My firm has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses. If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime in Sacramento, Lincoln, Fairbanks, or any of the counties adjacent to these cities, for felonies such as murder, assault, rape, family violence, drug possession, drug dealing, molestation, extortion, forgery, drunk driving DUI, or embezzlement an experienced criminal defense lawyer / attorney is your best chance for freedom.  Even if your case is a misdemeanor, such as a traffic violation, a lot of times hiring a lawyer can reduce your cost and / or punishment. We also handle cases involving the withdrawal of pleas and parole violations. Being charged with a crime is a serious matter. Criminal consequences include jail or imprisonment, mandatory treatment, fines, and / or probation. It may also mean the loss of important rights and privileges. Consult with a lawyer today.

Criminal defense attorneys need to be experienced trial lawyers giving their clients keen insight into all aspects of any criminal litigation and assisting them in making the right choices for a successful defense of the crimes they are accused of committing. Top care must go into the preparing of the defendant’s defense in the pre-trial phase of any case with special emphasis on all discovery material handed over by the prosecutor and evaluations of any post arrest statements made by the accused and witnesses.

If you've been accused or arrested, you cannot afford second-best representation. Call Ensminger Law Offices and obtain a certified criminal defense lawyer for the best possible aggressive and highly-creative defense strategies to protect your rights.

Traffic violations can have serious criminal consequences, particularly when a driver is accused of driving under the influence.  A conviction on DUI / DWI charges will result in fines, driver's license suspension or revocation, and possibly land you in jail.  In addition, your insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable level.  In defending against an impaired driving charge, you have many rights as a criminal defendant, including the right to cross-examine the witnesses against you, even if they are police officers.  An experienced attorney can make all the difference in such a difficult case.

When arrested for a DUI, your license will be suspended and your ticket may serve as a temporary permit for ten days.  You only have ten days to request a hearing to invalidate the suspension.  If you contact my firm, at no cost to you and regardless of your choice of attorneys, my staff will assist you with the necessary paperwork to preserve your rights to a Driver's License Hearing.

The most urgent priority is learning where you stand:

• What are the strengths and weaknesses of your case?
• Can the charge of DUI be reduced to reckless driving?
• How does the refusal of a breath test or the results of the breath test affect your case?
• Can you get a work permit to drive if you are convicted?
• Is all the evidence against you admissible in Court?
• Can you avoid a criminal record?

Personal injury claims arise when people are injured by careless or negligent acts of others, or injured by products that are defective in some way. When someone is determined to be legally responsible for injuring someone else, they are liable for the injury, and may be made to pay the injured person compensatory damages. Compensatory damages attempt to put an injured person back in the position he or she was in before being injured. In some cases, punitive damages are also awarded in these lawsuits. Punitive damages are intended to punish wrongdoers and prevent them from harming others again.

Our firm handles a variety of personal injury claims including those arising out of:

If you or your loved one has suffered harm due to any serious accident, the damages you could recover include: medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, impairment, disfigurement, loss of consortium, pain and suffering, and mental anguish. Ensminger Law Offices will discuss your situation and the options for recovery of damages that are available to you and/or your loved one.

People die in accidents every day. Often, those deaths should not have occurred - they happened because of someone else's carelessness or negligence, or because of a defective product, or as a result of some other form of wrongdoing. The families of people who have been wrongfully killed have a right to seek compensation from the person or entity causing the death of their loved one; compensation not only for the economic losses resulting from their loved one's death, but more importantly for the loss of care, comfort and society. There are an infinite number of ways that people can be wrongfully killed. Often times, the liability issues involved in wrongful death cases are extremely complex. If your family member has died and you think that their death might have been wrongfully caused by someone, you should contact Ensminger Law Offices for a free consultation.

Examples of Wrongful Death Cases - By far the most common way that people are wrongfully killed is in vehicular accidents. People also die in airplane, boating and train accidents Sometimes deaths in these kinds of cases, like many deaths in industrial or construction accidents are caused by defective products. Other examples of ways that people die are in drownings or other type of accidents caused by dangerous premises, such as amusement parks with dangerous rides and even as a result of nursing home negligence or Maximizing Damages - It isn't enough to establish liability in a wrongful death case, the outcome of a client's case also depends on proving the full extent of damages. Ensminger Law Offices know how to find the best economists who can quantify the monetary losses resulting from a wrongful death. Even more importantly, Ensminger Law Offices have been able to obtain tremendous recoveries for the families of persons who were wrongfully killed by focusing on the human impact of the losses, as well as the financial damage. We at Ensminger Law Offices know how to present damages to juries in a way that makes them feel our client's loss.

While there is no hard and fast way of planning your estate – transferring assets, recording deeds, setting up powers of attorney – with the right lawyer, it can be done systematically over time, allowing you to still enjoy the aspects of your life that you value – your family, your home, your hobbies.

At Ensminger Law Offices, we work closely with you, apprising you of your options, helping you determine a schedule in which to completely plan your estate and provide for those you love, and gently nudging you along so that you can accomplish much over a period of time that is compliant with your busy schedule. Contact Northern California and Fairbanks, Alaska living trust attorney D. Randall Ensminger today to plan a path toward securing the future of your loved ones.

When you schedule your free initial consultation with a member of our friendly staff, we will sit down with you and tailor a plan to fit both your individual goals and your schedule. We address every facet of estate planning with you including:

We can also provide emergency estate planning. If you have been diagnosed with a condition that requires you to quickly make provision for those you love, make an appointment to meet with one of our staff – we will happily visit you at your home or hospital room and discuss with you and your loved ones your options for the efficient planning of your estate.

Ensminger Law Offices strongly urges people who have any questions regarding the purchase or sale of real property to consult with an experienced real estate lawyer. We review all necessary documents for real estate transactions, such as:

• Warranty deeds
• Titles
• Appraisals
• Purchase agreements

We are honest in our assessment and inform you of any discrepancies we may find, such as nondisclosure defects. We also assist with the drafting of buy/sell agreements, mortgage closings, breach of contract, and contract disputes.

Residential & Commercial Real Estate Transactions

We work closely with you throughout your residential or commercial real estate transaction. D. Randall Ensminger works on your case from beginning to end, unlike many other firms who have paralegal's work on much of your case. Working with you directly provides us with a complete understanding of your real estate transaction and any issues that may arise.

Real Estate Closings

Ensminger Law Offices continually updates you on the developments of your transaction. We clearly explain the details of your transaction and answer any questions that you may have.

We provide a flexible schedule with afternoon appointments available. To better assist our diverse client base, we are fluent in Spanish; Se Habla Espanola. Contact Ensminger Law Offices whether you are a first time home buyer or are selling a small office building. 

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Ensminger Law Offices works with individuals, owners, property managers, tenants, financial institutions and investors in all types of transactions from routine purchase agreements to complicated development plans. Our real estate practice includes:

If you are suffering from debt or credit problems, including too much credit card debt, debt collector harassment, lawsuits, judgments, foreclosure, repossession or IRS tax liens or levies, Ensminger Law Offices can help.