Charlie D. Dresow

Attorney Charlie D. Dresow is a partner at Ragghianti Freitas LLP in San Rafael, California. A graduate of the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law with a concentration in criminal justice, Mr. Dresow has dedicated his career to criminal defense. He is passionate about upholding the rights of the accused through rigorous and effective legal representation.

Mr. Dresow’s practice spans every level of offense, from misdemeanors to complex felonies and from pretrial matters to appeals. He has handled high-profile cases that garnered national media attention. His cases have been featured in the New York Times and on news outlets such as CNN and “Good Morning America.” As a result, Mr. Dresow has unique experience managing public perceptions in high-stakes cases.

Mr. Dresow’s cutting-edge advocacy has earned him the respect of his peers. He has been named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. Additionally, he enjoys a 10/10 rating and more than a dozen five-star client reviews on Avvo.

Mr. Dresow, a native of Marin County, has extensive experience appearing before state and federal courts across Northern California. He is actively involved in the local legal community, serving as a board member of Marin Trial Lawyers and Alternate Defenders Incorporated. He has also published multiple articles in the Marin Bar Journal addressing important criminal law topics.

As a third-generation criminal defense attorney, Mr. Dresow carries on the legacy of his father and grandfather, both respected defense lawyers in San Francisco. His lifelong commitment to protecting individual rights and freedoms has been the foundation of his practice for nearly a decade.