Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Glendale Area

What I love about being an attorney is that I get to fight for fairness. Ever since I can remember I grew up with a sense of what was fundamentally right and what was fundamentally wrong, fariness was an important concpet to me, fairness has remained an important concept for me.. As an attorney, my work gives me the opportunity to fight for fairness on a daily basis, and I can not think of a better way to spend my time. I can't count the number of times a potential client has come to me and said, "I support the police, I think they have a tough job to do, I dont protest them, but they did not treat me right when they charged me with this crime."  I can relate to that reaction. What a lot of pepole don't realize, until they are charged with a crime, is that often times the police and prosecutors make snap judgements. They look at just a portion of facts or events and make a decision. When that decision results in an arrest and criminal charges it can be devistating to the perosn charged. People also dont realize that police officers can lie to poeple they are investigating, they can attempt to gather infomration by prentending to be on your side, or engaging a person in seemingly unimportant conversation. Likewise, a police officer can spin observations to make them more subjective thereby bolstering thier own view of a case. These things happen when people are arrested, and it always hits people like a ton of bricks when they realize what is happening.. My job is to fight for you and your rights. The United States Consitution guarantees due process and fuindamental fairness. That means that when the police or prosecutor attempt to twist facts and subjectivly apply evidence, you have the right to present the entire story and question their unfair presentation of the case. To me, that is an honorable profession to dedicate ones life to, and I am proud to do that on a daily basis. With every client I look forwrad to listening to thier side of the story and working with them to gather evidence the police did not want to find, or ignored. I develop strategies desinged to help us negotiate with the prosecutor and prepare the case for trial. I work to make sure that fairness is not lost in the judical system.. I'm proud to be an attorney, and I'm proud to work for people who need a voice and person to stand up for them.

Sheida Shoalehvar | Criminal Defense Attorney | 16+ Years of Strategic, Results-Driven Advocacy. Proactive. Strategic. Respected. For over 16 years, attorney Sheida Shoalehvar has delivered high-level criminal defense across California with one goal: protecting her clients’ freedom, reputation, and future. Her approach is built on early, decisive action, often resolving cases before charges are filed.. Ms. Shoalehvar gained valuable legal insight working within the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, where she learned how prosecutors evaluate and build criminal cases. This experience gives her a unique edge, spotting weaknesses early, building strong defenses fast, and using key relationships with law enforcement and prosecutors to her clients’ advantage.. She has successfully defended hundreds of individuals facing charges such as DUI, narcotics offenses, domestic violence, theft, and serious felonies. Every case is handled personally, never passed to case managers or paralegals. With an in-house private investigator and access to expert consultants, her team can act immediately when your freedom is at stake.. Ms. Shoalehvar earned her JD from the Southern California Institute of Law. She is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, the U.S. District Court (Central District of California), and the U.S. Court of Appeals. She is an active member of the California State Bar, NACDL, CACJ, CCBA, and other respected legal associations.. Her office offers multilingual support, including Spanish and other languages, ensuring clients receive clear, informed guidance and dedicated defense.. Initial consultations are free and confidential. While payment is required upon hiring, our firm works with each client to make trusted, high-quality defense accessible—your future matters. Call now and take control before the system controls you.

Rana has worked throughout California representing clients in their criminal cases for the past several years. As a former public defender and a dedicated courtroom advocate Rana consistently provides his clients with the representation they need to achieve the optimal result in their matter.. Rana has represented hundreds of clients in all types of criminal cases. Having tried misdemeanor and felony cases in front of a jury, Rana stands beside his clients and works tirelessly on their behalf. The Parsanj Law Group serves clients throughout Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, and throughout the San Fernando Valley.

