Gonzalez & Leigh enjoys a diverse litigation practice that reflects the breadth of our attorneys’ litigation and trial experience. We represent individuals and businesses –- as plaintiffs and defendants -- in a broad variety of practice areas, including:

Personal injury and wrongful death claims

Mass torts and class actions

Unfair competition claims

Federal and state civil rights actions

Employment termination and discrimination claims

Wage, overtime and benefits law claims

Trademark and infringement and intellectual property claims

Breach of contract and indemnity claims

Government and construction claims

Our clients include Memorex Products, Inc., The Warfield Theater,LLC, the Green Party of California, Mitchell Engineering, ProVen Management, NeoParadigm Laboratories, VegNews Magazine, United Staff Association, and Slim's Live Music Club.

Criminal Defense

Our criminal defense practice is comprehensive and effective. We defend against misdemeanor and felony charges in both state and federal courts—handling matters at all stages, from initial arrest through trial.

We have defended clients against criminal charges ranging from petty theft to murder, from driving under the influence to securities law violations.

Areas of criminal defense representation include:

• State felonies and misdemeanors
• Federal crimes
• Juvenile jurisdictional proceedings (pursuant to Welfare and Institution Code section 602)
• State and federal grand jury proceedings

Administrative/Legislative Investigations and other Quasi-Criminal Proceedings

In the present climate, individuals and businesses increasingly need counsel who understand how government works, and are cognizant of the interplay of civil and criminal laws within administrative, legislative and regulatory proceedings. Gonzalez & Leigh attorneys have significant experience with investigations conducted by state and federal regulatory and legislative bodies. Representing individuals and businesses appearing before such bodies comprises a significant part of the firm’s practice.

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Gonzalez & Leigh LLP
Two Shaw Alley, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 512-2000