Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in LOS ANGELES Area

I am a Los Angeles native with a passion for criminal defense. As a former Los Angeles prosecutor, I understand how to best work up your case and craft your defense in order to ensure the best possible result. I work around the clock, am always available to update you, and always tell it to you as it is.. Call for a free consultation.

I am a Certified by the State Bar of Calfiornia as a  Criminal Law Specialist for over 40 years. I practice in Federal Courts and California State Courts. My sub-speciality is Writs of Habeas Corpus in state courts and 2254 and 2255 in Federal Courts. I also practice Appeals in  both State and Federal Courts.

Hooman Kazemi serves as a Deputy Public Defender with the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, where he is currently a Trainer.  He trains newly hired lawyers in advanced trial advocacy and substantive principles and mentors them through their first trials.  Previously he defended clients through Jury Trial against all types of felony charges filed by the prosecutor's office. Mr. Kazemi has tried nearly 75 cases to judges and juries at the felony, juvenile, and misdemeaner level, achieving exceptional results. In recognition of his outstanding trial record, Mr. Kazemi was named 2010 California Trial Lawyer of the Year by the state-wide criminal defense bar assocation The Private Defenders.. Mr. Kazemi is also a Faculty Lecturer with the University of Southern California, a position he has held since 2007. He is the Assistant Program Director of the Dornsife Trial Advocacy Program and co-teaches "Trial Advocacy: Theory and Practice". Mr. Kazemi earned his law degree from Loyola Law School. At Loyola, he was a member of the nationally ranked Byrne Trial Advocacy team and participated in the Williams Civil Rights Litigation Clinic. He earned First Honors in Franchise Law, Trial Advocacy, and Advanced Trial Advocacy. Mr. Kazemi earned his undergraduate degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California, where he was a member of the undergraduate trial advocacy team and recipient of the Freeman Foundation Explore East Asia scholarship and Alumni Achievement Award.

Honors and Recognition:. Graduate of Trial Lawyer's College, 2017Who's Who Among Law Students, San Diego. San Diego La Raza Lawyers Scholarship Recipient. Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego/ Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, Scholarship Recipient. National Latina/o Law Student Association Moot Court, Semi finalist. Undergraduate:. During her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Ms. Galindez worked for the Admissions Outreach Program to attract and retain students of color. Additionally, she volunteered as a tutor and mentor at the Isla Vista Teen Center to help under-privileged teens do their homework and prepare for college.. Legal Experience:. Criminal Defense Trial Attorney, passionate about  successful representation of indigent clients.. Previous experience:. California Innocence Project, California Western School of Law, Legal Intern, evaluated claims of factual innocence.. Orange County Public Defender, Writs and Appeals Unit, intern.. Pro Bono intern for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) where Ms. Galindez was involved with issues regarding immigration raids, voting rights issues, and discriminatory practices in public school enrollment.. Certified Legal Intern for the San Diego Office of the Public Defender in both the Juvenile Delinquency and the Felony Divisions. Certified by the State Bar of California to conduct criminal defense appearances on behalf of the indigent accused.. Judicial Extern for the Honorable John Allen Houston, United States district judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.. Volunteer:. Women’s Resource Fair (via the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program). Revlon Run/Walk for Women’s Cancers. Student-mentor panel at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Street Law, Inc.. Leadership:. Board Member, Latino Public Defender Association  President, La Raza Law Students Association at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Co-Chair, Lawyer's Club, Student Committee. Co-Chair, Transportation Committee, Women's Resource Fair. Publications:. San Fernando Valley Bar Association, "Mindfulness in the Practice of Law, How to Reduce Stress and Thrive." 2016

