Sutter County Criminal Defense Attorney
Local counsel where you need it. We defend criminal, DUI and family law cases at the Sutter County Superior Court and throughout Sutter County.
Charged in Sutter County? Your case will most likely move through the Sutter County Superior Court, where the local judges, prosecutors, and procedures all have their own rhythm. Familiarity matters, and we practice in these courts.
As a Shasta County native and former prosecutor, Timothy Prentiss brings local, insider knowledge to your defense, serving Yuba City, Live Oak, and the surrounding communities.
Full-service defense, close to home.
Criminal & DUI
Felonies, misdemeanors, drug charges and DUIs, defended at the Yuba City courthouse.
Family Law
Divorce, custody, support and restraining orders for Sutter County families.
Civil Litigation
Real civil disputes resolved with trial-tested strategy and local know-how.
How a Sutter County case unfolds.
Charges Filed
The Sutter County DA files charges; you’re notified of your court date.
Arraignment
Your first appearance at the Yuba City courthouse. We enter your plea.
Pretrial & Motions
We negotiate with the DA and challenge the evidence against you.
Resolution or Trial
A favorable outcome, or a determined defense before a jury.
We cover the whole North State.
Timothy M. Prentiss II, Esq.
Tim grew up in the North State, interned at the Shasta County Public Defender’s Office, and later served as a prosecutor before founding the firm. He has defended hundreds of clients in these very courtrooms. Local roots, real trial experience.
Talk to a Sutter County attorney today.
Free and confidential. Available in English, Español & Punjabi.