AMONG THE LARGEST AND MOST EXPERIENCED BAY AREA CRIMINAL DEFENSE TEAMS

Led by eminent criminal defense attorney William E. Gagen, Jr. and veteran litigators Michael J. Markowitz and Amanda Bevins, the firm’s criminal defense and juvenile law team zealously protects the interests of our individual and entity clients at every stage of the criminal process. Drawing on a combined 90-plus years of practice in Bay Area criminal courts, our criminal defense team aggressively defends our clients long before the case ever gets to court. From pre-trial resolution to post-conviction relief, our dedicated attorneys offer our clients unequaled legal knowledge, advocacy, dedication and reputation.

“I think it would be safe to say that he is the preeminent private criminal defense attorney in the county.”
-- Contra Costa County District Attorney Robert Kochly, describing William E. Gagen, Jr. to The Recorder. February 17, 2005.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS WITH THE RESOURCES TO GET RESULTS

The fight begins the moment a client walks through the door. We utilize experienced investigators to track down the facts. We have an attorney solely dedicated to crafting legal motions that expose constitutional violations, mishandling of evidence and flaws in the prosecution’s case. We work with top medical specialists and forensic experts to flesh out the truth so we may present the whole story to the prosecution, judge and jury that goes beyond one-sided and incomplete reports. Through discussions with the prosecution, we advocate on behalf of our clients in an effort to avoid the filing of charges or, if charges are filed, to have them reduced or dismissed.

“Gagen McCoy . . . has made a strong commitment to criminal defense. In an era in which most private criminal defense attorneys work as solos or in small firms, Gagen McCoy is something of an anomaly, with five of its 20 attorneys focused on criminal law.”
-- The Recorder. February 17, 2005.

EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL LAWYERS SPECIALIZING IN AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE OF ALL MISDEMEANOR, FELONY, DUI AND WHITE COLLAR OFFENSES.

In court, our attorneys are known as passionate advocates and formidable adversaries. We have earned a reputation as straight shooters who will go the distance for our clients. Whether defending a misdemeanor DUI or a high-profile murder, we recognize that even the most minor offense can have severe financial, personal and professional consequences. Utilizing our decades of legal experience and extensive knowledge of local practice, we work tirelessly to minimize adverse consequences, defend our clients’ rights and protect their future. When a criminal case has civil repercussions, we are uniquely situated to protect our clients’ interests through close collaboration with the firm’s business, estate planning, litigation and land use groups.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS WHO WILL FIGHT FOR YOU AT EVERY STAGE IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURT.

Gagen-McCoy’s Bay Area criminal defense and juvenile defense attorneys practice in Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Joaquin, Solano and Napa Counties. We handle all felonies, misdemeanors and juvenile adjudications in state and federal courts including:

• DWI/DUI
• Drug crimes
• Homicide
• Assault and Battery
• Burglary
• Theft
• Robbery
• Sex Crimes
• Domestic Violence
• Child Abuse
• White Collar Crime
• Computer/Internet Crime
• Weapons Charges
• Federal Crimes
• Fraud and Embezzlement
• Grand Jury Indictments
• DMV Licensing
• Expungements
• Records Sealing
• Restraining orders
• 290 Registration Issues
• Appeals
• Writs
• Habeas Corpus
• School Discipline and Expulsion
• Professional license actions