William Cole is a criminal defense attorney with in excess of 25 years experience defending clients charged with all types of criminal law violations, including drug possession, sales and marijuana cultivation cases, battery and domestic battery cases, gaming offenses, and driving under the influence (DUI) cases. The Reno - Lake Tahoe area consists of areas in both California and Nevada. Mr. Cole is licensed in both California and Nevada and practices in courts in South Lake Tahoe, California, Tahoe City, California, and Truckee, California, as well as courts in Reno, Nevada, Carson City, Nevada, Incline Village, Nevada, Douglas County, Nevada, including Stateline, Nevada and Minden, Nevada. Mr. Cole can provide a defense to persons accused of criminal law or DUI violations in both California and Nevada. Attorney William Cole is licensed to practice in the State of California as well as the State of Nevada. Mr. Cole is licensed to practice in federal district courts in California and Nevada as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which encompasses both the states of California and Nevada. Criminal defense attorney William Cole has had numerous jury trials and has obtained successful decisions for his clients in the California Court of Appeals as well as the Nevada Supreme Court. There is a distinct advantage to having a local and experienced criminal lawyer representing you in your case. William Cole gives you the advantage of likely knowing the particular judge that will be hearing your case as well as the specific prosecutor and probably even the arresting officer in your case. This gives you the advantage of having insights into the personalities of the people who are directly involved in the outcome of your case. Attorney William Cole is a member of or is affiliated with the following legal organizations: The California Bar Association The State Bar of Nevada The Nevada Justice Association The Washoe County Bar Association The National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) National College for DUI Defense California DUI Lawyers Association Mr. Cole is a designated a specialist with the California DUI Lawyers Association . The law offices of William Cole welcomes inquiries and understands your concerns and questions concerning your case. The initial consultation is free and with no obligation. Attorney William Cole and his staff are happy to provide you with straight talk concerning your case.