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Fight Your Criminal Charges with a Placer County Defense Attorney

Being charged with a criminal offense can be nerve wracking and worrisome. As such charges can carry serious consequences, it can be hard not to consider the toll they can take on your future. It is important that you contact a trusted Rocklin criminal defense attorney as soon as you are charged.

The outcome of a case often depends on how early in the process an attorney is contacted. Statements and evidence should be collected, and a strong, personalized defense should be understood before making any decisions regarding the case. The Rocklin criminal defense lawyer at Jacob Law Firm stands ready and is always available to our clients. Serving Roseville, Rocklin, Auburn, and the Surrounding Areas.

"If it wasn’t for Mr. Jacob I could have gone to prison." - Kady

What is a Defense Attorney?

A defense lawyer, also called a criminal lawyer or a criminal defense lawyer, specializes in defending those who have been charged with criminal activity. If you do not hire a defense attorney, one will be appointed to you in court. These court-appointed attorneys are called "public defenders". You will want to avoid having a public defender on your case if you can, because they are not working for you, may not be very experienced, and are usually not as motivated to win as a privately hired defense attorney. Choosing a dedicated private attorney is always going to be in your best interest. This will ensure you have someone dedicated to putting forth all the time and resources it takes to achieve the most favorable outcome for you.

Types of Criminal Defense Charges We Defend near Rocklin

There are two categories of crimes: misdemeanors and felonies. Each carries a separate punishment, ranging from fines or community service to jail or prison time. Felonies can include offenses like homicide, attempted homicide, assault, and theft or damage involving high dollar amounts.

Misdemeanor crimes carry a lesser punishment and can include offenses like simple drug charges, low-value robbery, and some weapons charges. Misdemeanor crimes often carry fines, though they can still mean incarceration.

Our Rocklin criminal defense attorney also specializes indomestic violence defense, sex crimes, federal crimes, white collar crimes.

What to Expect in a Criminal Defense Case near Rocklin

Once you've hired a criminal defense lawyer in Rocklin to help with your charge, the first thing you can expect is an arraignment, where you will appear before a judge and be formally advised of the charges against you. At this time, your plea will be entered, and the judge will decide whether to release you pending trial or remand you to jail. After the arraignment, you will be required to attend a preliminary hearing, where the prosecution will attempt to convince the judge a crime has taken place. Afterward, either a settlement or a full trial should be expected.

Jacob Law Firm can help you through all of these steps. You will need the help of a good Rocklin criminal lawyer, one with years of experience who is familiar with not only the law but with courtroom policies and procedures as well.

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Call our criminal lawyer in Rocklin, CA at (916) 295-6993 or fill out our form for questions about our areas of practice.

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  • I could highly recommend him to anybody who needs responsible trustworthy counsel.

    “I could highly recommend him to anybody who needs responsible trustworthy counsel.”

    Derek

  • Best Overall Attorney

    “This man has integrity. He has an unbelievable presence in the courtroom, (And I now understand how crucial this is.) He stands for justice. He is fair. And, Ben is an attorney that will FIGHT for you. I would pay this man his weight in gold because that is what he is in the courtroom: golden.””

    Shane

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    “Ben Jacob is hands down an attorney you can trust. We knew right away that we could trust him with our son's case. He was kind, honest and respectable. We are so grateful for the effort and time he put into our son's case. I would highly recommend him if you want the best possible results and attorney with integrity. Thank you, Ben!”

    Darlene

  • Efficient, effective, and professional.

    “I initially hired Me Jacob for a fraud case that I was out on bail for in 2017. I caught 2 more cases and bailed out on them as well. Mr. Jacob fought for me for 4 years roughly and got my sentence reduced from 5 years four months at 80 percent to a 16 month with half and time served paper commitment in March of 2021. He was able to get 2 of my cases dropped and my motions passed. A hard feat to accomplish with my background and in Placer county court system. He didn't have much to work with and still made a miracle happen for me. It may have took some time 2017 to 2021 but he never gave up on me and provided service above and beyond my expectations. You should be so lucky to have him on your side in the courtroom and out.”

    Erik Asleson

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    “I found Mr. Jacob through the AVVO website. After calling and emailing many lawyers, Mr. Jacob was frank and honest with me as he explained to me how unfortunate my legal situation was and what we could do together to quickly handle the case before it was out of our hands. I appreciated his honesty and his desire to act quickly while maintaining communication throughout the process. He was honestly the only lawyer that I felt I could trust, even through the phone, and that was something that made me stick with him. It was my first time experiencing the legal system with a domestic violence charge and while I was adamant I was the victim, the authorities felt otherwise. As you can imagine the stress was unfathomable. But three days later, Mr. Jacob granted me the news that my case had been dismissed and the biggest weight of my life had been lifted. As someone who is experiencing the world of court and lawyers for the first time, a young female in her twenties, who was leaving an abusive long term relationship, I was scared and unsure from the beginning of who to even chose as my defense. I felt as though the wrong choice could lead me to certain doom... luckily, it was the right one. I can't thank him enough for making a tough time a little bit easier and I would never wish you would need his intelligence and experience to help you or a loved one, but I can say without a doubt I would recommend him.”

    Sonia