Facing criminal charges can be one of life’s most difficult challenges, one that should not be met without a skilled, aggressive and effective advocate. With more than TWENTY-FIVE YEARS EXPERIENCE practicing criminal law and helping clients retake charge of their lives, the THE BRUCE LAW FIRM can help you negotiate today’s complex justice system. We have won jury trials for clients facing life in prison, delivered winning verdicts in DUI cases and successfully defended appellants in the California Courts of Appeal.
Dr. Erik Bruce, JD & PhD
A former Deputy District Attorney with more than twenty-five years experience, Professor Bruce earned his law degree from the University of San Francisco and his PhD in Legal and Constitutional History from the University of Texas. He has lectured at the University of Texas and currently serves on the faculty at Sonoma State University, Santa Rosa Junior College and College of Marin where he specializes in teaching courses in American history and race in American culture. He has authored articles and a manuscript on civil liberties while delivering presentations advocating on behalf of those persecuted by the government. Supported by state-of-the-art research technology, Bruce has successfully handled more than 5,000 cases.
Bruce only handles DUI and criminal defense matters.
Admissions and Memberships
- State Bar of California (1992 – Bar Number 158002)
- United States Court of Appeals – Ninth Circuit (1992)
- United States District Court (1992)
- First District Appellate Project Panel