About Tahj Emmanuel
Tahj Emmanuel Gomes is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1999. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Gomes is a member of the law firm Washington & Heithecker, located at 330 W. 5th St., Chico, CA 95928. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. ([apps.calbar.ca.gov](https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/205254?utm_source=openai))
Mr. Gomes earned his Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1999, where he also obtained certificates in Public Interest and High Technology Law. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at California State University, Chico, graduating in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. ([lawyers.justia.com](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/tahj-emmanuel-gomes-36541?utm_source=openai))
Mr. Gomes' practice areas encompass medical malpractice defense, civil litigation, complex litigation, defense litigation, governmental defense, personal injury, appellate practice, business law, contracts, automobile insurance defense, general liability defense, civil rights, criminal law, family law, government, health care, intellectual property, internet law, litigation, medical malpractice, DUI & DWI, and more. ([martindale.com](https://www.martindale.com/attorney/tahj-emmanuel-gomes-2027298/?utm_source=openai)) He has experience in various legal stages, including hearings, appeals, litigation, negotiations, and trials. ([avvo.com](https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/95928-ca-tahj-gomes-263198.html?utm_source=openai))
Throughout his career, Mr. Gomes has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Butte, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. ([lawyers.justia.com](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/tahj-emmanuel-gomes-36541?utm_source=openai))
Mr. Gomes is an active member of the State Bar of California and the Butte County Bar Association. He holds membership in the Association of Defense Counsel (ADC). ([lawyers.justia.com](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/tahj-emmanuel-gomes-36541?utm_source=openai)) He is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Chico and the surrounding areas effectively.
