When a person is charged with a crime, it is critical to have a competent and experienced criminal defense attorney to guide them through the criminal justice system and ensure they achieve the best possible outcome in their case. Effective criminal defense requires a combination of skills that must be mastered to provide the strongest defense. A skilled criminal defense attorney will not only have a deep understanding of criminal law but also a comprehensive knowledge of the system itself.
This includes familiarity with the tendencies and practices of various judges, prosecutors, and even the probation department. Additionally, a proficient criminal defense attorney will excel at identifying key issues in any case and leveraging these issues to the benefit of their client. This involves thorough investigation, negotiation, and, when necessary, litigation of the criminal matter.
Attorney Donte T. Wyatt possesses a unique blend of skills, honed over more than a decade of experience in the criminal justice system, both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. He is adept at identifying critical issues in all types of criminal cases and setting realistic, achievable goals tailored to each client and specific case. These goals may include pushing a case to trial, filing motions, and negotiating favorable outcomes.
As a former prosecutor, Attorney Wyatt has handled hundreds of cases ranging from DUIs to homicides. He has worked in various specialized units, including the Major Narcotics Unit (handling wiretaps, undercover operations, and informants), the Family Protection Division (dealing with domestic violence and child abuse), the General Felony Unit (handling homicides and rapes in Superior Court), the Economic Crimes Unit (handling fraud and identity theft), and a Drug and Gang Taskforce.
Attorney Wyatt earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University, where he majored in both Political Science and Africana Studies. He was named the Outstanding Graduate for the Africana Studies Department and earned his degree in Political Science with Distinction.
Attorney Wyatt obtained his Juris Doctorate (Law Degree) from California Western School of Law. During law school, he was awarded a Dean’s Merit Scholarship, received the Pro Bono Honor Society Award, and was named to the Dean’s List multiple times. He graduated with a Concentration in Criminal Defense and Prosecution with Distinction.
