can feel ...like climbing Half Dome just for a chance to be exonerated. In walks Amber. She immediately answered my call, was genuinely concerned for my situation, treated me and my case uniquely, and gave me hope. Amber treated me as innocent from the onset, then went fact finding from there. She never made me feel like I had to compromise the truth or settle for less than what I deserved. She spoke openly and honestly and took my concerns seriously. I was always able to connect with Amber and especially liked that I could be actively involved throughout the process. She navigated through challenges that came with prosecutor reassignments, discoveries that were delivered late to her, and last-minute date changes. And almost a year into this, the DAs refused to dismiss so we made the decision to go to Jury Trial. The pressure was on, but she was driven to win! The case was set and prepared for jury trial, but with Amber at the helm and me supporting her persistent and savvy investigative work, she secured a dismissed on the first day of trial! She pulled together brilliant and compelling legal arguments that convinced the prosecution to finally dismiss. I stand and fight when an injustice has been done, and I wanted an equally resolute lawyer who shared my values. If you’re the same, you’ll want Amber on your side.

Posted by Paul | July 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dedicated Attorney in Sacramento Area for You!

If you're looking for an outstanding criminal defense attorney, I wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Amber Bellante for her incredible work on my DUI case. From the moment we connected, she demonstrated deep expertise, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to securing the best outcome. Her strategic thi...nking and clear communication gave me confidence every step of the way, and thanks to her dedication, my case was handled with the utmost professionalism and care. I couldn’t have asked for better representation, and I’m grateful for her tireless efforts. Anyone in need of top-tier legal support should absolutely reach out to her—you won’t be disappointed!

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent service & dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for her client.

Amber provided exceptional representation for my son's DUI case. In his mid-20s, he had never even had a parking ticket previously, so we were not sure what our next steps would be. I found Amber here on Avvo--looking for an attorney based in Sacramento where the incident occurred. She listened ...carefully to the situation, explained the DMV and court processes clearly, provided a straightforward fee and engagement process, and followed through with my son at every step. Her expertise with California DUI laws and the Sacramento County system was evident as she successfully challenged the administrative license suspension which would have otherwise seriously impacted his driving privileges and ability to work. She also succeeded in avoiding a refusal conviction in court, and negotiated a penalty of community service and DUI classes that he could fulfill from his home town. Amber stayed in touch with my son and with me throughout. She is professional, kind, and was genuinely invested in achieving the best possible result for his case. We are extremely grateful to have worked with her and would highly recommend her to anyone facing DUI charges in the Sacramento area.

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amber is the BEST!

I hired Amber to help with a theft case with a prior. I truly thought there was no possible way I’d walk away from this without doing time and huge fines. Amber kept telling me she’d be able to help and assured me she’d do her best. Well, SHE DID BETTER THAN HER BEST! I paid zero fines and did no tim...e, as well as getting my case DISMISSED! I mean, she worked her magic and saved my life. I am forever grateful.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

#1 lawyer in sacramento

The best lawyer in sacramento for a 3rd dui she got me a wet reckless no jail time just 30 days of house arrest the best deal u can ever get in the world for any dui

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Amber Regina Bellante's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Couzens

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Amber for years, even when I was a prosecutor. Amber is respected in the legal community and is always prepared."

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Brett Geruntino

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"After working with Ms. Bellante, it is clear to see that she is prompt, professional, and zealously advocates for her clients. I can see why many others have such high admiration."

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Ethan Pham

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Bellante is a highly experienced attorney who cares about her clients and works hard for them."

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Jeffrey Lustick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amber is a very hard working advocate for her clients. I have known her since law school. You cannot find a better defender to hire in the Sacramento area."

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Lenden Webb

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amber is inteligent, aggressive and organized. She knows her area well and does a fine job for her clients. I would happily encourage anyone to refer to her."

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Clemente Jimenez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Bellante has proven herself an effective and caring advocate for her clients."

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Albert Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Bellante is an asset to the legal community."

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Julie Crawford

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Bellante is extremely hard working and never gives up until she gets what she wants for her clients."

