The Phillips Law Offices Criminal Defense Attorneys

As an introduction, my name is Michael Phillips and I assume since you are researching criminal defense attorneys, you or a family member has been arrested or charged with a crime. Hopefully, you will notice right away some important differences about my website.

First, there are no pictures of handcuffs, flashing police lights, jail bars or folks being arrested under the watchful eye of a policeman. Frankly, you probably have enough stress already - and one of my most important jobs as your criminal defense attorney, is to lower your stress, not increase it.

Second, to be sure being arrested and charged is serious, but the best thing to do is arm yourself with knowledge. As the saying goes, “knowledge is power” and the last thing the prosecutor wants you to have is power. Hopefully, you find my site a good start to figure out what your options are and answer your basic questions. On my web page, I provide straightforward information about me, my firm and my philosophy.

Third, if you call my office, my staff will put your call through to me. Not a salesperson. I invite you to read through my website or call me to discuss your case free of charge. I will give you an honest appraisal of the charges, your situation and the options you have. No legalese, just straight talk. And if I am not the attorney for you, I will do my utmost to refer you to the person who is.

Lastly, when you or a family member is facing criminal charges- you don't have to go it alone. You need an attorney who can protect your rights...make sure you're treated fairly...and who knows how to get results. You've just found that law firm. I want you to be educated and prepared, to understand how the law works, the defenses and options available to you, and what to expect at each new phase of the case. I have found a one- on-one relationship is the ultimate key to success. If you want to find out what can be done for your situation, I'll be glad to talk with you. I know you will find my staff incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and willing to help. I am confident that you'll be impressed with my firm and what we will be able to do for you.

The Phillips Law Offices represents clients in all of the greater Sacramento Area: including Placer County, Butte and Nevada County

2 and 1 paralegal

Serving all of Placer and Nevada Counties, including Lake Tahoe courts

18 years of experience

Criminal Defense
DUI / DWI Traffic

OUR APPROACH

DUI Defense Attorney- Michael Phillips
At the Phillips Law Offices we have a "Focus on DUI Defense... And a
focus on results." But Justice is more than a result. It is an experience
that goes much deeper, one that can change your life either for the
better or for the worse. The DUI defense attorney you choose will play
an important role in determining which type of experience you have. If
you have just been arrested for driving under the influence - you need
someone who will take the time to make sure you understand the
process, the law, and the options you have, just as much as you need
someone who will vigorously fight to defend your rights and tell your
story.

Experienced Attorney, a Team Approach
As an introduction I'm Michael Phillips, I believe that a team approach
achieves the best result. At all times your case will be personally
handled by me and I make every effort to be accessible to my clients. I
understand these cases can be emotionally difficult for clients, so I have
a full time staff to assist in client service as well as little things like
providing clients with my cell number to reach me on weekends. The
last thing a client needs is to be leaving unanswered messages for their
attorney. I have proven experience working on these types of cases
and a track record of success.

A Thorough Investigation - The Key to Success
I have found that a knowledgeable and detailed investigation of your
case is the best foundation for success. I use only licensed
investigators with years of experience working on DUI cases. And not all
investigators are created equal. My investigators are retired law
enforcement officers who leave no stone unturned in their efforts to
develop our best defense. Be certain that your case is investigated by
an experienced and licensed private investigator if you hope for success.
I also consult with forensic toxicologists to explore every issue involving
blood and breath tests as well as any individual health condition which
might effect the tests.

We Take the Time to Get to Know You and Your Needs
At the Phillips Law Offices, we believe that getting to know clients is not
just incidental to practicing law - it is absolutely essential. In fact, that is
one key reason why I went to law school. People accused with a DUI
need someone to fully investigate their case and to present their
defense with passion and determination. To be their warrior. The
prosecutor's job may be to get a conviction - my job is to get an
acquittal. They need to feel like they've been heard. But being able to
do that effectively and getting people to feel like they've been "fairly
represented" means taking the opportunity to talk with them at length
about what's happened, what is happening, and about what's likely to
happen in the future. They need strong advocacy AND they need good
counsel.

If you're probably like most people arrested for a DUI. You don't really
know the right thing to do about it, and you don't know whether or not
you can win if you contest your arrest.

That's where I come in: For both of these reasons I offer you a free
consultation to give you the additional information to make an informed
and intelligent decision.

If you would like to discuss the details of you situation, I would be glad to answer your questions. Please feel free to call 800-978-0186

California State University Long Beach

University of Santa Clara

Washington 1992
California 1996

All state courts and Federal District Court for Eastern California

National College for DUI Defense
California DUI Lawyers Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys