Law Office of Amy Chapman - Santa Rosa, CA

Personalized Criminal Defense Representation in Santa Rosa

Being investigated or arrested for a crime can quickly turn your life upside down, placing your freedom, job, family relationships, and personal reputation in immediate jeopardy. At the Law Office of Amy Chapman, clients find a skilled Santa Rosa criminal attorney who blends courtroom tenacity with compassionate, individualized client care. As a former deputy public defender in Sonoma County who has defended dozens of jury trials, attorney Amy Chapman possesses deep familiarity with local judges, district attorneys, and courtroom procedures. Whether you need a lawyer urgently after an arrest or wish to consult a lawyer to prevent charges from being filed, the firm offers resolute, proactive defense strategies.

Comprehensive Santa Rosa DUI and Traffic Offense Defense

A DUI arrest in California carries severe consequences, including automatic driver license suspension, hefty fines, mandatory alcohol education classes, and potential jail time. Functioning as skilled DUI and DWI defense lawyers and traffic ticket lawyers, the firm represents drivers facing all levels of drunk driving allegations. Amy Chapman meticulously attacks the prosecution's case by evaluating field sobriety test administration, breathalyzer calibration logs, blood sample preservation, and Fourth Amendment search and seizure standards. Key defense areas include:

• First-time and repeat misdemeanor DUI defense protecting your driving record and avoiding mandatory incarceration.
• Aggravated felony DUI with injury involving collisions, severe bodily harm, or multiple prior convictions.
• Department of Motor Vehicles administrative per se hearings to prevent driver license suspension and obtain restricted work licenses.
• Driving under the influence of cannabis, prescription medications, or controlled narcotics.

Protecting Rights Against Domestic Violence Allegations

Domestic disputes can escalate rapidly, often resulting in hasty arrests based solely on one-sided statements. As dedicated domestic violence lawyers, the firm understands the severe personal stakes involved, including the immediate issuance of criminal protective orders that force clients from their homes and separate them from their children. Amy Chapman works diligently to uncover the context surrounding domestic disturbance calls, seeking to dissolve restraining orders, prevent formal charges, or negotiate misdemeanor resolutions without jail time.

Drug Crimes, Narcotics Offenses, and Diversion Programs

From state narcotics possession to felony sales and transport, the firm acts as accomplished drug crime defense lawyers. The practice defends against allegations involving methamphetamine, prescription drugs, cocaine, and unlicensed commercial cannabis operations. Whenever possible, Amy Chapman advocates for statutory diversion programs under Proposition 36 or California Penal Code section 1000, enabling eligible clients to complete treatment and have their criminal charges dismissed entirely without a permanent record.

Violent Crimes, Theft, and Record Expungements

When facing severe felony accusations, you must hire an attorney with verified trial experience. Operating as assertive violent crime defense lawyers and theft and burglary defense lawyers, the firm defends against assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, residential burglary, grand theft, embezzlement, and firearm enhancements. For individuals looking to move forward after past legal troubles, the firm also petitions for record expungement and probation termination under California Penal Code section 1203.4. If you seek to find a lawyer who is recognized by Super Lawyers and respected across Sonoma County, contact the Law Office of Amy Chapman today to retain legal counsel.