My practice has been focused on criminal defense since 2003. I have experience at every stage of proceedings from the first court appearance through trial.
In addition to the years of practice and dozens of jury trials, I served as a Deputy Public Defender and still regularly accept court-appointments to represent those clients who are unable to afford private representation.
Before practicing law, I worked in the telecommunications sector in the mobile phone industry and later for one of Washington State's first internet service businesses.
Since 2003
Since 2005
2019 - Current
The Cota Law Firm
2016 - 2018
Shasta County Public Defender
2014 - 2016
The Cota Law Firm
2012 - 2014
Cota & Zeiler, APC
2010 - 2012
Koestner & Shahon
2006 - 2010
Law Office of Antonio A. Cota
2003 - 2005
Law Offices of Todd Rash
2000 - 2002
J.D. (2002) | Law
Honors: Earl Warren Scholarship; Dean's Scholarship; Witkin Award for Excellence in Advocacy; Graduated in Top 10.
1994 - 1996
B.A. (1996) | Philosophy
Honors: Department Scholarship
Witkin
Western State University College of Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
