2020
Attorney Rodriguez recognized in his field as a
Welcome to the official home page of our website, we are one of the best law firms in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California! Please click on the area of practice above the picture to access our topics after reading our introductory page.
For the past 24 years, the firm has focused on assisting individuals and businesses (business Attorneys) to settle disputes between themselves and others. A significant part of the firm has also been devoted to representing clients in criminal accusations (Criminal Attorney) alleged by the Government in both the State and Federal Courts.
Our Criminal Attorneys have represented clients in cases involving Felonies, Misdemeanors, and infractions. A sample of some of the criminal cases the firm has represented clients in include homicide, rape, battery, assaults, theft, white-collar crime, insurance fraud, manslaughter, DUI, drug allegations, sex crimes, solicitation, and many others.
Our Business Attorneys have represented clients in business contracts, civil claims, advised on business formation, legal analysis of business structure both formation and physical hazards inspections.
Our Appellate lawyers have handled appeals in criminal felony cases, civil cases, and infraction cases. Our firm has also filed numerous Writs, both civil and criminal, in the Superior Courts, Court of Appeals, and the California Supreme Court.
Our firm has also devoted a significant part of the firm to defending traffic infraction cases. From Accidents to speeding tickets, commercial driver traffic tickets to red light camera tickets. We have enjoyed great success in all of the San Francisco Bay Area Courts and beyond on all traffic matters. We are proud to be able to say that we have saved thousands of driving jobs by helping our clients defeat their tickets. Over the past 24 years, we estimate to have saved our combined clients well over three million dollars in insurance fees.
We have also worked relentlessly in saving our clients’ professional licenses. From Physicians to security guards to Nurses, Real State Agents, and Dental Assistants.
I would like to officially welcome you to our firm's website. As you will see from the passage below, contained in United States v. Wade our role in the criminal system is well outlined. We serve our clients, no one else. Our office has built its reputation the old fashion way, we earned it! We have done so by setting high standards in our work and legal representation of every case we handle. It does not matter if it's a small case (if there is such a thing), or a complex one, the effort is always the same. We are result driven, we are ethical, we are passionate in our fight, your fight. From a traffic ticket case that may risk your job, to a felony assault that may cost you your freedom. We believe in our client and we believe in our job!
We are Criminal Defense Attorneys, DUI Defense Attorneys, Traffic Ticket Attorneys, and DMV Suspension Attorneys defending cases in San Francisco County, San Francisco Bay area, Marin County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, San Joaquin County, San Mateo County and all other northern California Counties. When we accept a case our goal from day one is simple, we must win! We maintain a high quality of representation and client communication. We pride ourselves on the effort that we place into each case and allow our results to speak for our performance. We have served hundreds of California residents who have remained our loyal clients because of the quality of representation and service we provide. We will happily provide you with referrals upon request, We don't make them available on this site because of privacy and confidentiality issues.
The firm has handled a wide range of cases: From stop sign violations (traffic tickets); red light camera cases; DUI's (misdemeanor); DMV suspension matters; sexual battery; battery; domestic violence; assault with a deadly weapon upon a peace officer (felonies); criminal threats; and everything else in between. No case is too small, no case is too big. We have conducted well over 200 trials and have set a high bar with our success rate.
Unlike many other law firms, our office has a strict policy to never turn our cases over to anyone, we handle them from start to finish! This policy is in effect in every type of case we handle, from a traffic ticket to a murder case. One of our two attorneys will be assigned and will see the case to its conclusion. Also, unlike many law firms, our clients get direct access to the attorneys, not a paralegal or secretary. We believe this to be a crucial part of our representation because of the client's ability to get quick answers to their questions.
BELOW ARE THE FIRMS VALUES & BUILDING BLOCKS:
It is our responsibility to educate the Client about his case so that our clients can make informed decisions.
The Courtroom is our battlefield and our Client is our top priority!
We do not do favors for the prosecution or the Court if it is in any way detrimental to our client. We simply cannot think of a time when a favor to a prosecutor was not detrimental to our Client.
We must always know the case better than the opponent.
We must be creative.
We must win at all costs while maintaining ethical standards.
Did we already mention that we must be ethical in everything we do?
These are just a few of our in-house rules that make up the firm's foundation. There are many more consisting mostly of how to better serve and defend our clients. Our infinity to defending the accused is unparalleled.
If you find yourself in need of a: San Francisco, Oakland or Marin Traffic Ticket Attorney/Lawyer; a San Francisco, Oakland or Marin DUI Lawyer/Attorney; a San Francisco, Oakland or Marin Felony Attorney/Lawyer; a San Francisco, Oakland or Marin misdemeanor Attorney/ Lawyer; or a San Francisco, Oakland or Marin Criminal Defense Attorney/Lawyer; or a San Francisco or Oakland DMV Attorney/Lawyer please feel free to call us and ask for a free consultation. We offer a no-fee initial consultation and will bill you only if we accept your case. We take calls from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., but also accept emergency calls any time of the day or night.
