http://www.stulberglaw.com For a free consultation with a criminal defense lawyer at Stulberg Law in San Luis Obispo, California , call: (805) 544-7693 http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/employmentlaw.html Jeffrey D. Stulberg, A Law Corporation, handles all types of employment law claims, including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination in hiring and promotion, wage and hour claims, and claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Most employment cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/medmalpractice.html Medical Malpractice Attorneys in San Luis Obispo County Medical malpractice or negligence occurs when a medical care provider provides services that are "below the standard of care" in the medical community and thereby causes damage to an individual. Jeffrey D. Stulberg has successfully represented plaintiffs in all facets of medical malpractice litigation. We handle cases involving brain and spinal cord damage, obstetrical and pediatric injuries, neurosurgical malpractice, and negligent misdiagnosis, among others. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/insuranceclaims.html Insurance Claims & Disputes Lawyer Prior to entering the private practice of law, Jeffrey D. Stulberg worked in the insurance industry as an underwriting manager. From this experience, he learned that insurance companies are quick to collect premiums but frequently slow to pay claims. It is wise to remember that the insurance adjuster you are dealing with on the telephone is paid to settle every claim for the least possible amount of money. This is true even if you are legally entitled to a larger sum under the terms of the policy. If you have had a legitimate insurance claim denied or have received a settlement offer which is unreasonably low, we can help you get your claim resolved. The handling of insurance claims and disputes is generally performed on a contingent fee basis http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/liability.html Jeffrey D. Stulberg has extensive experience in the litigation of malpractice claims against attorneys, health care providers, architects, engineers, dentists, accountants, real estate brokers and agents, insurance brokers and financial planners. We work aggressively and closely with the client for a successful disposition. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/civilattorney.html Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Automobile Injury Accidents You don’t have to endure from a personal injury or wrongful death of a loved one suffered at the hands of another’s negligence. With almost two decades of experience, the San Luis Obispo personal injury firm of Jeffrey D. Stulberg is on your side, providing personalized representation with the promise that you won’t pay anything unless your case is awarded monetary damages. We handle injury claims arising from any activity and/or occurrence. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/clients.html Representative clients http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/business.html General Business & Contract Matters in San Luis Obispo County Jeffrey D. Stulberg, A Law Corporation, can assist your business in a broad range of contract, employment and litigation matters. These services are typically provided on an hourly or agreed fee basis and include: Drafting and evaluating business contracts and agreements Preparation of employee manuals and human resources materials Mediation, arbitration, and litigation of business and contract disputes, including collections and disputed invoices http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/studentservices.html Defense Attorney for Criminal Charges Against College Students For many, college is a springboard into a world of great opportunity. If your college student has been accused of a crime, it is vital to expunge the charges or at least minimize their impact on his or her future. For an experienced attorney, there may be a variety of methods used to keep a college student’s record pristine so that he or she may have a clean slate in the eyes of prospective employers. In many instances, your child may be able to enroll in a program in lieu of a conviction. If your college student has been accused of a crime, it is essential to attain a defense lawyer who possesses a complete knowledge of the options available and the tactics necessary to avoid conviction and to protect your child’s future. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/personalinjury.html San Luis Obispo Personal Injury Attorney, Automobile Injury Accidents You and your family don’t have to endure from a personal injury or the wrongful death of a loved one suffered at the hands of another’s negligence. With almost two decades of experience, the San Luis Obispo personal injury firm of Jeffrey D. Stulberg, A Law Corporation, is on your side, providing personalized representation with the promise that you won’t pay anything unless your case is awarded monetary damages. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/violations.html Jeffrey D. Stulberg, A Law Corporation, is experienced in the handling of most types of misdemeanor and felony probation violation allegations. If you have been cited to court in San Luis Obispo County or anywhere else on the Central Coast for violating the probation terms of a prior criminal case, give us a call before you enter a plea. In most cases, we can help. