Richard Weese

Attorney at Law

Richard Weese comes to Summit Defense after spending the past ten years working for one of the largest criminal defense firms in the country. Practicing criminal defense exclusively, he is dedicated to aggressively defending his clients' rights. Richard provides the compassion and personal attention each client deserves and needs. His professionalism and commitment to achieving the best outcome for every client makes him a valuable asset to Summit Defense.

Providing exceptional representation is possible through investigation, legal research and argument. Richard consistently achieves outstanding results for his clients using his skill and expertise as a researcher, negotiator, advocate and litigator. When faced with criminal charges, it is essential to have an attorney with these skills to protect you. Richard is firm in his desire to protect the reputation and freedom of each and every client.

Aggressive representation took one of Mr. Weese's clients from facing life in prison to serving a county jail sentence. Richard's proactive approach has prevented charges from being filed in numerous cases. His high client satisfaction rate is also due to his ability and willingness to communicate and empathize with clients.

Mr. Weese practices in all counties in Northern California and is familiar with the various jurisdictions, judges, district attorneys and law enforcement personnel.

Richard is admitted to practice law in State and Federal Court and is an active member of the following organizations:

• American Bar Association
• California Bar Association
• California Public Defenders Association
• National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Richard Weese received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Washington in English Literature and his Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco.

Mr. Weese's Recent Case Results

Serious or Violent Felonies

CHARGES	Continuous sexual abuse of a child - multiple victims Faced life in prison
RESULT	Probation.
CHARGES	Kidnapping, Assault with a Deadly Weapon   Faced 12 years state prison
RESULT	Case dismissed.
CHARGES	Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession for Sale, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon   Faced 18 years state prison
RESULT	Probation.

White Collar Crime

CHARGES	Embezzlement Faced four years state prison
RESULT	Probation, repay restitution, no other penalty.
RESULT	Case dismissed.
CHARGES	Identity Theft   Faced 3 years state prison
RESULT	Misdemeanor probation.