Mr.  Merrick is Of Counsel to The SLS Firm and is an attorney, advocate and interventionist. Mr. Merrick is a bold advocate on behalf of his clients and has obtained unparalleled results in cases with his unique approach to alternative sentencing. Mr. Merrick works hard for a client facing criminal charges and will take the time to collaborate with the client and often their family, proactively analyzing all potential charges and preparing the best possible defense. Mr. Merrick has handled cases throughout various California Courts and has obtained astonishing results for clients, often working with compassionate prosecutors to help change clients' lives for the better. Mr. Merrick's courtroom experience as a trial lawyer for a national law firm means that the cases that need to be tried go to a jury with a solid defense strategy and a clear plan of action.