Modesto, CA Lawyers

Civil Litigation

1030 15th St, Modesto, CA 95354

Jakrun S. Sodhi is an attorney with Sodhi Law Group APC in Modesto, California. His legal career began at the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office, before he entered private practice and eventually established his own firm. Trial work preceded that move. After several years at the district attorney’s office, Sodhi turned to civil litigation, with business disputes and personal injury among his areas of focus, alongside criminal defense. His FindLaw biography also lists insurance defense and administrative law, and identifies personal injury work on both the plaintiff and defense sides. Sodhi’s earlier positions included an associateship at Wright, Robinson, Osthimer & Tatum in 2002–2003 and a partnership at Curtis & Arata in 2003–2009. He had been a partner at two Modesto firms before forming Sodhi Law Group. A University of California, Davis graduate, Sodhi earned a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Sociology and later a J.D. at the University of San Diego School of Law. His California bar admission dates to June 1, 1999. FindLaw lists federal court admissions in California’s Northern and Eastern Districts, plus the Eastern District’s bankruptcy court. Sodhi holds California attorney license number 200851, which the State Bar lists as active. The same record places his office at 1030 15th Street in Modesto.

Criminal Defense Law

520 13th Street, Modesto, CA 95354

Preciliano Martinez is a criminal defense attorney in Modesto, California, affiliated with the Law Office of Preciliano Martinez. His office is located at 520 13th Street. The State Bar of California lists his license as active under attorney number 93253 and records his admission on October 6, 1980. Martinez’s firm biography places the start of his client representation in 1980. It also describes an earlier interest in becoming a coach following participation in wrestling during high school and college. The office reports that he has represented clients in more than 3,100 cases; that figure is presented as part of the firm’s account of his career. The firm identifies Martinez as lead defense attorney in People of the State of California v. Frank Carson and lists a not-guilty verdict in that matter. Criminal defense is the practice area advertised by the office, whose website also offers free consultations to prospective clients. The office’s consultation policy has a stated limitation: its website says it is no longer accepting consultations for “Murder | Homicide | 288.” This notice appears alongside its criminal defense information. Martinez’s State Bar profile links to the same firm website and identifies the Modesto office as his professional address.

Criminal Defense Law

801 10th Street, 5th Floor, Modesto, CA 95354

Rebecka A. Monez is a duly licensed attorney in all California Courts as well as Federal Courts. Rebecka cares about her clients and the outcome of a client’s case. She will listen to a client because even the smallest details can be important in a legal case. Rebecka will then give an opinion to the client. She is very direct and straight forward. Rebecka believes that being straight forward is the best practice as she never wants a client to have a misconception about their case, and “beating around the bush” usually helps no one. Rebecka became an attorney because she wanted to change the outcome for her clients – for the better. She works hard to improve the lives and situations of those who trust her with their case and/or livelihood. That’s why she goes to work every day. Rebecka enjoys working with the homeless and less fortunate in her free time. She operates two non-profits in Stanislaus County that support the homeless, drug and alcohol addiction programs, and the Battered Women’s Centers. Serving others is her passion and helping people is what it’s all about.