David R. Mugridge
Legal Specialist - Criminal Law (State Bar of California)

The Law Offices of David R. Mugridge is a California law firm located in Fresno, California specializing in Criminal Law. Our firm has an emphasis in Criminal Defense and special circumstance homicide cases, both State and Federal. And upon request we are able to provide a legal specialist who can converse with clients in Spanish.

If you have been convicted of a crime in California and you believe that mistakes were made at the trial, either by your counsel or by the court, you want an experienced criminal defense and appeals attorney who can review your case and help you determine whether to file an appeal.

At the Law Offices of David R. Mugridge we have represented men and women in criminal defense and appeals throughout the central valley in English and Spanish since 1986. We are licensed to practice in all state courts and federal district courts in California, in the U.S. Circuit Court for the 9th Circuit, and in the United States Supreme Court.

Our firm also handles a variety of FEDERAL and STATE criminal issues including, but not limited to: Abuse, Automotive/DUI, Computer Crimes, Criminal Records, Drugs, Fire Arms & Weapons, Special Circumstance Homicide, Fraud & Financial Crimes, Property Crimes, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes and more. Click for a more detailed list of cases handled.

Many attorneys accept appeals cases,
but David R. Mugridge wins them!

Below are recent appeal cases that have been granted reversals as a result of expert representation by David R. Mugridge. This is extremely rare in the practice of law, but it is the kind of results possible from Criminal Law Specialist, David R. Mugridge.

Reversal on an appeal with the 5th District Court of Appeals
People v. Gonzales; 211 Ca.App.3d 1021

Reversal on an appeal with the Federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
USA v Pierce; 992 F.2d 1021

Have you been convicted of homicide or any other crime, and believe that the court improperly allowed evidence or otherwise committed reversible error? Have you been accused of a crime involving a special circumstance? Contact the Fresno Law Offices of David R. Mugridge for a free initial consultation. We offer affordable representation 24 hours a day.

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Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
After Hours Emergencies: Yes
Foreign Languages Spoken: Spanish, French

We accept all major credit cards and offer
payment plans to qualified clients.