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Rachel Dawn Miller
also known as Rachel D. Wilson
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Biography
In 2018, Ms. Miller accepted employment with the State of California and is no longer in private practice.
Rachel Miller has been a criminal defense attorney for 15 years in El Dorado County. Ms. Miller grew up in El Dorado County and still has close ties to the community. She is passionate about serving the community. Ms. Miller graduated from Hillsdale College in Michigan with a degree in Political Economy and went to law school at McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. Ms. Miller started working in El Dorado County out of law school for the now Honorable Steven C. Bailey (South Lake Tahoe, Dept. 3) as an associate attorney, handling criminal defense cases and some civil cases. Ms. Miller transitioned into the El Dorado County Public Defenders office in 2005 and worked in that office for 9 years, assisting indigent criminal defendants. She represented both misdemeanor and felony clients, as well as juvenile criminal clients. Ms. Miller was the attorney assigned the collaborative treatment courts including drug court, DUI court, Veteran's court and Behavioral Health court. Ms. Miller has specialized training and education in dealing with difficult addiction issues, co-occurring addiction and mental health issues and behavioral health cases. Ms. Miller is a member of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals as well as the California Association of Collaborative Courts. Ms. Miller opened her office in September of 2014 practicing in El Dorado County and Placer County primarily offering legal services for criminal defense and DUI defense.
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Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
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Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Only lawyer to take my case
In 2016 i had gotten a DUI and had consulted with other lawyer about an amount of money i had contested. All lawyers i had spoken had told me that there was no case to contest the amount and then i came to Rachel Millers office and had explained what my situation was and told me that we could work so...
Posted by Kyle | January 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended!
I hired Rachel on 2 separate occasions both times she was very quick to get back to me and take care of my cases she also got me exactly what I wanted both times! She is very professional and quite affordable! I would definitely recommend Rachel Miller for any of your legal matters!
Posted by Richard | January 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Truly a professional, kind, and compassionate attorney.
I was very fortunate when I hired Rachel Miller. The day after I was arrested which was the day before a major holiday, I met Rachel at her office and she set me on the right path concerning my case. She was professional and knows what she is doing. Also Rachel is a very kind and compassionate perso...
Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Wonderful to work with
Happy to have Rachel on my side. She is very knowledgeable and understanding. I would recommend Rachel to anyone I know as I feel confident she will do a great job.
Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
Attorney Miller possess' strong communication, critical thinking, and problem solving talents. She is a hard worker and dedicated to serving the public with a regard for affordability. She is easily accessible and responded to my text messages, and calls speedily.
Rachel Dawn Miller's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rachel's background as a public defender gave her a wealth of experience in handling criminal matters. With dozens of jury trials under her belt, she is able to effectively read, evaluate, settle and try cases. Now in the private sector, she is able to leverage her public defender experience, and a network of close relationships with the court, prosecutors, and experts, to her client's advantage."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Rachel since she came to El Dorado County. She is a tireless fighter, and gets good results in trials and negotiations."
"Rachel is a compassionate and skilled advocate. She is an experienced trial attorney who knows her stuff. Hire her and you'll be in great hands."
"I endorse attorney Rachel Miller. Dedicated, talented, hard working, and a respected colleague in the legal industry."
"I endorse attorney Rachel Miller. Dedicated to her clients success and respected by colleagues in the legal field."
"I've known Rachel through professional networks for many years. Her years at the El Dorado Public Defender's office have given her the kind of experience with difficult, complicated cases that many attorneys never handle in their entire careers. She's smart, articulate and dedicated. Highly recommended."
"Rachel is a lawyer you can rely upon. I would recommend her without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer - she is personable and she knows the system in El Dorado County."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Excellence Award, El Dorado County Teen Court Program
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, State Of California
2014 - 2018
Principal, Law Offices of Rachel D. Miller
2005 - 2014
Deputy Public Defender IV, El Dorado County Public Defender's Office
2002 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Steven C. Bailey
Associations
2007 - 2011
El Dorado County Bar AssociationPresident
2006 - 2007
El Dorado County Bar AssociationTreasurer
Education
2002
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Hillsdale College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
National Drug Court Professionals Annual Conference
Rural drug courts
2007
Making It Work Conference 2007
Drug Court Collaborative Process
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My 19 year old son is taking DA's plea bargain for assault and battery and GBI, The Public defender says he can get up to 7 year
20 Aug 2014
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I was arrested in 1996 for 273.5(a) spent one day in jail never went to court. Now gun rights where taken away. What can I do?
27 Aug 2014
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I got my 2nd dui within 5yrs I blew a .27
20 Aug 2014