Sally Vecchiarelli

Sally Vecchiarelli is a Fresno criminal defense lawyer and partner who represents clients facing criminal charges throughout California. Her practice includes DUI, juvenile defense, misdemeanors, felonies, violent crimes, domestic violence, white-collar offenses, and post-conviction matters. She handles motion practice and appellate work and has represented clients in matters requiring detailed analysis of constitutional rights, evidence, and criminal procedure. Her approach emphasizes direct representation and strategic defense planning.

Vecchiarelli earned her J.D. with distinction from San Joaquin College of Law. She served as Editor-in-Chief of the San Joaquin Agricultural Law Review and competed in the Roger J. Traynor Appellate Moot Court Competition, receiving an award for Outstanding Individual Oral Achievement. She earned her B.S. in Criminology, Forensics Behavioral Science, magna cum laude, from California State University, Fresno. Her academic background strengthened her research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Vecchiarelli worked at a Fresno criminal defense practice for nearly five years before establishing her own practice. Her experience includes trial-level criminal defense, juvenile matters, motions, and appellate proceedings. She has handled appeals before California’s Fifth District Court of Appeal and filed a petition for review with the California Supreme Court. She dedicates a substantial portion of her practice to juvenile defense and has completed extensive training focused on juvenile delinquency representation.

Sally Vecchiarelli remains active in professional and community organizations connected to criminal defense and public service. She has served with Fresno County Women Lawyers and belongs to the Fresno County Bar Association, Pacific Juvenile Defenders, and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She regularly attends training programs addressing courtroom techniques and developments in criminal law. Her background combines criminal defense litigation, appellate advocacy, juvenile representation, and sustained involvement in the Fresno legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Proper Defense Law Corporation
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Fresno County Bar Association
• Member, Pacific Juvenile Defender Center
• Board Member, Fresno County Women Lawyers
• Member, Fresno County Young Lawyers Association
• Voting Member, Board of the California State University of Fresno Programs for Children

Licensed State

• California

Education

• San Joaquin College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California State University, Fresno
  B.S. in Criminology and Forensics Behavioral Science

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