Sara Zalkin

A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, for Liberal Arts, Philosophy and Psychology, and the University of California Hastings School of Law, Ms. Zalkin practices strictly criminal defense. Many of Ms. Zalkin's cases involve marijuana, often in the context of the Compassionate Use Act of 1996.

Court Admissions:
Ms. Zalkin is admitted to all California State Courts, the Federal Courts of the Northern and Eastern Districts of California, and has previously been admitted to practice pro hac vice in the Nevada State Courts.

Ms. Zalkin is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a Faculty Member at Oaksterdam University

High-Profile Federal Prosecution of Medicinal Cannabis Distributor Ends With Sentence of Probation and Community Confinement

Court Order for the Return of Medical Cannabis to Ms. Zalkin's Client Following the Dismissal of Criminal Charges

Owner of pot-candy factory surrenders on federal drug charges (SF Gate)
San Francisco Chronicle Article of October 5, 2007, regarding client Michael Martin.

Rob Taylor Beats “Crackhouse” Charge, Still Faces More Counts
Article Regarding a Medical Marijuana Client, Written by Vanessa Nelson

 

More freedom for more people through law is a beautiful concept. Serve it with dignity.
-J. Tony Serra-