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Dedicated to Criminal Defense in the San Francisco Bay Area

- I Can Help -
I represent those accused of State and Federal felonies and misdemeanors. Including, Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses, Mortgage Fraud, Credit/Check Fraud, Embezzlement, Sexual Assault, Sex Offenses, Weapons Offenses, Burglary, Robbery and Theft, Probation Violations, Strike Offenses, Computer Crimes, White-collar Crimes, and Business and Professions Code violations.


- Everyone Deserves Respect -
Criminal accusations can be devastating to your personal and professional life - know and understand your rights. I provide aggressive and quality representation at every stage of the process. The criminal justice system is intimidating and overwhelming if you are unfamiliar with it. I take the mystery out of the process and ensure you understand your options so you can make informed decisions. I make sure the prosecution understands that you are member of the community and not just another body in the criminal justice system.


- Clear Your Record -
Criminal convictions can have consequences that affect your immigration status, right to vote, own firearms, obtain or renew professional licenses, or travel outside of the United States. You can petition the Court to relieve you of some or all of the penalties of your conviction. I handle expungements, certificates of rehabilitation, requests for pardon, and motions to seal and destroy records.

Ms. Henderson has been representing clients in criminal and juvenile cases since 1997. Her clients have been found not guilty on all counts in over half of her trials. The focus is always to understand the personal needs of the client (obtaining employment in the future, licensing, how the case impacts the client personally, professionally, legally and emotionally.) Often times success is gauged in reducing time,protecting the client's record for the future (avoiding strikes, priors, prison) and looking at alternative sentences.

The approach to criminal defendants in most counties in California is very impersonal and often times unbending. The legislature has limited many of the protections that were once afforded people accused of a crime. They allowed themselves to be influenced by fear and a corrections model. Many of our clients today pled guilty to a strike, either as a very young person or when they were juveniles not knowing the affect it would have in the future. Those strikes are alleged on most complaints to encourage you to plead,increase the penalty, and require a prison sentence. One way to avoid this is to educate yourself and others about their legal rights so that they do not make the same mistakes the previous generation has made.

If bail is a possibility let your attorney know. In Sacramento a two day notice for bail or release on OR must be given to the District Attorney. Decisions that an attorney can make for you are whether requesting a reduction in bail will risk it being raised significantly and whether the judge that you are in front of is one who will listen fairly to the facts. Clients are often much better off out of custody so that they can access services through their own resources to show the court that the allegations are either not true or an anomaly.

The Sacramento jail has been the subject of numerous law suits and suicides in the past several years and is not a place where you or anyone you care about should stay for any length of time. Ms. Henderson's concern for the medical, mental health care and conditions in the juvenile halls and jails has led her to involvement in civil rights cases against the Sacramento County jail.

Ms. Henderson represents clients in Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Marysville, Placer, El Dorado, San Joaquin counties, Alameda, Contra Costa County. Recall petitions from the California Youth Authority/DJJ are handled all across the state.

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.