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Shon Michael Northam

3.4
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

901 H Street #201, Sacramento, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

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Law Offices of Shon Michael Northam

901 H Street #201, Sacramento, CA, 95814

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Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Lawyer

Shon is such an outstanding lawyer who uses his abilities to their full potential. He managed to get me 25 hours of community service for a crime that could've gotten my license taken away. The case was settled 3 weeks after getting arrested. I highly recommend hiring him if you're in need of a lawye...r who knows what he's doing.

Posted by Jeff | May 22, 2012 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Horrible Attorney!

He accepted a strike without my knowledge. He's failed for the last 32 days to get my file to me. His phone and fax are disconnected, his office is locked. His e-mail is blocked. He's done everything possible to avoid being found or contacted.

Posted by Meliposa | April 25, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Smooth Operator

If you need a good defense attorney, this is Your Man!!! Behind the scenes, we were not privy to his methods, but the outcome was spectacular. Hard for the client to understand long stretches of silence through the process, but when it was all said and done, the day of trial, Shon was on FIRE!! It wa...s truly amazing. His demeanor, character and flamboyancy add to his charm. And he is incredibly Handsome. You can't help but be mesmerzied by him. Waiting for him to strike a blow. I highly recommend him

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2009 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney!!!!

He handled my daughter's case and had a dismissal within 2 months. Excellent investigation and thorough review of discovery and police reports. Would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2009 | Criminal Defense

Smooth Talker

Was on a case for me for over 2 years. Never answers phone or returns phone calls. Doesn't keep client informed about case. In my opinion would make a great trail attorney if the smooth talking was used for just that. Very good at convincing you he cares. He actually told the client in this case, he ...didn't care about his case. Says he will do all these things, but in 2 years time, never did any of them. Afraid to file motions to supress evidence because judge hates to throw evidence out so he can get reelected. At least that's his opinion. Would NEVER refer anyone to this attorney if any part of their life is on the line.

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Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2015

updated on 05/23/2016

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

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California Western SOL

law

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Humphreys Coll

undergraduate

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