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Atty. Sally Sofija Vecchiarelli

Atty. Sally Sofija Vecchiarelli

Sally Vecchiarelli is the owner and founder of Proper Defense Law Corporation, providing criminal and juvenile defense all over California, with offices in Fresno and Beverly Hills. She has exclusively practiced criminal and juvenile defense for her entire career, handling cases ranging from misdemeanor DUIs to complex gang murder cases.

Fresno Fresno 11 yrs experience 11 year
Call (559) 774-4116

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About Sally Sofija Vecchiarelli at a glance

Sally Sofija Vecchiarelli is a Criminal and Juvenile Defense Attorney based in Fresno, California, practforg at Proper Defense. They haand 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in California (2015). Educated at San Joaquin College of Law (JD, 2015) and California State University, Fresno (B.S. San, 2011). Provides legal services in English German. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sally Vecchiarelli is the owner and founder of Proper Defense Law Corporation, providing criminal and juvenile defense all over California, with offices in Fresno and Beverly Hills
  • She has exclusively practiced criminal and juvenile defense for her entire career, handling cases ranging from misdemeanor DUIs to complex gang murder cases
  • Known for her billboards, “Arrested in Cali, Call Sally,” she has taken her reputation in the courtroom as a fierce advocate for her clients, known especially for her innovative motion practice, and coupled it with her flair for style to create her memorable legal persona
  • Sally is an advocate of female leadership and empowerment, volunteering her time to mentor female students in the local charter school in the law and policy department
  • Sally’s firm funds a scholarship at the law school she attended in her hometown to assist a graduating student with bar preparation
  • As a philanthropist, her law firm has sponsored fundraising events for Saint Agnes Hospital as the presenting sponsor for the past four years
  • She is passionate about juvenile development and representation and is actively involved with the California Youth Defender Center to work on legislature that would impact youthful offenders
  • She has been recognized by California Super Lawyers since 2019 and is presently the only female criminal law Super Lawyer in Fresno

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Fresno 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 substantiand 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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Where is Sally Sofija Vecchiarelli's law office located?
Sally Sofija Vecchiarelli's law practice is located in Fresno, California. The firm is Proper Defense. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Sally Sofija Vecchiarelli practiced law?
Sally Sofija Vecchiarelli has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
What languages does Sally Sofija Vecchiarelli speak?
Sally Sofija Vecchiarelli provides legal services in English German. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Sally Sofija Vecchiarelli go to law school?
Sally Sofija Vecchiarelli earned their education at (JD, 2015); (B.S. San, 2011).
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Education

JD
San Joaquin College of Law
- 2015
B.S. San
California State University, Fresno
- 2011

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2015

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