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summit defense Attorneys
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Summit Defense is proud to be a highly accomplished team of experienced advocates who are also caring members of the community. Our lawyers consistently achieve exceptional results because we care about our clients and defending their legal rights.
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James Reilly
Attorney at Law
James Reilly's accomplishments in the courtroom are well known in the Northern California legal community. A former supervising prosecutor and current defense attorney with over 20 years of criminal law experience under his belt, Jim is one of those rare individuals who is a success at everything he does. As a former supervising DA, James Reilly knows when prosecutors are bluffing and always pushes for a better outcome—including winning at trial.
Recently honored by Newsweek Magazine as one of the Top 8 Criminal Defense Attorneys Nationwide.
- Criminal Defense attorney with a winning track record who has successfully handled over 100 jury trials and 40 District Court Appeals.
- Supervising District Attorney
- Cum Laude honors graduate and President of Student Body at Pepperdine Law School
- UC Hastings Law School Instructor
- Honors graduate of the US Military Academy, West Point
- Award winning Lieutenant in the United States Navy, Served in Vietnam
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Michelle Spaulding
Attorney at Law
There is no question that the skill and reputation of your attorney influences how the prosecution will treat you and your case. Therefore it is a fortunate defendant that has Michelle Spaulding standing beside him or her in a criminal courtroom.
Ms. Spaulding ranks among the very top echelon of Northern California defense attorneys, having graduated from the nation’s top law school, Harvard, and having worked at some of the most prestigious law firms in the country while mentoring under the best and the brightest in the profession.
She is also one of the few who can claim a victory in one of the most difficult types of cases to win – a Federal Court Death Penalty Appeal.
One of Ms. Spaulding's clients recently thanked her in this glowing client testimonial.
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Mario Andrews
Attorney at Law, Of Counsel
Summit Defense clients will benefit greatly from Mario Andrews' background. Before becoming a defense attorney, Mr. Andrews was a prosecutor and a police officer. This experience has given him an excellent understanding of how the other side works.
With this advantage on your side, Mario can anticipate how the police will conduct their investigation and can advise you appropriately. If preparing for trial, Mr. Andrews has the insight to poke holes in a prosecutor's case until it crumbles. Mr. Andrews recently won a double murder trial.
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Rabin Nabizadeh
Attorney at Law
Mr. Rabin Nabizadeh is a staunch, single minded advocate with years of experience and a proven track record in both Federal and State courts. He has successfully helped clients beat the odds in cases ranging from Misdemeanor DUI, Theft and Domestic Violence cases to serious felonies including Grand Theft, Burglary, Sex Crimes and even Murder.
Mr. Nabizadeh began his track record of excellence when he won his law school's moot court competition. This success extended to his legal career as he has won at trial and has negotiated solutions for his clients allowing them to avoid jail and avoid criminal records. His clients tell us that they appreciate his enthusiasm, upbeat attitude and willingness to try whatever it takes to get the best possible results for his clients.
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Robert Preskill
Attorney at Law
As an attorney for nearly 15 years, Robert Preskill has helped hundreds of clients negotiate solutions to their legal problems.
Robert's skills as a no-nonsense negotiator may have originated from his Chicago upbringing. Like many Chicagoans, Robert is an honest straight talker. He won’t sugar-coat the situation — if you are facing a criminal charge, he'll tell you point blank what you face, and then start working on a defense strategy to keep your record clean.
Mr. Preskill stresses thorough pre-trial preparation but, equally if not more important, is his lightning fast action at the very critical first stages of a criminal prosecution that often results in a reduction or complete dismissal of all charges.
Before joining up with Summit Defense, Mr. Preskill rose through the ranks at other firms until he became the Managing Partner of his own law firm. Today, he prefers the team approach and the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in Bay Area criminal defense.
Mr. Preskill received his BA and Law Degree from the University of Illinois, one of the most prestigious law schools in the country. His volunteer work includes assistance on a project that advocates for prisoner's rights and improved conditions in jail. He is well connected in the Bay Area legal community, is a Board member at several Bay Area companies and a frequent lecturer on legal topics.
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Steve Davidson
Attorney at Law
Steve Davidson's approach to criminal defense is proactive. He has built his reputation in the past 10 years of Bay Area practice as an attorney who is particularly effective in allowing clients to avoid prosecution.
"Nothing is more frustrating than when a person comes to us facing a serious charge that could have been avoided had they contacted us earlier. I believe strongly in early intervention and I never let my clients put their heads in the sand and hope for the best. We don't hope for the best outcome—we take steps together to ensure the best outcome."
