Atty. Eric Hamilton Hintz

Atty. Eric Hamilton Hintz

Eric H. Hintz is a criminal defense attorney in Sacramento, California.

Sacramento Sacramento 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Eric Hamilton Hintz at a glance

Eric Hamilton Hintz is a Member based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Law Offices of Hintz & Welch. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, white collar, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California, San Francisco (J.D., 1985) and University of California at Davis (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sacramento County (Former Co-Chair, Criminal Law Section, 1990-1995) and American Bar Associations State Bar of California (Member, Criminal Law Section) Criminal Defense Lawyers of Sacramento. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Eric H. Hintz is a criminal defense attorney in Sacramento, California
  • Mr. Hintz represents clients throughout Northern California in their cases involving all types of felony and misdeameanor crimes including, but not limited to white collar criminal defense, DUI/DWI, assault and battery, sex crimes and domestic violence
  • He has been selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer in the area of Criminal Defense for twelve consecutive years beginning in 2007 through 2019
  • A native of Sacramento, California, Mr. Hintz received his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Davis
  • He pursued and received his law degree from the University of California at San Francisco, Hastings College of the Law
  • Upon graduation from law school in 1982, Mr Hintz returned to Sacramento where along with his wife, Ronda, raised four boys
  • One of those boys, Brandon, has joined him in the practice of law
  • With more than 30 years of legal experience, Mr. Hintz remains committed to a hands-on approach to the practice of law
  • New business comes amost exclusively from referrrals from former clients or other attorneys

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Hamilton Hintz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Hamilton Hintz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Sex Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric Hamilton Hintz

Where is Eric Hamilton Hintz's law office located?
Eric Hamilton Hintz's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Law Offices of Hintz & Welch. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Hamilton Hintz handle?
Eric Hamilton Hintz focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, white collar, sex crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Eric Hamilton Hintz practiced law?
Eric Hamilton Hintz has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Eric Hamilton Hintz go to law school?
Eric Hamilton Hintz earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Eric Hamilton Hintz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Eric Hamilton Hintz received?
Eric Hamilton Hintz's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California, San Francisco
- 1985
B.A.
University of California at Davis
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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