Heape Donald R Sr

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Donald Heape, Attorney at Law 82 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667

530-626-8242

(800) 781-7864

don@donaldheape.com

Donald Heape is an attorney in a private law practice in Placerville handling Criminal and Juvenile law as well as nonprofit legal work. He left the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office after 14 years as Chief Assistant District Attorney. While in the D.A.'s office, Mr. Heape was responsible for narcotics prosecution; violent crimes prosecution including domestic violence, sex crimes and homicides; law enforcement training; administration, budget and personnel and the Victim Witness Program. He has complex criminal defense experience and has represented under-served residents through court and community contracts.

Our offices at 82 Main Street, Placerville CA

As an experienced attorney for 25 years, I have litigated and can help clients with the following charges:

Office and/or Jail consultations
Evaluate and counsel on charges filed
Discuss defensible positions

Petty Theft - Grand Theft - Burglary - Robbery - Receiving Stolen Property - Embezzlement - NSF Checks - Forgery
Crimes of violence: Assaults - Battery - Manslaughter - Murder
Stalking - Terrorist Threats

Drug Charges - Use - Possession - Possession for Sale - Manufacturing - Sales

"There is a feeling of anger and hopelessness when a person is wrongfully charged with a crime he/she did not commit. Often times, these types of charging errors can be identified and resolved without trial." - Donald Heape

What is a strike offense, and what does it mean?

Your questions deserve an answer. An experienced attorney can help you understand what this arrest means to you, and what your options are. Not all is lost when you are arrested for a crime. The more you know about what you are facing and your options, the better prepared you are to make some meaningful decisions. An experienced attorney is what you need.

Law enforcement officer - 12 years
District Attorney's Office - 14 years
Chief Assistant D.A. - 4 years
Trainer - Legal Issues for Law Enforcement - 16 years
Private Practice - 10 years +

Mr. Heape has represented clients with a variety of legal issues in all courts of El Dorado County as well as courts in Amador, Sacramento, Contra Costa, Yolo and Placer counties.
Don Heape has lived in El Dorado County for more than 20 years with his wife, Carol and family. He is Past President of Choices for Transitional Services, Associacion Guadalupana and is a current board member of 4-H/FFA Junior Livestock Auction Committee.

"No case is too large or too small to be considered. I will be honest with you in the evaluation of your case and its merits. I will work closely with you in preparing a defense to the criminal charges filed, explain trial strategies, and likely outcomes." - Donald Heape

Superior Court of California, El Dorado County
Superior Court of California, Sacramento County

California Courts,, the Judicial Branch of California