The Law Offices of Robert Byers - Oakland, CA

Dedicated and Nonjudgmental Criminal Defense in Oakland

A criminal arrest is often the most frightening and destabilizing event in an individual life. At The Law Offices of Robert Byers, clients find an empathetic, highly skilled defense counsel with deep roots in Northern California. Attorney Robert Daniel Byers was educated at Stanford Law School and began his career defending the indigent at the Contra Costa County Public Defender Office before opening his private practice in Oakland. Having represented thousands of clients across state and federal courts in Alameda County, San Francisco, and surrounding jurisdictions, attorney Byers brings deep familiarity with local judges, prosecutors, and courtroom procedures. When facing criminal allegations, you need an attorney who does not judge your circumstances, listens with genuine compassion, and fights relentlessly to protect your liberty.

Comprehensive Drug and Narcotics Defense

For more than two decades, attorney Robert Byers has stood on the front lines defending individuals prosecuted under state and federal drug statutes. As experienced drug crime defense lawyers, the firm recognizes that aggressive narcotics enforcement often harms individuals and families far beyond any perceived offense. The firm has successfully defended clients involved with cannabis dispensaries, cultivation, medical cooperatives, and individuals charged with prescription medication offenses or possession for sale of controlled substances. By questioning the legality of traffic stops, interrogations, and search warrants, the practice strives to achieve dropped charges, evidence suppression, or entry into rehabilitative diversion programs.

Defense for Violent Crimes, Weapons, and Domestic Allegations

When accusations involve firearms or interpersonal violence, prosecutors routinely seek enhanced penalties and severe prison sentences. Functioning as skilled violent crime defense lawyers, attorney Byers defends clients facing assault, battery, robbery, and firearms possession allegations. Additionally, as compassionate domestic violence lawyers, the firm handles the intense fallout of family domestic disputes. In many cases, mandatory arrest policies cause police to arrest the wrong party or misinterpret chaotic situations. The firm works quickly to modify emergency protective orders, prevent restraining orders, and present exculpatory evidence to have charges dismissed or reduced before trial.

DUI Defense, Theft Crimes, and Record Expungement

From drunk driving arrests to property charges, the practice offers comprehensive representation. As tenacious dui/dwi defense lawyers, the firm challenges chemical breath tests, blood collection protocols, and field sobriety evaluations to protect your driver license and record. Operating as seasoned theft and burglary defense lawyers, attorney Byers defends against charges of grand theft, shoplifting, receiving stolen property, and residential burglary. Furthermore, the firm helps past offenders clean their records through California expungements and record sealing, restoring employment opportunities and personal peace. When you need to find a lawyer who is fluent in Spanish and available around the clock, or need to hire an attorney with proven trial skills, The Law Offices of Robert Byers offers immediate, dependable legal counsel.