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As I step out of the jail, the cold air hits my face, a stark contrast to the suffocating atmosphere inside. My heart is pounding, and my mind is racing with a whirlwind of emotions. I can't believe this is happening to me. Just hours ago, I was at home with my family, and now, I'm standing here, trying to make sense of it all.
I feel a mix of regret and confusion. I know I shouldn't have yelled at my wife, but I never imagined it would lead to this. The argument was minor, just one of the many we've had since our baby was born. Our relationship has been rocky, but I never thought it would escalate to the point where the police would be involved. I feel like I'm living in a nightmare, and I can't wake up.
My wife, who bailed me out, didn't ask for a restraining order. She doesn't want me to face criminal charges. She's on my side, and that gives me some comfort, but it also adds to my guilt. I hate that I've put her in this position. She shouldn't have to deal with this, especially not with our baby and my mother living with us. My mother's presence, meant to help, has only added to the tension in our home.
As I walk to the car, I can't help but worry about the future. What will happen to my job? My visa? My family's ability to stay in the United States? These questions haunt me. My job is everything to me. It's the reason we're here, and without it, we could lose everything we've worked so hard for.
I feel a deep sense of injustice. Yes, I raised my voice, but I didn't commit a crime. I don't deserve to be treated like a criminal. The legal system is a maze, and I'm lost in it. I don't understand the process, and I'm terrified of what might happen next. Will I go to jail? Will I be deported? The uncertainty is overwhelming.
But amidst the fear and confusion, there's a glimmer of hope. My wife is willing to fight for me. She's ready to hire a lawyer to speak to the District Attorney, to refuse to testify if it comes to that. Her support means everything to me. It gives me the strength to face what's ahead.
My goals are clear. I want to avoid a felony conviction, keep my visa and job, and most importantly, mend my relationship with my wife. I want to move past this and build a happy life for our family. I know it won't be easy, but I'm determined to fight for our future.
As I sit in the car, I take a deep breath and try to steady my nerves. This is just the beginning of a long journey, but I won't give up. I have too much at stake. For my wife, my child, and myself, I will find a way through this.
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Dmitry Stadlin
Dmitry is genuinely interested in helping people, even if they don’t ultimately retain him as their lawyer. In the Civil, Family, and Criminal courtrooms where he plies his trade, he fights hard for his clients but doesn’t promise anything he can’t deliver. It's important to Dmitry to treat them with empathy. He even makes himself available to talk during evenings and weekends.
As for his academic credentials, Dmitry graduated from the University of California, Davis with a B.A. in Political Science and went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. He clerked at three District Attorneys’ offices in the Bay Area (Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties). But after numerous appearances for “The People” of California, he wanted to represent “real” clients, fighting for justice and rights.
Dmitry worked at several private criminal defense firms before opening his own practice in 2015. In the beginning, he continued to focus on criminal defense, but he soon found that his clients also needed his help when they were dealing with domestic violence issues, with Gun Violence Restraining Orders or in Civil Harassment cases. So he expanded his practice, and handles both sides of Restraining Order cases in Civil Court, and in Family Court.
Dmitry was born near Chernobyl in Kyiv, Ukraine (but he doesn’t glow at night). He likes exploring other cultures, whether through leisure traveling, doing humanitarian work in places like Cuba, or dancing salsa and tango.
When you see him, he’s likely to be smartly dressed with a Starbucks cup in his hand, and he just might crack a dad joke. Dmitry is also a foodie, and he enjoys playing trivia and grand strategy computer games.
I am here to defend you and get you the result you’re looking for.Certification
- Certified Criminal Law Specialist, State Bar of California
California Board of Legal Specialization
Education
- University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (Formerly U.C. Hastings) – J.D.
- University of California, Davis – B.A.
Awards
- Northern California – Super Lawyers – Rising Stars – 2017-2026
- Northern California – America’s Top 100 – Criminal Defense Attorney – 2018
- National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40 – Criminal Defense Lawyers – 2018
- National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff Lawyers – 2019
- National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Top 10 Under 40 – 2017
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys – “10 Best” In Client Satisfaction – Criminal Law – 2018
Court Admissions
- All California Courts
- U.S. District Court – Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court – Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court – Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court – Central District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals – Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships
- State Bar of California
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Santa Clara County Bar Association
Practice Areas
Restraining Orders
- Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Temporary Restraining Orders
- Emergency Protective Restraining Orders
- Elder Abuse Restraining Orders
- Workplace Violence Restraining Orders
- Gun Violence Restraining Orders
Victim / Witness Representation
- Victim of Domestic Violence
- Victim of Sexual Assault
- Victim of Child Molestation
- Witness Subpoena
Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Battery on Spouse
- Assault
- Battery
- Burglary
- Child Abuse
- Child Endangerment
- Firearm Offenses
- Robbery
Theft Crimes
- Forgery
- Grand Theft
- Petty Theft
- Fraud
- Insurance Fraud
- Shoplifting
- Bad Checks
- Prescription Drug Crimes
- Possession of Stolen Property
DUI Offenses
- DMV Hearings
- First Time DUI
- DUI with Injuries
- Felony DUI
- Under 21 DUI
- Commercial DUI
- DUI Resulting in Death
Other Crimes
- Resisting Arrest
- White Collar Defense
- Gang Crimes
- Probation Violations
- Parole Violations
- Conspiracy
- Cyber Crimes
Drug Crimes
- Drug Distribution
- Drug Paraphernalia
- Drug Trafficking
- Manufacturing of Drugs
- Possession of Drugs
- Possession with intent to sell
- Prescription Drug Crimes
Post-Conviction Relief
- Criminal Record Clearance
- Criminal Record Expungement
- Arrest Record Sealing
- Petitions for Factual Innocence
- Vacatur Relief for Victims
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STADLIN LAW FIRM
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1570 The Alameda, Ste. 212
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