Naljian Law Offices was founded by Raffi G. Naljian in 2008.. Mr. Naljian practices criminal law with an emphasis on state criminal cases with a practice specialty on theft, DUI, fraud, drug and other related crimes.. Mr. Naljian began his career in 1997, first with the Law Offices of David A. Elden and for the next ten years at Geragos & Geragos, first as a paralegal and then in December 2005, as an attorney when he became a member of the State Bar of California. During his tenure at Geragos & Geragos, Mr. Naljian participated in the firm's represenation of Winona Ryder, Michael Jackson, Scott Peterson, Gary Condit, former President Bill Clinton's brother, Roger Clinton, and many other newsworthy clients. Throughout the years, Mr. Naljian's background has expanded in various aspects of criminal defense and civil litigation including personal injury matters. More recently, Mr. Naljian has represented billionaire David Hearst Jr., Lee Lanselle, and other notable individuals.. Multilingual in both English and Armenian, he isalso conversational in both the Spanish and Arabic languages. In addition to his languages, he firmly believes in being part of the community. He continues to be a highly active member of the St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church, in Glendale, California.. Earlier in his career, Mr. Naljian received his B.S. in Criminal Justice from California State University at Los Angeles and his J.D. from Glendale University College of Law. He practices in all state courts in California and the United States District Court for the Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California. A member of both the Los Angeles County Bar and the Armenian Bar Associations, he intends to protect the rights of the accused.

Managing Attorney and Former Deputy District Attorney - Riverside, CA. The Law Offices of Mariya Melkonyan is an aggressive, top Criminal and DUI defense law firm serving Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties.. As a former Deputy District Attorney for 13 years, Mariya knows how the prosecution presents its case. She's worked on a wide range of criminal cases over the years with Jury Trial experience ranging from all kinds of minor misdemeanors to serious and violent felonies. Mariya has worked on cases including DUI, hit and run, theft, narcotics, domestic violence, assaults, burglaries, robberies, child molestations, rape, and Homicide (attempted murder and murder) cases to verdict.. Over the course of her career as a former prosecutor, Mariya has worked with and developed effective examination methods of experts of different fields, such as Medical Professionals, Toxicologists, DRE Experts, DNA Experts, Forensic Pathologists, Psychologists, Child Sexual Accommodation Syndrome Experts, Involuntary Confession Experts, Ballistics Experts, Geo-Fencing Experts, and many more.. All of her years of experience have given Mariya the necessary tools and tactics to be able to attack the prosecution with in-depth knowledge. Trust in her when faced with criminal charges. The Law Offices of Mariya Melkonyan will apply these same aggressive methods to defend your rights and freedom.

Lara Yeretsian is a seasoned criminal defense attorney and the principal of Yeretsian Law in Glendale, California. Practicing law since 1998, Lara has earned a reputation for her exceptional results, combining tenacious advocacy with compassionate client care. She is a skilled negotiator and a steadfast guide, helping clients navigate the often daunting legal system with confidence and clarity. Lara’s dedication to her clients and her community has been widely recognized. In 2019, she was honored as the 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year by Congressman Adam Schiff. Additionally, she was named a Southern California Super Lawyer for 7 consecutive years in 2019 through 2025. With her extensive experience and commitment to justice, Lara Yeretsian continues to be a trusted and effective advocate for her clients.

I was a Senior Trial Attorney with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in Laguna where I was recognized by the Department of Treasury for exemplary service.  As a Senior IRS Trial Attorney, I successfully reporesented the IRS Commissioner before the United States Tax Court in all phases of litigation and trial.  Later on, I Advised IRS Exam, Appeals, and Collection groups on substantive and procedural issues relevant to the assessment and collection of tax for individuals, limited liability companies, partnerships and corporations.

I have over 25 years experience.  I began my career in the Queens County District Attorney's Office as a trial attorney.  I have represented clients from all walks of life; other lawyers, doctors, politicians and teachers.  I am available 24/7 - when I am not in the office, all calls bounce to my cell phone.  You can always reach me.  I'll give you a free consultation, and I won't rush you off the phone.  I look forward to speaking with you.

