About
Robert D. Byers is a criminal defense attorney practicing through his own law office in Oakland, California. His practice includes criminal defense, federal criminal law, and DUI and DWI matters. He represents people facing criminal allegations and works in an area of law where the charges, the applicable procedures, and the circumstances of each case require careful attention. His practice serves clients who need counsel in the criminal justice system.
Byers earned a J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1991 after receiving an A.B. from the University of California, Davis, in 1986. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1992. His education and California admission underpin a criminal law practice involving both state and federal matters. Those credentials are particularly relevant when evaluating the legal issues and procedural requirements that can arise in criminal proceedings.
Byers handles criminal defense cases, including matters involving federal offenses and allegations of impaired driving. His practice covers criminal allegations that may raise different legal questions under California and federal law. He works with individuals who need assistance understanding the applicable charges, criminal procedures, and legal options available in their cases. His experience in this practice area centers on the representation of people navigating criminal allegations and possible court proceedings.
Robert D. Byers maintains a criminal defense practice serving Oakland and the surrounding area. His principal areas of work center on representing accused individuals, addressing federal criminal allegations, and handling DUI and DWI matters. The combination of his law school training, long-standing California admission, and experience with criminal proceedings supports a practice focused on navigating the legal process and the issues presented by criminal charges.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, The Law Offices of Robert D. Byers
- Member, The State Bar of California
Licensed State
- California
Education
- Stanford Law School
Juris Doctor (JD)
Awards & Badges

- Criminal Defense
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Expungement
- Homicide
- Juvenile
- Sex Crimes
- White Collar Crime





