Couzens Criminal Defense of Antelope

Couzens Criminal Defense of Antelope is a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Antelope, CA. The firm provides legal representation for individuals facing criminal charges, specializing in Driving Under the Influence, drug crimes, domestic violence, felony cases, and misdemeanors. Serving the Sacramento and Placer County areas, the practice handles matters from pre-filing intervention through jury trials. The business holds a rating of 4.90 based on client reviews.

Attorney Ryan J. Couzens brings 16 years of prosecutorial experience to his defense practice, having served as an Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Yolo County District Attorney's Office. During his time as a prosecutor, he oversaw felony trial teams, the Case Charging Unit, and the Major Crimes Unit. His legal background includes trying 46 jury trials involving homicides, drug conspiracies, domestic violence, DUIs, and robberies. Colleagues voted him Attorney of the Year twice. He earned a Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley's Boalt Hall in 2001, extern-clerked for the California Supreme Court, and completed a federal clerkship in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. The firm offers free case reviews and focuses on strategic defense strategies informed by insider knowledge of how prosecutors build cases.

Couzens Criminal Defense of Antelope is located at 1209 Pleasant Grove Blvd Suite 102.

The firm's approach is grounded in practical judgment, emphasizing early evaluation, direct oversight of communications with law enforcement and prosecutors, and disciplined investigation of evidence. Whether a matter resolves before charges, through negotiation, or in front of a jury, the defense work is personal and tailored to the specific facts of each case.

With a background in both prosecution and defense, Couzens Criminal Defense of Antelope offers a strategic perspective for clients in Antelope, CA, facing serious criminal charges.