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Geoff Dulebohn

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Other

"I know Amber Bellante because we have attended some of the same legal seminars. She has an excellent reputation in the legal community and she stays current with all of the new changes in DUI law and criminal law. Call Amber Bellante if you need a skilled attorney for a criminal matter in the Sacramento area."

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Endy Ukoha-Ajike

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Amber since working together in San Francisco over 12 years ago and in Sacramento in recent years. Although we work in different practice areas of the law, we have stayed in contact through legal event functions and referrals. What I have learned from being around Amber is that she is very personable and easy to talk to, which is a key component in founding good relationships with her clients, fellow attorneys and others in the legal community. But you need more than good relationships to be a good attorney. You also need to back it up in court. She is ambitious, knowledgeable, very thorough, really cares about her clients and their cases. She is tough when necessary and always seeks to obtain the best result for her clients. I strongly recommend her."

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Jennifer Zorrilla

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Amber since 1996. She is very dedicated to her clients and works hard to achieve good results. If anyone ever asks me for a criminal defense attorney in Sacramento, I always send them her way."

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Michael Devereux

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Bellante because she is truly devoted to her clients and willing to fight the fight for them."

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Alan Adriance

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Bellante works tirelessly on behalf of her clients and is a zealous advocate of their rights. She takes time out of her busy schedule to assist other attorneys and frequently attends legal conferences in order to stay abreast of modern changes in California criminal defense. I endorse this lawyer."

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Amie Beighley

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Byron Roope

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Confident, skilled, and great in court. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jon Pettis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Bellante is a talented lawyer who fights for her clients' rights. I endorse this lawyer."

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George Aldrich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nancy King

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Amber works very hard for her clients. She fights tirelessly and gets great results. She is well respected in the legal community. She is extremely knowledgable about the law and uses that knowledge to take care of her clients."

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Michael Bowman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Bellante for several years and she is a hard working, conscientious attorney who fights for her clients right."

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Christopher Parkhurst

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Bellante works very hard for her clients. I have personally observed her achieve successful outcomes in and around Sacramento, Placer and other neighboring counties. She is well-prepared for court and very solid when handling difficult client cases. An experienced criminal defense lawyer, who is skilled and persuasive in trial, Ms. Bellante has the skill-set, determination, and tenacity that anyone charged with a crime would want from their attorney. She is fearless and unafraid of a fight, yet balances that with an ability to maintain a good rapport with many deputy district attorneys."

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Ryan Couzens

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brett Geruntino

Car accident lawyer

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Jeffrey Lustick

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Julie Crawford

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Clemente Jimenez

Immigration lawyer

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Geoff Dulebohn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Zorrilla

Unknown lawyer

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Alan Adriance

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Amie Beighley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Byron Roope

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Bowman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nancy King

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Parkhurst

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2014

Clients' Choice Award, Clients' Choice Award from Avvo

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2013

Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2012

Clients' Choice Award, Clients' Choice Award from Avvo

2012

Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Amber Bellante

Associations

2023 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Women Lawyers of Sacramento

Member

2013 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Gonzaga University School of Law Alumni Association

Member

2010 - Present

UC Davis Alumni Association

Member

2010 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2002 - 2016

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - 2012

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

P v. Robert C.

Negotiated a DUI charge reduction of charges from DUI to dry reckless (not an wet reckless, which is a priorable charge). No DUI or wet reckless classes, no jail or work project, etc.

P. v. Scott S.

After motion to suppress evidence in a 3d DUI charge with rollover accident, negotiated a wet reckless avoiding major DMV drama, half the time, half the fine and half the classes.

P. v. Marilee L.

Dismissal.

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Education

2002

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

CPDA Advanced Trial Skills Institute

Jury Instructions in DUI Cases and The New CalCrim Jury Instructions

Publications

2026

The Law Offices of Amber Bellante DUI Defense - Understand Your Rights in a DUI Case

2026

The Law Offices of Amber Bellante Criminal Defense

Languages

English

Spanish

Italian

French

Activity

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