Charles W. Applegate
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Charles W. Applegate
Biography
The Applegate Law Office focuses on efficient, effective representation. I provide my clients with exactly the help that they need. I founded the Applegate Law Office in June 2009. I have been practicing law in California since 2003, and I have spent most of those years practicing law in the North Bay. As an attorney for years in Santa Rosa and a former prosecutor in Ukiah and Willits, I am familiar with Sonoma and Mendocino County courts. My office, centrally located in Santa Rosa, serves all of the North Bay – Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake, Napa, and Marin counties.
A personal injury lawsuit is a serious matter. If you were injured by someone else, you need someone skilled and aggressive to identify and track down the responsible party and hold them accountable. If someone is accusing you of doing them wrong, then you need someone skilled at defense to protect your interests and your rights. With well over a decade of experience in civil litigation, Applegate Law can take care of you.
A criminal arrest is a serious problem too. From domestic violence to drugs to DUI, fraud to firearm or weapons charges, sex crimes to shoplifting, the Applegate Law Office is ready to handle your criminal case. Any criminal matter that could lead to a misdemeanor, a felony, or a parole or probation violation is a problem that matters to you.
If a problem is big enough to matter to you, it is big enough to matter to me – and no problem is too big for me to tackle. Whether you have a personal injury claim or a criminal charge, I can help. And with a free consultation and a wide range of payment options, you can let your needs, not your budget, make the decision for you. Call so I can start protecting your rights and your freedom now.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Animal & Dog Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Deputy District Attorney Mendocino County District Attorney
Year: 2007 - 2008
Description: My first position as a criminal prosecutor - (extra-help) taught me how The People try a case.
Associate Attorney Un-named Law Firm
Year: 2004 - 2005
Description: My first job as a lawyer taught me everything there is to know about protecting my clients from dishonest practices, abusive billing, and unprofessional conduct.
Associate Attorney Friedemann & Goldberg
Year: 2005 - 2005
Description: High-level civil litigation for high-dollar clients taught me the importance of attention to detail and the value of extensive legal research.
Associate Geary Shea O'Donnell Grattan & Mitchell
Year: 2006 - 2007
Description: Civil defense work - protecting the rights and assets of those accused of committing civil wrongs.
Deputy District Attorney II Tulare County District Attorney
Year: 2008 - 2009
Description: Conducting jury trials or contested hearings every week taught me how the defense can attack the prosecution's case - and I paid attention.
Owner Applegate Law Office
Year: 2009 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Sonoma County Bar Association Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
State Bar of California Member (Current)
Sonoma County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service Board Member (2018 - Current)
Friends Outside, Sonoma County Member, Board of Directors (2010 - Current)
Awards
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Perfect 10.0 Rating
Justia Inc
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Excellent Rated Attorney
Avvo
Education
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University of Massachusetts - Amherst B.A. (1994) | English
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University of California Hastings College of the Law Juris Doctorate (2003) | Civil Litigation
Speaking Engagements
Guest Lecturer, Empire College
Guest Lecturer, Empire College
Websites
https://www.charles-applegate.com/
Applegate Law Website
Applegate Law Office
700 College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(707) 509-5020