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/bio.html Attorney Jeffrey D. Stulberg is a native of California and operates a state-wide litigation practice from his offices in San Luis Obispo, located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Central Coast of California http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/dui.html DUI/DWI Attorney in San Luis Obispo A California DUI / DWI charge can turn an accused drunk driver’s life upside-down. The accused driver is suddenly required to understand the California criminal court system and act quickly to protect his or her California driver’s license. A skilled California criminal defense attorney experienced in handling driving under the influence (DUI / DWI) cases can navigate the system for their California DUI / DWI client to ensure that his or her rights are protected. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/drug.html California Drug Charges Defense Lawyer Even a first offense conviction for possession of a scheduled or controlled substance can have devastating and long-term consequences, including loss of right to vote, impairment of employment opportunities, mandatory registration as a narcotics offender, loss or restriction of driving privileges, restriction of freedom to travel, denial of citizenship or residency applications, or deportation of non-citizens. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/criminaldefense.html Accomplished San Luis Obispo County Criminal Defense Attorney Jeffrey D. Stulberg, A Law Corporation, provides experienced, affordable and effective defense on a range of criminal cases, from low level misdemeanors to more serious felony offenses. If you are convicted of a criminal offense in California, such a conviction can affect your right to vote, possess firearms, travel freely, remain in the United States, obtain citizenship, or maintain certain types of employment. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation and explanation of fees. We can make a difference. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/studentservices2.html Jeffrey D. Stulberg, A Law Corporation, has a proud tradition of service to the Cal Poly and Cuesta College student communities. It is our mission to provide effective, aggressive, and affordable legal services to our collegiate clients in a supportive and confidential setting. Criminal defense (drug and alcohol charges, boating under the influfence, minor in possession, public intoxication, etc.) Personal injury claims Employment discrimination / sexual harassment Student conduct violations Restraining orders http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/links.html San Luis Obispo County personal injury criminal defense attorney links http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/contact.html Few California lawyers can match Jeffrey D. Stulberg in experience, knowledge, and commitment to his clients and his profession. You are assured of quality legal advice and aggressive protection of your rights and interests. We serve clients in and around San Luis Obispo County and the California Central Coast, as well as a diverse range of practice areas. We offer a free initial consultation, with evening and weekend appointments available. Jeffrey D. Stulberg will handle your case himself. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/referrals.html Jeffrey D. Stulberg has a proven record of achieving outstanding results for his clients. Because of the firm’s strong reputation within the legal community, a significant number of our cases are referred by other lawyers. Many of our referrals are received from lawyers who do not handle personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal defense, employment law or contingent fee cases. We also receive referrals from other personal injury law firms that do not have the time, expertise or capital resources to properly pursue particular cases, such as those involving catastrophic injury. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/homepage.html Jeffrey D. Stulberg, A Law Corporation, is a full-service law firm committed to protecting our clients' rights. We provide customized legal representation for each client, and we tailor our services to fit each individual's specific legal needs. Our legal practice areas: Personal Injury & Wrongful Death DUI/DWI Arrests Drug Offenses Probation Violations Legal Services for Cal Poly & Cuesta Students Medical Malpractice Business & Contract Matters Professional Liability Insurance Claims & Disputes Our law offices are conveniently located in San Luis Obispo, and we are proud to work with clients from all over California, including Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County and Monterey County. Many of our legal clients come from the cities of San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Oceano, Grover Beach, Atascadero, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Templeton, and Paso Robles. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/affiliations.html State Bar of California Central Coast Trial Lawyers Association California Public Defenders Association San Luis Obispo County Bar Association (2007 Criminal Defense Section President) http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/---.html http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/assaultandbattery.html Assault is characterized as the threat of bodily harm with the ability to inflict harm. A verbal threat alone does not constitute assault. However, if a verbal threat is coupled with an action such as a raised hand, it can be considered assault. Definitions of assault will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction but usually do not differ too much from common law. Battery is physical contact with another person that causes bodily harm. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/dmvhearings.html Our office can help to advise and represent you in DMV hearings. We have experience handling matters before the California DMV and bring a high level of skill and knowledge to these types of cases. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/propertycrimes.html A person charged with the property crime of theft is alleged to have unlawfully taken the property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. In California, there are a variety of crimes that are considered “theft”: http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/felonycrimes.html Felony crimes are serious offenses punishable by a heavy sentence. The punishment is usually imprisonment, but in certain murder cases, the punishment could be death. Felony offenses are more serious crimes than misdemeanors. However, certain offenses may be considered either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on its degree. Petty larceny, which is stealing an item worth less than $400, is a misdemeanor. However, stealing an item worth over $400 is considered grand theft, which is a felony. Some examples of common felonies are grand theft, burglary, assault and battery, robbery, embezzlement, and some drug offenses. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/misdemeanors.html Misdemeanors and the Law Under the California Penal Code, misdemeanors are crimes that are considered less serious than felonies but can result in jail sentencing of up to one year and fines totaling $1,000. In California, criminal offenses are classified as infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies. Infractions, such as traffic violations, are punishable by a fine and no jail time. Misdemeanors are, by definition, crimes that carry a less severe punishment than a felony. Felonies are serious offenses that generally carry a jail sentence of one year or more. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/expungements.html Misdemeanor Expungements If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, that conviction is going to remain on your record forever. It is not something that magically falls off of your record after a certain number of years. However, with the help of our office, there are steps you can take to help clean up your criminal record. Pursuant to California Penal Code §1203.4, a misdemeanor conviction can be expunged once you have successfully complete all the terms of your probation. If you pled guilty or no contest to an offense but were granted a terminal disposition (i.e., you were not placed on probation), your conviction can be expunged one year after the date you pled guilty or no contest. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/elderabuse.html ELDER CARE LAW Jeffrey D. Stulberg, A Law Corporation, is experienced in handling cases involving abuse of elderly and dependent individuals against nursing homes, acute care hospitals, in-home care providers and assisted living facilities. These claims may be brought on behalf of abused and neglected elders, as well as dependent adults. Abuse can take many forms, including physical, psychological and financial harm. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/faq.html FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MISDEMEANORS Q. What is an arrest? A. If you are arrested, you will be taken into custody and will not be free to leave the scene. Even if you are not arrested, you may be detained for questioning if a police officer or other person believes that you may have been involved in a crime. When you are arrested, you are not required to answer any questions other than to provide you name, address and identification, if requested. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/domesticviolence.html Domestic Violence and Spousal Abuse Attorneys If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a domestic violence or spousal abuse crime in California, the most important call you can make will be to an experienced and skilled criminal defense lawyer. Violating the laws in California can bring very severe penalties. There is nothing more important than having an aggressive and experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. An aggressive and experienced law firm may be able to get your charges reduced and in some cases dismissed. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/insights.html Jeffrey D. Stulberg has written numerous articles for the San Luis Obispo Tribune "Legal Adviser" and SLO City News, setting forth various scenarios of actual consultations and cases that he has handled over the years. A representative sampling of some of these articles is available here for you to peruse. Check back on our website as new articles will be added in the future! http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/pubintoxart.html A couple recently came into my office concerning some legal problems their 19-year-old son was having. He is a sophomore at Cal Poly and has never previously had any problems with the law. Unfortunately, he had been arrested outside a fraternity party and cited for public intoxication, minor in possession of alcohol, and open container. They were concerned as to how these charges might affect their son’s otherwise “clean record,” his driving privileges, and/or his prospects for employment after he graduates from college. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/wrongfultermart.html Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy I recently counseled a woman who had been a three-year employee at a medium-sized company that imports household fixtures from Southeast Asia for wholesale distribution to home-and-garden stores. She was regularly given favorable job performance appraisals, and received no less than four significant pay raises during her employment. http://www.stulberglaw.com/pages/lrisart.html