I have devoted my life to fighting and seeking justice for those with no voice, no power, no resources. The power of the law is enormous and my job is to put it to a great use in solving your problems. Over the years, first as a public defender then as a private attorney, I have fought hard for my clients accused of crime, injured, or wronged in some other way. My main expertise is trials. I am trained to go to trial and win the most difficult cases. The results I have obtained for clients speak for themselves. When you are lost and need an aggressive and experienced attorney to guide you in the legal system, call me.

I am a member of Padway & Padway Law Offices and we have provided effective, highly skilled, and personalized legal services to clients for over 75 years.  I lead our criminal division and have been given numerous awards from both clients and peers recognizing the results we consistnetly receive for people charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanors to felonys.  These awards include but are not limited to being selected as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2021 and 2022; a Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer in the State of Wisconsin; a Top 50 Attorney from America’s Top 50 Lawyers; and having received the AVVO’s Client Choice Award from 2018 through 2022.. The results are the picture of countless hours of hard work and dedication to causes that I am incredbily passionate about.  I take a "Welcome to the Family" approach to all my cases.  You become part of this family when you are represented by me and the family at Padway Law Offices.  I fight for my clients to ensure they receive the exact result that equates to justice, second chances, and opportunities for a bright future.  There is no greater honor to me than dedicating my time, energy, and skillset to helping those in need during their most difficult times. My job is to take on the weight you no longer wish to carry and absolve you of it by getting you the result you deserve. That is my passion and I stand ready and able.

God has blessed me with a profession where I can be of service to people, where I can fight injustice, where I can help those in need of legal services, where I can look for alternatives.  I ask God for help with all my cases and walk into a courtroom after praying for God's wisdom and assistance. God has been good to us.. I have had the honor of practicing law in the Los Angeles area and surrounding Southern California counties for over 41 years and in those years, God has allowed me to be recognized as having the highest rating in legal abilities and ethical standards, God has allowed me to be listed in the top 1 % in the nation in some areas, to be listed Best in Glendale in Client Satisfaction.  to be listed as a Superlawyer, a Top Lawyer, a Top Attorney,  a Superb attorney, a Distinguished attorney, to be listed in America's Most Honored Professionals.  I am fluent in English and Spanish. Nobody fights harder for you than I do. My business hours are extremely flexible. My practice areas are criminal defense, family law, personal injury, civil litigation, real estate.  I am a litigator and do jury trials. I am a people's lawyer.  I work for you and don't forget you are my boss.  I consider myself to be a no non-sense, practical person. My client's interests and protection are first and foremost. I demand honesty from my clients.  I try to protect my clients from themselves and unnecessary attorney bills when they take positions that are contrary to law. An ounce of preventive legal action can prevent litigation. An ounce of common sense and practicality can minimize the cost of litigation. As an attorney, if I protect my clients well and at the same time save them emotional distress and money, my interests will be served as well. I am a hard working attorney. I believe that good lresults are a residue of hard work and artful preparation of any case but never forget God from the picture. I do a lot of pro bono work in the appropriate cases.  I do a pro bono bible centered life group meeting every week for clients and friends to help them with their emotional and  spiritual issues. I believe the judicial system works. Truth and justice usually prevail at the end.  The above does not mean that you must pay an arm and leg for legal services. I encourage meetings, mediation, arbitration and other avenues to shortcut the process and resolve the disputes, if at all possible. However, if unsuccessful, I am a formidable opponent at trial. I am a tiger in the courtroom.   I have successfully handled all types of criminal cases, including murder, felonies, burglaries, white collar crimes, narcotic offenses, domestic violence, DUI, assault and battery, and just about anything else.  I have seen miracles in difficult cases where I have no explanation and where I can not take credit for the results.. In family law cases, I have successfully handled big asset divorces. In most cases, there should be no contested child custody disputes but the emotions of the parties create and fuel the dispute in most of the cases.  Parents often fail to take into consideration the best interests of the children first and foremost.  In those cases, child custody mediations can be useful.  There should be almost no contested property division, the parties are entitled to one half of the assets and debts of the marriage. However, concealing of assets is very common, refusal to share information is common and a declaration of war takes place almost in every case related to alimony and child support.  If there is domestic violence, restraining orders are obtained. If there are violation of orders, contempt proceedings can be filed. However, if both parties are attempting to do what is right, there is no need for Orders to Show Cause and divorces can proceed in a friendly manner.  This means substantial savings in attorneys fees. There is so much needless litigation in divorce cases that can be avoided and most of it can be prevented if you lower the animosity and level of emotional distress between the parties. Finally, if you are not happy with your attorney, or are not getting the answers or results you want, you have the right to change attorneys.. In personal injury cases, I have successfully handled severe injury and death cases resulting from auto vs. auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, bicycle accidents, auto vs. train collisions, premises liability disputes and just about all litigation related thereto. God has blessed my clients with multimillion dollar jury verdicts in difficult cases and I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum and qualify for the Multi Million Dollar Advocate Forum as well.  I handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.  In severe injury/death cases, my fees start only at 25 % which is lower than the norm.  I also handle real estate disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, collection cases, business disputes and much more.  I do not handle cases I am not equipped to handle. If I can't help you, I’ll help you locate the right attorney for you.

