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John Fredrick Klopfenstein

John Fredrick Klopfenstein

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  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Employment Law ...
  • California, California
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Biography

John is a former Deputy Public Defender for two separate Public Defender offices and has 23 years of criminal law experience. He has handled from simple cases all the way to murder with very successful results

Education
Univ of Washington
Undergraduate Degree
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Law Degree
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Professional Experience
Criminal Defense Attorney
California Public Defender's Association
Current
Deputy Public Defender
Yolo County Public Defender's Office
Current
Handled both misdemeanor and felony cases for 10 years.
Attorney
Law Office of John Klopfenstein
- Current
Started a sole practitioner law firm in Salinas, California with emphasis on criminal law
Deputy Public Defender
Monterey County Puiblic Defender's office
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Supervisor of 3-4 attorney team. Handled lots of serious felony cases including murder to trial
Certifications
Attorney Assitant Training Program
UCLA School of Law
Awards
Best Attorney
Yolo County Public Defender's Office
One of the Greatest Attorney ever in the Public Defender's office
Bobby Evans Award
Yolo County Public Defender's Office
Case where 101 defendants were dismissed because of trial work done by John Klopfenstein
Professional Associations
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Member
- Current
Activities: Recognized for excellance
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Lawyers of Distinction
Member
- Current
Activities: certificate of Excellance
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Bettter Business Bureau
Member
- Current
Activities: Picked because of outstanding customer service
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Attorney
- Current
Activities: Take seminars conducted by them
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Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area
Member
- Current
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California State Bar  # 164905
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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California
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
    Only Personal Injury (automobile accident cases)
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    My fee is usually a straight fee and includes all pre-trial and trial. It ranges from $1,500-$3,000 for misdemeanors and from $5,000 and up for felony cases. I do take payments
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Contact & Map
9 W Gabilan St. Suite 6
Salinas, CA 93901
Telephone: (831) 751-3947