Evan Ephraim Zelig
Santa Rosa, CA
N/A
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
DUI & DWI
Language
English
About
Evan E. Zelig started out practicing exclusively criminal law. Mr. Zelig earned his law degree at McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. During his law school career, Mr. Zelig interned at the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, where he gained indispensable experience litigating a wide variety of criminal cases. After law school, he began his career working at the Deputy District Attorney in Sacramento, handling a broad range of cases as a prosecutor. Mr. Zelig then worked for several large criminal defense firms, and eventually began his own practice to be able to provide personalized attention to his clients.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
DUI and DWI
Juvenile Law
Language
English
Contact
Law Offices of Evan E. Zelig, P.C.703 2nd StreetSuite 404Santa Rosa, CA, 95404
Office: (707) 520-4935
Website: N/AReviews
Evan Zelig assisted me in a serious criminal legal matter recently. He was very helpful and really set himself apart from other attorneys I have worked with and consulted. Evan will have your back and communicate with you better than any attorney I’ve come across. If I ever have serious legal matters to handle again there really is only one attorney in my opinion. Thanks again Evan!
In the past I've had nothing but bad experiences with attorneys before and though I had read reviews before meeting Mr. Zelig I figured he could not be that good. I was genuinely shocked to find that he actually was as good as the best reviews I had read about him. He did not cheat me or con me, gave excellent advice, guided me through a traumatic experience, kept me out of harms way and to top it off was even polite and cordial throughout. I was very fortunate to find him and highly recommend him.
Mr. Zelig did a great job handling my case. He is hard working and clearly explains everything. Straight shooter with no shenanigans.
I can't speak any higher about my experience with Evan. I came to him with a very problematic DUI where I had been in a accident and also charged with a Felony Hit and Run. I found Evan to be a very hardworking and knowledgeable attorney. He showed continuously through the process that he cared about me as a person. While I was rightfully convicted he helped minimized the sentence. Upon completion of my probation he was able to get my felony reduced to a misdemeanor, dismissed, and expunged. I no longer have this nightmare hanging over my head. I have Evan to thank for his expert advice, guidance, and representation through the entire process. While I hope I never have to hire him again if I ever need a criminal attorney he will the only call I make. Evan, I can't thank you enough.
Made a painful situation so much easier. Affordable, knowledgable, communicative and truly wanted to help me. Highly recommend!
Timely and specific, he provided great advice.
Mr. Zelig is an amazing human being. I saw that there is one negative review on here ànd frankly I cannot see why. Evan represented one of my sons in a co-defendant case of false allegation that involved both of my sons. We have finally completed the most terrifying two year journey of our lives and I am certain we could not have done it without this man! From the moment I hit send on my desperate plea for help through Mr. Zelig's website, my son was to be in the best of hands. That plea went out in the late hours of a night in June two years ago. Evan called me only moments later and spoke at great length to me. He was by my son's side in court the following morning, before we could even raise a retainer. His commitment to his clients is certainly unparalleled. He is genuine, honest, kind, confident, caring and absolutely brilliant. His sense of humor helped us keep our sanity, as well as keep hope wildly alive in the hearts of the whole family. Our case went all the way through trial. I was amazed at the magnitude of work that went into our case. Further, all while building our defense, he was so attentive to and patient with this SUPER CRAZY MAMA, that I would be hard pressed to believe he had any other clients! Evan Zelig was worth more to us than what we ever could have paid him. To be honest, we will miss seeing him regularly! Because of this man's dedication and hard work both of my sons are free to begin rebuilding their lives. Evan, there are not enough words to thank you for giving my son his life back. You are "God's Gift" and I am glad he gave you to us. We will be forever grateful. May God richly bless you for your fairness and honesty and all that you do for those who cling frantically to you. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!
I went in for a consultation and being scared to death that a little housewife like myself was facing felony charges, he immediately put me at ease in regards to my situation (which wasn't a pretty one). He was super knowledgable and represented me at my court hearing. The charges were dropped and he seemed just as happy as I was. He even called me a few hours later to check in and make sure I was ok. Hopefully I will never need his services again, but if I did, he is definitely my go to man.
Recently, I retained Evan Zelig to represent me for my criminal case in Sonoma County. I interviewed 2 other lawyers, one of which seemed uninterested and lazily suggested pleaing out during the interview. The other tried to scare me and asked more than double Evans fee for retainer. From the very beginning, Evan displayed an intimate understanding of the judicial process as well as the local jurisdiction, including familiarity with D.A. etc. He displayed very high levels of discretion and integrity. After explaining my options and the process, he was completely supportive of following my goals for the direction and handling of my case. He did not try to steer my decisions nor did he want to be lazy and cop a plea. instead he fought hard for me and earned every penny. Evans level of communication was outstanding; he never let me wait more than a day and frequently responded immediately even well after hours. He keeps his word for EVERYTHING and follows through til the end, as many months after my case he still fought successfully for return of my property that had been kept as evidence. Evan seriously earned my trust and respect and grossly outperformed the other 4 attorneys I have had the misfortune of retaining. MOST IMPORTANTLY Mr. Zelig got me RESULTS! A lying off duty detective claimed I pointed a pistol at him and made threats, and further lied during his report. The dishonest police also put several thousand of my dollars into a dog bowl in an order to get their canine to hit on it, which they then seized - but NOPE Evan chewed up the case I walked away with no conviction and got my money back way before completion of case. I tried to retain Evan again for another case because he earned my trust and although that case was unfortunately outside of his area of practice, he referred me to a competent colleague. I would strongly recommend Mr. Zelig to friends or family in a heartbeat. THANK YOU EVAN!
