Rien, Adams & Cox is a distinguished criminal defense law firm specializing in protecting clients facing serious criminal allegations throughout Northern California. The firm stands out for its team of highly experienced attorneys, including a State Bar Board-certified Criminal Law Specialist, and its reputation for aggressive, passionate advocacy backed by over 50 years of combined legal experience.
The firm takes a client-centered approach, offering 24/7 availability and compassionate, tenacious representation. They rigorously prepare each case, utilizing a full complement of investigators and expert witnesses to build strong defenses. Their attorneys are respected by judges and prosecutors alike and have a proven track record of handling everything from misdemeanors to capital murder cases, including matters involving professional licensing, immigration consequences, and juvenile proceedings.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Offenses
- Homicide
- Juvenile Crimes – delinquency and dependency
- Sexual Assault
- Theft and Embezzlement
- Violent Crimes
- Weapons/Gun Offenses
- White Collar Crime
- DUI
- Commercial Truck Driver DUI’s & Violations
- Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
- Multiple DUI’s
- DUI Felony
- Vandalism
- Rape
- Robbery
- First-Degree Capital Murder (Death Penalty Cases)
- Advocacy before the Department of Motor Vehicles
- Licensing Agency Representation
- School Board Advocacy for Juvenile Clients
- Expungement
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Serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties from their central Livermore office, the firm provides vigorous representation in both English and Spanish. Notable achievements include attorney Timothy B. Rien being named among the “Top Six Best Criminal Defense Lawyers” by San Francisco Bay Area newspapers, repeatedly recognized as a “Super Lawyer,” and holding an AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
