Criminal Law

Trusted San Francisco Criminal Law Attorneys on Your Side

Our criminal law attorneys at Bryant Street Law Offices in San Francisco are committed full-time to protecting the rights of individuals who stand accused of violating the law. We understand that being arrested and charged with a crime is one of the most threatening things that can happen to you and your family. Your financial resources and your freedom itself are at risk. You need a lawyer who will stand up for your constitutional rights throughout the process.

Our San Francisco criminal law attorneys defend clients in many types of misdemeanor and felony cases, with particular focus on areas of the law where we have special experience and expertise, including:

We defend the best interests of our clients at all stages of the criminal justice process:

How We Can Help You

Depending on the particular circumstances of your case in San Francisco, your criminal defense lawyer may take one or more of the following actions to improve your position with respect to the charges against you:

• Work to get the charges against you dropped or reduced
• Interview police and other parties involved in the criminal situation to uncover lies or exaggerations
• Independently investigate the circumstances of the crime
• Search for and engage witnesses to the crime who may testify on your behalf
• Determine if any of the evidence against you was obtained illegally
• Bring in private investigators to uncover evidence in your favor
• Hire expert witnesses to strengthen defense arguments
• Negotiate with prosecutors to minimize the charges and consequences:

Note that many criminal cases never go all the way to trial, but are settled out of court. Your San Francisco criminal defense attorney can advise you on when the circumstances and potential consequences make a plea bargain a better alternative than going to trial.

Protecting the Rights of the Accused

Based on the U.S. Constitution, our legal system is designed to protect people's rights. That includes the presumption that you are innocent until proven guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt." There are other constitutional rights that apply throughout the criminal process, including search and seizure regulations and warrant rights. Your Bryant Street Law Offices criminal law attorney works tirelessly in San Francisco and elsewhere in the state to make sure that these rights are protected.

Time is of the essence in criminal law matters. If you are charged with a serious crime in California, and particularly in the San Francisco area, a criminal law attorney from the Bryant Street Law Offices stands ready for an immediate free consultation. We maintain weekend and evening office hours when necessary. For zealous representation in your criminal defense matter, contact our San Francisco criminal law attorneys at the Bryant Street Law Offices today.