Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Criminal Defense in Sacramento
KJS A Professional Law Corporation is dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation to clients facing criminal defense matters. With over two decades of trial experience, our firm specializes in complex criminal litigation, DUI defense, DMV hearings, and administrative licensing issues. Our approach prioritizes client relationships through transparent communication, ensuring individuals are informed and supported throughout their legal challenges. We combine deep expertise in California's legal system with a commitment to community service, including youth mentorship and legal education initiatives. Our track record includes notable victories in felony, misdemeanor, and DUI cases, as well as successful DMV license reinstatement efforts.Recognized for excellence, including being named Sacramento's Indigent Defense Counsel's 2012 Attorney of the Year, we serve clients across Sacramento and surrounding counties. Our team's unique blend of courtroom experience and administrative expertise positions us to address both criminal justice and licensing concerns comprehensively. We maintain rigorous standards of professional conduct while advocating zealously for clients' rights. Our practice philosophy emphasizes proactive defense strategies and personalized attention to each case's unique circumstances. This commitment to excellence has earned us consistent praise from clients, peers, and community organizations.
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
DMV Hearings
Expungement
Juvenile Defense
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of criminal defense experience in California courts
- Our attorney received Sacramento's Indigent Defense Counsel's 2012 Attorney of the Year award
- We handle both criminal justice and DMV administrative proceedings comprehensively
- Our practice serves Sacramento County and five surrounding counties
- We combine courtroom experience with community legal education initiatives
What people say
Successful verdicts
Professional and well informed
Dedicated to clients
Peacemaker in courtroom
Favorable dispositions
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles serious felony charges including homicide, assault, and sex crimes. With extensive trial experience, we develop strategic defenses for clients facing significant incarceration risks. Our approach combines thorough case investigation with aggressive courtroom advocacy to protect clients' rights and freedom.
DUI Defense
We specialize in defending DUI charges through technical analysis of chemical tests and procedural challenges. Our expertise includes rising BAC defenses and challenging field sobriety test validity. We represent clients in both criminal court and DMV proceedings to protect driving privileges and minimize penalties.
DMV Hearings
Our DMV hearing representation focuses on preserving driving privileges after DUI arrests. We employ specialized defenses like GERD challenges and no-drive arguments. With deep understanding of administrative law, we successfully contest license suspensions and negotiate favorable outcomes for clients statewide.
Expungement
We guide clients through expungement processes to clear criminal records and restore opportunities. Our services include reducing felonies to misdemeanors and obtaining certificates of rehabilitation. We develop customized plans to help clients overcome past convictions' long-term consequences.
Juvenile Defense
Our juvenile defense practice focuses on protecting young clients' futures through specialized legal strategies. We navigate California's unique juvenile justice system to minimize long-term impacts. Our approach balances legal defense with rehabilitative considerations to achieve favorable outcomes for minors and their families.
People
Keith J. Staten
Attorney at Law
With over 20 years of trial experience, Keith Staten specializes in criminal defense and DMV litigation. A former Sacramento County Public Defender, he's recognized for DUI expertise and community service. He earned his Juris Doctorate from McGeorge School of Law in 1992.
Alan J. Donato
Attorney
Alan Donato contributes to our criminal defense practice with trial experience in DUI and drug cases. He successfully represented clients in complex chemical test challenges and has demonstrated effectiveness in courtroom settings across California's legal system.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a DUI arrest?
Contact an attorney immediately, avoid making statements about drinking, and request a DMV hearing within 10 days to protect your driving privileges.
How can expungement help my criminal record?
Expungement can clear past convictions from your record, improving employment opportunities and restoring certain legal rights while demonstrating rehabilitation to the court system.
Do you handle cases outside Sacramento County?
We represent clients throughout California, including Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, San Joaquin, and Solano Counties, with DMV hearing representation available statewide.
What's the difference between DMV and criminal court proceedings for DUI?
DMV handles administrative license suspensions with strict 10-day deadlines, while criminal court addresses criminal charges. Both require separate defense strategies to protect your rights comprehensively.
Can juvenile records be sealed?
Yes, we help clients navigate California's juvenile record sealing process to protect young offenders' futures and prevent permanent criminal records from impacting education and employment opportunities.
What makes your firm different from public defenders?
Our firm offers personalized attention with specialized expertise in both criminal defense and DMV proceedings, combining private representation flexibility with decades of courtroom experience in complex cases.
