Derek P. Wisehart - a Visalia, US Criminal Defense Lawyer

Visalia Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 04/21/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Defense
DUI/DWI
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff

Attorney Information

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.

Awards and Honors

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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
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

Education

Legal 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
Non Legal Education
- University of Southern California, 1992
  B.S.
  Major: Business Administration (Financing/Marketing)

Pro Bono Activities

Visalia Downtown Rotary, Rotarian

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)

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Contact

Visalia, CA

2330 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291

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Phones:

Fax: 559-636-9476

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Website: https://www.dwisehartlaw.com

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