William G. Panzer | Oakland Criminal Defense Lawyer

• Member | California State Bar Association

• Distinguished Martindale-Hubbell
  2020

People v. Ahmed, 25 Cal.App.5th 136 (2018). I was able to reverse Mr. Ahmed's conviction and establish that Medical Cannabis Dispensaries were not required to be in full compliance with local ordinances to be considered legal under state law.

By doing this for over 30 years.

Someone with experience in the area and who is willing and able to spend time with the client, explain the process, and answer any questions.

Not that critical. Often, an out of town attorney can be an advantage because he/she can fight strenuously for the client's rights without having to worry about working with the same prosecutor or judge on other cases. More important is an attorney's knowledge of the relevant area of the law.

I am always willing to discuss a client's matter, explain the process and answer basic questions without charge.

Where and when the client was arrested and the circumstances surrounding the arrest

I've been doing this for over 30 years.

Extricating medical cannabis patients out of the criminal justice system. Getting and keeping people out of jail.

Music. I play guitar and sing in a couple of bands. I also build and repair guitars.

I was on the Board of Directors for NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) for six years. I am currently on the Board of Directors and am State Legal Coordinator for California NORML.