Founding attorney Michelle Spaulding is as comfortable in the courtroom as she is in her own skin. Her credentials include a law degree from the nations's top law school - Harvard and an outstanding track record defending clients accused of serious felonies including sex crimes. Mr. Luckman earned his law degree from Cambridge University, which is one of the top law schools in the world.
He is licensed to practice law in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia and has practiced Criminal Defense Law for nearly 40 years with the last 18 years in California. If you are not a US citizen, your legal team will include our immigration attorney Scott Mossman. He has extensive experience advising non-citizens who face criminal accusations and their defense counsel on the immigration consequences of criminal charges.
He is licensed to practice law in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia and has practiced Criminal Defense Law for nearly 40 years with the last 18 years in California. If you are not a US citizen, your legal team will include our immigration attorney Scott Mossman. He has extensive experience advising non-citizens who face criminal accusations and their defense counsel on the immigration consequences of criminal charges.
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There is no question that the skill and reputation of your attorney influences how the prosecution will treat you and your case. Therefore, it is a fortunate defendant that has Michelle Spaulding standing beside him or her in a criminal courtroom. Michelle is among the elite in the Northern California legal community.
Charles Luckman obtained his law degree from Cambridge University in England, which is renowned as one of the world's top law schools. He has been admitted as an attorney in England, Wales, Western Australia, Washington, and California. Mr. Luckman has been a criminal defense attorney for nearly 40 years and has represented clients in all types of criminal cases.
Practicing criminal defense in Northern California requires special consideration for non-U.S. Scott regularly answers these and other questions for Spaulding Campi attorneys and their clients, allowing them to make educated decisions regarding their defense strategies. Mr. Mossman is considered to be an expert in the immigration law field and presents seminars to other attorneys on relevant immigration subjects.
CA Penal Code 245 is a "wobbler" crime which can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. Our goal will be to show that you were falsely accused, acted in self defense or did not show the required intent. CA Penal Code 273.5 defines this crime also known as domestic abuse or spousal abuse. We help our clients get restraining orders lifted and charges dropped to avoid problems with family and employment.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon is considered to be a "wobbler" crime. That means that the prosecution has the discretion to charge the case as either a misdemeanor or a more serious felony. Wobblers provide your defense attorney with the unique opportunity to negotiate for the lesser charge. This argument will minimize your potential penalties and is starting point towards working for the dismissal of your charges or acquittal at trial.
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Steve O.
Jul 28, 2018
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Incredible staff of passionate and knowledgeable attorneys and paralegals. Their legal team was able to put my mind at ease after the first phone consultation (which was free) and after meeting members of their trial group in person I knew these were the people I wanted in my corner. Fortunately my matter was resolved without me even having to step foot into a courthouse and I am forever grateful for their guidance and professionalism in my time of need. Would definitely recommend giving them a call if you're in need of criminal defense or legal council.
Valerie N.
May 19, 2017
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After trying a public defender and never being able to reach him, I decided to hire Michelle Spaulding and her firm. I know that she cared deeply about my legal troubles because she'd check in on me regularly and calmed me down whenever I was anxious. My case is now over and I am so grateful that she took care of it. If you find yourself needing a defense attorney in Sacramento, I recommend Michelle!
Happy D.
Mar 08, 2016
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I highly recommend the legal services of MIchelle Spaulding. A family member was unjustly charged with offenses that with conviction could have resulted in long term consequences. A consummate professional , Ms Spaulding was also friendly, warm and reassuring throughout the long( not in any way due to her) and difficult process. Watching her in court was truly a privilege-she clearly provided every piece of evidence,including using detailed charts and graphs and timetables to guide the jury to the correct verdict- indeed, the jury deliberated for only about an hour before not guilty verdicts
Isabel Nguyen
Jun 24, 2015
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