Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver

California's premier full-service law firm with an emphasis on the representation of peace officers in disciplinary, criminal, labor, workers' compensation, personal injury and other civil matters.

  • About Us
  • Practice Areas
    • Labor Representation
    • Civil Litigation
    • Personal Injury
      • Example of Case Results
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Maritime Law
    • Estate Planning
    • DOE Security Clearance Hearings
    • Peace Officers
    • Firefighters
    • EMS Agency Investigations
    • Criminal Defense
    • CalPERS Appeals
  • Our Team
  • Classes
  • Media
    • Bulletins
    • RLS in the News
  • Resources
    • Links
    • Resources
    • Newsletters
  • Clients
  • Career Opportunities
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
Investigator
Robert McFarlane
Pleasant Hill
P: 925.609.1699
F: 925.609.1690
RMcFarlane@RLSLawyers.com
Investigator
Robert McFarlane
Pleasant Hill
P: 925.609.1699
F: 925.609.1690
RMcFarlane@RLSLawyers.com

Robert “Bob” McFarlane is an investigator with Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC (“RLS”) specializing in complex matters including serious criminal cases, high-profile disciplinary actions and forensic video analysis. In addition to twelve years of law enforcement experience, Bob earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice Management and is a LEVA-trained forensic video technician (Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Associations).

Bob brings a great deal of investigative experience to RLS from his twelve years of experience as an Oakland police officer. His assignments included patrol, street narcotics enforcement, vice narcotics and the beat health unit which combated neighborhood blight by orchestrating civil actions against drug houses. Bob served eight years in the United States Air Force as a security specialist. During his time in the military, Bob had a number of missions overseas. Bob is also part of the adjunct teaching faculty for the Administration of Justice Program at Napa Valley College and is a member of the International Association for Identification. Immediately prior to joining RLS, Bob worked in high tech and in real estate appraisal.

Disclaimer: Any results set forth herein are based upon the facts of that particular case and do not represent a promise or guarantee.[/su_row]

Education

• B.S., Union Institute and University

Bulletins & Publications:
RLS Partners Mike Rains and Justin Buffington Win Complete Acquittal of Rocklin Officer in Felony Use of Force Trial
Former Fullerton Police Corporal Jay Cicinelli Found Not Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter Charges in Death of Kelly Thomas
Jury Votes 9-3 in Favor of Acquittal in Federal Criminal Prosecution of Fresno Police Officers

Consultation Form

Offices across California to serve you.
Contact us now to schedule a consultation.
Contact form not loading? Click here!
Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC publishes this website as a service to our clients and other friends for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as a substitute for specific legal advice or opinions, and the transmission of information through this website is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship between sender and receiver. Internet subscribers and online readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel.

© 2023 Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC. All Rights Reserved. | Disclaimer

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settingsACCEPTREJECT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT
  • Contact Us

  • News Alerts

Official logo for Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver
Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver Logo
  • About Us
  • Practice Areas
    ▼
    • Labor Representation
    • Civil Litigation
    • Personal Injury
      ▼
      • Example of Case Results
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Maritime Law
    • Estate Planning
    • DOE Security Clearance Hearings
    • Peace Officers
    • Firefighters
    • EMS Agency Investigations
    • Criminal Defense
    • CalPERS Appeals
  • Our Team
  • Classes
  • Media
    ▼
    • Bulletins
    • RLS in the News
  • Resources
    ▼
    • Links
    • Resources
    • Newsletters
  • Clients
  • Career Opportunities
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
Hotline phone numbers. Northern California: 925-609-1699. Southern California: 310-393-1486.