Legal Services & Lawyers

"I am dedicated to my clients and work hard to achieve the results needed in every case" I have represented clients and continue to to serve the counties of San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, Napa, San Joaquin and all other Northern California Counties. No case is to big, and no case is to small. Each one has a certain value to the client and each deserves 110% effort. This is what I do!

We Handle everything from: Traffic stop signs; to DMV suspensions; to DUI cases; to serious felonies.

Michael P. Ehline, is a former California Court of Appeal Judicial Extern. Michael Ehline "read" for the law in a law office and judge's chambers on the California State Bar Law Office Study Program, passing the California State Bar Exam with no college degree or law degree. This is similar to how President Abraham Lincoln and many other famous lawyers got their start.

John Runfola is a highly experienced and effective criminal defense attorney. His cases have at times drawn international attention, and he has succeeded in winning favorable results for clients both at trial and through skillful pre-trial work. He is listed in Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and has earned the highest rating from the national lawyer registry Martindale Hubbell.

Prior to starting his own practice, Mr. Runfola served as a Public Defender in San Francisco, where he gained invaluable courtroom experience. He is a seasoned trial lawyer, yet is equally adept at the behind-the-scenes work that often proves critical to a case: conceiving of strategies to exclude evidence, weaken the government's hand, and provide mitigating information regarding his clients,, so that charges are reduced or dismissed, or a lesser sentence can be achieved. His cases have been the subject of numerous articles in publications such as New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and the San Francisco Examiner, and have been featured on TV news shows including "48 Hours" and "Dateline NBC."

Mr. Runfola has a deep commitment to justice and is keenly aware of the daunting prospect of squaring off against the government, with its tremendous reservoirs of power and resources. He comes from a tradition of the strongest legal advocacy and ethics, having seen his father, Joseph Runfola, work as a criminal defense lawyer and a groundbreaking president of the Erie County Bar Association in New York State. Joseph Runfola, among other accomplishments, created a committee on sex discrimination well ahead of its time, and headed the Bar Association's Aid to Indigent Prisoners Society and its Prisoner Release Program. Like his father, John Runfola truly listens to, and is a tireless advocate for, his clients. His aim is to help people resolve their cases in a way that minimizes the damage to their lives.

John Runfolaâs Specialties:
Drug Offenses
Criminal Trial Practice
-- Federal Offenses
-- Juvenile Offenses
-- Vehicular Crimes and DUI
-- Criminal Appeals
White Collar Crimes
Violent Crimes
-- Homicide
-- Weapons Charges
-- Domestic Violence
-- Sexual Assault

For more information : http://www.johnrunfola.com

San Francisco criminal defense lawyer John Runfola represents people charged with federal crimes nationwide, state or federal crimes in California or anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area or the surrounding region, including communities such as Oakland, Modesto, Stockton, Lodi, Vallejo, and Redding, and throughout Sonoma County, Humboldt County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Mendocino County, Sacramento County, Napa County, Solano County, Marin County, San Mateo County, Santa Cruz County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and Yolo County.

The Law Office of Evan E. Zelig is a Criminal Defense law office dedicated to defending clients on all misdemeanor and felony offenses. We represent clients facing charges in all State and Federal Courts within California. Our office is located in downtown Santa Rosa, California and is located just minutes from the Sonoma County Hall of Justice (Courthouse) and the Jail Detention Facilities. Our location allows us to regularly appear in court in Sonoma County, Napa County, Marin County and Lake County when needed.

Our office has successfully handled a vast array of criminal cases involving: DUI, Gang Related Offenses, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Drug Crimes, Violent Crimes, Federal Offenses, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Crimes, Three Strikes, Theft & Property Offenses, Internet Crimes, DMV Suspensions, Hit & Run, Warrants, Probation Violations, and Expungements.

Attorney Evan Zelig believes in an aggressive, proactive approach to handling criminal cases. It is never too early to hire an attorney to assist you with your case or with your interactions with law enforcement. The Law Office of Evan E. Zelig is prepared to handle your criminal case from the very moment you are arrested all the way through a jury trial where Evan E. Zelig will seek a not guilty verdict! Are the police or other law enforcement agencies calling and asking you questions, but you don't know why? Do you think you are under investigation? Not a problem! The Law Office of Evan E. Zelig regularly handles cases before any criminal charges are filed. Again, using an aggressive and proactive approach, Evan Zelig is often able to act on behalf of his clients and avoid the filing of criminal charges.

At the Law Offices of Evan E. Zelig, the client is our top priority. We put great emphasis in making it as easy as possible for our clients as they go through the criminal justice system. Someone is available at our office to take your telephone call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to schedule your free consultation with attorney Evan Zelig. Evening and weekend appointments are available. In some cases you may not have to appear in court at all and Evan Zelig will make all appearances for you and handle the case from start to finish! We also accept all major credit cards for your convenience and have payment plans available for some cases.