Glendale attorney Sarkis Jacob Babachanian offers clients efficient, cost-effective legal solutions inside and outside of the courtroom. Over 26 years of law practice experience qualify Mr. Babachanian to professionally handle cases in these practice areas:. Mr. Babachanian is licensed to practice law in the California Supreme Court, all lower California courts and in the United States District and Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.. If you have an existing case being handled by another lawyer, ask Mr. Babachanian for a second opinion.. Take advantage of Mr. Babachanian’s experience, skill, integrity and commitment; reach him now at  or .

Earl Carter has been an attorney since he graduated from Arizona State in 1975. Earl has practiced almoste exclusively criminal defense his entire career.  Earl is has been married since 1970 and is the father of three daughters and has 10 grandchildren.  Earl enjoys world travel and public service as his personal hobbies.

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California native Carlo Spiga completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, where he graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Carlo Spiga then attended Pepperdine University School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine in 1992. Carlo Spiga is licensed to practice law in the State of California, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal, and the Central and Eastern (Federal) District Courts.Through his success with Spiga & Associates, Carlo Spiga has also developed an expertise on police corruption. He was one of the first attorneys to have his client released from prison based on allegations in the “Rampart” LAPD corruption scandal. He has also worked closely with the former inspector general of the LAPD in an effort to bring other wayward officers to justice. Spiga has been a sought after lecturer at law schools and has been featured on Radio and Television speaking on criminal defense and police corruption issues.

