Committed to Criminal Defense Law from the Beginning
After Attorney Evan E. Zelig gained experience in various positions throughout the legal field, he returned to Northern California to open up his own practice, the Law Offices of Evan E. Zelig. Located in the heart of Sonoma County near the Hall of Justice Courthouse and Jail Detention Facilities, Mr. Zelig accepts criminal cases from all across California.
Background and Experience
From the very beginning, Attorney Zelig practiced criminal law exclusively. During law school, Attorney Zelig worked as an intern at the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office, gaining invaluable experience in litigation and presenting cases in a courtroom setting.
Immediately after law school, Attorney Zelig worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Sacramento, representing California residents through all phases of criminal prosecution. This opportunity allowed Attorney Zelig to polish his trial skills and experience how the District Attorney's Office handles criminal cases.
After Attorney Zelig left the District Attorney's Office in Sacramento, he began criminal defense work at a national criminal defense law firm located in Los Angeles. During this time, he defended clients facing a wide range of serious felonies, such as:
- Murder
- Rape
- Kidnapping
- Robbery
- Assault
Where He Has Handled Cases
He has handled cases in state and federal courts all across the nation, including in:
- California
- Arizona
- Washington
- New York
- Florida
- Oklahoma
- And more
Experience as an Associate Attorney for a Sole Practitioner
Mr. Zelig then decided to accept a job as an Associate Attorney for a sole practitioner in Encino, California. At this busy criminal defense practice, Mr. Zelig tackled cases ranging from DUIs and petty theft to serious felonies such as:
- Three Strikes cases
- Gang allegations
- Weapons allegations
- Murder
- Kidnapping
Call Mr. Zelig at (707) 418-5352 to discuss your criminal charges.