I especially appreciated Evan's presentation of our options. I like that he was a prosecutor. Never underestimate your opponent …..even when you are totally innocent. Very courteous, up-front chap with the strong background I'm looking for in a local legal counsel.
Evan Zelig assisted me in a serious criminal legal matter recently. He was very helpful and really set himself apart from other attorneys I have worked with and consulted. Evan will have your back and communicate with you better than any attorney I’ve come across. If I ever have serious legal matters to handle again there really is only one attorney in my opinion. Thanks again Evan!
In the past I've had nothing but bad experiences with attorneys before and though I had read reviews before meeting Mr. Zelig I figured he could not be that good. I was genuinely shocked to find that he actually was as good as the best reviews I had read about him. He did not cheat me or con me, gave excellent advice, guided me through a traumatic experience, kept me out of harms way and to top it off was even polite and cordial throughout. I was very fortunate to find him and highly recommend him.
Mr. Zelig did a great job handling my case. He is hard working and clearly explains everything. Straight shooter with no shenanigans.
I can't speak any higher about my experience with Evan. I came to him with a very problematic DUI where I had been in a accident and also charged with a Felony Hit and Run. I found Evan to be a very hardworking and knowledgeable attorney. He showed continuously through the process that he cared about me as a person. While I was rightfully convicted he helped minimized the sentence. Upon completion of my probation he was able to get my felony reduced to a misdemeanor, dismissed, and expunged. I no longer have this nightmare hanging over my head. I have Evan to thank for his expert advice, guidance, and representation through the entire process. While I hope I never have to hire him again if I ever need a criminal attorney he will the only call I make. Evan, I can't thank you enough.
Made a painful situation so much easier. Affordable, knowledgable, communicative and truly wanted to help me. Highly recommend!
Timely and specific, he provided great advice.
Mr. Zelig is an amazing human being. I saw that there is one negative review on here ànd frankly I cannot see why. Evan represented one of my sons in a co-defendant case of false allegation that involved both of my sons. We have finally completed the most terrifying two year journey of our lives and I am certain we could not have done it without this man! From the moment I hit send on my desperate plea for help through Mr. Zelig's website, my son was to be in the best of hands. That plea went out in the late hours of a night in June two years ago. Evan called me only moments later and spoke at great length to me. He was by my son's side in court the following morning, before we could even raise a retainer. His commitment to his clients is certainly unparalleled. He is genuine, honest, kind, confident, caring and absolutely brilliant. His sense of humor helped us keep our sanity, as well as keep hope wildly alive in the hearts of the whole family. Our case went all the way through trial. I was amazed at the magnitude of work that went into our case. Further, all while building our defense, he was so attentive to and patient with this SUPER CRAZY MAMA, that I would be hard pressed to believe he had any other clients! Evan Zelig was worth more to us than what we ever could have paid him. To be honest, we will miss seeing him regularly! Because of this man's dedication and hard work both of my sons are free to begin rebuilding their lives. Evan, there are not enough words to thank you for giving my son his life back. You are "God's Gift" and I am glad he gave you to us. We will be forever grateful. May God richly bless you for your fairness and honesty and all that you do for those who cling frantically to you. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!
I went in for a consultation and being scared to death that a little housewife like myself was facing felony charges, he immediately put me at ease in regards to my situation (which wasn't a pretty one). He was super knowledgable and represented me at my court hearing. The charges were dropped and he seemed just as happy as I was. He even called me a few hours later to check in and make sure I was ok. Hopefully I will never need his services again, but if I did, he is definitely my go to man.
Recently, I retained Evan Zelig to represent me for my criminal case in Sonoma County. I interviewed 2 other lawyers, one of which seemed uninterested and lazily suggested pleaing out during the interview. The other tried to scare me and asked more than double Evans fee for retainer. From the very beginning, Evan displayed an intimate understanding of the judicial process as well as the local jurisdiction, including familiarity with D.A. etc. He displayed very high levels of discretion and integrity. After explaining my options and the process, he was completely supportive of following my goals for the direction and handling of my case. He did not try to steer my decisions nor did he want to be lazy and cop a plea. instead he fought hard for me and earned every penny. Evans level of communication was outstanding; he never let me wait more than a day and frequently responded immediately even well after hours. He keeps his word for EVERYTHING and follows through til the end, as many months after my case he still fought successfully for return of my property that had been kept as evidence. Evan seriously earned my trust and respect and grossly outperformed the other 4 attorneys I have had the misfortune of retaining. MOST IMPORTANTLY Mr. Zelig got me RESULTS! A lying off duty detective claimed I pointed a pistol at him and made threats, and further lied during his report. The dishonest police also put several thousand of my dollars into a dog bowl in an order to get their canine to hit on it, which they then seized - but NOPE Evan chewed up the case I walked away with no conviction and got my money back way before completion of case. I tried to retain Evan again for another case because he earned my trust and although that case was unfortunately outside of his area of practice, he referred me to a competent colleague. I would strongly recommend Mr. Zelig to friends or family in a heartbeat. THANK YOU EVAN!
I especially appreciated Evan's presentation of our options. I like that he was a prosecutor. Never underestimate your opponent …..even when you are totally innocent. Very courteous, up-front chap with the strong background I'm looking for in a local legal counsel.