Your friend needs an attorney who handles murder cases in Alameda County. If you cannot find a local attorney on , a good place to look is the website for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL.org) There is no confidentiality online. Speak to several attorneys and hire the one that makes you feel confident and comfortable.
NACDL Local affiliates: (http://tinyurl.com/8akw2gd)
NACDL local members: (http://tinyurl.com/8ru8wtv)