Deanna Lynn Lopas

Central California Appellate Project

10+ Years of Experience

Prior to establishing LOPAS LAW, I spent a decade as a public defender, in Sacramento as well as El Dorado County. During that time I represented clients in all manner of cases, from complex high stakes homicides, to sexual misconduct, 3 strikes, drug crimes, and DUI. For the last 3 years I have focused on juvenile defense. I enjoy trial practice, but understand that not every case or client is best served through court adjudication or verdicts. I work closely with my clients to reach efficient and positive resolutions and believe in the fragility and growth potential of every youth.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Juvenile Law
Education Law

Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 249742
Since 2007
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Appellate Panel Attorney
Central California Appellate Project
2019 –

Current

Appellate Panel Attorney
Appellate Defenders, Inc.
2019 –

Current

Managing Partner
LOPAS LAW
2019 –

Current

Deputy Public Defender
El Dorado County Public Defender
2015 –

2018

Assistant Public Defender
Sacramento County Public Defender
2007 –

2015

California St Univ Sacramento
Undergraduate Degree
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McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Law Degree
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2019
Cum laude Academic Distinction
CSU, Sacramento
2003
Dean’s Honor list
CSU, Sacramento
2003
Dean’s Honor List
CSU, Sacramento
2002
US District Court for the Southern District

Member
2019 –
Current
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PTA

Programs Chair
2019 –
Current
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National Trial Lawyers Association

Member
2019 –
Current
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California Lawyers Association

Member
2019 –
Current
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Pacific Juvenile Defender Center

Member
2016 –
Current
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California State Bar

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Member
2007 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website


LOPAS LAW
450 South Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92081
US
Toll-Free: (800) 595-4932
Telephone: (619) 202-7493