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Santa Cruz Criminal Law Attorney - With more than 30 years of legal experience, Howard M. Van Elgort is a highly trained, well-respected criminal attorney who is committed to defending the rights of those accused of crimes in the counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito. Having previously served as a judge, prosecutor and public defender, Mr. Van Elgort is extremely familiar with the criminal legal system. Since becoming a private criminal defense lawyer, he has a proven track record of getting the charges against his clients reduced, if not dropped entirely.
If you’ve been accused of a crime in the region of central California, call 800-671-8254 to schedule a free initial consult with Mr. Van Elgort. He will help you understand the details of your case and provide you top-of-the-line representation for all future legal proceedings.
How We Can Help You
Mr. Van Elgort has experience successfully resolving cases that involve:
- assault and battery
- child abuse and neglect
- DMV license suspension hearings
- domestic violence
- drug charges (including possession, use, manufacturing, sale, etc.)
- driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI)
- probation violations
- theft and burglary
Regardless of whether you are facing misdemeanor or federal charge at the state or federal level, Mr. Van Elgort will build and present the strongest defense possible by:
- Examining all evidence of the case to find inconsistencies in the opposition's case
- Compiling all evidence that supports your criminal defense claims
- Finding specialists, such as forensic scientists and blood analysts to verify your claims when expert testimony is needed in official legal proceedings
Mr. Van Elgort is committed to getting his clients through the legal system in the most efficient and favorable manner possible. To schedule a private consultation, contact us today.
Call Toll Free: 800-671-8254
Your confidentiality matters. No information, including phone numbers and email addresses will be exchanged, shared or sold to a third party. Submissions are not Attorney/Client privileged, and do not create an attorney/client relationship between you and the attorney. We look forward to hearing from you and will be in contact shortly.