Case Results

Below is a sample of recent results I have achieved for my clients. My toolkit for achieving excellent results for my clients includes:  aggressively pushing a case to trial or preliminary hearing after cutting down the prosecution’s case; filing various motions to dismiss or to suppress key evidence; moving for diversion under several recently-enacted programs; and presenting exculpatory and mitigating evidence after conducting extensive investigation. (Please note that results vary between cases and the results below were dependent on the facts of a specific case.)

Matters of Constitutional Concern

Dissuasion / Bribery Case Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2024): DA’s office repeatedly brought felony charges against criminal defense attorney for his legitimate and constitutionally protected work representing a client; court dismissed case all three times with findings of no probable cause. (See Marin Independent Journal article.)

Disobeying Restraining Order Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2020): client was prosecuted for publishing her domestic violence survivor blog; Court sustained demurrer and dismissed case on First Amendment grounds. (See Marin Independent Journal article.)

Violent / Serious

Residential Burglary Diverted (Marin Superior Court 2026): client granted mental health diversion for felony strike charge.

Kidnapping Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): client granted mental health diversion for strike felony strike charge.

Residential Burglary Resolved for Misdemeanor (Marin Superior Court 2025): client resolved serious felony case for misdemeanor trespass and theft charges after defense’s presentation of mitigation evidence.

Attempted Murder Charge Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2021): homicidecharge dismissed by court as lacking probable cause after four-day preliminary hearing. 

Robbery Dismissed (San Francisco Superior Court 2021): following filing of defendant’s California Electronic Communications Privacy Act motion to suppress evidence for a clear violation by the police, prosecution dismissed case on the day of the preliminary hearing.  

Attempted Murder Case Resolved for Non-Strike (Marin Superior Court 2021): client resolved attempted homicide case for simple accessory charge after defendant’s presentation of exculpatory and mitigation evidence. 

Felony Threats Resolved for Misdemeanor (Marin Superior Court 2021): client facing two felony strike charges resolved case for a misdemeanor after defense’s presentation of mitigation evidence.

Assault with Firearm Causing Great Bodily Injury Case Resolved for Non-Strike (Marin Superior Court 2021): after defense’s presentation of exculpatory and mitigation evidence, client resolved case for gun possession and misdemeanors for probation in a case with exposure of 20 years state prison.

Criminal Threats and Dissuasion Case Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2020): felony strike case dismissed before preliminary hearing following defense investigation.

Residential Burglary Resolved for Misdemeanor (Marin Superior Court 2020): client resolved case for misdemeanor trespass charge after defense’s presentation of mitigation evidence.

Shooting Case Resolved for Misdemeanor (Marin Superior Court 2020): client resolved serious felony case for a misdemeanor after defense’s presentation of mitigation evidence. 

Assault with a Deadly Weapon Resolved for Misdemeanor (Marin Superior Court 2019): client resolved felony strike case for a misdemeanor after defense’s presentation of exculpatory evidence. 

Domestic Violence

Domestic Assault and Vandalism Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2026): case dismissed by the prosecution at time of trial for lack of evidence after defense motion to exclude that evidence was granted.

Domestic Battery Diverted (Marin Superior Court 2026): client granted mental health diversion for domestic violence case.

Domestic Battery Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2026): case dismissed before trial following defense investigation.

Domestic Battery Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): case dismissed before trial following defense investigation.

Domestic Battery Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): case dismissed before trial following defense investigation.

Child Abuse Acquittal (San Francisco Superior Court 2024): acquittal on child abuse and domestic violence charges after jury trial, dismissal of remaining domestic violence charge.    

Domestic Battery Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2024): case dismissed before trial following defense investigation.

Child Abuse Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2023): client was granted judicial diversion and case dismissed after defense investigation showing charges were unmeritorious; DA’s appeal of diversion grant denied. 

Domestic Battery Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2023): case dismissed before trial following defense investigation.

Child Abuse Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2022): case dismissed by the prosecution at time of trial for lack of evidence after defense motion to exclude that evidence was granted.

Domestic Violence Dismissed (Alameda Superior Court 2022): domestic violence charges dismissed for disturbing the peace plea following defense presentation of exculpatory evidence.

Domestic Violence Case Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2022): case dismissed by the prosecution at time of trial for lack of evidence after defense motion to exclude that evidence was granted.

Disobeying Restraining Order Dismissed (San Francisco Superior Court 2022): after extensive briefing and hearings, case dismissed after client granted and completed mental health diversion.

Domestic Battery Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2021): domestic violence charge dismissed by the prosecution at trial for lack of evidence; diversion granted on remaining resisting arrest charge.

Domestic Violence Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2021): felony assault with a deadly weapon case with allegation of great bodily injury dismissed by the prosecution at the preliminary hearing for lack of evidence. 

