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Located in Truckee, California, Jude M. Koenig is a local DUI and criminal defense lawyer who draws on a background as a former prosecutor and over three decades in the courtroom. At The Law Office of Jude M. Koenig he represents clients throughout Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, Sierra, Placer, Plumas, and Nevada counties. Whether charged with drunk driving or other criminal offenses, Jude is committed to aggressive defense and practical, county-specific strategies to protect clients’ rights and futures.
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Acquired: 1990
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Acquired: 1993
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10075 West River Street, Suite 205, Truckee, CA, 96161
28 Client Reviews
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Posted by Richard | September 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Best criminal defense attorney for Nevada County
Jude was very responsive and creative. He had patience while information was being gathered. His attitude was constructive and never dismissive. I believe that the outcome of our pleading was the result of Jude's persistence and faith that a solution would be found. I would highly recommend Jude for ...
Posted by David | July 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney
A Caring Professional Who Gets Results
I cannot recommend Jude Koenig highly enough. I retained Jude after one of the most stressful experiences of my life. From our very first conversation, he was honest about the seriousness of my case while also giving me confidence that there was a path forward. He never made unrealistic promises, ...
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Minutes Into My Very First Call with Jude Koenig - I Immediately Knew That I Was In the Right Hands
After being involved in a very unfortunate incident while visiting Lake Tahoe for a vacation, I had the fortune of finding Jude Koenig to represent me as my defense lawyer. As a person who had never had one scrape with the law throughout my lifetime, like a lot of others, I was initially overwhelmed ...
Posted by Russ | August 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Russ R.
I don’t know where to begin! Jude is an absolutely amazing lawyer! I wouldn’t recommend anyone else in the area! He is very efficient, reliable, and not afraid to tell you what’s up! I would have thrown out 9 years of my life but he was an absolute legend and I only did 6 months, which I deserved. No...
Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mountain to a molehill.
When I retained Mr. Koenig to represent me on a criminal matter, I didn’t know what to expect. I had a matter that had snowballed into a seemingly insurmountable challenge to take on. However, Mr. Koenig through his years of experience and expertise was able handle my case and get me extremely fa...
"I had a chance to talk with Jude at the CDLA Kuwatch DUI Seminar. I recommend him to anyone who is facing DUI charges."
Business lawyer
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Jude M. Koenig, APC
2001 - 2003
Deputy District Attorney, Nevada County District Attorney's Office
1998 - 1999
Deputy District Attorney, San Miguel County District Attorney's Office
1997 - 1998
Deputy District Attorney, Summit County District Attorney's Office
1996 - 1997
Deputy District Attorney, Eagle County
2008 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
1990 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2007 - 2014
Sierra College - Tahoe Truckee CampusInstructor
2005 - 2014
Truckee Donner Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
2004 - 2005
Tahoe-Truckee Bar AssociationFormer President
Prevailed on the merits
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2007
Sierra College Instructor
1996
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