Atty. Lars Shallberg
Lars Shallberg is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi. Lars received a degree from Golden Gate University School of Law San Francisco CA, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Santa Cruz, CA · 38+ Years Experience
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About Lars Shallberg at a Glance
Lars Shallberg is a dui/dwi and criminal defense attorney based in Santa Cruz, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (JD, 1985) and Golden Gate University School of Law San Francisco CA (—). Serves clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lars Shallberg
- Lars Shallberg is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi
- Lars received a degree from Golden Gate University School of Law San Francisco CA, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Lars practices in Santa Cruz, CA
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Lars Shallberg's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lars Shallberg handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Cruz.
DUI / DWI Defense in Santa Cruz
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Criminal Defense in Santa Cruz
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Cruz
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 Santa Cruz 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 venue, 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.
Santa Cruz Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Cruz-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Cruz Choose Lars Shallberg
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lars Shallberg's practice in the field of dui/dwi and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lars Shallberg brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi and criminal defense, Lars Shallberg can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Cruz
A Santa Cruz-based practice means Lars Shallberg attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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