Domestic Violence Dismissed (Alameda Superior Court 2021): case dismissed before trial following defense investigation.

Domestic Violence Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2020): felony assault case dismissed by the prosecution at the preliminary hearing for lack of evidence. 

Domestic Violence Dismissed (Lake Superior Court 2020): case dismissed before trial following defense investigation.

Domestic Violence Dismissed (Solano Superior Court 2018): court granted defendant’s speedy trial motion, dismissing case. 

Restraining Order Violation Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2018): case dismissed before trial following defense investigation.

Sex Cases

Rape Dismissed (Santa Clara Superior Court 2024): case dismissed before trial following multi-hour cross-examination of complaining witness at preliminary hearing.

Felony Sexual Battery Reduced (Sonoma Superior Court 2024): court reduced case to misdemeanor following defense motion.

Indecent Exposure Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2023): client diverted on non-PC 290 charge after presentation of mitigation evidence.

Indecent Exposure Resolved Without Sex Offender Registration (Marin Superior Court 2023): client pled to non-PC 290 charge after presentation of mitigation evidence.

Indecent Exposure Acquittal (San Mateo Superior Court 2022): PC 290 registration charge acquittal after jury trial.

Possession of Child Pornography Dismissed (San Francisco Superior Court 2019): following the filing of defendant’s California Electronic Communications Privacy Act motion seeking relief for a clear violation by the police,case dismissed before preliminary hearing. 

Indecent Exposure Case Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2019): after extensive briefing and hearings, client was granted mental health diversion, which he completed for a case dismissal; this case marked the first time that mental health diversion was granted in Marin County for an indecent exposure charge, which normally requires sexual offender registration upon conviction.

Marin Independent School Investigation: sexual assault allegation against a former teacher found to have no merit after defense investigation. 

San Francisco Independent School Investigation: sexual assault allegation against a former teacher found to have no merit after defense investigation.

College of Marin Disciplinary Proceeding: sexual assault allegation against student found to have no merit after defense investigation. 

Drugs / Weapons

Drug Sales Case Pled Down (Marin Superior Court 2026): client resolved felony sales case for a misdemeanor after defense’s presentation of exculpatory evidence. 

Obtained Controlled Substance by Fraud Diverted (Marin Superior Court 2026): client granted mental health diversion, avoiding a conviction and saving her nursing license.

Gun Possession Charges Diverted (Marin Superior Court 2026): client admitted into Veterans Diversion Court on felony gun possession charges.

Drug and Gun Possession Charges Pled Down (Marin Superior Court 2025): client offered misdemeanor charge after defense’s presentation of mitigation evidence.   

Gun Possession Charges Dismissed (San Francisco Superior Court 2024): felony chargesreduced to misdemeanors at preliminary hearing and then diverted for dismissal after defense motion.

Drug and Gun Possession Charges Pled Down (Marin Superior Court 2023): client offered misdemeanor charge after defense’s presentation of mitigation evidence.   

Drug Sales Case Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2020): felony case dismissed at preliminary hearing after defense investigation and follow-up laboratory tests exonerated client.

San Quentin Drug Charge Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2018): felony case dismissed following defense investigation showing narcotics belonged to cell mate, not client.

Drug Sales Case Dismissed (San Francisco Superior Court 2017): Court granted defendant’s speedy trial motion, dismissing case. 

DUI / Vehicular

DUI Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2026): case dismissed after defense motion to suppress evidence.

DUI and Child Endangerment Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): client grantedmilitary diversion resulting in case dismissal.

Felony Hit and Run Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): after charge reduced to a misdemeanor,client diverted and case dismissed.

Child Endangerment Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): client granted mental health diversion for multiple counts of child endangerment resulting from a DUI arrest.

DUI Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2024): case dismissed after motion to suppress evidence granted.

DUI Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2024): case dismissed after motion to suppress evidence granted.

Felony DUI with Serious Injury Dismissed (San Francisco Superior Court 2023): case dismissed by Court after defense presented mitigation regarding client’s mental health disability and made Penal Code § 1385 motion to dismiss.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Hit and Run Dismissed (San Francisco Superior Court 2024): client diverted for allegations that he fled accident scene, striking pedestrian.

DUI Dismissed (San Francisco Superior Court 2021): client’s motion for judicial pretrial diversion was granted and case was dismissed after client completed diversion terms. 

DUI Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2018): case dismissed after motion to suppress evidence granted.

Theft

Grand Theft Diverted (San Mateo Superior Court 2026): client granted motion to reduce to a misdemeanor and judicial diversion following defense motion.

Petty Theft Diverted (San Mateo Superior Court 2026): client granted judicial diversion following defense motion.

