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Colleen Kate Bazdarich

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Support, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

About Colleen

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

I practice criminal defense in the Bay area, and also help those convicted of criminal offenses seek record clearance after the completion of probation or parole. I work very hard for my clients, and have had great results getting cases dismissed or settled on good terms for my clients. I know how scary and frustrating it can be to face criminal charges, and I seek to make the process as smooth for my clients as possible.

12 years | 50 cases

50%
Child Support 40%

I regularly appear at child support court on behalf of clients who are facing contempt charges and possible jail time for failure to pay their child support. I strive to support my clients though a difficult period and find resolutions that will be best for everyone involved.

12 years | 300 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

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Colleen Kate Bazdarich's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kelly | September 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest, Hardworking, Great at Communicate with her clients

Colleen is a respectful, intelligent, hard working attorney. Colleen has a sharp mind, and is an amazing legal writer. In court she is polite and respectful but not a push over. She protects her clients through the process which allowed me to feel safe in a less than comfortable situation. She ca...rries herself with confidence and uses her skill of excellent timing when addressing matters to the court to ensure your rights are protected and that you positions are respected as well. Colleen was tough as nails when cross examining the arresting officers at a motions hearing to get to the truth, and she did so well that the case was dropped before the motions hearing was even ruled upon. Colleen's prices are reasonable. Colleen is also very kind and I believe she truly cares about her clients best interest. AND she wont rush through your case, she wont recommend a plea bargain if its not in your best interest.

Posted by Karina | June 10, 2015

Very satistied

Colleen Bazdarich was always very helpful with questions and concerns i had about my case. Colleen always answered my emails or gave me a call back right away. If she though i didn't understand something Colleen would explain with detail until i comprehended . I was always informed about my case. Co...lleen did the best she could to get me the best deal possible (which i am very satisfied with). I would most definitively recommend Colleen she is professional and caring for her clients wants and needs.

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Colleen Kate Bazdarich's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ilona Solomon

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Colleen is one of the smartest, most dedicated and hardworking people I know. She gives her all to her clients, and she knows the law and knows how to maneuver in court. I would recommend her to anyone seeking an attorney in the Bay Area."

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Kevin O'Mahony

Child support lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I work with Colleen Bazdarich at the child support contempt calendar in San Jose. She is a hardworking attorney who is passionate about representing her clients. She is very articulate and is a forceful legal advocate. I highly recommend her!"

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Amy Quan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Colleen is a dedicated attorney and will fight hard to vindicate her clients' rights. She truly believes in the work that she does and it really shows."

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Kevin O'Mahony

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Appointed attorney, Independent Defense Counsel's Office

2014 - Present

Attorney, C. Bazdarich Law Office

2014 - 2014

Legal Research Clerk, Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office

2013 - 2013

Youth Defender Project Clerk, East Bay Community Law Center

2013 - 2013

Legal Research Clerk, San Francisco Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2013

Teacher's Assistant, Negotiations, University Of California Berkeley (Boalt Hall)

2011 - 2011

Death Penalty Research Clerk, California Appellate Project

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Criminal Justice Section

2014 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

2013

UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Stanford Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts with Honors

Languages

English

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