Lathrop Criminal Defense Attorney
Insight & Representation from a Former Prosecutor
At Krueger Legal, we defend people facing criminal investigations, arrests, misdemeanor charges, felony charges, and other serious accusations. Our work includes felony DUI, rape accusations, burglary charges, assault, domestic violence, robbery, and other high-consequence matters.
A criminal allegation is not an automatic conviction. We can help you seek a case dismissal or reduction of charges.
Attorney F. Phillip Krueger brings more than a decade of experience in criminal law, including firsthand work as a prosecutor, which he now uses to our clients' advantage when preparing cases for trial. His previous work with the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office and his position as a Deputy District Attorney for Calaveras County give us unique insight into how the other side strategizes and operates; insight we lean on when creating a defense strategy for clients facing serious felony allegations.
Another important member of our team is Elisa, who brings more than a decade of experience in behavioral health and recovery services, providing compassionate support and practical guidance during an understandably stressful and unsure time for our clients.
To further help our clients through the process end-to-end, we provide a secure, private portal for calendars, billing details, and personalized case information. We also offer payment plans, financing options, and a military discount for service members and veterans.
Discuss your circumstances in a free consultation before making decisions or signing a contract. Call (209) 565-0750 to speak with our criminal defense team in a FREE consultation. Se habla español!
Representation in San Joaquin County Proceedings
Criminal cases for Lathrop residents can involve local law enforcement (Lathrop Police Department, San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, CA Highway Patrol), the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, and county court proceedings. Many of the legal proceedings we represent are held in the San Joaquin County Superior Court, Manteca Branch, though it's common for major felony jury trials and juvenile cases to be assigned to the Stockton Courthouse or the Juvenile Justice Center in French Camp.
As your defense team, it's our job to help you understand notices, charges, court dates, and the decisions in front of you; and it's a job we don't take lightly. Before discussing allegations with investigators, prosecutors, employers, or anyone else, get legal advice from our team. Your future could depend on it.
Practice Areas
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What Happens After a Criminal Charge Is Issued in CA
Criminal cases commonly move through investigation, arrest or citation, arraignment, pretrial hearings, motions, plea discussions, trial, and sentencing.
An arraignment is the court appearance at which the judge addresses the charges and the defendant’s rights, and at which a plea may be entered.
We provide guidance through these stages, including strategic case evaluation, investigation, communication, and advocacy.
Our client portal allows you to keep track of case information as the case progresses.
Reviewing Evidence
We review police reports, charging decisions, witness statements, body-camera footage, photographs, testing records, phone data, and other materials when building evidence and arguments for your case.
During our review and prep, we'll look at how the evidence was obtained, how reliable the testing methods for DUI and drug charges were, and whether statements or identifications are consistent.
We explain what the evidence shows, what remains uncertain, and the options available at each stage so you always know where your case stands and what's coming next.
