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Northern California’s premier criminal defense attorneys fighting for your freedom and your future.

Chastaine | Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys:
Fighting for The Underdog

Criminal Defense Firm In Sacramento County

Since its founding, the law office of Chastaine | Jones has offered outstanding legal advice to clients charged with criminal misconduct in communities in all the counties surrounding Sacramento. Our mission is to provide every client with the best possible representation. We believe in fairness and integrity. We take on law enforcement and the machinery of government without reservation to protect your rights.

The preeminent criminal defense attorney Michael Chastaine established Chastaine Law, and now the new owner, superior attorney Martin Jones has taken over his legacy as Chastaine | Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys Law Firm.

Successful criminal defense requires strong and aggressive legal advocacy. Our attorneys have had numerous successes in jury trials and negotiations, as well as Megan’s law, Jessica’s law, Section 290 Sex Offender Registration issues, and many other criminal matters.

Trusted by Our Clients

"Mr. Martin Jones of Chastaine Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys was referred to a friend of mine by another attorney and we are very satisfied by his work. My friend was facing years in prison and his family was ready to sell all of their belongings to be able to afford the court case, but Mr. Jones both cleared his name and sent him home quickly at a good price. We knew we had his support every step of the way. He is a very intelligent, honest, and helpful person."

- Oki E.

"Martin surpassed my expectations for legal counsel. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking experienced, approachable, and comprehensive legal defense. It was apparent upon meeting Martin that he is very adept with the law and legal process, as he was able to immediately identify the strengths and opportunities for defense."

- Wendy E.

"Mr. Jones was confident, knowledgeable and really fought hard for me from day 1. He attended my probation review, advised me with the steps I needed to take and after a few months negotiated a plea. I still am shocked by how effective he was in handling my case. It is not a stretch to say he virtually saved me and my career. Forget Call Saul, Phone Jones, he really is the best!!!"

- Ben Poindexter

"Martin is a brilliant defense attorney who I would always trust in the future. Good communicator and provided an accurate and comprehensive review. Immediately he was clear the case was bogus and it would be thrown out of court, which it eventually was."

- Perry Mayer

"Mr. Jones and his team did an outstanding job. They were excellent communicators, and always accessible. They were remarkably supportive. They are consummate professionals who possess outstanding legal skill, but they also are excellent in the people-skill department, as well. I highly recommend this firm without reservation."

- Wendy Olson

"My original opinion of the PD was that it was the option of last resort. I now believe it may be the option of first resort. . He has a good working knowledge of the court room and helped us understand how the system worked. He appeared to have good relations with the district attorneys office. I interviewed several private attorneys all them knew Mr Jones, spoke highly of him and recommended that I stick with him. I’m sure that attorneys for the PD’s carry heavy case loads. Mr Jones responded to our calls and emails in a timely manor. In court he always made time for our questions. I would like to thank Martin Jones and the PD’s office for their service."

- Frank Cross

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Over 53 Years of Experience in Your Corner

When you choose to work with Chastaine | Jones, you can feel confident in your legal representation. Our award-winning attorneys combine their experience and talents to address your legal need with aggressive solutions and compassionate representation.

We take the time to listen to your case, analyze all the matters and evidence involved, and explore your legal options. Our firm also has established relationships with investigators and other experts who we can call upon to assess your case and provide meaningful solutions.

Facing Criminal Charges?

Our Sacramento County criminal defense attorneys are near you in Gold River. We are ready to fight for you. Contact Chastaine | Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys to schedule a consultation and begin your defense today.

Let Chastaine | Jones Be Your Legal Guide

The legal team at Chastaine | Jones fights for the underdog. We understand the stress and fear people go through when faced with criminal charges and we strive to provide creative results-oriented legal solutions for all our clients.

Our firm has an established reputation as one of California’s preeminent criminal defense teams. With over five decades of combined experience, we have continuously been selected by our peers to the Best Lawyers in America List; and the Northern California Super Lawyer List. For the past two years we have been named the Best Criminal Defense Firm in Northern California and we are honored to win City’s Best Award in 2021 & 2022 and Best law Firm in 2023 in US News and World Record Magazine.

Whether you have been arrested or you believe the police are investigating you for a crime, it is imperative you contact a Sacramento County criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. It can be confusing, stressful and even daunting to understand your legal options, but with the guidance of Chastaine | Jones, you can rest assured our lawyers can help you weather any storm. Call us today at (916) 932-7150 or send us an email to find a time that works for you.

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Jessica Davis

Michael Chastaine

The Chastaine | Jones Difference

Our Promise to You

Best Possible Resolution

We promise to do everything we can to get the best resolution possible for your case. The better we do for you, the better it is for us!

Effort and Expertise

We promise To put all of our effort and expertise into finding a viable defense for your case.

Clear Communication

We promise To keep you fully updated on the status of your case with regular emails and phone calls. We understand how stressful facing criminal charges can be, so the criminal defense attorneys on our team will always be here to help you understand where your case stands.

Honest Assessment

We promise to never make a promise we can’t keep. We will give you our honest assessment of your case and how we can help you.

Contact Chastaine | Jones Today

Proven criminal defense team ready to fight for you!

Get to know our experienced criminal defense attorneys, Martin Jones, Mike Chastaine, and Jessica Davis. Do you need legal advice? Contact our Gold River criminal defense law firm today!

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D.E.F.E.N.D.S.

A Unique Approach to Your Case

Discover

Our job is to aggressively discover all the information possible in a case.

Evidence

The key to any defense case is gathering all the evidence. There is often far more evidence than clients and even prosecutors realize. We employ investigators to interview witnesses overlooked by the police. Once the evidence is gathered, the next phase begins.

Find the Weakness

After all the evidence has been gathered, the attorneys at Chastaine | Jones collectively evaluate the evidence to find any weaknesses. By employing our experiences, they will also scour the evidence for possible constitutional violations and defenses for your specific charges.

Enter Negotiations

With all the evidence in and the analysis complete, we enter into negotiations with the prosecutor. Sometimes there are enough weaknesses in the prosecution’s case that we can get a dismissal. In other cases, our experienced criminal defense attorneys use whatever facts we can to mitigate any punishment. Getting you the best resolution possible is our highest priority. Sometimes, the only viable option is to fight the case and set it for trial.
Only through skilled negotiations can we determine the best options.

Dismissal

The goal in every case is always the same: to have the case dismissed. We do everything we can to beat the case upfront and get that dismissal without you ever having to plead guilty. Often, that is not possible. What is almost always possible is to have the case dismissed after you have successfully completed probation. Getting a dismissal after probation helps protect your record and is the final step in putting this case behind you.

Support

We are here to support you through every step of the process. Our skilled criminal defense attorneys are here to answer questions and educate you about the process. Any conviction will come with conditions of probation. We help you keep track of and fulfill every one of those conditions. We will call you to remind you of important dates/deadlines and answer questions you have. Our commitment to customer service never ends!

Do I Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

Facing Criminal Charges Is Always a Serious Matter

The simple answer is yes. Criminal law is an adversarial process. The government has many resources and highly trained attorneys with one goal in mind – to convict you of a crime. You must protect yourself. Whether you are innocent or are just looking for fair treatment, you have to fight back. The government will take advantage of your lack of knowledge if you don’t have a skilled lawyer at your side.

Being convicted of a crime can result in jail time or a prison sentence. It can also come with restrictive and expensive conditions of probation, loss of gun rights and sometimes impact other areas such as immigration and employment. You need to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to improve your chances of a favorable outcome in all of these areas.