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Experienced, Dedicated & Battle-Tested Bay Area Attorneys

Summit Defense is Northern California’s largest exclusively Criminal Defense Law Firm.  Our Bay Area criminal defense attorneys are all highly experienced, aggressive and battle tested.  We have taken much care in putting this team together in an effort to provide you with the best legal team in the bay area.

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Meet the Bay Area’s Most Experienced Criminal Defense Team

The Summit Defense legal team includes three former prosecutors, a former Police Officer, a Board Certified Appellate Specialist and attorneys who graduated from the country’s top law schools. Their accomplishments in the courtroom are well known in the legal community.

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James Reilly

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Rabin Nabizadeh

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Ross Pytlik

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Collin Moore

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Aaron Palley

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Patricia Campi

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Scott Mossman

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Deepti Sethi

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Mario Andrews

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Alison Adams

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense Cases We Handle

Drug Crimes

Representation for misdemeanor and felony drug charges, from possession to distribution and trafficking offenses.

DUI

Aggressive defense against DUI charges, focused on minimizing penalties and protecting your driving privileges.

Sex Crimes

Defense for individuals accused of sexual offenses, protecting your rights, reputation, and future at every stage of the case.

Domestic Violence

Strategic representation for those facing domestic violence allegations, including protection orders and related criminal charges.

Federal Crimes

Experienced defense in complex federal cases involving serious charges and high-stakes investigations.

Sex Offender Registration

Legal guidance on registration requirements, compliance issues, and relief from sex offender registration obligations.

Assault

Defense for assault and battery charges, working to reduce or dismiss charges whenever possible.

Embezzlement

Skilled defense in white-collar cases involving allegations of theft, fraud, or misuse of funds.
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Our Locations

Areas We Serve Throughout The Bay Area and Northern California

Summit Defense represents clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. With offices in San Francisco, Santa Clara, Marin, Alameda, San Mateo, and Sacramento counties, our criminal defense attorneys are strategically positioned to defend clients across Northern California. No matter where you were arrested or charged, our team of experienced criminal defense attorneys brings local court knowledge with regional reach.

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San Jose
San Francisco
Oakland
San Rafael
San Mateo
Pleasanton
Redwood City
Sacramento

Summit Defense – All Locations

Summit Defense Attorneys are available to meet with you at one of our eight offices conveniently located throughout the Bay Area.

If you are unable to travel to one of our offices, you may request an in-home consultation. A Summit Defense Attorney will be available to meet you at your home or other convenient location.

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