Law Office of Derek R. Ewin

Please Call : 925-262-8406

Former Contra Costa Prosecutor with Over 15 Years of Experience.

Welcome to the LAW OFFICE OF DEREK R. EWIN. We are looking forward to helping you negotiate the criminal justice system.

Our firm handles all criminal law cases, including Misdemeanors, Felonies and Drunk Driving/DUI for adults and juveniles, at any stage of the proceedings, including if

1. you believe you are being investigated,
2. you have been arrested,
3. you have been charged,
4. you have already been to court,
5. you have violated probation,
6. you want to clean up your prior record, or
7. you are a victim or a witness and you feel you need representation.

Please contact us as soon as possible to set up your free consultation.

Your initial consultation is free.

Visa and Master Card are accepted.

Derek Ewin - Attorney Overview

Derek Ewin has a wealth of Criminal Law experience including more than thirteen years in County Prosecutors’ Offices. Eleven of those years Mr. Ewin worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Contra Costa County. As a Deputy DA, Mr. Ewin prosecuted thousands of cases, including but not limited to: Robbery, Homicide, Drunk Driving/DUI, Possession, Possession for Sale and Sale of Illegal Drugs, Three Strikes, Theft, Burglary, Auto Theft, Domestic Violence, Assault with Deadly Weapon, Illegal Firearms, Vandalism, Sex Crimes, Stalking, Gang cases, Arson and Drive By Shootings. At the DA's Office, Mr. Ewin worked in several divisions including Misdemeanors, Felony Trial Team, Calendar, Juvenile, Felony Filing, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault, Preliminary Hearings and Homicide/Gangs. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Mr. Ewin has handled numerous cases in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. He has successfully defended misdemeanor, felony and drunk driving cases.

Mr. Ewin’s extensive experience includes Jury Trials, Court Trials, Preliminary Hearings, Motions to Suppress, Motions to Dismiss, Discovery Motions, Pre-trial Negotiations, Plea Bargaining, Sentencing Hearings, Probation Violation Hearings, Investigations, Mental Defenses, Victim Representation, DMV License Suspension Hearings and Post Conviction Reductions and Dismissals. He has also lectured in criminal law, legal updates and constitutional law to various local police agencies. In law school, Mr. Ewin focused on Criminal Law and Trial Practice. He tutored legal writing and competed in the National Moot Court competition.

Mr. Ewin has a reputation of integrity, honesty and skill with local prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges and court staff. Mr. Ewin works tirelessly to help his clients get their lives back in order and to get them free of the Criminal Justice System. Clients and Former Clients continually call and write to tell Mr. Ewin how his representation of them has changed their lives for the better.

Mr. Ewin was born and raised in the East Bay, where he continues to reside with his family. He is an avid dirt bike rider, wake-boarder, shooter and outdoorsman. He is also involved as a teacher at his local church.

EDUCATION

1986-1990
University of California at Los Angeles
B.A. in Political Science

1990-1993
King Hall School of Law
University of California at Davis
Juris Doctorate

EXPERIENCE

1992-1993
Yolo County District Attorney's Office
Certified Law Clerk

November 1993-January 1994
Ventura County District Attorney's Office
Lawyer

1994-2005
Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office
Deputy District Attorney

2005 - Present
Law Office of Derek R. Ewin

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

California State Bar – 1993
California Broker’s License - 2005

PRACTICE AREAS

Derek Ewin - Attorney Overview

Derek Ewin has a wealth of Criminal Law experience including more than thirteen years in County Prosecutors’ Offices. Eleven of those years Mr. Ewin worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Contra Costa County. As a Deputy DA, Mr. Ewin prosecuted thousands of cases, including but not limited to: Robbery, Homicide, Drunk Driving /DUI, Possession, Possession for Sale and Sale of Illegal Drugs, Three Strikes, Theft, Burglary, Auto Theft, Domestic Violence, Assault with Deadly Weapon, Illegal Firearms, Vandalism, Sex Crimes, Stalking, Gang cases, Arson and Drive By Shootings. At the DA's Office, Mr. Ewin worked in several divisions including Misdemeanors, Felony Trial Team, Calendar, Juvenile, Felony Filing, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault, Preliminary Hearings and Homicide/Gangs. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Mr. Ewin has handled numerous cases in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. He has successfully defended misdemeanor, felony and drunk driving cases.

Mr. Ewin’s extensive experience includes Jury Trials, Court Trials, Preliminary Hearings, Motions to Suppress, Motions to Dismiss, Discovery Motions, Pre-trial Negotiations, Plea Bargaining, Sentencing Hearings, Probation Violation Hearings, Investigations, Mental Defenses, Victim Representation, DMV License Suspension Hearings and Post Conviction Reductions and Dismissals. He has also lectured in criminal law, legal updates and constitutional law to various local police agencies. In law school, Mr. Ewin focused on Criminal Law and Trial Practice. He tutored legal writing and competed in the National Moot Court competition.

Mr. Ewin has a reputation of integrity, honesty and skill with local prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges and court staff. Mr. Ewin works tirelessly to help his clients get their lives back in order and to get them free of the Criminal Justice System. Clients and Former Clients continually call and write to tell Mr. Ewin how his representation of them has changed their lives for the better.

Mr. Ewin was born and raised in the East Bay, where he continues to reside with his family. He is an avid dirt bike rider, wake-boarder, shooter and outdoorsman. He is also involved as a teacher at his local church.

EDUCATION

1986-1990
University of California at Los Angeles
B.A. in Political Science

1990-1993
King Hall School of Law
University of California at Davis
Juris Doctorate

EXPERIENCE

1992-1993
Yolo County District Attorney's Office
Certified Law Clerk

November 1993-January 1994
Ventura County District Attorney's Office
Lawyer

1994-2005
Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office
Deputy District Attorney

2005 - Present
Law Office of Derek R. Ewin

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

California State Bar – 1993
California Broker’s License - 2005

• Drunk Driving/DUI
  
• Theft/Petty Theft
  
• Juvenile Cases
  
• Drug Crimes
  
• Burglary
  
• Robbery
  
• Homicide
  
• Serious Felonies
  
• Three Strikes Cases
  
• Gang Charges
  
• Violent Crimes
  
• Weapons Charges
  
• Sex Crimes
  
• Domestic Violence
  
• White Collar Crimes
  
• Fraud
  
• Misdemeanors
  
• Felonies
  
• Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
  
• License Suspensions
  
• Driving on a Suspended License
  
• Dismissals/Expungement
  
• Probation Violations
  
• Parole Hearings
  
• Sentencing
  
• Victim/Witness Representation
  
• Other Criminal Cases

Address:  500 Ygnacio Valley Road
Suite 300, Walnut Creek 
CA  94596 

E-mail:  Derek@DREwinLaw.com

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Telephone:  925-262-8406 

Fax:  925-262-8396 

Mobile Phone Number:  925-209-6616 

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Walnut Creek CA Criminal Defense Lawyer