Michael Edward Bujor

Duties include extensive research, writing, and case evaluation. Assist the litigation team in trial strategy, preparation, and judicial proceedings.

• Michael Chastaine has been selected by his peers to the Best Lawyers in America list since 2013, Northern California Super Lawyers list since 2005, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and holds a top rank of 10.0 in the peer reviewed AVVO site.
• Martin Jones previously served as a Felony Supervisor with the Madera County Public Defender, and eventually moved to the Placer County Public Defender's Office where her served as Assistant Chief.

Assigned to Felony Intake: Domestic Violence Team. Regularly appeared and argued In re Humphrey bail motions in arraignment court. Personally handled a case load: case evaluation, informed clients of their constitutional rights, directed further investigation, negotiated resolution with the DA, regularly communicated with clients, filed and argued appropriate pre-trial motions.

Attended judicial proceedings, conducted legal research, and wrote bench memorandum in an effort to aid the Judge in her decision-making process.

Wrote over 15+ opposition motions, conducted legal research, and wrote legal memorandum. Successfully argued in a number of hearings on a variety of issues. Appeared in arraignment court, responded to defense requests for discovery, and provided disposition recommendations on hundreds of misdemeanor cases.