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My goal is to defend or represent your rights as though they were my own. In other words, my goal is to pursue every legal process possible on your behalf and to act as quickly and as thoroughly as possible.
ABOUT ME:
Robert Lee Hamilton grew up in Northern California; graduated from Red Bluff High School where he was a starting offensive and defensive tackle for the undefeated Spartan Football Team – and took his place on the podium for placing 4th in the California State Wrestling Championships.
After high school, Mr. Hamilton ventured to Alaska and pursued a career as a commercial fisherman for ten years. He was on the cover of National Fisherman in the summer of 1987 [FV Pegasus]; in 1988/89 he fished the Bering Sea for Snow Crab on the FV Alaskan Monarch [often seen on the TV show "Deadliest Catch" and other documentaries]; in 1989, he purchased a commercial fishing boat and permit, which he operated for 5 years; and in May of 1992, became a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer.
Mr. Hamilton has a bachelor's degree in journalism, with a minor in business, from CSU, Chico, and a Juris Doctor from Cal Northern School of Law (Chico, California). While in law school, he was elected for two consecutive terms as President of the Student Bar Association, appointed lead counsel for the prevailing party at the school's moot court competition, and passed the California Bar Exam without taking the conventional bar review courses.
While in law school, Mr. Hamilton started an Attorney Services business. The business quickly expanded as he began providing eviction services for attorneys and pro per litigants; paralegal services for attorneys; process serving, court filings, fax filings, skip tracing; along with mobile notary and certified loan signing services. During law school, Mr. Hamilton also authored a treatise entitled the "Attorney's Guide to Professional Process Serving".
Mr. Hamilton's unusual success and legal experience is the result of ingenuity, hard work, and an innate sense of justice. Mr. Hamilton understands, first hand, the emotional plight of anyone caught up in the legal system. His style of litigation is courageous, relentless, passionate – and often creative. No one will work harder to get you a just result than Robert Lee Hamilton.
DUI Specific Training and Experience:
National College for DUI Defense (Graduate/Member)
STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS (SFSTs): Robert Lee Hamilton is trained in DWI Detection and SFSTs by both the NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) and the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE (IACP). If charged with a DUI, your attorney should be thoroughly familiar with SFST procedures because, according to NHTSA, "IF ANY ONE OF THE STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TEST ELEMENTS IS CHANGE, THE VALIDITY IS COMPROMISED."
Practice areas
- DUI and DWI: 55%
- Landlord or tenant: 15%
Diligent and knowledgable
- Car accident: 10%
10 years
- Criminal defense: 10%
Passionate, tenacious, and knowledgable
- Litigation: 10%
Thorough, diligent, knowledgable
Languages spoken
English
Photos and videos
Contact
Robert Lee Hamilton Attorney At Law
1745 Yuba Street
Post Office Box 992237
Redding, CA, 96099-2237
Website
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2007 | 09/26/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of completion in blood analysis and trial advocacy | National College for DUI Defense | 2015 |
| Certificate of Completion: DUI Defense | National College for DUI Defense | 2012 |
| Certificate of Completion:DUI Defense (Harvard University) | National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Law Office of Robert Lee Hamilton | 2007 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
| National College of DUI Defense | Attorney Member | 2011 - Present |
| California DUI Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 2007 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Attorney Member | 2007 - Present |
| California Public Defenders Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Shasta Trinity Counties Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
|---|
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | Grad II | 2016 |
