About me
Mr.McCarthy has represented individuals charged with misdemeanors and felonies in thousands of cases over the last 20 years. Philip McCarthy has handled a broad range of charges including White Collar Crime, Professional License Defense, Computer Crimes, DUI, Drug Crimes and a variety of other charges.
Practice areas
Licensed
- Criminal Defense: 40%24 years, 1.92 thousand cases
- DUI & DWI: 35%24 years, 408 cases
- Licensing: 10%5 years, 5 cases
- Administrative Law: 5%5 years, 5 cases
- Other: 10%
- More
Payment
Fees:
Retainer (sometimes)
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
Attorney endorsements
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MoreI endorse Phil McCarthy, one of the best lawyers in Sacramento. Phil is dedicated and smart, and he always does the right thing. He represents his client's interests with passion and expertise gained from over 20 years practicing in Sacramento and surrounding counties in northern California. Phil is a lawyer you can trust.
Joseph Hougnon DUI and DWI Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
MoreI endorse this lawyer. He has the legal skills and practical experience needed to excel at Criminal Defense.
Christopher Martens Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Contact info
901 H St Ste 301
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1992 | 08/24/2016 |
| WA | Administrative Suspension | 1990 | 09/16/2016 |
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| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| Distinguished Community Partner | First 5 Sacramento | 2007 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Attorney | Sole Practitioner | 1992 - Present |
| Attorney | Sacramento County Public Defender's Office | 1992 - 1992 |
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| Better Business Bureau | Accredited Business | 2000 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Eastern District of California | Member | 1998 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State Bar of California | Member | 1992 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sacramento County Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| California Public Defenders Association | Member | 1992 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indigent Criminal Defense Panel Executive Committee | Committee Member | 1995 - 2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| California State University, Sacramento | N/A | Other - Bachelors | N/A |
| Gonzaga University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Plea Bargaining Forum | Plea Bargaining | 2014 |
| Felony Trial Training | Mock Trial Training | 2013 |
| ICDP | Misdemeanor Defense Practice | 1998 |