Jack Montgomery Law Office - Santa Rosa, CA

Over Five Decades of Fearless Criminal Defense in Santa Rosa

When you or a family member face criminal prosecution, there is no substitute for seasoned trial experience. Criminal courts in California move quickly, and an inexperienced defense can lead to harsh sentencing, prison time, and lifelong collateral consequences. Established by attorney Jack Montgomery, who graduated from the prestigious Boalt Hall School of Law at UC Berkeley and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1974, the Jack Montgomery Law Office offers unmatched trial acumen. Located at 2751 4th St in Santa Rosa, California, Jack Montgomery has spent his entire half-century career defending thousands of individuals charged with offenses ranging from minor infractions to complex capital murder cases.

Pioneer in California Marijuana Defense and Regulatory Licensing

Jack Montgomery has been at the forefront of cannabis jurisprudence since long before the passage of Proposition 215 nearly thirty years ago. With the modern evolution of state cannabis regulations, navigating commercial compliance and criminal statutes requires an attorney with deep historical and statutory insight. If you need a lawyer who understands California cannabis law, Jack Montgomery has represented cultivators, dispensaries, transporters, and individual patients across the state:

• Defending against criminal charges involving marijuana cultivation, distribution, and transportation.
• Navigating commercial licensing procedures and regulatory requirements under California state cannabis laws.
• Protecting medical cannabis patients and caregivers asserting lawful statutory defenses.
• Challenging unlawful search warrants, vehicle seizures, and asset forfeiture proceedings.
• Representing clients in complex regulatory compliance reviews and administrative hearings.

Formidable Trial Advocacy for Misdemeanors, Felonies, and Expungements

Throughout his extensive career, Jack Montgomery has earned widespread respect from judges and prosecutors across California courts for his meticulous case preparation and courtroom tenacity. Whether negotiating charge dismissals, litigating suppression motions, or defending clients before a jury, he fights tirelessly to protect each defendant's constitutional rights. The practice provides aggressive representation across core criminal defense areas:

• Driving under the influence (misdemeanor DUI and felony DUI) and DMV license suspension defense.
• Felony offenses including grand theft, armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and homicide.
• Misdemeanor offenses, simple assault, battery, domestic disputes, and petty theft charges.
• Assisting families with emergency bail arrangements and 24-hour jail release representation.
• Filing petitions for criminal record expungements and certificates of rehabilitation to restore employment and civil rights.

24-Hour Emergency Availability and Direct Attorney Representation

Arrests frequently happen outside of standard business hours, leaving families feeling helpless and uncertain of where to turn. Jack Montgomery Law Office provides round-the-clock telephone availability so that clients can secure immediate legal counsel when it matters most. Every client works directly with Jack Montgomery, benefiting from more than fifty years of continuous criminal trial practice in Sonoma County and throughout California. If you need to hire a criminal defense attorney in Santa Rosa, contact the office today to discuss your case and begin building an aggressive legal defense.