George M. Hill has represented and associated with representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in both state and federal court.  His practice areas include business law, including business formation, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions; securities compliance, including public offerings and private placements; entertainment law, including contract drafting, negotiation and disputes; family law, including divorce and custody disputes; real estate law, commercial and residential; criminal law; and general civil litigation.. George is a graduate of Stanford University and Loyola Law School-Los Angeles.  In law school, he participated in the Non Profit Tax and Transactions Clinic, Judge Stephan O'Neil Trial Advocacy Program and served two terms as a Summer Associate with Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP.. George was co-founder of an internet-based consumer goods importer, retailer, and wholesaler, where he managed overall operations, including supplier purchasing and importation, inventory catalog, customer service, marketing, and product research.. George is a member of the State Bar of California, United States District Court (Central District), John M. Langston Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association American Bar Association (Business Law Section), and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA).. AREA OF PRACTICE:. Business Law. Securities Regulation Compliance. Entertainment Law. Real Estate Law (Commercial & Residential). Criminal Law. Civil Litigation. Family Law. EDUCATION:. Loyola Law School– Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 2009, Juris Doctor. Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 2006, B.A.—Political Science. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:. State Bar of California. Member. United States District Court—Central District of California. Member. John M. Langston Bar Association. Member. Los Angeles County Bar Association. Member—Solo Practice Section. Beverly Hills Bar Association. Member. Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Member

Formerly a deputy public defender in Los Angeles County, Shapiro’s advanced skill set is only matched by his devoted work ethic, one that places his clients in the best position where they often obtain favorable results. Considered one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles, Shapiro regularly trains new attorneys in the most effective approaches and methods to handling criminal law matters.. Shapiro is a certified criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California. He concentrates his practice on white and blue collar criminal defense. He aggressively, creatively, and successfully represents clients in a vast variety of state and federal criminal matters.. Shapiro, a dynamic state and federal criminal law attorney in Los Angeles, has represented numerous clients in cases ranging from DUI and drug offenses to robbery and check fraud. His reputation as being a strong, detail-oriented advocate and savvy legal mind is why he is viewed as a formidable opponent by many prosecutors. His office is located in Century City.. Having earned his law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Shapiro began his career with a solid academic foundation and invaluable legal experience. While in law school, he worked for the New York State Attorney General, Elliot Spitzer, and at several agencies including Legal Aid Society’s Immigration Detainee Unit. He also clerked for the federal public defenders office in Los Angeles.. Shapiro is a member of the Los Angeles County Criminal Justice Executive Committee, Board of Governors of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the Board of the California Criminal Courts Bar Association, the California DUI Lawyers Association, and the National College for DUI Defense.

Facing up to the reality of a failed marriage is difficult.  It is emotionally taxing and affects the ones closest to you.  Also, the legal process is both burdensome and complicated.   Because we know how important your family is to you, we provide individualized service & exceptional communication from the beginning to the end of each and every case.. We have had success with many challenging, high-conflict cases that are beyond the scope of other firms.  Utilizing a team approach to cases & a high-tech office with the most up-to-date internet & communication tools, we can help each client with their case.. Before forming the Law Offices of Teresa Beyers - Los Angeles Family Law & Divorce Attorney, I pioneered several paralegal businesses helping those who could not afford an attorney.  As a direct result of those efforts, I can extend not only my courtroom experience to my clients today but also years of document preparation and a deep root understanding of their needs.

Experienced federal and state trial lawyer profiled by The New York Times, Al Jazeera and The Advocate, among others.

Erick Victor Munoz is an Elite Trial Lawyer because of varied experiences litigating and winning in multiple forums. He has successfully represented the accused in litigation before juries, employment boards, mediators, and administrative Judges. His satisfied clients include Police Officers, Victims of Immigration Fraud, and every day people acquitted of the most serious crimes including Murder.. Let him put this varied experience to work for you. Your case will be handled by him directly--not an associate you have not met and did not choose.

Emilya (Emily) Shaaya is a criminal defense trial attorney based in Century City, CA. A graduate of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and former prosecutor and public defender, she represents adult and juvenile clients all over Los Angeles with cases involving DUIs, domestic violence, battery, assault, solitication for prostitution, vandalism, hit-and-run, suspended license, drug offenses, and other criminal offenses. She zealously advocates for every client she takes on. Each clients' well-being and success is her priority.

Eisner Gorin LLP works on all types of criminal cases, including DUI, White Collar Crime, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Murder/Violent Crimes, Juvenile Crimes and Domestic Violence. The firm focuses on alternative sentencing options - to keep the client's record clean. We has obtained numerous pre-court case dismissals, despite an arrest having been made. In court, our goals to reached a  diversionary settlements on charges of prostitution, theft, and other serious allegation. Our lawyers are compassionate and committed to reaching the best result in criminal court.

