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Northern California Criminal Defense Team

A criminal charge can have long-lasting repercussions on your life. It may seem nearly impossible to restore a sense of normalcy after an arrest. After a criminal conviction, you must cope with a marked criminal record and driver's license. Before you have to face these consequences, you need to deal with these issues proactively.

The most important thing that you can do following an arrest is to contact us at Woodall & Almeida. We will inform you of your rights and steer you through the intricate legal process. We defend clients throughout Northern California from our office in Pleasanton, California. We will fight hard to return a sense of normalcy to your life.

Our criminal defense practice focuses on minimizing the effects a criminal conviction has on your life. While each case is different, it is always essential to have an aggressive attorney on your side. With over 30 years of combined legal experience, we have the talent necessary to defend you in DUI, drug charge, domestic violence, terroristic threat, petty theft, and vandalism cases.

We will also represent you in Department of Motor Vehicles hearings following a DUI arrest. Our firm knows how essential it is to keep your license, and we will endeavor to get your case heard before the DMV.

Another important area of our practice is representing students in school suspension and expulsion hearings. We represent high school, grade school, and college people in hearings about alleged accusations.

If you are convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, we will work with you to expunge or seal your criminal record. A criminal record can hamper your life well after your conviction. We will fight hard to minimize the effects of a criminal charge.

To speak to an aggressive criminal defense lawyer about your case, contact us at Woodall & Almeida for a free initial consultation. We will do what is required to protect your rights.