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Douglas Slain

Attorney
lawyer@thedefenselawyer.com
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Toll Free: 888-998-5558
Office: 415-295-4468
Fax: 800-417-8598

1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
Oakland, California 94612

Douglas Slain represents clients charged with felonies or misdemeanors in Northern California in the California Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Federal Courts.

A graduate of Stanford Law School, a former deputy district attorney, and legal publisher, Mr. Slain will work with you to negotiate the best deal possible with the prosecutor. Mr. Slain will provide you with an aggressive and proactive defense, always questioning everything the prosecutor is charging and demanding a dismissal when appropriate. Mr. Slain's representation will assure the most appropriate resolution with the least impact on your life.

Education

J.D., Stanford Law School, 1970
Law Review

M.A., University of Chicago, 1968

B.A., DePauw University, 1965
Phi Beta Kappa

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

California
Ninth Circuit Federal Court
California Supreme Court

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

American Bar Association
Member Since: 1976
ABA Chair: Professional Responsibility Committee

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member Since: 2004

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member Since: 2003

State Bar of California
Member Since: 1971