Rebecca’s Story:
When I was 8 years old my father was wrongfully charged with a Federal Crime and the effect on my family was infinitely worse than the crimes he was accused of committing. Thanks to the hard work of a skilled Defense team, a plea bargain was struck and my father was released after spending 15 months in confinement. Without such a competent legal defense team my father could have been imprisoned for up to 44 years. After this experience, my goal was to become a Defense Attorney in order to ensure that the best representation was available for people in similar predicaments. I fight every case as if the individuals and the families affected were my own.
Approach:
I begin my case handling with a realistic evaluation of the case file. My goal is to work with the client to identify issues, opportunities, and strategies that can help streamline the litigation process. I will be candid and sincere with my evaluation and suggestions, and devote the time necessary to understand the goals of my clients. I attempt, early on, to identify cases that are resolvable without protracted litigation, and search for strategies that bring such cases to a fair and prompt resolution. When a decision has been made to litigate a case to conclusion, I litigate the case aggressively.
Values:
I pride myself in providing excellent legal representation for my clients at very competitive rates. I enjoy getting to know my clients and their businesses. My goal is to help my clients as a partner, not merely provide a service as a vendor. My clients benefit from my commitment to use the latest law office technologies and systems.
Bar Memberships:
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- United Stated District Court, Eastern District of California
- State Bar of California, Supreme Court
- State Bar of New York, Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 3rd Judicial Dept
Professional Memberships:
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- National College for DUI Defense
Education:
- University of Cape Town, School of Law – Cape Town, South Africa
- Bachelor of Law L.L.B., Major in Environmental Law and Policy
(US Equivalent to Juris Doctorate) - Highlights: Member of winning team for senior Moot Court competition; Awarded strongest verbal litigator in Moot Court competition; Public speaker for Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ); Reporter for Legal Environmentalists Society.
- Bachelor of Law L.L.B., Major in Environmental Law and Policy
- University of Cape Town – Cape Town, South Africa
- Bachelor of Arts, Majors in History and Law, Cape Town, South Africa
- Highlights: Final History thesis chosen for annual University publication and the academic publication, Journal of Jewish Affairs Spring 2007; Member of undergraduate debate team; Mentor and tutor in Township Teaching program
- Varsity College – Cape Town, South Africa
- Certificate in Public Relations, Cape Town, South Africa
- Highlights: Graduated cum laude, excelled in work placement programs in media relations and event co-ordination.