Who is Tracy Gatlin?
I´m a former federal and state public defender and private criminal defense attorney now living in Spain. Criminal Defense has been my passion and my Chosen Duty as my first memories are of visiting my father in prison.
I have started this website to help people understand how the system works, what they can do to protect themselves so they can avoid getting arrested, and also to offer legal advice at a reasonable price to people and their families if they, or their loved ones, have been arrested and/or charged with a crime.
Knowing your rights, learning how to effectively exercise them, and understanding the process are the keys to your freedom. We’re all up to no good sometimes; this is my small step towards helping people navigate their way through the darkness of what can be an exceptionally cruel world.
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Bio/Experience
Tracy Gatlin, California Criminal Defense Attorney, State Bar No. 227630
B.A. UC Berkeley, Dec. 1998, Legal Studies Major
J.D. UC Hastings, 2003, passed July 2003 Bar Exam
20 years experience – Federal Defenders of San Diego, Parole Attorney San Quentin, Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, appointed conflict counsel Alameda County, San Francisco City and County, Contract public defender in Lake County and appellate attorney. Private practice alongside appointed cases. Conducted approximately 50 jury trials, handled thousands of misdemeanors and felonies, hundreds of preliminary hearings and other substantive motions, primarily suppression motions.
Best nicknames
- Proud member of the “Trial Dogs” in San Diego and L.A. County
- "Ms. Cochran” at San Quentin
- “The Closer” and “The Trial Beast” by my judges in Lake County
- “The Gatlin Gun" by my clients in Lake County
