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Antonio Arturo Cota
The Cota Law Firm
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Biography
My practice has been focused on criminal defense since 2003. I have experience at every stage of proceedings from the first court appearance through trial.
In addition to the years of practice and dozens of jury trials, I served as a Deputy Public Defender and still regularly accept court-appointments to represent those clients who are unable to afford private representation.
Before practicing law, I worked in the telecommunications sector in the mobile phone industry and later for one of Washington State's first internet service businesses.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- White Collar Crime
- DUI & DWI
Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
All matters are handled on a flat-fee basis. Fees vary, depending on the nature of the case, needs of the client, difficulty and complexity of the matter.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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- 9th Circuit
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- United States District Court, Central District of California
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Languages
- English
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- The Cota Law Firm
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- Deputy Public Defender
- Shasta County Public Defender
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- Attorney
- The Cota Law Firm
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- Partner
- Cota & Zeiler, APC
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- Attorney
- Koestner & Shahon
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- Attorney
- Law Office of Antonio A. Cota
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- Attorney
- Law Offices of Todd Rash
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Education
- Western State University College of Law
- J.D. (2002) | Law
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- Honors: Earl Warren Scholarship; Dean's Scholarship; Witkin Award for Excellence in Advocacy; Graduated in Top 10.
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- Western Washington University
- B.A. (1996) | Philosophy
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- Honors: Department Scholarship
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Awards
- Witkin Award for Excellence in Advocacy
- Witkin
- Earl Warren Scholarship
- Western State University College of Law
Professional Associations
- California Public Defenders Association
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- Pacific Juvenile Defender Center
- Member
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- California State Bar # 227940
- Member
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- Whittier Bar Association
- President
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- Whittier Bar Association
- Vice-President
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- Whittier Bar Association
- Secretary
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- Whittier Bar Association
- Treasurer
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- Whittier Bar Association
- Trustee
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Civil Procedure (Editor)
- Bar None Review's Substantive Course Outlines
Speaking Engagements
- Civil Procedure for the California Bar Exam, Bar None Review
- 2003, 2004
- Criminal Procedure for the California Bar Exam, Bar None Review
- 2005
- Evidence for the California Bar Exam, Bar None Review
- 2005
- Criminal Defense / Family Law, Domestic Violence for the Family Law Practitioner
- 2010
- Defending Criminal Contempt of Court Charges, Whittier Bar Association
- 2010
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- The Cota Law Firm
Social Media
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