Allen Sawyer

Experienced California Criminal Defense Attorney
Honing his expertise over 20 years of legal experience, attorney Allen Sawyer offers a range of California criminal defense services to clients in the Stockton, Sacramento, and Northern California areas:
Criminal Defense Law –Representing individuals charged with serious crimes throughout California, Allen Sawyer’s expertise as a criminal defense attorney spans a wide array of charges, including such aspects of white collar criminal defense as embezzlement and real estate fraud. Allen Sawyer has unique experience defending high profile cases that garner a lot of media attention. He is quite often sought out by the media to be a legal commentator on legal issues of the day.
Marijuana Criminal Defense—Allen Sawyer is recognized state wide as the go-to attorney for those charged with a marijuana crime. While Proposition 64 lowered some penalties for marijuana crimes, many prosecutions still involve serious prison sentences. Allen Sawyer is uniquely experienced in defending marijuana charges. Likewise, Allen Sawyer seeks to assist individuals charged or convicted with wrongly-classified California marijuana offenses, and to aid clients seeking to reduce or expunge from their records marijuana criminal offenses committed prior to California’s Proposition 64.
Marijuana Compliance—In matters of cannabis compliance, attorney Allen Sawyer looks to assist marijuana companies in adhering to the regulatory rules and laws governing the marijuana sales industry, with the end goal of avoiding future non-compliance litigation.
Personal Injury Law –Attorney Allen Sawyer represents victims of negligence in Stockton and the surrounding area. Mr. Sawyer focuses on serious injury cases, including wrongful death, brain injury, and truck accidents. As a personal injury attorney Sawyer has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for his clients.
Proficient and Compassionate Attorney Representation

Partner

Law Offices of Allen Sawyer

2004 - Current

Director

California Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning

1999 - 2003

Deputy District Attorney

San Joaquin County District Attorney

1994 - 1999

California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 173565

Since 1994