| Bob La Pier and Associates | Certificate of Training Award (updated) | 2014 |
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | Yes | 2014 |
| National College of DUI Defense | Yes | 2012 |
| National College of DUI Defense (NCDD) | Yes | 2011 |
| Bob La Pier and Associates | Certificate of Training Award | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| CAL Northern School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
| California State University, Chico | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| California DUI Lawyers Association All Day DUI Seminar | Effectively Arguing Reasonable Doubt, Presumption of Innocence, Burden of Proof & Circumstantial Evidence in Closing Argument | 2015 |
| Nuts & Bolts of DUI | Discussion: Laws & Politics of DUI | 2014 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| People v Derek H | DUI: .17/.17 Breath Test Dismissed by Judge |
| P v Derek H | Driving While License Suspended for DUI: All Charges Dismissed. |
| P v Cherise B | Not Guilty (Acquitted by Jury) on all Counts (Grand Theft/Embezzlement) |
| P v Jacob K (.26/.26 PAS & .21/.23 Chemical Test) | Not Guilty (Acquitted by Jury) on all Counts. No DMV license suspension. |
| P v Patrick G | DUI: .15 BAC - All Dismissed After Appeal of Motion to Suppress |
| P v Eric H | Wet Reckless after jury trial (settlement) - .13 BAC, Prior DUI & Refusal Allegation Dismissed. |
|---|---|
| P v Eugene A | Not Guilty (Acquitted by Jury) of DUI (alcohol & prescription drugs) |
| P v Sedona L | DUI: All Charges Dismissed after Jury Trial |
| P v Dylan B | DUI ACQUITTAL .28/.27 Breath Test - no License Suspension - Wet Reckless |
| P v Austin J. | Marijuana DUI Refusal - All Charges Dismissed |
| P v Brenda H | .13 BrAC - Wet Reckless - No License Suspension |
| P v Wyatt F | ACQUITTAL - Not Guitly - No DMV Suspension |
| Burnett v Hall | Judgment for $144,462 for Malicious Prosecution & False Arrest |
| P v Leonel A | ACQUITTAL on .12 Breath/.13 Blood DUI - No License Suspension |
| People v Templeton F | .12 BrAC DUI Dismissed. |
| P v Andy C | DUI ACQUITTAL - .31 BAC - No License Suspension. |
| P v Stanley Z | Wet Reckless - high BAC and Prior DUI Dismissed (.15/.17) |
| Mortenson v Brannon | $1.3 million Policy Limit Settlement (Personal Injury) |
| P v Jason B | Not Guilty (ACQUITTED by Jury) of All Counts (Felony Strike Case) |
| P v Kerry M | DUI Refusal - All Charges Dismissed after Jury Trial |
| P v Chris W | .08 DUI DISMISSAL - Dry Reckless and No DMV Suspension |
| P v William S. | All Charges Dismissed. |
| P v John F. | All Charges DISMISSED (.25 DUI) |
| P v Lisa B. | DUI: All Charges DISMISSED |
| P v Brian A. | ALL CHARGES DISMISSED (.12 DUI) |
| People v R.W | ALL CHARGES DISMISSED (.12 DUI) |
| P v Dale B | ALL CHARGES DISMISSED (.23 DUI) |
| People v Ken S | ACQUITTED BY JURY OF ALL 4 CHARGES |
| People v S.K. | .09 BAC - ALL CHARGES DISMISSED |
| People v Kimberly B | 08 BAC DUI DISMISSED - Plead to DRY RECKLESS |
| People v David C | ENTIRE CASE DISMISSED |
| People v Frank J | .11 BAC - DUI ACQUITTAL - "NOT GUILTY" on all DUI charges |
| People v Mitchell P. | DUI ACQUITTAL - "NOT GUILTY" - No License Suspension by DMV |
| P v Christine W | .09 BAC - ENTIRE CASE DISMISSED |
| People v. Amelia C | .14 BAC - ENTIRE CASE DISMISSED |
| People v. Ken S. | .18 BAC - DUI ACQUITAL - "Not Guilty" of all DUI Charges |
| People v. Brian B. | .21 BAC - DUI DISMISSED/No DMV Suspension |
| Civil Case | Petition for Writ of Mandate Granted |
| People v. Jeff J | .12 BAC - ENTIRE CASE DISMISSED AFTER TRIAL |
DUI DISMISSAL! !!!
Posted by Templeton D. Fountaine 3rd
Fri Jan 15 2016
DUI with chemical test refusal, dismissed...
Posted by Kerry
Thu Dec 25 2014
Attorney endorsements
(18)Donald Stricklin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 27, 2016
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Robert is a regular contributor to California DUI Lawyers list. He is guest speaker on DUI Trial Tactics, trained in Field sobriety test. Highly recommended for best results. Results speak for themselves.
Tod Thompson, Employment and labor Attorney on May 2, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I can recommend Robert without reservation. He is a capable and dedicated attorney who cares deeply for his clients. I would trust him to represent me and you should too.
