William Vadim Pernik

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Solo Proprietor - Law Offices of William V. Pernik

Experience: 17 years

Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime

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William V. Pernik is a criminal defense attorney licensed to practice in all state courts in California. His office is located in Salinas, in a historic Austin House just minutes away from the courthouse. William Pernik practices exclusively in the field of criminal defense. Born in former Soviet Ukraine, William Pernik immigrated to the United States in 1996. He obtained an undergraduate degree in Psychology from U.C. Davis and a juris doctor degree from University of San Francisco School of Law, from which he graduated with Honors (cum laude), a certificate in Public Interest Law, and a number of academic awards. Raised in a family of public school teachers, William initially pursued a career as a public defender before opening his own practice. From 2007 through 2015, William worked as a deputy public defender in Tulare and Monterey counties, where he became known for his courtroom tenacity, his impressive trial record, and -- above all -- his personal commitment to his clients and passionate advocacy on their behalf. William's impressive trial record includes many complex felony cases, including serious DUIs with multiple victims and injuries, narcotic sales, assaults and batteries, criminal threats, domestic violence, carjacking, kidnapping, armed robberies, sex crimes, homicide, and gangs. William is particularly well-known for his creative approach to case resolution and negotiation, with a special interest in cases involving mental illness, serious substance abuse, developmental disorders, or veterans of U.S. military.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

California

Since 2006

Professional Experience

2015 - Current

Law Offices of William V. Pernik

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Boutique criminal defense firm located in Monterey County, and focused exclusively on defense of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases.

2012 - 2015

Monterey County Public Defender

Deputy Public Defender

Defended indigent persons charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes in Monterey County. Cases included DUI/DWI, domestic violence, sex crimes, drug crimes, probation violations, serious and violent felonies, and gang crimes.

2007 - 2012

Tulare County Public Defender

Deputy Public Defender

Defended indigent clients in Tulare County criminal courts against misdemeanor and felony charges of DUI/DWI, domestic violence, narcotic offenses, gang crimes, gun crimes, sex crimes, property crimes, and homicides.

Education

2003 - 2006

University of San Francisco School of Law

J.D. (2006) | Juris Doctor

Honors: J.D., cum laude (2006); CALI Awards for Excellence in Death Penalty Law, Juvenile Law, and Federal Courts.

2000 - 2003

University of California - Davis

B.A. (2003) | Psychology

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Top Lawyer 2016

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Law Offices of William V. Pernik 40 Central Avenue Suite 4 Salinas CA 93901 Telephone: (831) 222-3922 Fax: (831) 515-3657

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Experience: 17 years

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Phone: (831) 222-3922

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

DUI & DWI

White Collar Crime

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Russian: Spoken, Written

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Pernik Law Offices - Criminal Defense Attorney in Salinas, CA

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