Evan E. Zelig - Santa Rosa, CA
Attorney at Law Offices of Evan E. Zelig, P.C.
Criminal Law Lawyers in Santa Rosa, CA
50 Old Courthouse Sq Ste 407 Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Santa Rosa Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law 60%
- DUI / DWI 40%
Attorney Information
Overview
Evan E. Zelig graduated from the University of California, Irvine, and earned his law degree at McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. During law school, Mr. Zelig worked as an intern at the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office, gaining invaluable experience in litigation and presenting cases in a courtroom setting.
From the very beginning, Mr. Zelig practiced criminal law exclusively. Immediately after law school, Mr. Zelig worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Sacramento, representing the People of the State of California through all phases of criminal prosecution. This opportunity allowed Mr. Zelig to polish his trial skills and to see firsthand how the District Attorney's Office handles criminal cases.
After Mr. Zelig left the District Attorney's Office in Sacramento, he began criminal defense work at a national criminal defense law firm located in Los Angeles. During this time, he defended clients facing a wide range of serious felonies, such as murder, rape, kidnapping, robbery, and assault. He has handled cases in state and federal courts all across the nation, including in California, Arizona, Washington, New York, Florida, and Oklahoma, to name a few.
Mr. Zelig then decided to accept a job as an Associate Attorney for a sole practitioner in Encino, California. At this busy criminal defense practice, Mr. Zelig tackled cases ranging from DUIs and petty theft to serious felonies such as murder and kidnapping. Mr. Zelig has also worked on many Three Strikes cases as well as charges involving gang and weapons allegations.
Mr. Zelig then decided to return to Northern California to open up his own practice, the Law Offices of Evan E. Zelig. Located in the heart of Sonoma County near the Hall of Justice Courthouse and Jail Detention Facilities, Mr. Zelig accepts criminal cases from all across California.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Evan E. Zelig
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific,
Sacramento,
California, 2003
J.D.
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific,
Sacramento,
California, 2003
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Non Legal Education
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University of California, Irvine, 2000
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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University of California, Irvine, 2000
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Sacramento County District Attorney's Office, Intern
- Sacramento, Deputy District Attorney
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Bar Admissions
- California, 2003
Other Affiliations
- California Public Defender Association (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) (Member)
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ) (Member)
- Sonoma County Bar Association, 2009 - 2016 (Member)
- Napa County Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- NORML Legal Committee (Member)
- California NORML Legal Committee (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Alpha Epsilon Pi
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Contact
50 Old Courthouse Sq Ste 407
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: 707-636-4931
Fax: (707) 636-3251
Email: Send a message
Website: https://eezlaw.com (Office Website)
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. // Meetings by Appointment Only
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