Nancy Ann King

Nancy Ann King

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 34 years

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

917 7th Street, Suite 201, Sacramento, CA

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

Active

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Location

Law Office of Nancy King

917 7th Street, Suite 201, Sacramento, CA, 95814

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Nancy Ann King's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | September 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

"Our family feel very fortunate to have found Nancy King".

"Our family was so so fortunate to have found Nancy King". A few months ago I was helping my wife look for an experienced attorney who can help her brother (my brother in-law) with his criminal case. My brother in-law's case was an extremely difficult case. Right from the beginning when I was cal...ling around to interview attorneys in the Sacramento area, I knew that Nancy was the person we will go with. She was honest, she was straightforward and she was also compassionate to our family's situation. My brother in-law's case concluded today and our family could not be happier with the results that Nancy was able to produce. She worked diligently on my brother in-law's case. Nancy was very responsive to our family's questions and she was very professional. I would HIGHLY recommend Nancy King.

Posted by Nickolas | October 18, 2014

Remarkable Excellence

One evening in late February, I found myself arrested and charge with a DUI. The circumstances of my case were unusual. While I was discussing my unfortunate encounter with a friend, he quickly recommended Nancy King. From the very beginning, Nancy demonstrated the professional qualities and dedicati...on to her clients that is necessary to win criminal cases in court. Nancy's team went right to work tracking down and interviewing all available witnesses. Although a plea agreement couldn't be negotiated, Nancy felt confident in our defense and we took the case to trial. Shortly before the trial began, the DA decided to charge me with misdemeanor battery in addition to the DUI for an encounter I had with someone immediately before my arrest. The prosecutor had planned on calling roughly 5 witnesses. After Nancy had the chance to cross-examine only one of these witnesses, the DA had no problem agreeing to a plea. The court found me guilty of drunk in public. We all have lapses in judgement and moments where our character is unbecoming. In times like these you can count on Nancy King to defend your name and get you past these obstacles with as little turbulence as possible.

Posted by SEAN | May 21, 2014

TOP NOTCH ATTORNEY ,Highly Recommend

Nancy was referred to me by another attorney and it was a life changing decision,I was in sacramento county jail and also had a warrant from placer county,when nancy arrived she seemed to take my legal problems and carry them herself she made me feel at ease and handled all the proper appearances in ...both counties and what could have been literaly years of my life ruined with another attorney or public defender instead ended with her getting me a probation violation and no new charge and a rehabilitation program in placer county.Thanks to Nancy its all behind me now and i would recommend her in any criminal law case

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2011

This is the attorney you want to pick, hands down.

Don't stress....just call. The other guys seemed uneducated compared to Ms. King. I am forever thankful for representation by Nancy King. I knew right away, on the phone, that she pays close attention to detail and uses critical thinking and in-depth personal experience to help you move through ...the obstacles and get you back on track and focused on your livelihood. I had an extremely technical, difficult case of DUID (prescription medication). Nancy explained what I was up against and what my options might be. She worked on my charges diligently and did not pass the responsibility on to anyone! She took my case personally and would have been eager to go to trial. That’s when you get the confidence to move on. She encouraged me to consider the outcomes of each scenario and spent the time to uncover every stone, to my advantage. She got the charges lowered twice and I got back to work! Nancy King is someone you want on your side. - RJ

Posted by Paul | May 26, 2011

Restored Faith

Nancy King has restored my faith in the legal profession. She was very successfully navigating thru a 15-year-old criminal case against me. With the recourses of her office she was able to get my charges completely dismissed. Nancy has a very pleasant and un-arming disposition I truly believe th...is is a rare quality that is hard to fine in the legal profession today. She always keep me informed of the progress of my case and always returned my calls promptly. PM

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Nancy Ann King's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Schofield

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Nancy at work in the courtroom on many occasions and have known her for years. She cares a great deal about her clients. She is absolutely trustworthy, and she has a talent for getting good results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Byron Roope

Unknown lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is passionate, skilled, and a wonderful lawyer. She is a delight to watch practice, and is always willing to fight and go the extra mile for her clients."

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Shelby Alberts

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I see Nancy in court on a regular basis. She is well respected in the community and a great advocate for her clients."

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Christopher Cosca

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Albert Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An aggressive lawyer who fights for her clients in and out of the courtroom"

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Chan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Nancy for several years and know her to be an outstanding attorney. She is well liked and respected among her peers. She is compassionate and patient with her clients yet a strong advocate in dealing with the opposing counsel, and is an accomplished negotiator and trial attorney."

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Kim Burgess

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Ms. King for the past few years. I have found her to be very knowledgeable about the law. She is respected in the courts where she practices, and her reputation and skills help her get good results for her clients. I have not hesitated to refer clients to her and will continue to do so in the future."

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Denis White

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I take great pleasure in being able to share my thoughts about this lawyer on AVVO. My first contact with Nancy was as opposing counsel on a criminal matter in Yolo County, where she was working as a district attorney. Several years later, when she left that office and went into private practice in the area of criminal defense, we met up once again. We talk frequently about the facts and law of our own cases, in an effort to look further than we are sometimes able to see on our own. Most recently, I referred a potential client of mine to her because I believed she would be the better lawyer for the issues at hand. Beyond her legal skills you will find her a wonderful person. It would be a good idea to keep her on your short list of criminal defense attorneys to consider, if you find yourself in that situation."

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Amber Bellante

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nancy is a compassionate and kind attorney who has gained valuable knowledge and experience from her years working in criminal law in Sacramento and surrounding counties. She is very diligent and effective in representing her clients."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Parkhurst

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy King is a good attorney who understands the system well and is skilled at fighting for her clients. She frequently consults with other local practitioners and continues to hone her valuable skills for the benefit of her clients. She is a true professional, very fair-minded, and thoughtful. I endorse her work."

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Byron Roope

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Shelby Alberts

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Schofield

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Cosca

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kim Burgess

Criminal defense lawyer

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Denis White

Unknown lawyer

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Richard Chan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amber Bellante

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Parkhurst

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau of Sacramento

2015

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau of Sacramento

2014

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau of Sacramento

2013

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau of Sacramento

2012

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Nancy King

1994 - 2000

Deputy District Attorney, District Attorney's Office, Yolo County

1992 - 1994

Attorney, Haworth, Bradshaw and Chaney

Associations

2017 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Sacramento Better Business Bureau

Member

2010 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

1991 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1991 - Present

U.S. District Court Northern District of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Payne

Dismissal

People v. Garcia

Dismissal

People v. Totter

Dismissal

People v. Deason

Wet reckless

People v. Calles

Dismissal

People v. Mahajan

Dismissal

People v. MacDonald

Reduced to misdemeanor trespass

People v. Nguyen

Dismissal

People v. Laffey

Dismissal

People v. Bartha

No charges filed

People v. D.S.

Dismissal

People v. Valdez

Jury not guilty on all counts

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Education

2009

California DUI Lawyers Association

Certification

1991

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Santa Clara University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

1994

Mock Trial Seminar

California Criminal Justice System

Publications

2011

Sacramento Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Sacramento DUI Defense: Miranda Rights

2010

Sacramento Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Traffic Stops and Car Searches

Languages

English

Activity

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