About Evan E.
Evan Ephraim Zelig is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar on December 1, 2003,. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Zelig is the president and principal attorney at the Law Offices of Evan E. Zelig, P.C., a criminal defense firm located in Santa Rosa, California. He has been practicing law for over 22 years, serving clients throughout Sonoma County and the broader Northern California region.
Mr. Zelig earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, in 2003. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Irvine, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1996. During his time at McGeorge School of Law, he gained practical experience through internships, including one at the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office, where he honed his litigation skills.
Mr. Zelig concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense and marijuana law. He represents individuals charged with a wide range of offenses, including DUI, theft, gang-related crimes, drug offenses, violent crimes, and federal charges. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including case assessment, evidence review, negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. He is also experienced in handling expungement cases, assisting clients in clearing their criminal records.
Throughout his career, Mr. Zelig has handled cases in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Sonoma, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Sacramento, representing the People of the State of California through all phases of criminal prosecution. He has also practiced at a major criminal defense firm in Los Angeles and with a small firm in Encino, handling cases ranging from DUIs and petty theft to serious felonies such as murder and kidnapping.
Mr. Zelig is an active member of several professional organizations, including the California Public Defender Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the American Bar Association. He also serves on the Legal Committee for the California National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Additionally, he is a member of the Sonoma County Bar Association and the Napa County Bar Association. Mr. Zelig is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Northern California effectively.