It is possible that Mr. Davidson's hands-on style is a product of his Philadelphia upbringing. When it benefits his client, Steve relishes a legal fight and can never be accused of being a laid back California attorney. Mr. Davidson's approach has influenced the culture of Summit Defense. Summit Defense clients consistently get outstanding outcomes whether through trial or negotiation.
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Richard Weese
Attorney at Law
Richard Weese joined the Summit Defense legal team after working for ten years at one of the largest criminal defense firms in the country. He is known by his colleagues and clients as being a master negotiator. Mr. Weese goes to great lengths to learn every detail about his client's background and case. Then he uses his negotiating skills to consistently achieve outstanding results. Satisfied clients have had their charges dismissed or reduced to probation allowing them to avoid jail sentences in cases that even included serious felonies.
Mr. Weese has a firm desire to protect the reputation and freedom of each and every client and will use his skills in research, negotiating, advocating and litigating to achieve the best outcome for every client.
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Patricia Ann Campi
Attorney at Law
In the Sacramento Region, Summit Defense is perhaps the most respected criminal defense law firm. This reputation is largely a consequence of Patricia Campi's leadership.
Ms.Campi was born, raised and educated in the Sacramento area. She knows the judges, she knows the DAs and they respect and admire her tenacity in defending her clients. Every day, Summit Defense clients benefit from Ms. Campi's strong connections. She always says that she hates to lose. This stubborn work ethic results in wins at trial, dismissals and set-asides for her happy clients.
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Ryan McHugh
Attorney at Law
Summit Defense clients benefit greatly from Ryan McHugh's deep understanding of how prosecutors work. Ryan's unique past experience working on the other side - as a prosecuting attorney - means that he knows exactly what to do to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. Whether through negotiation or trial, Ryan's goal is dismissal of all charges. He know how prosecutors evaluate cases and uses his knowledge of the subtle politics in the district attorney's office to benefit his clients. Ryan is a San Francisco native, who's father also practices law. Well known and connected in the San Francisco Bay Area legal world, Ryan holds a reputation for passionately and aggressively fighting for every client, and he strives to meet those expectations with every case he takes.
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Jeffrey Kaloustian
Attorney at Law, Of Counsel
Attorney Jeffrey Kaloustian brings a unique blend of knowledge, skill, and passion to the Summit Defense legal team.
Prior to studying law, Mr. Kaloustian, an adventurer and mountaineer, instructed and directed expedition-style courses for Outward Bound in the mountains of Colorado. While leading these programs - often in remote areas - Mr. Kaloustian learned that preparation and skill result in success.
Today, Mr. Kaloustian uses this same methodical approach to win cases for his clients.
- Graduated at the Top 25% of his class at the University of San Francisco
- Served on the School's Law Review
- Received the Pursuit of Justice Award at Graduation
- Semi-Finalist Advocate of the Year Award
- Frank C. Newman International Human Rights intern with Human Rights Advocates in Geneva, Switzerland
- Post-graduate Fellow at the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) in Dharamsala, India
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Scott Mossman
Attorney at Law, Of Counsel
Practicing criminal defense in the Bay Area requires special consideration for non-US citizens. The criminal court system is challenging enough, but immigrants may face additional problems that other defense attorneys do not consider.
That is why if you are not a US citizen, your Summit Defense legal team will include our immigration attorney Scott Mossman, who has extensive experience counseling non-citizens facing criminal charges.
Noncitizen clients may ask questions such as:
- Is my employment visa status at risk?
- Will I be able to become a naturalized citizen with a criminal conviction?
- Is there any chance of deportation?
Mr. Mossman regularly answers these and other questions for Summit Defense clients allowing them to make educated decisions regarding their defense strategies.
Scott received his Law Degree from the University of California, Davis, where he graduated in the top 5% of his class. He received his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from California State University, Sacramento. Scott is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and is on the Board of Directors for the U.C. Davis Immigration Law Clinic Alumni Council.
Scott gives back to the community by volunteering at various organizations such as Centro Legal de la Raza, the Asylum Program of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, and the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC).
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Scott Harris
Business Manager
Scott's 15 years of experience supporting the legal profession includes work at some of the world's largest law firms. This big firm experience gives him a level of administrative excellence that is unusual in the criminal defense world. His background includes work in computer-based litigation support, accounting, and managing complex technical systems.
Mr. Harris understands that clients accused of crimes need every advantage on their side. Therefore he makes sure that Summit Defense clients have access to the best private investigators, medical experts and immigration experts to bolster their cases. Likewise, he ensures that Summit Defense attorneys have the best technology tools available. This includes access to comprehensive legal research databases, Blackberry e-mail devices, laptop computers and trial presentation equipment. In short - Scott makes certain that Summit clients and attorneys have every possible advantage on their side.
Scott received a BA from UC Santa Barbara.
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