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William Swan Helvestine

also known as Will Helvestine

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 16 years

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

555 7th St., San Francisco, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

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Location

San Francisco Public Defender's Office

555 7th St., San Francisco, CA

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William Swan Helvestine's Reviews

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Posted by Imran H. | November 4, 2015 | Hired Attorney

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A perfect candidate for my case out many here !

after a got an unfortunate traffic case on my hand, with naive experience of handling matters like these, i went on hunting and as one can expect it was tough two weeks looking for a lawyer than would get me into trust and help thoroughly. I finally chose Will based on the level of professionalism ...he displayed, his sheer brilliance on handling cases of all sorts with his subtle analysis of system and how the sf court works as he knows these people very well . I hired first time next morning, with the exceptional leverage he gave me to pay first installment at my time of convenience, a thing i NEVER got offered from any other lawyer here :( most were just nudging me to sign the contract hand over the money next day. but when you have a caring guy like Will who was there in DA office next day, i didnt have to look back "no ragrets" :) im humbled by his level of patience and assistance and impressed by his way of handling cases so smoothly . trust me , you will save most when hiring Will - and genuinely satisfied via emails/txt correspondence . grateful again for his service and assistance that i didnt have to flinch a bit about my case after having him on my side .

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David Nazzaro

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Will is now a member of the SF Public Defender's Office. When he was in private practice we would cross paths. Will is a natural defense attorney. He is very hard working and deeply caring about his clients. The private defense bar lost a fierce advocate when he took the PD job. I endorse Will and recommend him highly."

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Clark Braunstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Poised, intelligent and aggressive trial attorney."

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Boris Briskin

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Friend

"Will Helvestine is a tough criminal defense attorney who is willing to do the hard work necessary. I endorse Mr. Helvestine."

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Boris Briskin

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - 2014

Deputy Public Defender, San Francisco Office of the Public Defender

Associations

Bar Association of San Francisco

Alameda County Bar Association

San Mateo County Bar Association

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Education

2009

University of Southern California Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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