Gary Peak, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the pleasure of working with Robert while at Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer College. Robert is sharp, dedicated and truly cares for his clients. He is an excellent attorney who I am proud to endorse.
Elizabeth Hinds, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 14, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer with whom I have spent time with working on cases. Rob is an outstanding and devoted advocate and lawyer that represents his clients with integrity and passion. If you want an attorney that honors the practices of law and ethics inside and outside of the courtroom, and genuinely cares about you personally and professionally, then Rob is the attorney for you.
Roger Ermola, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. His breath of experience speaks for itself. I highly recommend him to any potential clients looking for a proven and battle tested professional.
John Tello, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 22, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Robert is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is hard working and leaves no stone unturned when defending a client. He continually strives to educate himself on the latest trial techniques and legal issues relating to DUI and other areas. I highly recommend him.
James Dixon, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I had the opportunity to see Robert do a masterful cross examination of an expert witness. His ability to think quickly on his feet distinguishes Robert from most other attorneys. I fully endorse this attorney.
Denis White, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I met Mr. Hamilton at a three day "Standardized Field Sobriety Testing" [SFST] training, in Oakland, in October 2009. Since that time, I've also witnessed his involvement on the California DUI Lawyers Association list-serve, wherein the best DUI attorneys in this State, share information with each other relevant to DUI defense. The information he shares and the issues he raises demonstrate an understanding of DUI cases, that the casual practitioner just doesn't possess. This is a complex area of law to practice in. It involves a deep understanding of science, law and the politics of representing persons accused of a crime that the public, prosecution and judiciary appear to believe people should simply plead guilty to. He speaks in a simple and straight forward way. It's very much like talking to a neighbor. You don't need big words and Latin phrases that lawyers learn in law school. You simply need to know what you are facing and what your options are.
John Carelli, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 1, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Robert has a vast knowledge in the area of DUI defense. He works tirelessly to represent his clients in all phases of the case.
Lynn Gorelick, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hamilton knows DUI law. Not only is he a fierce advocate for his clients, he also participates in continuing education to remain cutting edge. I highly recommend Mr. Hamilton if you have a DUI in the Redding area.
Manny Daskal, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
robert and I have spent time together at what are considered some of the best DUI seminars in the country. He is constantly striving to better himself in a very difficult and challenging craft to help his clients. I have referred people to Robert who have legal issues. He has done excellent work for them. I will not hesitate to continue to do so. He is caring and empathetic to valued qualities for a lawyer.
Robert Hamilton is an experienced and dedicated advocate who cares about his clients and does a great job for everybody he represents.
William Conwell, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse this lawyer. Over the years I have been impressed with the depth of his legal knowledge and his ability to relate it to individuals feeling the stress of legal trouble. I watched him win an extremely difficult DUI trial and was greatly impressed by court presence. Anyone needing a knowledgeable, skilled attorney could do no better than Robert Hamilton.
Steven Whitworth, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 18, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Robert for a few years and have always been impressed with his ability as an attorney. I have been impressed because of his care of the client, attention to detail, aggressiveness, and proactive attitude. Furthermore, Robert has a very practical and appropriate approach to the law - do no harm to the client. This appears to be expressed in his demeanor with opposing counsel as well as his temperment before the court. All around, my opinion of Robert is as an excellent attorney. You would be hard pressed to find a better attorney.
Kenneth Hallum, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Apr 18, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Robert is an innovative lawyer. I am pleased to have strategized several cases with him, and to see him take cases to success for his clients. He is tenacious in his efforts for each of his clients and their respective cases and/or issues, as such I can attest, and offer my endorsement of his skills and services to his clients.
Joshua Dale, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 13, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Robert's work because I know how many times his clients have very successful outcomes. It is that simple.
Jasen Nielsen, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 11, 2010
Relationship: Other
Mr. Hamilton is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney who fights hard for his clients. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a DUI attorney in and around the Redding area.
Francisco Rodriguez, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 9, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
One of the best assets that Robert brings to any case is his passion for winning. He is constantly staying on top of both the science and the law in the DUI defense field. He is but one of a handful of Attorneys trainned in the art of proper performace of Field Sobriety Test, which is a huge assest in defending any DUI matter. If you are thinking of hiring Robert, don't hesitate! Consider yourself lucky if he takes your case....
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