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Education & Training

Call Fresno DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney Jonathan Rooker 559-266-5555

Formal Academic Degrees and Certificates:

* PC 832 Basic Reserve Police Academy Level III (FCC)

* Bachelor Degree in Criminology (Law Enforcement Option) (CSUF)

* Masters Degree Educational Counseling (PPS Credential) (NU)

* Juris Doctor of Law (SJCL)

* Masters Degree in Forensic Toxicology (University of Florida) * (Expected completion date Summer 2015)

Certificates of Completion:

* Mastering Scientific Education in New Orleans (National College for DUI Defense)

* Gas Chromatography Theory and Practice (American Chemical Society/ Axion Labs)

* Solid Drug Identification Mass Spectrometry/UV/GC (American Chemical Society / Axion Labs)

* Standardized Field Sobriety Student Course (LaPierre & Associates)

* Standardized Field Sobriety Instructor Course (LaPierre & Associates)

Professional Affiliations:

* National College for DUI Defense

* CA DUI Lawyers Association

* DUI Defense Lawyers Association (Founding Member)

* DUI Defense Lawyers Association (CA State Ambassador)

* American Chemical Society (Law Division)

* Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Expertise:

* Qualified and Testified as an Expert witness on Forensic Toxicology at CA DMV Safety Officer

Educational Seminars:

* CA DUI Lawyers Annual Seminar mulitple times

Topics included Voire Dire, Blood testing, Proper Phlebotomy, and numerous top experts including Wayne Jones and Dr. Rose

* Occupy Fresno CA DUI Lawyers Association seminar multiple times

Topics included Voire Dire, Larengital reflux defense, and Gas Chromatography

* Occupy San Diego CADUILA Seminar

Focussed course largely dealing with blood evidence

* Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminar in NOLA

Science based defense including fermentation, storage, blood draws, and gas chromatography asa defense for DUI's.

Fresno DUI Attorney | Madera DUI Attorney If you've been cited, you need to know what to do next. Help your attorney help you, contact me as soon as possible

Fresno DUI Lawyer Jonathan Rooker: Fresno area law enforcement agencies have some of the strictest DUI enforcement policies in the Nation. The first decision an officer makes during the DUI enforcement is the decision to stop the vehicle. It may be a driving pattern, maintenance infraction, tinted windows, or other issues the lead the officer to make that decision. The next decision is whether to have the driver exit the vehicle and conduct a DUI investigation. Factors include odor or alcohol, red watery eyes, and slurred speech. Timely stopping, parking, and fumbling with a license or insurance paperwork, all influence the officers decision to continue the investigation. Once outside the vehicle the subject may sway or have trouble following directions. At the conclusion of the third stage, the officer decides if there is probable cause for an arrest. If you are arrested, there are steps you should take on your own behalf. It is important for anyone cited for DUI to contact the DMV within 10 days to preserve their right to an Admin Per Se Hearing in front of a DMV officer. Failure to contact the DMV within 10 days may result in the suspension of your driving privilege. Remember, the officer arrests at probable cause, but it takes proof beyond a reasonable doubt to convict. If the officer does their job right, a large percentage of the people should be found not guilty.

Fresno Criminal Defense Attorney: Sometimes good people need help during tough times

Fresno & Madera Criminal Defense Lawyer Jonathan Rooker: Domestic Violence (DV) charges, punishments, and your rights is something you need to understand if you've been accused. DV charges can result in a sentence of probation, jail, and/or prison. DV can be charged under various sections including PC 243(E) or the more serious PC 273.5 Felony (DV) accusation. Many convictions result in being sentenced to a 52-week program, referred to as the Batterers Treatment Program (BTP). The right to own, possess, or use a Firearms, a serious issue for many people who grew up in the rural valley hunting, fishing, and target shooting can be lost forever. While Judges routinely advise those convicted of misdemeanor Domestic Violence that they will be prohibited from owning firearms for 10-years, the Federal Government will preclude gun ownership for the remainder of the persons life if they are convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. It is important that the court knows you are a law abiding, upstanding, and productive member of society. Don't let an accusation turn into a lifetime of being stigmatized as a criminal.

"Criminal defense is about helping good people, that is what I do." Jonathan Rooker

Experienced Fresno and Madera County Criminal Defense Attorney Jonathan Rooker understands the needs of each client are quite unique to each individual client. Some clients are looking to keep their drivers license, others are looking to avoid long periods of incarceration. Many times pride and principles are cited for the client's motivation to achieve a particular resolution to their case. Many clients just want to put their life, family, and career back together. It is the responsibility of the defense attorney to coordinate and effective defense for the benefit of the client. It is essential that I provide the best defense for the individual person and their specifically tailored needs in life. I will help you by building the best defense that the facts allow. One important aspect of hiring a private attorney is the time they spend listening to your needs, and working to obtain an effective resolution under the circumstances. When these problems arise, it's time to reach out for a helping hand. I handle criminal defense cases on a daily basis, helping people with their issues. Let me help you.

Fresno Criminal Defense Attorney Jonathan Rooker reminds you this page is not intended to act as legal advice.

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