Case Results

No Charges Filed in San Francisco Assault Case

Client admitted to assaulting the victim, punching her in the face. Many witnesses were present. Mr. Chazin's early intervention allowed aggressive negotiation with DA. Read On

Jury Finds Client Not Guilty on All Counts in First San Francisco Federal Court Prosecution in MS-13 Gang Case

The Law offices of Seth P. Chazin earned a major victory for his client obtaining an outright acquittal of eight federal fraud-related crimes in Federal District Court in San Francisco. Read On

Charge of Possession of Child Pornography Dismissed in Sonoma County Case

Client's computer was searched by the Petaluma Police Department in Sonoma County. Client was found to be in possession of child pornography.  An aggressive investigation using top-flight forensic computer expert reveals the illegal material was located in unallocated space which provided a defen... Read On

San Francisco Criminal Threats Case Leads to No Jail Time

Client was charged with two counts of criminal threats. Despite the client's lengthy prior criminal record, aggressive negotiations led to a reduced charge of disturbing the peace. Read On

Oakland Man Accused Of Baton Assault - No Jail Time

Client was charged with assault with deadly weapon after hitting the victim with a baton-like object. After Attorney Chazin's aggressive investigation and negotiations, our client plead guilty to simple battery. Read On

Oakland Battery Investigation Results in No Charges Being Filed

Client was accused of battery on a neighbor. Read On

Brutal San Francisco Domestic Violence Assault Results in No Jail Time for Client

Client was accused of brutally assaulting his girlfriend, kicking her in the head and leaving her with two black eyes and other injuries. Our client was charged with several serious felonies, including an enhancement for causing serious bodily injury. Case was reduced to a misdemeanor. Read On

No Charges Filed in Contra Costa County Domestic Violence case

Client, a law enforcement officer, was accused by his wife of assault and domestic violence. Attorney Chazin used aggressive investigation tactics and negotiations. Read On

All Charges Dismissed in Marin Domestic Violence Case

Client was charged with battery on his girlfriend, false imprisonment and terrorist threats. Extensive investigation was performed and impeachment evidence was gathered by Mr. Chazin. Read On

Charges Dismissed for Oakland Man Accused of Domestic Violence against Girlfriend

Client was accused of battering his girlfriend, leaving marks on her body and a bump on her head. While prepared to go to trial on the date set for trial, the DA instead had to dismiss the case following our expert investigation and aggressive representation. Read On

Marin Man Accused of Child Abuse Has Charges Reduced - No Jail Time

Marin County client was accused of whipping a four-year-old child, leaving marks. Client was NOT a U.S. citizen and likely would have been deported and forever separated from his three children if convicted of child abuse. After months of investigation and aggressive negotiation with the DA, Mr. Chazin convinced the DA to let his client plead to simple battery with no jail time. Our client continues to raise his children today. Read On

Hung Jury - 11-1 for Not Guilty - Results in Dismissal of Charges for Oakland Man Accused of Battering Girlfriend and Witness

Client was accused of battering girlfriend and witness. The jury hung 11-1 for not guilty. DA then dismissed the case seeing no hope of victory at a retrial. Read On

San Francisco Man Accused of Threatening Girlfriend With Knife Granted Probation

Client was accused of threatening his girlfriend with knife at her throat. Result: PROBATION, RELEASED FROM JAIL Read On

San Francisco Man Accused of Arson and Assault on an Officer Receives No Jail Time

Client was accused of torching his own car (arson) and was accused of attempting to burn (assault) the arresting officers as well. Read On

Oakland Domestic Violence Case Dismissed

Client was charged with striking his young daughter and wife. Aggressive investigation and pre-trial preparation, along with creative negotiations, resulted in the dismissal of the entire case. Read On

All Charges Dismissed for Contra Costa Man Accused of Raping and Assaulting His Ex-girlfriend

Client accused of raping and then assaulting his ex-girlfriend on several occasions. Attorney Chazin stepped in with aggressive investigative tactics, pre-trial preparation and negotiations. ALL CHARGES DISMISSED. Read On

Client Was Accused of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in Two Different Counties - No Charges Filed

Client was accused in two different cases in two different counties of sexually assaulting and/or battering victim. Attorney Chazin employed aggressive investigation, pre-file preparation and negotiations. Result: NO CHARGES FILED in either case Read On

All Charges Dismissed for Solano County Man Charged with Assaulting His Wife and Child Endangerment

Client was charged in Fairfield case with assaulting his wife and child endangerment. Attorney Chazin aggressively investigated and litigated the case. Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED Read On

Martinez Man Convicted of Penal Code Section 311.11 Granted Certificate of Rehabilitation - Penal Code 290 Registration Terminated

Contra Costa County Man with Penal Code section 290 registration Terminated After Certificate of Rehabilitation Granted Read On

Expungement and Certificate of Rehabilitation Granted for Sonoma County Man Convicted of Sex Crime in San Francisco - Relieving Client of 290 Registration

Client was convicted of a serious sex crime in San Francisco. Client had multiple priors, including convictions for sex offense.   Several expungements were granted and subsequently a Certificate of Rehabilitation. Result: CERTIFICATE OF REHABILITATION GRANTED AND CLIENT RELIEVED FROM SEX OFFEN... Read On