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Based in Fresno, CA, The Law Office of Shirley J. Boney provides aggressive, diligent representation to individuals and businesses.  The focus of her practice is legal issues involving Criminal Law, Employment Law, Elder Law, and Native American Law.  

Defense Attorney Shirley J. Boney extends her legal representation of clients to communities throughout California's Central Valley and Central Coast region; including Fresno County, Kern County, Kings County, Madera County, Tulare County; Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, and Santa Cruz County.   

The Defense Attorney to whom you ultimately entrust your important legal matter should not only be experienced, but also personally attentive and responsive to your ongoing inquiries concerning your legal matter.  Indeed, an important step toward marshaling "a tiny ripple of hope" into a wave of strong currents in support of your legal objective is choosing a Defense Attorney with whom you can work well in the resolution of your legal matter.  
 
As a solo practitioner, Defense Attorney Shirley J. Boney is able to offer the personal guidance and service that each client deserves.  Attorney Boney's approach to her practice is to establish with each client a professional relationship, akin to a partnership.  Her clients, and their legal matters, receive her personal attention.  In addition, to assure informed decision-making, Attorney Boney provides each client with an honest assessment or evaluation of the legal issues involved; including available options and the likelihood of success should the case advance to trial.  In turn, each client is expected to partner
with Defense Attorney Boney as she aggressively defends their rights and pursues their best interest. 
 
Call (559) 312-6760, today, if you would like to speak directly with Attorney Shirley J. Boney about your case.  



FRESNO CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

"Our government ... teaches the whole people by its example.  If the government becomes the lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself;  it invites anarchy."   --- Justice Louis D. Brandeis, dissenting in Olmstead v. United States (1928) 277 U.S. 438, 485

Criminal Defense Attorney Shirley J. Boney understands and appreciates the important role of the Defense Attorney in our judicial system.  Individuals facing criminal charges are legally entitled to a proper legal defense.  They are entitled to protection of their Constitutional and Statutory rights, including Due Process of Law.  Accordingly, Attorney Boney represents adults and juveniles who have been charged with a variety of criminal law offenses ranging from relatively minor misdemeanors to serious and violent felonies.

Defense Attorney Shirley J. Boney's criminal defense practice includes, but is not limited to, cases involving the following: 

White Collar Crimes  Drug / Substance Abuse Dissuading a Witness Domestic Violence Criminal Threat  Gang / Street Terrorism Conspiracy DUI / DWI  DMV Hearings

Assault  Robbery Burglary Auto Theft Property Offenses / Vandalism / Trespass Disturbing the Peace Underage Drinking Juvenile Court Proceedings Probation Violation

 

Criminal Defense Attorney Shirley J. Boney is dedicated to aggressively protecting the Constitutional and Statutory rights of her clients, regardless of the criminal offense(s) for which they stand accused.  If you are facing criminal charges and wish to protect your legal rights throughout the criminal proceedings against you, it is important to advance an early, strong defense.  

To speak with Criminal Defense Attorney Shirley J. Boney about your criminal matter, call her today at (559) 312-6760 to arrange for a free initial consultation. 



FRESNO BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT DEFENSE ATTORNEY

At the Law Office of Shirley J. Boney, our mission is to provide businesses and employers with quality legal support and counsel focused on methods of preventing costly employment related litigation; as well as aggressively defending our clients in legal disputes involving the following:   

Employer Policies, Procedure and Practices Employer Discipline and Termination Employee Job Descriptions Employee Application Documents Draft / Review Employment Handbooks Wage and Hour Issues Meal and Rest Period Rules Employee Performance Reviews Substance Abuse Issues

Reductions in force / layoffs Rules for final paycheck Harassment / Discrimination Americans with Disabilities Act Family and Medical Leave Act California Family Rights Act Arbitration Agreements Contract Review / Drafting Premise Liability Defense

To speak with Defense Attorney Shirley J. Boney about your business or employment law matters, please call (559) 312-6760. 



ELDER LAW

Elder Law attorneys can assist with legal issues surrounding elder abuse, care-provider neglect, advance health care directives, using durable powers of attorney, Medicare/Medicaid issues and disputes, wills, trusts and probate directives.

If you have concerns about potential financial abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, isolation or abandonment of an elder, or if you would just like to discuss your plans for making decisions in the case of incapcity, you may speak directly with Attorney Shirley J. Boney by calling (559) 312-6760.  
 


NATIVE AMERICAN LAW

The Law Office of Shirley J. Boney believes we must respect the past, and protect the future; always.

Attorney Shirley J. Boney is an aggressive, diligent defense attorney; and a tribal member of the Cherokee Nation.  Attorney Boney may be available to assist Native American tribes, or tribal members, with their legal issues. 

If you are seeking legal representation from a lawyer who is dedicated to giving your legal matter the time and attention it deserves, please call Defense Attorney Shirley J. Boney today at (559) 312-6760 for a free initial consultation. 


Contact Attorney Shirley J. Boney

Patterson Building 2014 Tulare Street, Suite 310 Fresno, CA 93721

Telephone:  559-312-6760                       559-435-3310 Facsimile:   559-437-9203

sjblaw@comcast.net sjbjd@justice.com

Based in Fresno, the Law Office of Shirley J. Boney represents clients throughout Central California, including Fresno; Clovis; Madera; Kingsburg; Selma; Reedley; Hanford; Visalia; Tulare; Bakersfield; Carmel; Pacific Grove; Monterey; Salinas; Santa Cruz; and San Luis Obispo.

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