If you’ve been accused of a misdemeanor or a serious felony – whether in Alameda or Contra Costa county – our goal is always the complete dismissal of all charges. If this isn’t possible, we often negotiate solutions for our clients that allow them to avoid jail and sometimes even prosecution.
Summit Defense Criminal Attorneys is comprised of several ex-prosecutors and defense attorneys, each known for tenacious, result oriented representation of our clients. We devote ourselves solely to the complex craft of criminal defense. Our lawyers are regularly featured on Bay Area news coverage as legal experts and commentators. Our success and industry recognition is due, in large part, to our ability to rely on each other’s strengths and prior experience. With 10 Attorneys as resources, we are rarely forced to re-invent the wheel.
We are Oakland’s premier Criminal Defense law Firm. We handle all misdemeanor, felony and juvenile cases arising in the East Bay including Oakland, Hayward, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Fremont and Livermore. Our team of lawyers is experienced, aggressive and enjoys the contacts of the most experienced criminal law firm in Oakland.
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Best criminal lawyers in Oakland. My case went to trial and I cant imagine where I would be without their help. Jim Riley is a genius and was always clearly the most knoweldgeble person in court. Obviosly I am very happy with the result.
Can’t speak highly enough of Rabin Nabizadeh. Attentive, calm and very good at his craft. Managed to handle my severe anxiety and, at the end, get the case dismissed on the day of trial. Highly recommend.
About a year into fighting a DUI, my attorney got ill and recommended Rabin Nabizadeh to do the trial. I had pretty much refused to do any tests and wanted a dismissal in the case. Mr. Nabizadeh was absolutely relentless and convinced 12 jurors to find me not guilty. Years later, we are friends on Facebook.
I will never forget the call I got about my son’s arrest for murder. Having never been through anything like that, I relied on my business lawyer for a referral and he immediately called Mr. Riley. Within minutes of meeting him, I knew I was in good hands as he was able to provide much needed perspective. Mr. Riley was able to reduce the bail (was set at one million) and after almost two years, resolve the case with no additional jail and an eventual dismissal. Collin Moore and the rest of the gang were amazing and always available.
Client: Bryan V.
Location: Oakland
Attorneys: Steve Davidson and Collin Moore
Charge(s): Burglary with one prior strike
Client was arrested while in custody for a burglary conviction. The second burglary predated the plea entered with Public Defender.
Result – Second Burglary charge reduced to non-strike and time ran concurrent with resolved case.
Client: Brian H.
Location: Alameda
Attorneys: Rabin Nabizadeh
Charge(s): Possession of child porn, annoying or molesting a child.
Client was caught by party goers zooming his video camera on minor sitting at party.
After preliminary examination, we argued that the materials were, in fact, not child pornography according to statute and case law. The court disagreed and denied motion to dismiss. We filed a penal code 995 motion to review of court’s earlier decision. In a complete reversal of stance, the district attorney submitted that while the images focuses on minor’s crotch area, they did not co statute child porn.
Result – Case dismissed.
Client: Darian H
Location: Alameda
Charge(s): Robbery
Client and peers committed a total of seven robberies including a bank in a period of three weeks. Client was caught on camera in several of the robberies and codefendant was presumed to testify against our client.
Result – After detailed mitigation packet submitted, client entered a plea to non-strike felony with credit for time served.
Client: Armando V.
Location: Oakland
Attorneys: Richard Weese, Jim Riley, Steve Davidson
Charge(s): Possession with intent to sell
Client was charged with possession with intent to sell after an undercover sting. Previous attorney advised client to accept a six month plea deal, which client refused. After several interview, client decided to proceed to trial.
Result – At one of the most hilarious trials in our history, eleven jurors submitted a not guilty verdict. The District Attorney attempted to refile the case, but the court dismissed in light of overwhelming juror opinion.
There are two courthouses where criminal cases are dealt with in Oakland, both in the Downtown area:
Both the GDJ and the Santa Rita Jail are under the control of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. To find out which jail someone is being held at, you can search for inmate information online here, or call the GDJ on (510) 268-7777.
Get on Martin Luther King Jr Way going South, passing through South Berkeley and Bushrod. Following signs for Downtown Oakland, merge onto CA-24 W. If you’ve passed Grove Shafter Park and Hoover Elementary School, you’re on the right path. Take the 27th St exit towards Grand Ave. and continue onto Northgate Ave. Take a left onto 23rd St, and then a right onto Telegraph Ave. If you pass Drake’s Dealership, you’ve gone too far. Follow Telegraph Ave for four blocks and then turn left onto 20th St. Our office will be on the right side of the street, kitty-corner to the Paramount Theatre.
Drive South-West onto Park Blvd. After passing through Crocker Highlands, merge onto I-580 W towards Berkely/San Francisco. Continue on I-580 W after passing the Grand Lake Theatre and Lake Merritt on your left. Take exit 19D to merge onto I-980. Take the 27th St exit and follow Northgate Ave until you reach 23rd St, at which point you’ll take a left. Once you reach Telegraph Ave., with the Telegraph restaurant on your left, take a right. Once you reach the Great Western Power Company on 20th St, take a left onto 20th. Drive one block and our office will be on your right, next to Donut Savant.
Get on Lincoln Ave going West. Take a right onto Constitution Way. Continue North, merging onto Webster St, and then Posey Tube, passing Marina Village Shopping Center, In-N-Out Burger, Jack London Square, and Chinatown. Posey Tube will turn into Harrison St, follow this for .7 miles until 19th St. Take a left, passing 19th Street Station and Sweet Belly Desserts on your left. Once you reach Broadway, take a right. Our office will be on your right at the end of the block.
Get onto I-80 E, crossing over the water into Oakland. Once you see McLaughlin Eastshore State Park on your left, merge from I-80 to I-580 for 1 mile. Take exit 19C toward CA-24/Hayward/Stockton. After .6 miles, take the 27th St. exit, you might see Durant Mini Park on your right as you exit. Now on Northgate Ave, continue for .2 miles. Take a left onto 23rd St, before you reach Blum Oak. After one block, take a right onto Telegraph Ave., passing Oakland Valero Gas on your left. Continue until you reach 20th St., take a left, and our office will be on your right after one block.
