
Attorney-Client communication is a priority—and Dave is a person you can trust for your criminal defense, divorce, restrining order and living trust and other legal needs.

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Criminal Defence Law
Santa Rosa criminal defense attorney David Hamilton has experience in a wide range of criminal issues, both felony
and misdemeanor, adult and juvenile. Defense experience includes work
on such charges as child molestation, assault, drug sales/possession,
DUI and domestic violence.
Restraining Orders
David Hamilton's Santa Rosa law office provides services in regard to Elder Abuse, Workplace Violence,
Domestic Violence, Civil Harassment restraining orders. We have represented
both the Petitioner as well as the Defendant. David
has prevailed in numerous Restraining Order Trials as well as the
all-important initial Order to Show Cause Hearing.

Child Custody
Mr. Hamilton was formerly a Child Custody Evaluator and uses his experience to provide clients with compassionate and comprehensive representation in Child/Spousal Support & Divorce cases.
Related issues
Mr. Hamilton has worked on a variety of family law issues. We are prepared
to Challenge Venue or Jurisdiction, go after a spouse who absconded
with your children, and prepare declarations that tug at the Judge's
emotional heartstring.

Wills & Trusts
Mr. Hamilton's office can prepare Trust packages at a reasonable price. This includes Wills, Living Trusts & Advance Health Care Directives.
Detailed Investigation Services
Mr Hamilton is well versed in investigating people, after having
spent 27 years working in law enforcement. He also has numerous
connections with investigative services, including retired peace
officers who are now licensed private investigators. In addition,
our firm subscribes to person/asset search systems.
Attorney David J. Hamilton's Santa Rosa, California law
practice makes communication with his clients a priority; he is
a person you can trust. Retired from the County of Sonoma after twenty-seven
years, Mr. Hamilton uses that experience to help others by explaining the complicated
court process in simple to understand terms. His professional experience includes:

David received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Empire College School of Law, where he was a Student Mentor for their Elder Law Clinic. David received the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in the subject of Contract Law.
Paralegal Lisa Schneider uses exceptional writing skills and experience to assist client—particularly in Family Law. Lisa's goal is to help someone through a Restraining Order, Divorce, or stressful court action while paying attention to saving them costs at the same time.
Certified Law Student R. Ryan Wilber serve client needs by representing clients, draft pleadings and making court appearances under the direct supervision of his mentor, Dave. The two work well together to get the job done while reducing a client's cost.
Office Assistant Cody Gibbs works behind the scenes to make sure that documents get filed, messages are delivered and that the files are organized.