We offer reasonable fees and accept all major credit cards and forms of payments. I look forward to personally taking your call and answering any initial questions you may have. We know that your situation is urgent and pressing which is why we make ourselves available any time of the day or night. Your search for the right Attorney ends here!
"THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY'S CREED", AS STATED BY THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
The United States v. Wade (1967) 388 U.S. 318 (White J., concurring)
"Law enforcement officers have the obligation to convict the guilty and to make sure they do not convict the innocent. They must be dedicated to making the criminal trial a procedure for the ascertainment of the true facts surrounding the commission of the crime. To this extent, our so-called adversary system is not adversary at all; nor should it be. But defense counsel has no comparable obligation to ascertain or present the truth. Our system assigns him a different mission. He must be and is interested in preventing the conviction of the innocent, but, absent a voluntary plea of guilty, we also insist that he defend his client whether he is innocent or guilty. The State has the obligation to present the evidence. Defense counsel needs to present nothing, even if he knows what the truth is. He need not furnish any witnesses to the police, or reveal any confidences of his client, or furnish any other information to help the prosecution's case. If he can confuse a witness, even a truthful one, or make him appear at a disadvantage, unsure or indecisive, that will be his normal course. Our interest in not convicting the innocent permits counsel to put the State to its proof, to put the State's case in the worst possible light, regardless of what he thinks or knows to be the truth. Undoubtedly there are some limits which defense counsel must observe but more often than not, defense counsel will cross-examine a prosecution witness, and impeach him if he can, even if he thinks the witness is telling the truth, just as he will attempt to destroy a witness who he thinks is lying. In this respect, as part of our modified adversary system and as part of the duty imposed on the most honorable defense counsel, we countenance or require conduct which in many instances has little, if any, relation to the search for truth."
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524 7th Street, Oakland CA 94607
ALAMEDA COUNTY:
1061 Eastshore Hwy., Albany CA 94710
MARIN COUNTY:
4040 Civic Center Dr #200, San Rafael, CA 94903
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Areas of Practice
CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
The world of music is ever-growing and evolving, and we’re not just talking about sound trends. With the consistent introduction of varying revenue streams and distribution channels, the opportunity for profit grows, but so does the complexity. That’s where we come in. You can also visit our dedicated Oakland Criminal Attorney page.
DMV LICENSE SUSPENSION ATTORNEY
Demystifying art law is in itself a creative practice. It requires finesse, strategic structuring, and in many ways, empathy. At the end of the day, art and its worth are profoundly personal. That’s why we advise mediation or arbitration before stepping into litigation.
DRUNK DRIVING ATTORNEY
The way people consume entertainment is constantly in flux, so the laws must adapt quickly. Harris Ingram strives to anticipate these changes so you can focus more on creating the performance of a lifetime. You can also visit our Oakland DUI Attorney dedicated webpage.
CIVIL ATTORNEY
The startup and small business marketplace is still a new and fierce frontier that requires legal advice from attorneys who are deeply entrenched in the particularities of venture financing. Our firm gives you an holistic approach, so your company can get the best competitive advantage.
TRAFFIC TICKET ATTORNEY
The internet, software, and technology are so pervasive that we can’t remember having ever lived without them. They make our lives simpler, but behind the curtain are fluctuating challenges in protection and monetization—challenges that our firm stays two steps ahead of. Visit our dedicated Oakland Traffic Attorney site or Traffic Attorney in Oakland.
APPELLATE ATTORNEY
Fashion law is a little bit like the Wild West. There’s a lot of potential, but the rules can seem convoluted and vague at best. Protecting a brand or even a single design involves intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, and patents.
Other areas of practice
CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY 1983 CLAIMS
Have your rights been violated by the Government or some other liable entity? We have been litigating 1983 cases for the past ten years. Not easy cases but they can be won with the right set of facts. If your rights have been violated call us for a free consultation of your case.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Is your license at risk of being revoked or suspended? Time is important, there are critical actions that one must take to protect your license and livelihood. If you find yourself in a situation where your professional license is at stake, call us we can help!
SCHOOL EXPULSION DEFENSE ATTORNEY - TITLE IX
Is your child at risk of being suspended or expelled from high school, college or university. What you say is very important and you should always contact us before speaking with anyone about the matter. Call us for help. We offer a free consultation on the issue.
RESTRAINING ORDER ATTORNEY
Are you being threatened by someone or harrased? If you are there is legal protection available to you. A restraining order will help to protect you legally against that threat. Call us to discuss how you can acquire a restraining order against someone who is a threat to you. Likewise, if someone is taking you to Court asking for you to be restrained from contacting them, call us. Having a restraining order against you can hurt you in many ways, including being subject to arrest. Call now for a free consultation.
“You have been empowered by the US Constitution to be the only person in the world that can protect your client from the overwhelming, overreaching arm of one of the most powerful entities on earth - Government! As I have said to myself, I may not be famous, nor may I ever be; but for that one moment in time, for that one client, I will try to make history.”