Summit Defense is Exclusively a Criminal Defense Firm
Summit Defense only represents individuals charged with or accused of a crime. Our philosophy is simple—it is best to practice in one area of law. We do not specialize in criminal law—it's all we do. Nearly every day Summit Defense attorneys are in Northern California courtrooms fighting for client's freedom, insisting on the presumption of innocence, and taking police and prosecutors to task when they violate your rights.
We're not interested in divorce or dog bite cases. Our focus gives us a depth of experience and expertise that often means the difference between freedom and jail for our clients. Nothing is more rewarding than keeping an individual out of jail or preserving a person's reputation and clean record. We will always be exclusively devoted to defending individuals against state and federal criminal charges. We believe that by focusing on criminal defense exclusively, we're best able to serve our clients. Perhaps that is why many non criminal attorneys often refer their criminal cases to Summit Defense.
Attorneys Working Together
Two heads are better than one. Whether you're charged with shoplifting or a much more serious felony, it's critical that everything possible is done on your behalf. Summit Defense attorneys always work together. We all bring unique backgrounds, education, and local knowledge to the table. Our clients benefit from this team approach every day.
For example, a Summit Defense client facing an SEC investigation in San Francisco would be well served by John Kaman's extensive securities law expertise, Mr. Andrew's law enforcement background, and Marie Ferreboeuf's local knowledge. By working together, we can be more responsive to our clients who then get the benefit of several lawyers' experience.
None of us know everything. By working together and sharing successful strategies and knowledge of judges and prosecutors, our clients receive the most thorough and resourceful representation possible.
Local Knowledge—Know Your Opponent
Summit Defense knows Northern California courts, investigators, prosecutors, programs, bail bondmen, expert witnesses....and we are known and respected by the legal community. Our attorneys have received awards and honors throughout the area. (see bio's) This local knowledge is more than just a familiarity with a particular court. It means understanding that some strategies may be effective in San Francisco County but less so in Sacramento or Santa Clara. It includes the ability to educate a new prosecutor about a first time offender's program that might be appropriate for a Summit Defense client. By fighting cases throughout the Bay Area, Summit Defense attorneys have the advantage of local knowledge without the limitations of a firm whose experience is limited to one city or county.
