Notable Cases
Federal Court NDCA Oakland 2026
Probation in case of violation of civil rights violations by a police officer. Govt asked for six months. Free Advice » Know Your Rights Police asking questions? Stay smart and safe. This free guide outlines what to do when you’re in your home or out and about....
Federal Court NDCA San Francisco 2026
Probation in case of mail fraud and wire fraud with over $3 million dollar loss. Government wanted 18 months in prison. Free Advice » Know Your Rights Police asking questions? Stay smart and safe. This free guide outlines what to do when you’re in your home or out and...
Alameda County 2025
All charges dismissed against a doctor charged with adult abuse of a dependent adult. Free Advice » Know Your Rights Police asking questions? Stay smart and safe. This free guide outlines what to do when you’re in your home or out and about. Accolades 2024 - Top White...
Southern District of Georgia 2023
Ms. Pollock was hired in 2020 to represent a man identified as the kingpin of an international drug conspiracy engaged in shark fin sales and money laundering. After extensive pretrial litigation the government offered her client diversion. The company is pleading...
Federal Court, Lexington KY 2020
Ms. Pollock represented a man charged with drug transportation and money laundering charges in federal court in EDKY, Lexington, KY. During the two month trial, the pandemic broke out. Kentucky residents were ordered to shelter in place, but the jury wanted the trial...
US vs. Lin (NDCA) San Jose 2018
Filing false tax returns for 2006 and 2007 with a violation of FBAR. Government alleged hundreds of thousands of dollars of unreported income which defense claimed was money held as a nominee for family business money. After aone month trial, Jury acquitted on 2007...
Chong Produce (NDCA) 2017
In 2012 Client’s bank accounts were seize ($250,000) and the government was going to file Structured Financial Transaction charges. Ms. Pollock was able to persuade the government not to file criminal charges and instead an agreement was reached to forfeit the $250,000.
U.S. v. Sands (NDCA) 2017
Client was convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin. Govt wanted a prison sentence of 4 years but Ms. Pollock was able to get Client into the CAP program (Conviction Alternative Program). After one year in a residential program, the court sentenced him to...
Board of Equalization v. Sharkis (Santa Clara Superior Court) 2015
BOE seized client’s safety deposit box to satisfy a lien. Third party claim filed. Court ruled in favor of third party and property was returned.
U.S. v. Guadiano (NDCA) 2015
Mail fraud involving loss to bank of $220,000. Government agreed to diversion for one year and then case was dismissed.
U.S. v. Wills (EDCA) 2015
Transportation of 60 lbs of marijuana over two and a half year period from California to Wisconsin. Guideline range was 24-30 months. Court gave 10 months.
People v. Rapaport (San Joaquin Superior Court), 2015
Traffic stop in Trinity in which police found 14lbs of marijuana. Subsequent search of client’s house resulted in seizure of 29 lbs. of marijuana and guns. Motion to suppress granted. Court found that officer did not have probable cause to search the car.
People v. Uwakah (Alameda County Superior Court), 2012
Nursing student charged with vehicular manslaughter following traffic accident in which her backseat driver was killed. Charges were dismissed.
People v. Keltner (Mendocino Superior Court), 2013
Case in Ukiah involving large grow of marijuana plants. Court granted Franks hearing and ruled that affiant police officer lied to the magistrate in obtaining the search warrant. Motion granted and all evidence seized was suppressed (marijuana and many guns).
U.S. v. Shaw (NDCA, Oakland), 2013
Extortion case involving well known basketball coach. Loss was limited to $200,000.00.Government agreed to 27 months although court wanted to increase the sentence. Client had extensive criminal record.
U.S. v. Derricott (NDCA, SF), 2013
Mortgage and bank fraud charges involving loss of $3,438,000 million. Govt. wanted 51 months and defense argued for 10 months followed by lengthy home detention. Judge Alsup gave 20 months with home detention for 16 months.
U.S. v. Hudson (NDCA), 2012
Distribution of cocaine (total of 213 grams). Binding sentence of 30 days, instead of the guideline range of 30 months.
U.S. v. Cerna (NDCA, SF), 2011
Randy Sue Pollock secured the only acquittal out of the seven men charged with drug and weapons trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy, firearms convictions and murder. The five-month, 150-witness trial ended with client Walter Cruz-Zavala found not guilty on all...

