Howard M. Van Elgort

Specialties

Defense of those accused or charged with violations of law. All felonies and misdemeanors. Emphasis on drunk driving and related DMV issues. I also handle domestic violence and drug cases. I provide in-​depth personal attention to each client. I have over 30 years experience in the criminal law field, including serving as a Judge for 6 years. I have also been a prosecutor and a public defender in the state and federal courts. I have been in private practice for approximately 30 years. Experience counts. I offer a free initial consultation in my office, centrally located in Soquel, or on the phone. You can obtain additional information about me on the web at www. santa​-cruz​-crim​i​nal​-lawyer​.com.

History

Established in 1961.

My law practice is limited to the defense of criminal cases with an emphasis on DUI, Domestic Violence and Drug cases. I also handle all misdemeanor and felony cases. I am former judge, prosecutor, and public defender and have been involved in the criminal justice system for over 40 years. My complete resume can be found on me website (www​.crim​i​nallawyer​san​tacruz​.com).

I work closely and tirelessly with my clients to defend their rights and obtain the best possible outcome in their cases.

Meet the Business Owner

Howard V.

Business Owner

⁴⁄₉₇ — Present: Criminal defense only (Santa Cruz).

¹²⁄₉₆ — ⁴⁄₉₇: Criminal defense (San Francisco)

¹⁄₉₆ — ¹²⁄₉₆: Internet Marketing (BC Canada)

¹⁄₉₅ — ¹²⁄₉₅: VP & General Counsel, Ground-​Loc Systems, Inc. CA. & WA.

¹⁄₉₀ — ¹²⁄₉₄: Criminal defense (Joshua Tree, CA)

¹⁄₈₃ — ¹²⁄₈₉ 1989: Criminal defense (Yucca Valley, CA)

⁷⁄₇₉ — ¹²⁄₈₂: Supervising Municipal Court Judge, Morongo Basin Division of the San Bernardino Municipal Court District, Joshua Tree CA.

¹⁄₇₇ — ⁶⁄₇₉: Judge of the Justice Court, Twentynine Palms Judicial District, San Bernardino County.

¹⁰⁄₇₃ — ¹²⁄₇₆: Assistant Public Defender for County of Riverside, Indio CA.

¹⁄₇₂ — ¹⁰⁄₇₃: Deputy Federal Public Defender, Central District of California, Los Angeles.

⁶⁄₆₆ — ¹⁄₇₂: Executive Director of the Legal Aid Foundation of Long Beach.

⁷⁄₆₅ — ⁶⁄₆₆: President and General Manager of private escrow corporation In Los Angeles.

¹⁰⁄₆₃ — ⁷⁄₆₅: Deputy City Attorney, Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. (Criminal)

⁷⁄₆₂ — ¹⁰⁄₆₃: Priv