David Pastor, Walnut Creek Lawyer Profile
General Practice Lawyer in Walnut Creek, California
David B. Pastor is a lawyer in Walnut Creek, California, who has committed his practice to defending the accused in the area of criminal law, DUI crimes, and white collar crimes. Mr. Pastor also provides experienced legal services in probate and estate administration.
Mr. Pastor has provided legal services to Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, and the Bay Area since 1977.
He has garnered extensive experience as a practicing criminal defense attorney for over 30 years and while serving as Judge Pro Tem of Contra Costa County since 1979.
He provides efficient and cost-effective representation for clients who need an aggressive Walnut Creek lawyer. He appears in court every week and has developed strong, professional relationships with judges, their staff, and opposing counsel.
He also has a thorough understanding of the courts, prosecution methods, and police tactics. His dedication to the legal community is readily apparent through his affiliation with several professional law associations.
Providing Criminal Defense in Walnut Creek
Mr. Pastor can handle a wide variety of legal services, including criminal defense of charges in domestic violence and drunk driving.
Domestic Violence Case
Recently, Mr. Pastor defended an individual who was charged with domestic violence, terrorist threats and carrying a concealed handgun. While the defendant did have a concealed handgun, the other charges had been fabricated by his girlfriend after he requested she move out of his residence.
On trial day, the District Attorney offered a plea agreement and dismissed the domestic violence and terrorist threat charges in exchange for his client pleading “no contest” to the concealed handgun charge. This is a small consequence considering what the defendant may have had on his record.
About Your Lawyer in Walnut Creek
Education
- J.D., Western State University College of Law, 1977
- B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1974
Admissions
- State Bar of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- California State Bar Association
- Current Member
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Current Member
- Former Member of Board of Directors
- Former Judicial Evaluation Committee Member
- Contra Costa County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
- Former Founder, Former President
- California Public Defenders Association
- Current Member
- California DUI Lawyers Association
- Founding member
- Robert G. McGrath American Inns of Court
- Founding Member
- State Bar of California, Law Practice Management and Technology Section
- Former Member
- Former LPM&T President
