PRACTICE AREAS
Criminal defense experience.
Careful preparation.
The full case in view.
Stevie Chapman, Esq. brings criminal defense experience to matters involving misdemeanor allegations, serious felony cases, domestic violence-related allegations, protective order issues, and cases involving serious legal consequences.
Her background includes courtroom advocacy, discovery review, motion preparation, evidence organization, and supporting litigation strategy. She understands that a criminal case is not just a charge on paper. It can affect work, reputation, housing, licensing, relationships, and the people connected to the client’s life.
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Criminal defense does not begin and end with the charge.
A criminal allegation can move quickly. An arrest, citation, court notice, protective order, or investigation can create immediate pressure before a person fully understands what is happening.
Stevie’s experience includes appearing in court, preparing cases, drafting motions, reviewing discovery, organizing evidence, and supporting litigation strategy. That foundation gives her a practical understanding of how criminal cases are evaluated, built, challenged, negotiated, and prepared.
Her work may involve:
• Misdemeanor allegations
• Serious felony cases
• DUI-related matters
• Domestic violence-related allegations
• Protective order and no-contact issues
• Probation-related concerns
• Cases involving serious personal or professional consequences
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The criminal case comes first. The full picture still matters.
The client and the criminal case remain the professional focus. At the same time, a criminal charge may affect more than what happens in the courtroom.
It may affect work, licensing, housing, transportation, reputation, relationships, immigration concerns, firearms rights, or day-to-day stability. Not every case involves every consequence, but a careful defense approach should recognize what may matter beyond the next court date.
Whether a client is seeking protection, contesting an order, or navigating the overlap between a criminal allegation and a family law proceeding, Stevie approaches each matter with the care and strategic clarity it deserves.
Stevie keeps the criminal case at the center while remaining aware of the broader consequences that may surround it.
Her approach includes:
• Careful review of the charge
• Discovery and evidence organization
• Timeline development
• Identifying legal and factual issues
• Preparing for court appearances
• Explaining the process clearly
• Helping clients make informed decisions
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Preparation is a defense tool.
Criminal defense is often won or lost in the details. Police reports, body camera footage, witness statements, photographs, text messages, recordings, lab records, timelines, and court orders may all matter.
A report may not tell the whole story. A timeline may be incomplete. A statement may lack context. A recording may show something different from what appears on paper.
Stevie’s background in case preparation helps her look closely at the materials that shape a criminal case.
That may include:
• Reviewing police reports and discovery
• Comparing reports with video or audio evidence
• Organizing evidence and timelines
• Identifying inconsistencies
• Preparing motions when appropriate
• Evaluating possible defenses or mitigation
• Preparing clients for what may come next
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Criminal defense experience with practical judgment.
Stevie brings a combined background in courtroom advocacy and intensive criminal case preparation. Her experience gives her a practical understanding of cases ranging from misdemeanor allegations to serious felony matters.
She understands that clients often come into a criminal case scared, frustrated, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next. Her approach is careful, direct, and grounded in preparation.
The goal is to help clients understand the process, evaluate the evidence, and make decisions based on the facts, the law, and their own circumstances.
Areas of criminal defense experience include:
• Misdemeanors
• Serious felony allegations
• DUI-related matters
• Domestic violence-related allegations
• Restraining order and protective order issues
• Criminal protective orders
• Probation-related concerns
• Discovery review and motion preparation
SERVING NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Greater Sacramento Area.
Stevie Chapman, Esq. has criminal defense experience in Roseville, Placer County, Sacramento County, El Dorado County, and surrounding Northern California communities.
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Sacramento County
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Placer County
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El Dorado County
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Surrounding Northern California communities
Facing a criminal charge, investigation, or protective order issue?
A criminal case can move quickly. If you have been arrested, cited, served with a protective order, or told you are under investigation, early legal guidance can help you understand what is happening, what to preserve, and what to avoid doing next.
To schedule a consultation or learn more about Stevie’s experience, please use the contact information listed on this page. Every inquiry is handled with discretion and care.