The CSLEA Legal Defense Fund provides members access to prepaid legal representation in matters arising from the normal course of employment. Experienced LDF Panel Attorneys from reputable law firms throughout the State provide defense in civil and criminal prosecutions of members. Only those attorneys who have a demonstrated track record in successfully defending public safety members become part of the CSLEA LDF Panel. These firms have agreed to make their attorneys available to CSLEA members at any time of day or night and are therefore, willing to respond to incidents such as officer-involved shootings which often occur in the middle of the night. LDF may also provide representation if a matter is of such importance as to benefit the CSLEA membership as a whole. LDF does not cover actions for conduct outside the normal course and scope of employment, retirement or workers' compensation. If coverage is denied by the Legal Administrator, a member may appeal to the LDF Board of Trustees who is comprised of a Chairperson, 2 regular and 1 alternate Trustee appointed by the CSLEA President. LDF can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-800-533-5448."
A Legal Defense Fund Case Study Hosted by CSLEA Chief Counsel Kasey Clark
CSLEA Legal Defense Fund Office
2029 H Street
Sacramento, California 95811
Requests for Representative Services:
Kasey Christopher Clark - LDF Legal Administrator
(800) 533-5448
For General Information and Assistance: (916) 447-5262
Kenneth Ehrman
AMVIC President
Chair, Trustee
Kevin Highbaugh
CABCA President
Trustee
Alan Biller
Financial Advisor
Kasey Clark
Chief Legal Counsel
BENNETT & SHARPE, INC. BOBBITT PINCKARD & FIELDS, APC LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG M. BROWN MESSING, ADAM & JASMINE GATTEY & BARANIC, LLP JOE GAZZIGLI E. MARSHALL HODGKINS, Esq. KROLIKOWSKI LAW FIRM MASTAGNI, HOLSTEDT, APC DOWNEY BRAND LLP RAINS, LUCIA & STERN, PC SILVER, HADDEN, SILVER & LEVINE GREEN & SHINEE, APC Oviedo Law Group, Inc.
2444 Main Street, Suite 110
Fresno, CA 93721
O: (559) 485-0120
8388 Vickers Street
San Diego, CA 92111-2109
O: (858) 467-1199
333 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 260
San Jose, CA 95113-1716
O: (408) 286-8844
Sacramento Office
980 9th Street, Suite 380
Sacramento, CA 95814
O: (916) 446-5297
Attorneys at Law
2445 Fifth Avenue, Suite 350
San Diego, CA 92101
O: (619) 232-8142
Attorney at Law
1900 Gold Street
PO Box 992256
Redding, CA 96001
O: (888) 360-5659
Attorney at Law
1186 W. Shaw, Suite 103
Fresno, CA 93711
O: (559) 248-0900
ADAM J. KROLIKOWSKI
1200 Main Street, Suite H
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 269-1869
1912 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
O: (916) 446-4692
621 Capitol Mall, 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814-4731
O: (916) 444-1000
Pleasant Hill Office
2300 Contra Costa Blvd., Ste 500
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
O: (916) 646-2860
1428 Second Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 2161
Santa Monica, CA 90407-2161
O: (310) 393-1486
16055 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1000
Encino, CA 91436-2611
O: (818) 986-2440
1990 Shaw Ave, Suite B
Clovis, CA 93611
O: (559)226-6200
"Committed to Providing YOU Legal Excellence"
Dear Member:
Below is a copy of the Restated Plan Document and Summary Plan Description of the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association Legal Defense Fund. This program is provided only to CSLEA members and is funded by CSLEA as an additional member benefit. The formal text of the Plan controls eligibility, benefit payments, participation and administration of the Plan. The LDF Plan is principally designed to provide legal assistance to members for criminal and civil matters arising out of the course and scope of their employment. Please note the 24-hour emergency number listed in the first section of the document. You may also direct written inquiries to:
CSLEA Legal Defense Fund
Board of Trustees
2029 "H" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Respectfully,
THE CSLEA LDF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Kenneth Ehrman, Chair
Tina Brazil, Trustee
Kevin Highbaugh, Trustee
Tom Ineichen, Trustee
