Antonio Arturo Cota
The Cota Law Firm
- Biography
My practice has been focused on criminal defense since 2003. I have experience at every stage of proceedings from the first court appearance through trial.
In addition to the years of practice and dozens of jury trials, I served as a Deputy Public Defender and still regularly accept court-appointments to represent those clients who are unable to afford private representation.
Before practicing law, I worked in the telecommunications sector in the mobile phone industry and later for one of Washington State’s first internet service businesses.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- White Collar Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
All matters are handled on a flat-fee basis. Fees vary, depending on the nature of the case, needs of the client, difficulty and complexity of the matter.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- Since 2003
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- Languages
- English
- Professional Experience
- Attorney
- The Cota Law Firm
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2019 –
Current
- Deputy Public Defender
- Shasta County Public Defender
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2016 –
2018
- Attorney
- The Cota Law Firm
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2014 –
2016
- Partner
- Cota & Zeiler, APC
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2012 –
2014
- Attorney
- Koestner & Shahon
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2010 –
2012
- Attorney
- Law Office of Antonio A. Cota
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2006 –
2010
- Attorney
- Law Offices of Todd Rash
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2003 –
2005
- Education
- Western State University College of Law
- J.D. (2002) | Law
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2000
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2002 - Honors: Earl Warren Scholarship; Dean’s Scholarship; Witkin Award for Excellence in Advocacy; Graduated in Top 10.
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- Western Washington University
- B.A. (1996) | Philosophy
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1994
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1996 - Honors: Department Scholarship
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- Awards
- Witkin Award for Excellence in Advocacy
- Witkin
- 2001
- Earl Warren Scholarship
- Western State University College of Law
- Professional Associations
- California Public Defenders Association
- Current
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- Pacific Juvenile Defender Center
- Member
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2020 –
Current -
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California State Bar
 # 227940
- Member
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2003 –
Current -
- Whittier Bar Association
- President
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2011 –
2011 -
- Whittier Bar Association
- Vice-President
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2010 –
2010 -
- Whittier Bar Association
- Secretary
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2009 –
2009 -
- Whittier Bar Association
- Treasurer
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2008 –
2008 -
- Whittier Bar Association
- Trustee
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2006 –
2006 -
- Publications
- Civil Procedure (Editor)
- Bar None Review’s Substantive Course Outlines
- 2004
- Websites & Blogs
- Website
- The Cota Law Firm
- Contact & Address
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