Jonathan L. Willis

Jonathan L. Willis

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  • Animal & Dog Law, Appeals & Appellate, DUI & DWI ...
  • California, Central District of California, Northern District of California, Southern District of California
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Biography

I am one of only a handful of local attorneys who have been actively trying cases before juries in this state for over 30 years now. I am a former Imperial County Deputy District Attorney IV (2002-2009), the last three years of which I served as the Director of the Special Prosecutions Unit (Narcotics). I am proud to be a Life Member of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (C.A.C.J.), and I am also a Private Defense Counsel Member of the California Public Defenders Association (C.P.D.A.). Most importantly, I would be privileged to represent YOU--and other accused persons--against the government's charges in your criminal matter!

Education
Santa Clara University School of Law
J.D. (1979) | Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure
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Honors: SCHOOL OF LAW: Managing Editor of the Santa Clara Law Review (Volume 19, 1978-1979); Research Assistant to Dean George J. Alexander (1977-1978); Treasurer, Honors Moot Court Board (1978-1979)
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San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
B.A. (1976) | Broadcast Communication Arts
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Honors: S.F.S.U. Dean's List 1975-1976
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Professional Experience
Independent Criminal Defense Attorney
Jon WIllis, Attorney at Law
- Current
I vigorously represent defendants named in criminal cases before all departments of the Imperial County Superior Court and the California Department of Motor Vehicles--including all types of misdemeanor and felony cases. The cases I am currently handling include "Three Strikes" and other serious felonies, drug sales and transportation crimes and D.U.I.'s.
Deputy District Attorney IV
Imperial County Dstrict Attorney's Office
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Prior to starting by own law practice, I charged and prosecuted to conclusion misdemeanors and felonies for Imperial County's Office of the District Attorney, serving three years as the Project Director, Special Prosecutions Unit (Major Narcotics). As one of the County's most active prosecutors during that time, I conducted over 40 jury trials, including "Three Strikes" felonies, prison crimes, narcotics trafficking and D.U.I. jury trials in Brawley, Calexico and El Centro, suffering only a single acquittal during my prosecutorial career.
Civil Litigation Trial Attorney
Various Private Law Firms
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Active civil litigation trial lawyer in the areas of police misconduct, governmental liability, breach of contract, personal injury, medical malpractice, and construction defects with over 30 jury trials conducted before the Superior Courts of San Francisco, San Mateo, Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and San Diego Counties.
Certifications
Open Water Scuba Instructor
Professional Association of Dive Instructors
Awards
Commendation for Volunteer Pro Bono Services
San Mateo County Bar Association
San Mateo County Legal Services Clinic
Professional Associations
California Rural Legal Assistance
Volunteer Pro Bono Attorney
- Current
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Institute for Socio Economic Justice
Volunteer Pro Bono Attorney
- Current
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Patron Member
- Current
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California Public Defenders Association
Private Defense Counsel Member
- Current
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Imperial County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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California State Bar  # 88360
Member (SBN 88360)
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Central District of California
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Northern District of California
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Southern District of California
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9th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
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Practice Areas
Animal & Dog Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
DUI & DWI
Environmental Law
Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
Additional Practice Area
  • Constitutional Law
Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
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Website
Website
Contact & Map
Law Office:
427 West Main Street
Mail To: PO Box 3935
El Centro, CA 92243
Telephone: (760) 457-7074
Fax: (760) 352-7770