Attorney Profile

Ivan O.B. Morse has been an attorney since 1981.  Prior to being admitted to the California State Bar, he was an Oakland Police Officer for seven (7) years.  This unique combination equipped him with a tremendous understanding and knowledge of the law.

Mr. Morse enjoys helping people and his clients know that.  He has 32 years of experience with the criminal justice system; is an experienced trial attorney with experience in criminal defense of such alleged crimes as: shoplifting, drunk driving, drunk driving with injury,  vehicular manslaughter, hit and run, domestic violence, elder abuse, possession of controlled substances, illegal drugs, child abuse, grand theft, petty theft, illegal sex with minors, prostitution, child molestation, indecent exposure, juvenile crimes, white collar crimes, felonies,  misdemeanors, federal crimes, state crimes, and all other alleged crimes against person or property.  He is also an experienced estate planning attorney having prepared numerous estate plans including  trusts,  simple wills, testamentary trusts, living wills, living trusts, probate avoidance, trust administration, beneficiary's rights, heir's rights, powers of attorney, etc., for small, medium and large estates.  He is also experienced in  civil rights law, discrimination law,  real estate law, personal injury law, and employment law, just to name a few.