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Stephen A. Munkelt

Munkelt Law Office 356 Providence Mine Road Suite E Nevada City, CA 95959 Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense call (530) 265-8508 fax (530) 265-0881 visit website

Biographical Information Admission Dates & Jurisdictions Professional Associations Representative Cases

Biographical Information

Stephen A. Munkelt, SBN 80449

Certified by the California State Bar as a criminal law specialist, Stephen A. Munkelt is widely recognized for his reputation of offering fair, honest and dedicated representation to every client. This reputation allows him to work closely with prosecutors and the courts to find fair and satisfactory resolutions to even the most challenging cases, giving you an advantage while addressing your criminal charges. When negotiation is not enough he has  skills developed through years of serious felony trials, including murder, rape, robbery, burglary, and crimes against children.

Admission Dates & Jurisdictions

Admitted to practice in all California courts 1978

Admitted to the Ninth Circuit and Southern District of California federal courts 1978

Admitted Eastern District of California federal court 1988

Admitted Central District of California federal court 1991

Professional Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ) Past Board Member and Officer

California Public Defender Association (CPDA)

Representative Cases

People v. Aldridge, (1984) 35 Cal.3d 473

(Conviction reversed: Detention violated the Fourth Amendment)

People v. Schroeder, (1991) 227 Cal.App.3d 784
(Conviction reversed: Due to judge’s comments to a defense witness)

Fogel v. Collins, (9th Cir., 2008) 531 F.3d 824
(Finding the police violated defendant’s First Amendment right to free speech)

Nevada County v. Superior Court (2015) 236 Cal. App 4th 1001
(Right to contact attorney-client visits at jail
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