About the Firm

In 2009, Brian M. Worthington, after graduating from USF School of Law, joined his father, Thomas, at The Worthington Law Centre. In just three short years, Brian Worthington earned the distinction of being selected as a Northern California Rising Star–a distinction earned by no more than 2.5% of lawyers in California who are 40 years old or younger or who have been practicing for 10 years or less; as well as being selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in California by The National Trial Lawyers; and most recently being Certified as a Specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Practicing criminal defense, exclusively, he continues to give the excellent representation to clients for which The Worthington Law Centre has become known. He maintains an active case load of both felonies and misdemeanors in adult and juvenile courts in Monterey, San Francisco, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and all the bay area counties. He handles complex cases, achieving results very favorable to his clients.

Our attorneys have experience, knowledge and education in all areas of criminal defense and have tried hundreds of cases in California and in other states throughout the country as well as federal cases and military issues such as Courts Marshal. One of our lawyers, Carolyn Keeley, is a former prosecutor, has been an Assistant District Attorney for a number of years for the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office.

Few attorneys can match the criminal defense credentials of Thomas Worthington, however. Certified since 1977 as a specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization, he has been selected by his peers each year since 1987 as one of “The Best Lawyers in America“. He has also been selected for inclusion in Northern California Super Lawyers, as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in California by The National Trial Lawyers, as well as being chosen and identified in Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Ratings as a Preeminent AV rated attorney — the highest distinction available.

Mr. Worthington has taught on advanced criminal trial defense techniques but the main foundation of his outstanding reputation remains to be the results he has achieved for his clients.

All of the attorneys at The Worthington Law Centre defend adults and juveniles accused of state or federal crimes. Over the years, we have represented people from all walks of life – lawyers, doctors, law enforcement officers – including two chiefs of police and a warden of Soledad State Prison – teachers, priests and other clergy, a Mayor of one city, the Chief Administrative Officer of one county, as well as members of the County Board of Supervisors and City Council.

The United States Bill of Rights guarantees everyone the right to representation by counsel and the protection against self-incrimination by allowing a person to refuse to answer questions or give other evidence that would subject him to criminal prosecution. In other words, you have a right to remain silent and you should do so until you have someone on your side to ensure your Constitutional rights are being protected.

If you find yourself in trouble with the law, you need to put our decades-long winning record to work for you. Don’t hesitate – contact a lawyer at The Worthington Law Centre. You can email us, or call us toll-free at (831) 704-1852.

Certified Specialist Criminal Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Thomas Worthington has been Certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization since 1977. Brian Worthington also recently received the same honor.

California attorneys certified as specialists must pass a written examination in their specialty field, demonstrate a high level of experience in the specialty field, fulfill ongoing education requirements and be favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work.