Barry A. Bradley, the firm's managing partner, is a graduate of San Diego State University (B.S., with distinction, 1983) and Loyola Law School (J.D., 1986), where he was a state moot court team representative in the Roger Traynor Moot Court Competition and a finalist in the Scott Moot Court Honors Competition. Before founding the firm, he served as a Deputy District Attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Hardcore Gang Prosecution Division, where he had over thirty jury trials (including numerous murder trials).  For nearly two decades, Mr. Bradley has applied his law enforcement background with marked effectiveness to civil litigation, representing private security and business industries, both in the courts and in administrative proceedings.. He has lectured throughout the nation to various security associations, private security companies, security departments and corporations (including Exxon, Hewlett-Packard, Kaiser Permanente, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, and Kraft General Foods, Inc., Catholic Healthcare West) on topics pertaining to preventative documentation, risk management and increased training. He has been a featured speaker at several annual and regional seminars for ASIS International and the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates (CALSAGA), a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing standards and training in the security industry. Mr. Bradley's lecture topics have included: avoiding employment lawsuits (wage and hour claims and class actions, sexual harassment prevention, and policy manual knowledge), minimizing exposure in negligent security cases, and business contract issues.. He has obtained two successful published appellate decisions, both of which have far-reaching effects in favor of the business and private security industries in California. In Maria D. v. Westec Residential Security, Inc. (2000) 85 Cal. App. 4th 125, the California Court of Appeal held that an alleged rape committed by a uniformed security officer while on duty is outside of the course and scope of employment, thus shielding the corporation from respondent superior liability. Similarly, in Borg-Warner Protective Services Corporation dba Wells Fargo Guard Services v. Superior Court (1999) 75 1203, the California Court of Appeal ruled that the state's Private Security Services Act section addressing a security company's obligations still allow the company to assert the defense that it is not liable for its employees' actions committed outside the course and scope employment.. Mr. Bradley is the Legal Advisor to CALSAGA.  He is also a regular contributing author to security publications, such as Observed & Reported and Security Executive.  He authored California's required legal training modules for security officers published by CALSAGA.  His articles have appeared in numerous publications in several states throughout the security industry.. Mr. Bradley has an AV® Preeminent Rating™ from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible Peer Review Rating. This distinction is given to those that have been recognized by their peers to be the best in both legal ability and ethical practice.. Mr. Bradley has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer for the past six years, an honor bestowed upon only 5% of the lawyers in Southern California.  He is involved in several organizations, including: BOMA of Greater Los Angeles (Security & Emergency Preparedness Committee), Law Enforcement and Private Security (LEAPS) Conference Board Advisor (since its inception), the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS), ASIS International, the Glendale Police & Private Security Partnership, and CALSAGA.  A native of California, he also has a black belt in Karate, and enjoys sports time with his wife and children.

As a Mexican-American criminal defense and immigration attorney, I am deeply committed to guiding individuals through the complexities of the American justice system.As the child of immigrants, I bring a personal understanding and empathy to my work, driven by a dedication to helping others achieve their American Dream.My practice focuses on providing compassionate, knowledgeable legal representation to those navigating criminal and immigration challenges, with the goal of ensuring fairness and justice for all.

As a former prosecutor, I have processed and worked on thousands of cases from petty theft to serious cases such as attempt murder, burglaries, robberies and fraud cases. I have done over hundred preliminary hearings, numerous trials, and numerous motions.  I know the other side and what the prosecutors look for.  I can evaulate your case and give you an honest opinion as to your case.  My area of expertise is DUIs, marijuana cases, other drug cases as well as other criminal cases.. I have also handled high-profile publicized cases.  I have also appeared on local TV as a guest speaker, discussing legal issues and answering questions on live TV.   I also handle Federal cases and am admitted to practice in United States District Court (Federal Court) -Central District of California.

Armen Shaghzo partners at Shaghzo & Shaghzo Law Firm, LP, have combined experience spanning nearly three decades.  The firm represent individuals and corporate clients who conduct business in a wide range of areas and who require assistance in a variety of commercial, contractual, and personal disputes.. In 2016 alone, the firm has tried (jury and bench)  in 6 cases, on both the plaintiff and defense side. The firm is currently slated to try 3 cases, in the first three months of 2017. Consequently, we are both familiar with and equipped for litigation and trial preparation work in both State and Federal Court.

Anca Iacob was born and raised in Romania. In 2002, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University, where she received a B.A. in History. In the spring of 2002, Anca worked as a legislative intern with the Department of Gaming. This is where she learned the legislative process and the effects of proposed laws on different people.. In 2004, Anca obtained her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law. During law school, she worked as a certified legal intern with the Legal Services of North Florida and with the Children’s Advocacy Center in Tallahassee, Florida.. Immediately after law school, Anca worked as a trial attorney with the Maricopa County Public Defenders Office for three years before starting a private practice. As a Public Defender, Anca worked on many different types of serious cases such as Aggravated Assaults with a Deadly Weapon, Armed Robberies, Auto Theft, Possession of Dangerous Drugs for Sale, and Trafficking Stolen Property.