Meet Attorney Charles Applegate, The Legal Ally You Want By Your Side
I became a lawyer because I like helping people, I like sticking up for people, and I hate bullies.
When you’ve been injured by the negligence of another, you may face an uphill battle in getting the compensation you deserve. Insurance companies are notoriously difficult to contend with. I can stand my ground in fighting for the fair and just outcome you deserve. I handle all kinds of personal injury cases. I can also protect you against the vast power of the government if you’re facing criminal charges.
Please follow the link below to learn more about my legal background and my qualifications:
My Promise To You
When you retain my services, you can depend on me to mount an aggressive strategy to protect your rights and your interests. For over 20 years, my clients have benefited from my tireless representation and these attributes:
Skill: I have practiced law in both criminal and civil courts throughout California. That experience shaped how I approach cases today. In the personal injury context, representing defendants in civil lawsuits taught me how to poke holes in the other side’s case – how to keep them from proving that my client did what they say he did. In the criminal context, prosecuting criminal cases as a district attorney taught me how to build a case to win it – how to prove that my side is right and that the other side is either dishonest or just plain wrong. Whether I’m defending someone accused of a crime or helping someone get compensation for an injury, what I’m doing comes down to those key skills: building up my client’s case and tearing the other side’s case down. That’s what I do when I fight for my clients; that’s how I work to win cases.
Trust: As your attorney, I won’t lie to you and I won’t lie for you. If an attorney will lie on your behalf when it’s convenient or rewarding, I suspect that attorney will lie to you when it’s convenient or rewarding. You must be able to trust your attorney. If you don’t trust your attorney, well, unless your case settles instantly, for everything you want, and for free, you’re always going to wonder if you got a good deal. I take the time to listen to you and address your concerns so you’ll know you’re in the right hands, and you won’t have to second-guess later.
Time: Every client who makes an appointment to talk about their case with me gets as much time as needed to figure out if I can help them, and if I’m the one to give them the help. It’s no pressure; it’s no risk. I understand that the client is putting their rights and future in my hands. I know it’s a big decision, and I want all of my clients to feel safe and taken care of, and to know that they got everything they could hope for – or even better.
You Don’t Need To Face Your Problems Alone. Contact Me.
I am here and ready to help you move forward after a devastating injury or criminal charge. I invite you to learn more about me and the difference that I can make in your case during a free consultation.
You can easily reach my Santa Rosa office online or by calling 707-806-0163. I handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning I only get paid if you get paid.
Professional Affiliations:
- Board member: Friends Outside – 2010 to present
- Member: American Bar Association
- Member: Sonoma County Bar Association
- Member: The State Bar of California
Work History:
- Civil – 2003 to 2007
- Friedemann and Goldberg
- Geary, Shea, O’Donnell, Grattan, & Mitchell
- Criminal prosecution – 2007 to 2009
- Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office
- Tulare County District Attorney’s Office
- Solo practice – 2009 to present
- Applegate Law Office
Education:
- University of California, Hastings College of the Law – Juris Doctor, 2003, with criminal law internships and a concentration in civil litigation
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst – Bachelor of Arts, English, 1994