Lassen County Criminal Defense Attorney
Local counsel where you need it. We defend criminal, DUI and family law cases at the Lassen County Superior Court and throughout Lassen County.
Charged in Lassen County? Your case will most likely move through the Lassen 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 Susanville, Janesville, Westwood, and the surrounding communities.
Full-service defense, close to home.
Criminal & DUI
Felonies, misdemeanors, drug charges and DUIs, defended at the Susanville courthouse.
Family Law
Divorce, custody, support and restraining orders for Lassen County families.
Civil Litigation
Real civil disputes resolved with trial-tested strategy and local know-how.
How a Lassen County case unfolds.
Charges Filed
The Lassen County DA files charges; you’re notified of your court date.
Arraignment
Your first appearance at the Susanville 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 Lassen County attorney today.
Free and confidential. Available in English, Español & Punjabi.