Dan Tavares Arriola Email & Phone Number

Tracy, Ca, Us

Tracy, California, United States

Elected to the Tracy City Council in the 2018 Election and re-elected in 2022.

Stockton, Ca

Elected to the T.U.S.D. Board of Education in the 2016 Election.

Stockton, Ca

Founded solo law practice with an emphasis in criminal defense practice and personal injury litigation.

Stockton, California, United States

Represented defendants in criminal defense cases & plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Wrote memoranda on issues including warrantless searches using modern technology & insurance policy exclusions. Wrote demand letters, prepared settlement packages, & negotiated with opposing counsel in automobile collision cases. Successfully resolved clients’ personal injury cases by negotiating claims with insurance companies.

Stockton, Ca

Arraigned in-custody defendants charged with misdemeanor crimes including DUI, petty theft, and battery. Wrote memoranda on issues including Brady compliance, substitution of defense counsel, & the effect of Prop 47. Wrote motions including “Opposition to Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss (§995)” in involuntary manslaughter case. Successfully argued “Opposition to Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss (§995)” against defense counsel. Conducted evidentiary hearing in violation of parole case, including the direct & cross-examination of witnesses.

Stockton, Ca

Arraigned defendants charged with misdemeanor crimes including DUI, petty theft, battery, and resisting arrest. Negotiated plea agreements with opposing counsel during misdemeanor pre-trial conferences. Communicated with defense counsel and prepared documents for discovery. Completed police protocol investigation to determine whether officer’s use of deadly force was legally justified. Compiled past sentencing information & drafted “Sentencing Guidelines” for use by SJCDA Misdemeanors Unit.

Los Angeles, Ca

Researched and wrote memoranda for issues related to due process, equal protection, & First Amendment liberties. Accompanied attorneys to federal pre-trial conferences, settlement conferences, and court proceedings. Interviewed clients and drafted declarations about the shackling of pregnant women and violence in L.A. County jails. Drafted and executed strategic plan for new litigation relating to English language learner (“ELL”) students. Drafted demand letter on state inmate’s First Amendment right to receive Nation of Islam religious publications. Drafted temporary restraining order to enjoin state prison from restricting group worship for Muslim inmates.

Los Angeles, Ca

Interviewed new clients for case intake. Reviewed medical documents and assisted in preparing discovery responses. Assisted in preparing documents for trial.

Los Angeles, Ca

Responsible for filing, typing, organizing supplies, taking inventory, restocking, and records management. Assisted in research to produce viable information for UCLA reference and academic journals

Los Angeles, Ca

Researched and identified major funding prospects and created individual strategic fundraising approaches. Assisted with and staffed high-profile major donor events. Campaigns included: Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Barbara Boxer, Al Gore & the Alliance for Climate Protection, the Democratic National Committee, and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal

Analyzed current events of importance to the U.S. and provided summaries to American diplomats. Wrote speeches for the American Consul and provided Portuguese-to-English translations. Managed $200,000 in State Department funds to encourage American economic growth in Portugal.

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: President, USC Law Student Bar Association; Senator, USC Graduate Student Government; President, Phi Alpha Delta.

Bachelor Of Arts, Major: Political Science (International Relations), Minor: Portuguese

Activities and Societies: Zeta Beta Tau, Interfraternity Council, Order of Omega (Greek Honors Society), Dance Up! for Education.

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Leadership, Advanced Placement