Being accused of a crime is a very stressful and difficult event. Make sure you have an experienced and aggressive attorney by your side to help you through the process and fight for your rights! If you or someone you know has been accused of a crime and needs honest and practical legal advice about the options available to you, call Evan E. Zelig today for a free consultation! Call (707) 636-3204 or Toll Free: (888) ZELIGLAW. Someone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your call.

Karen Landau is a specialist in civil and criminal appeals who practices in all federal circuit courts and in the California appellate courts. Ms. Landau is very experienced in federal sentencing matters and provides consulting services and representation at sentencing.

Thomas M. O'Connor is a founding partner of the firm and currently focuses his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. As a partner in OâConnor, Runckel & O'Malley LLP, Mr. O'Connor regularly litigates personal injury and wrongful death actions and defends clients in all misdemeanor and felony matters.

Mr. O'Connor is a 5th generation San Francisco native and comes from a long line of distinguished attorneys. His grandfather and namesake, Thomas Martin O'Connor, held the office of City Attorney of San Francisco from 1961 until he retired in 1977. His great-grandfather, also Thomas Martin O'Connor, was a famous criminal lawyer in San Francisco, and his cousin, Thomas Lynch, held the office of District Attorney of San Francisco and was a three-term California State Attorney General.

Mr. O'Connor graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1986. He attended St. Mary's College on a football scholarship and graduated in 1990 with degree in Political Science and a minor in Business Administration. In 1994, Mr. O'Connor graduated in the top of his class from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.

From 1994 to 2006, Mr. O'Connor held a position as a Deputy District Attorney in the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office. As a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. O'Connor prosecuted thousands of cases and tried over 100 jury trials ranging from DUIs to complex and lengthy special circumstance homicide cases. As a prosecutor for 12 years, Mr. O'Connor was assigned to several specialized units including Homicide, Domestic Violence, Serious Juvenile Offenders, Felony Filing, and Felony Crimes.

Mr. O'Connor also has extensive experience negotiating cases with other lawyers and judges. He has personally negotiated the disposition of thousands of cases. In addition, Mr. O'Connor has reviewed thousands of cases for the potential filing of criminal charges and understands firsthand the strengths and weaknesses of a case. These skills serve him and his clients as an invaluable asset in the investigation, litigation, and negotiation of all civil and criminal cases.

During his career, Mr. O'Connor has handled numerous high-profile murder cases and has extensive experience dealing with complex legal matters such as DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid); Ballistics; Thermal Imaging; Wiretaps; GPS (Global Positioning System) Tracking; and Psychological and Mental Defenses. In addition, Mr. OâConnor is extremely adept in dealing with public relations and the media involved in high-profile cases.

Following 12 years as prosecutor, Mr. O'Connor served as chief legal officer for a private corporation. During his tenure as chief legal officer, Mr. O'Connor handled a variety of legal practices, including regulatory, securities, litigation, new product and service development, commercial transactions, and general business litigation.

With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Grossman's mission as a criminal defense attorney is to ensure that the court and the prosecution perceive each client as the individual that they are — a person with a full life and background that separates them from the criminal charges that bring them before the court. Ms. Grossman works closely with her clients, as partners in their own defense, and strives to keep them fully informed as the case proceeds. Ms. Grossman represents her clients throughout California in felony, midemeanor, juvenile, traffic and professional discipline cases.

Autumn HajMohammad is a California native. She completed her B.A. in Public Policy at California State University, Bakersfield, while working for a State Senator. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. She graduated with honors and was granted membership into the prestigious Traynor Honor Society.

Prior to opening her own firm, Ms. HajMohammad worked for the Kern County Public Defender's Office where she defended clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies. She also successfully represented clients convicted of homicide and sex offenses seeking habeas relief.

Now accepting privately retained and court-appointed clients, Autumn HajMohammad defends those accused of criminal charges in the the East Bay including Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, Alameda and Pleasanton, and in the greater Bay Area. She zealously defends clients in a variety of criminal cases including theft crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence, DUI, and crimes of violence.

Ms. HajMohammad has become known for her smart, focused, and sometimes creative approach as she understands the "big picture" is just as important as scrupulous attention to each detail of a case. She brings experience and savvy advocacy to each case whether engaged in motion work, plea negotiations, jury trial, or appeal.

Ms. HajMohammad is admitted to practice in California and the United States Federal Court, Northern District of California. Visit www.eastbaycriminaldefense.com or www.higherjustice.com for more information.

Michael Ross is a California Native and has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for over twenty-five years. Recently married, Mr. Ross and his new wife Susan both live and work in San Francisco.

A former prosecutor, (Deputy Attorney General for the Criminal Division, and a Special Prosecutor), Mr. Ross has earned a reputation for unrelenting, aggressive representation of persons charged with a crime.

Mr. Ross is a member of the Bar Association of San Francisco (Criminal Section Member), the Young Scandinavians Club, the Dolphin Club, and the San Francisco SPCA (as a "Patron"). Mr. Ross enjoys bicycling, photography, scuba diving and traveling.