Gary Thelander is a criminal defense attorney who has spent most of his career as a prosecutor in both Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. His background as a Deputy District Attorney gives him the necessary knowledge, experience, and expertise to help those he represents in their legal matters. In this article, we will cover why Gary Thelander made the switch from being a prosecutor to becoming a criminal defense attorney, how his experience aids him in his current work, and what makes him stand out among other lawyers.
Gary Thelander was Assistant Deputy District Attorney in Santa Cruz County and Deputy District Attorney in Monterey County for many years. He was responsible for prosecuting child sexual assault, murder, embezzlement, drunk driving cases, robbery, burglary, and other types of criminal cases. After all these years of working on behalf of the government to bring justice to society by prosecuting criminals through court trials, Gary decided that it was time for a change. He felt the need to use his skillsets from over 15 years of being a prosecutor to defend individuals who are facing criminal charges instead. This switch is what lead him to become a criminal defense attorney today.
The vast knowledge and experience that Gary acquired throughout his years as a prosecutor provides him with insight that not many attorneys have when it comes to defending criminal cases in court. He understands how prosecutors think and works strategically so that he can give his clients their best chance at success when defending themselves against any criminal charge they may face. Additionally, his reputation precedes itself; many people know him as someone who always puts forth 100% effort into every case he takes on due to his integrity and skilled trial practices which are unmatched by any other lawyer in the field.
