General News Archives - Mirador Law

Supporting the Legal Community: Why Our Firm Stays Actively Engaged

General News

At Mirador Law, we believe meaningful participation in the legal community extends beyond our clients and the courtroom. Our involvement with local legal organizations helps us stay connected to the broader community and contribute to...

Attorney Emily Dahm Interview on ‘Love Thy Lawyer’ Podcast

General News

In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Attorney Louis Goodman, of the Love Thy Lawyer podcast, interviewed our very own attorney, Emily Damn. Feel free to listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript below....

Mirador Law Partners Megan Burns & Emily Dahm Named 2025 Super Lawyers

Criminal Defense, General News, Personal Injury

Mirador Law is Proud to Announce Super Lawyers Recognition for Our Partners. Megan Burns and Emily Dahm have been selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers List. Megan Burns has been recognized...

Attorney Megan Burns Interview on ‘Love Thy Lawyer’ Podcast

General News

In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Attorney Louis Goodman, of the Love Thy Lawyer podcast, interviewed our very own attorney, Megan Burns. Feel free to listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript below. ...

SB 1437: Changes to the California Murder Law Explained

Blog, Criminal Defense, General News

Senate Bill 1437 (2018 Cal SB 1437.), signed by Governor Jerry Brown on September 30, 2018, went into effect on January 1, 2019. This new law significantly limits accomplice liability for the crime of murder....

SB 310: New ‘Second Chance’ Law To Allow Ex-offenders To Serve On Juries

Blog, Criminal Defense, General News

Did you know that even before California’s State Constitution was ratified felons have been unable to serve on juries? Earlier this year this was finally changed under SB310, commonly referred to as “The Right to...

What is a California Bar Association Criminal Law Specialist?

Criminal Defense, General News

Like many other careers, the job description of “lawyer” that people are familiar with often is not where the individual’s expertise ends. For example, people can be doctors but then specialize their practice as pediatricians...

What is a Super Lawyer?

General News, Personal Injury

A Super Lawyer is an exceptional achievement and title given to lawyers across the country who have reached high achievements and standards within their respective fields. The title of a Super Lawyer indicates that the...

How Will California’s Assembly Bill 218 Affect the Victims of Childhood Sexual Assault?

Blog, Criminal Defense, General News, Sexual Assault

Introduced in January of 2019, California’s new Assembly Bill 218 aims to empower childhood sexual assault victims by extending their statue of limitations for filing civil lawsuits. This would allow many people who were previously...

Could Your Loved One Be Eligible for Re-Sentencing under SB 1437?

Blog, Criminal Defense, General News

On September 30th, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1437 into legislation revising the felony murder law of the state. Because of this amendment, select persons previously found guilty of felony murder in...

Emily Dahm Takes novel approach to a difficult sentencing hearing – making a mitigation video of her client’s family and community for the court

Blog, Criminal Defense, General News

Creativity is a critical element of an excellent defense. Emily Dahm used a novel approach to tackle a difficult sentencing hearing. After her client was convicted of a cell phone robbery and was facing 15...

Emily Dahm wins domestic violence trial for hard-working Burmese immigrant

Blog, Criminal Defense, General News

Emily Dahm’s client, Tun Sein, a recent immigrant from Burma, was accused of pushing his wife so violently that she fell and hit her head on the sidewalk. After a jury trial, he was found...