Petty Theft Diverted (Marin Superior Court 2026): client granted judicial diversion following defense motion.

Theft of an Animal Dismissed (San Mateo Superior Court 2026): case dismissed by prosecution after defense presentation of exculpatory evidence.

Identify Theft Dismissed (San Mateo Superior Court 2026): case dismissed after successful motion to dismiss.

Petty Theft Diverted (Marin Superior Court 2025): client granted judicial diversion following defense motion.

Petty Theft Diverted (Marin Superior Court 2026): client granted judicial diversion following defense motion.

Petty Theft Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): case dismissed after client granted and completed diversion.

Identify Theft Dismissed (San Mateo Superior Court 2025): case dismissed after successful speedy trial motion to dismiss.

Petty Theft Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): case dismissed after client granted and completed diversion.

Felony Embezzlement Pled Down (Marin Superior Court 2025): case resolved for a misdemeanor after defense presentation of mitigation evidence.

Petty Theft Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): case dismissed after client granted and completed diversion.

Petty Theft Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): case dismissed after client granted and completed diversion.

Petty Theft Dismissed (San Mateo Superior Court 2025): case dismissed after client granted and completed diversion within three months of arraignment; client was visiting from another country and required fast resolution to avoid future visa issues.

Petty Theft Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2024): case dismissed after client granted and completed diversion.

Petty Theft Dismissed (San Mateo Superior Court 2024): case dismissed after client granted and completed diversion.

Vehicle Burglary Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2023): felonycase dismissed at preliminary hearing.

Grand Theft Dismissed (San Francisco Superior Court 2023): after felony charge reduced to a misdemeanor,client diverted and case dismissed.

Petty Theft Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2023): case dismissed after client granted and completed diversion.

Identity Theft Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2022): case dismissed after client granted and completed diversion.

Petty Theft Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2019): case dismissed after client granted and completed diversion.

Petty Theft Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2019): case dismissed by Court after defense presented mitigation regarding client’s mental health disability and made Penal Code § 1385 motion to dismiss.

Petty Theft Dismissed (Marin Sup Ct. Case No. 2019): case dismissed after client granted and completed diversion.

Miscellaneous

Dissuasion and Vandalism Case Favorably Resolved (San Mateo Superior Court 2026): client resolved case for disturbing the peace after defense investigation.

Criminal Threats Diverted (San Mateo Superior Court 2026): client granted judicial diversion following defense motion.

Battery Dismissed (San Mateo Superior Court 2026): client diverted and case dismissed following defense motion.

Animal Neglect Diverted (Marin Superior Court 2025): client, wrongfully accused of neglecting beloved family dog, granted judicial diversion.

Petty Theft Diverted (Marin Superior Court 2025): client granted judicial diversion following defense motion.

Felony Vandalism Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): after charge reduced to a misdemeanor,client diverted and case dismissed.

Vandalism Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): client diverted and case dismissed following defense motion.

Vandalism Dismissed (San Francisco Superior Court 2025): client diverted and case dismissedfor accusation of keying another motorist’s car during argument.  

Trespass Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): case dismissed following defendant’s motion for civil compromise. 

Criminal Threats Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2025): case dismissed after client granted judicial diversion.

Battery Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2024): case dismissed after client granted judicial diversion.

Vandalism Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2024): client diverted and case dismissed on accusation client was solely responsible for extensive damage to home committed by teenagers during house party.

Battery Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2024): case dismissed after client granted judicial diversion.

Restraining Order Violation Dismissed (San Mateo Superior Court 2024): case dismissed after client successfully completed diversion for allegation he placed video cameras on his property in violation of a restraining order.  

Vandalism Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2023): case dismissed afterfollowing defendant’s motion for civil compromise. 

Restraining Order Violations Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2023): client granted diversion on multiple accusations of restraining order violation, despite hard lobbying by aggrieved neighbor.

Contracting without a License Case Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2023): client was accepted into and completed diversion program for a case dismissal.

Trespass and Resisting Arrest Case Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2023): case dismissedafterclient accepted into diversion program. 

Fish and Game Violations Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2022): misdemeanor charges dismissed for infraction plea after defense presentation of exculpatory and mitigation evidence.

Battery Cases Dismissed (Marin Superior Court 2022): two cases dismissed for combat veteran after his acceptance into and completion of military diversion.

Vandalism Dismissed (San Francisco Superior Court 2019): case dismissed following defendant’s motion for civil compromise. 

Criminal Threats Dismissed (San Francisco Superior Court 2019): client was accepted into and completed diversion program for a case dismissal.

Additional information regarding any of these matters may be available upon request.

If you are facing a criminal case or investigation, contact me today for a free and confidential consultation regarding your matter.