Carolyn J. Chan

Ms.Chan excels at working on challenging cases. Over 20+ years in Family law courts with a very high win rate (Sacto, San Diego, Butte,etc.) In news media for prevailing in horrific Family law case Sacto, in early 1990's; Former Volunteer at Facilitator's Office and Volunteer Legal Services. Statewide legal representation in animal law cases since 2003; Admitted to Federal District Courts CA+Bankruptcy Courts. http://www.criminaldefenseattorneychico.com/ CRIMINAL LAW CASES website * * *Attorney's Cases in the Media* * * ---> http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/11/27/63266.htm San Diego Pet Store owner David Salinas fights back against ban on sales of animals in pet stores; in AZ, Governor signed law that such sales could NOT be prohibited. Attorney Chan won rare post seizure hearing in West Hollywood where animals were seized but there was no actual exigency http://www.denverpost.com/aurora/ci_11001153 Attorney was counsel for animal owner, Denver Federal District Court, Aurora likely to drop breed ban if social media keeps pressure on....

Toledo v Tellings

Ohio Supreme Court

August 1, 2007

Published decision, CA State Personnel Board

1993

USSPCO (Non profit 501(c)(3) SPCA) Community Service

Consultant

2012 - Current

Activities: Promote animal ownership responsibly

Non Profit--- Dog Safety and Kids Education

Bd of Directors, Non-compensated

2008 - Current

Activities: Promote education and skills for Kids to Prevent Dog bites, Increase Training Awareness

Cute Rescue Puppies Dog Safety

Administrator

2000 - Current

Activities: Promote responsible ownership and safety with canines by educating children on dog safety and care, beginning with pups

California

Since 1990

Colorado

Since 2007

CA Federal District: Eastern, Southern, Northern

Since 1991

• Free Consultation
  Free up to 15min consultation,phone; there is small charge to review documents over 10 pg, but will give credit for 100% of charge if retained. Attorney practices both Civil and Criminal law cases including FAMILY law disputes. And -- ANIMAL related issues, seizure, and improper evaluations of animal husbandry and also bankruptcy, civil litigation (state or federal) and professional negligence defense, protester issues, defamation, and more.
• Credit Cards Accepted
  Visa, M/C, Paypal.
• Contingent Fees
  In some cases (some civil cases) this may be possible but in most cases, such as family or criminal cases, it is not possible as the law prohibits it. All costs are usually paid by client in advance or by agreement. In some cases attorney may allow an exchange in lieu of cash fees.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Rate for legal services may be adjusted according to income in many cases...affordable, experience with high profile cases and those considered highly political, including property issues, constitutional law.

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Animal & Dog Law

Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

• Civil Litigation
• DEFENSE LITIGATION