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Visalia Criminal Defense Lawyer
Overview
Derek P. Wisehart graduated from the University of Southern California (B.S., Business Administration, 1992) and proceeded to study law at Tulane Law School in New Orleans (J.D., 1995).
Mr. Wisehart was a deputy district attorney in Fresno County for nearly six years, where he handled felony and specialty prosecutions and became a board-certified specialist in criminal law.
With over 15 years trial experience, Mr. Wisehart handles criminal defense matters, advises local businesses that have been the victims of crime, handles both alcohol- and prescription medication-related DUI cases, and more. He is a member of the California Board of Legal Specialization.
If you need assistance in criminal defense matters, DUI-related cases, juvenile cases and more, Derek P. Wisehart has the legal experience and skills to aggressively represent you.
About Derek P. Wisehart
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
Specialties and Certifications
- Criminal Law
Other Affiliations
- Fresno County Bar Association (Member)
- Tulare County Bar Association (Member)
- Tulare County Young Lawyers Association (Past President)
- USC Alumni Club of Central California (Board of Directors)
- California Board of Legal Specialization (Member)
Pro Bono Activities
- Visalia Downtown Rotary, Rotarian
Education
- Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1995
J.D.
Honors: Justice of the Moot Court Board
Honors: Captain of the John Marshall National Moot Court Trial Team
Honors: Certificate in Environmental Law
Honors: The Order of Barristers
Law Journal: Sports Lawyers' Journal, Executive Editor - University of Southern California, 1992
B.S.
Major: Business Administration (Financing/Marketing)
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
2330 W. Main St. Visalia, CA 93291
Fax
- 559-636-9476
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Included on the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list
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