Davis W. Hewitt

Davis has devoted his career to helping good people facing criminal accusations. He began as a defense attorney in Fresno County representing people charged with misdemeanors and general felonies. In recognition of his jury trial successes, he was awarded his office’s Trial Puppy of the Year Award in 2016 and Trial Dog of the Year Award in 2017. He next sought greener pastures and a healthier air quality index, finding both in 2022 at the Santa Cruz law firm Biggam, Christensen & Minsloff.

Davis has extensive experience handling criminal cases and has litigated what he reports as just about every issue the accused will face in state court - from compassionate release petitions to complex motions in special circumstances murder prosecutions. His trial court litigation is also responsible for published case authority and legal precedent in criminal law. Molina v. Superior Court (2024) 103 Cal. App. 5th 291.

As lead counsel, Davis has handled over 50 jury trials to verdict. He has appeared in courtrooms throughout the state and in cases ranging in seriousness from minor in possession of alcohol to special circumstances murder. He can also provide support for cases attracting significant media attention.

What sets Davis apart from other attorneys is his competitive spirit and commitment to high quality legal defense. He is active in his community as an attorney and has coached high school mock trial and volunteered with community outreach programs. In addition to training other attorneys in areas of criminal defense practice, Davis teaches Criminal Law at CSU Chico. He is a former member of the Santa Cruz Trial Lawyers Association and the California Public Defenders Association.

After nearly a decade bouncing around California, Davis is happy to return home to North State and settle into the private sector full-time. He brings with him insight into every aspect of criminal defense and is a true professional. Davis lives in Chico and spends his free time reading, running, and telling his two dachshunds, Dima and Igor, to “please calm down.”

Education

Davis graduated from U.C. Berkeley, majoring in Anthropology. He then earned his law degree from U.C. Hastings College of the Law. In law school, he received recognition for his academic and public service achievements.

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Avalon Brown

Avalon joined the Davis W. Hewitt Law Office in 2024 and oversees daily operations as our inimitable office manager. With a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from CSU Chico, she plans to pursue a career in law. She is passionate about issues involving environmental justice and spends her free time exploring Bidwell park with her dog, Obi.

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