David Andrew Knoll

David Andrew Knoll

4.8
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 31 years

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

2301 J St #201, Sacramento, CA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

ALL Felonies, Misdemeanors and Infractions

34 years | 7,500 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

ALL DUI/DWI type cases from weaving to Manslaughter

34 years | 5,000 cases

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

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Law Offices of David Andrew Knoll

2301 J St #201, Sacramento, CA, 95816

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David Andrew Knoll's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer in Sacramento

I got a 3rd DUI and Mr. Knoll represented me. Throughout the difficult time, he and his partner Christy were amazing in keeping me informed and getting my sentence reduced. I had to do only 6 days in RCCC and a couple months house arrest. Hiring David Knoll as my attorney was the smartest thing I cou...ld've done. Thank you again David and Christy! You saved my ass!

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2015 | DUI & DWI

6 days in jail instead of 1 year for 3rd DUI

David Knoll is by far the most experienced and tactical attorney I have ever come across. I was arrested for a 3rd DUI in 18 months in addition to felony child endangerment. The DA wanted to make me serve a year in jail and revoke my license for 10 years. David worked very hard to get a better offer ...from the DA but they refused to budge. Ultimately, David talked to the Judge in closed chambers and explained I needed treatment, not jail time. He worked so fiercely on my case that the end result was reduced charges, 6 days in jail and 3 months in sober living environment (SLE) housing. And I didn't lose my license for 10 years! I don't know how I would cope with spending a year in jail, away from my child, losing my job, house, car, everything. I got a second chance at life thanks to David. Now I am clean and sober and have turned my life around. I would recommend David Knoll to anyone facing criminal charges and I will come back to him when it's time to get my DUIs expunged. He was efficient, honest and never a moment of BS. A straight shooter. Plus, no one else can beat his rates and receive this level of quality service. Thanks David! I owe you my future!

Posted by Michael | March 31, 2015 | DUI & DWI

This is THE man to help you!

David is a great guy for starters. David helped me out greatly with my first dui.hhumansim and his staff were very helpful with all my questions and were quick to respond if I couldn't reach them right away. David is very knowledgeable in this area of the law and was SO affordable with payment plans ...as well. Mistakes will happen but when they do, I would highly advise calling David A. Knoll.

Posted by Michelle | March 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Amazing Attorney !!!!!!

I am overjoyed and amazed beyond belief with the service provided by David Knoll and Christy Van Stelle. To say that I appreciate what they have done for me is an understatement. I cannot begin to convey how truly thankful I am to have had David and Christy take on the criminal justice system on my ...behalf. Mr. Knoll has over 20 years of experience defending people and displays the highest level of service and professionalism for his clients. His skill, knowledge and personal integrity is unwavering. Due to his extensive criminal law background, I was confident in my decision to work with him and Christy. They kept me informed through the entire process, were very comforting and super easy to talk to. Not to mention affordable and accommodating. In the end, Mr. Knoll was able to get the best possible resolution for my case. A resolution I never saw coming, a resolution I never imagined, a resolution I never thought possible. This man made the impossible possible for me. Case dismissed ! I HIGHLY recommend their services !!!!!!!! A very grateful client, Michelle M.

Posted by Andrey P | March 18, 2015 | DUI & DWI

David A. Knoll best attorney

David A.Knoll is an outstanding California DUI attorney. He is responsive, thorough, and creative in his advice, and he is also genuinely collegial with others. I had series DUI accident with injury. He got me out of jail fast. David handle my case better then I expected, now I have just probation. ...He is professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and empathetic attorney. I would highly recommend his services to anybody who has DUI case and DUI case with injuries.

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Christopher Parkhurst

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

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"David is a fixture in Sacramento courts, and has successfully defended hundreds of clients on matters from serious felonies to DUIs. He is a resource to other defense attorneys, and will not back down when a prosecutor gets between him and justice. David will work for the best outcome. I endorse him."

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Stephen Schofield

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Knoll fights hard for his client's rights. He has extensive knowledge of California criminal law and has knows his way around the courts in Sacramento and the surrounding counties. He has a great reputation as criminal defense and DUI attorney. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Lauren Caldwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Corrine Erickson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sierra Sterkin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Whitfield

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christy Van Stelle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. David works hard for his clients. He is an excellent criminal defense lawyer."

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David Foos

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David Knoll is a highly experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney. He vigorously defends his clients and consistently gets great results. He is aggressive, yet knows when to compromise. He is very well thought of in the legal community. I highly recommend David to anyone seeking a criminal defense attorney."

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Don Pioletti

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joe Pioletti

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Becky Pintar

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Damian Nolan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David Knoll as an experienced criminal defense attorney."

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Shelby Alberts

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David works hard to get his clients the best results. I recommend him."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Russell Wyatt

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

1993

Invitation to Excutive Committee, Moot Court

1993

Outstanding commitment to Law/Student Life, Gary V. Schaber Memorial Scholarship

1993

Certificate of Appreciation, American Bar Association

1992

Best Brief, Moot Court

1992

Top 12% Oral, Moot Court

1992

Alumni Scholarships, McGeorge School of Law

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner, Law Office of David Knoll

1993 - 1994

Legal Research Assistant, Public Defender's Office

1992 - 1993

Law Clerk, Freidman & Collard

Associations

1998 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1995 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1991 - Present

Pacific International Law Scociety McGeorge School of Law

President

1995 - 2010

California Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1992 - 1993

Student Trial Lawyers Association

Treasurer

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Education

1994

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

National University

Bachelor of Computer Science

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Speaking Engagements

2010

Davis School of Law

Legal Aspects of International Telecommunications

1993

Legal Aspects of International Telecommunications

Guest Lecturer

Publications

2013

The Sacramento Bee Criminal Defense Tactics

Languages

Spanish

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