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David Paul Foos
About David
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
47 years | 3,000 cases
Personal Injury
30%
20 years | 400 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
47 years | 700 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Foos Gavin Law Firm, P.C.
3947 Lennane Dr.,, Ste. 120, Sacramento, CA, 95834
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Posted by Shelven Prasad | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommended
David Foos is excellent lawyer, along side his paralegal Eric. David handled my case work in a short amount of time, for great deal, and at same really understands about second chances. Even 7 months after my charges were dropped he still is willing to help his former clients. Thanks David for all yo...
Posted by John | July 30, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Amazing Attorney if you need help with employment issues
I had a legal issue with my future employer who was denying me my job based on my background check. Although my background check did have charges on them, since I completed a drug diversion program I legally did not have to disclose my conviction because there are none, (PC 1210 in case you wondered...
Posted by Brent | May 13, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Excellent DUI Attorney
Mr. Foos handled my DUI case with great expertise. His fee schedule was more than fair, there were no hidden costs, he and his staff were very responsive, and the result was much better than I expected. I am grateful for the outstanding work Mr. Foos did on my behalf.
David Paul Foos's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. David Foos is an extremely competent lawyer who will make sure he is providing the best level of representation for his client. David consulted with me on a matter with one of his clients because David wants to make sure he is covering all the basis with any potential collateral consequences."
"David is an excellent attorney and an even better person. He works cases hard and cares deeply about his clients."
"I endorse David Foos. I have had the pleasure of working with him on several cases and he was always very knowledgeable of the law and well prepared. He is well regarded by everyone in the Courthouse. He takes the time to truly listen to what his clients have to say and explains all of their options. You are in excellent hands if you have David as your attorney."
"Mr. Foos has proven himself to be an effective advocate for his clients. He is well-respected among the legal community."
"David is an excellent attorney who upholds the highest ethical and practice standards. I worked with David at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College and was impressed by his character and dedication. You are lucky to have David as your attorney."
"I have witnessed David's case preparation in person. His approach is methodical and instinctual. I highly recommend David to anyone needing superb and caring representation in the fields of criminal or personal injury law."
"A compassionate lawyer whose client's are lucky to have him!"
"David applies the knowledge he gained from years on the bench for his private clients, with tremendous results."
David Knoll
Criminal defense lawyer
Erika Gaspar
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Service Appreciation Award, Sacramento Superior Court
2006
Community Focused Court Planning Award, Sacramento Superior Court
2000
Appreciation Award, Sacramento Indigent Defense Panel
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Foos Gavin Law Firm
2008 - 2014
Staff Attorney, Bowman and Associates
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Beyer, Pongratz & Rosen, PLC
1990 - 2005
Sacramento Superior Court Commissioner, Sacramento County Superior Court
1988 - 1990
Deputy Public Defender, Sacramento County Public Defender's Office
1983 - 1988
Deputy Public Defender, Solano County California
Associations
2014 - Present
California Drunk Driving Defense AttorneysAssociate Attorney
2011 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeF Warrior Member
2007 - Present
Capitol City Trial Lawyers AssociationAssociate Attorney
2007 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember Attorney
1990 - 2007
California Judges AssociationJudicial Member
1990 - 2007
California Court Commissioners AssociationAssociate Member
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Can't
Case Dismissed
People v. Acierto
Case dismissed
Education
1977
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
Traffic Adjudication Seminar
Insurance law
2005
Traffic Adjudication Conference
DUI Procedure
Publications
2007
Sacramento Superior Court
Traffic Court Procedure
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is ignorance of the law ever a defense?
05 Jun 2015
Q&A
How to avoid a conviction for misdemeanor shoplifting?
23 May 2015
Q&A
Was I misled/overcharged by the criminal defense attorney?
24 May 2015