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"In the eyes of the law you are innocent until proven guilty. Criminal law requires the authorities to prove that you are in fact guilty as charged. This is why you need an attorney such as myself, who has the experience needed during this critical time. Call Now and I Will Fight For You."

Robert D.Byers
Criminal Defense Attorney

I was born in San Francisco and raised in San Leandro, Fremont, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Francisco, Burlingame, Hillsborough and San Mateo. I attended Burlingame High School, UC Davis, and Stanford Law School.

My first job was a paper route when I was 12 years old. In high school I worked at the San Mateo Adult School, Planned Parenthood, Burlingame Parks Department, NASA Ames Research Center, and Phillips and Ober Electric Supply. In college I cleaned the swimming pool at UC Davis, worked at Safeway, Round Table Pizza,  a local group home, and the Yolo County Public Defender's Office.  During my college years I took a leave of absence from UC Davis and became a VISTA Volunteer working with homeless youth at the Larkin Street Youth Center in San Francisco.

In law school I worked at a small firm that practiced constitutional property law, the East Bay Community Law Project in East Palo Alto, the Alameda County Public Defender, and the California State Public Defender. My first job out of law school was at the Contra Costa County Public Defender's Office in 1991. I have been in private practice in Oakland and the San Francisco area since leaving the Public Defenders' Office in 1994.

While growing up, I lived with white, black and Latino families (I am fluent in Spanish). I lived with and among the rich and the poor. I take very little for granted and I understand how difficult life can be for everyone at times. I do not judge anyone, I do help people get through difficult time.

Education:

• J.D. - Stanford Law School
• B.A. - University of California - Davis

Bar Admissions & Memberships:

• California State Bar

Facing Criminal Charges?

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Murder

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Competitive Rates

Free Consultation

Payment Plans

24/7 Availability

The first issue in any criminal case is the legality of the original encounter between the accused and the police. We need to know as many details as possible about that encounter, as even minor details can make all the difference. 
If the police did not have a 'reasonable and articulable' basis for your detention, all evidence seized must be suppressed, and the police will have no case.

1. The Arrest 

2. The Charge 

Each charge carries a different consequence. You may be facing a simple misdemeanor or a felony which may carry up to a life sentence. It is vital that you understand the ramifications of the charges you are facing, as even a misdemeanor can have serious consequences and completely alter the course of a person's life.

3. The Defense

Every criminal charge is unique. Strict procedures and laws must be followed in order for the charges to be upheld. Preparing the defense in criminal cases involves investigation of the facts (which includes discovery of the government's evidence and interviewing witnesses, etc.), researching the law and of course, discussing the case with the prosecutor. The point is, we need to get involved in the case as early as possible. With so much on the line, you cannot afford to chance your defense to an inexperienced attorney.