Eduardo M. Osorio is an associate attorney at The Rodriguez Law Group dedicated to the practice of criminal defense. He is a zealous advocate of the accused, earning the trust of his clients and working diligently to obtain results to his clients’ satisfaction.. As a law student, Mr. Osorio began his legal career learning the ins and outs of the Federal Courts system as a judicial extern for the Honorable Philip S. Gutierrez of the U.S. District Courts, Central District of California. After graduating from law school, Mr. Osorio practiced immigration law at a Los Angeles-based boutique firm. His extensive experience and knowledge in the complex area of immigration law equips Mr. Osorio with the skills necessary to negotiate carefully crafted plea deals to reduce and often times entirely eliminate harsh immigration consequences that result from criminal convictions.. Mr. Osorio has successfully obtained numerous favorable results for his clients at the Rodriguez Law Group, including terminating investigations at the pre-file stage, achieving full dismissals and exonerations, and accomplishing post-conviction relief for those trying to leave their criminal history in their past.. Mr. Osorio received his law degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law, and his Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy, cum laude, at the University of Southern California, where he was a member of the U.S.C. Men’s rowing crew.. Mr. Osorio is fluent in English and Spanish.

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Designated a 2020-2021 SuperLawyer™ by his attorney peers and judges, partner Craig Sturm brings 20 years of DUI, drugged driving, and criminal defense success to Artz & Sturm Law Group. Sturm began his career as an LA County Public Defender, defending individuals in assault, domestic violence, theft, firearms, possession, and DUI drugs and alcohol cases. He later added “big firm” criminal defense experience at Kavinoky Law Firm, one of the largest DUI firms in California, where he became Trial Managing Attorney of the largest DUI firm in California.. Craig Sturm has specialized in drunk/drugged driving defense for almost two decades, and is known throughout Los Angeles and Orange County for his successful motions, reduced PreTrial charges, and for winning difficult DUI and criminal trials, including receiving a not-guilty verdict on a DUI murder trial. He is trained in all breath machines used in LA and Orange County, and is the only DUI attorney who has received extensive training in both the Datamaster DMT and the EC/IR II, the two breath machines used in the City of Los Angeles. Sturm is also trained in the ALS Laboratory and Gas Chromatography blood machines.. Mr. Sturm is a founding member of DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA) and an active member of National College DUI Defense (NCDD), California DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA), and California Public Defender Association (CPDA). He continuously expands his knowledge of BAC forensic science, travelling the country to learn from the nation's best BAC testing experts, and is a Certified Instructor on Standardized Field Sobriety Tests by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. His forensic science expertise enables him to get evidence excluded from trials, dramatically boosting his clients’ trial and pre-trial success rates.. Mr. Sturm is passionate about the outcome of all his cases, offering a comprehensive, intelligently planned defense for each and every client.. Certifications and Trainings:• Certified Instructor by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration on Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification.• IACP/NHTSA ARIDE Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Course• Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI Defense• Breath Machines used in Los Angeles and Orange County:• Operator/ Instructor- DataMaster DMT• Owner/ Operator- PAS Alco Sensor IV• Trained in ALS Laboratory blood machine• Trained in Gas Chromatography blood machine• Operator- DataMaster CDM• Operator- EC/IR II• Owner of EC/IR breath machine (Artz & Sturm is the only law firm in Southern California that owns this machine). ARTZ & STURM LAW GROUPArtz & Sturm Law Group is one of the most successful and experienced DUI, drugged driving, and criminal defense law firms in California. Partners Jon Artz and Craig Sturm have both been recognized as SuperLawyers™ by their CA attorney and judicial peers—among the top-rated lawyers in the nation—with 70 years of combined DUI criminal defense experience between them.

Debra White is the owner and lead trial attorney of Debra White Criminal Defense Specialists, a boutique law firm dedicated exclusively to criminal defense. For over 20 years, our firm has proudly served Los Angeles and the surrounding counties, earning a strong reputation for passionately and successfully defending clients against a broad range of criminal charges, including assault, battery, burglary, conspiracy, drug distribution, driving offenses, domestic violence, fraud, kidnapping, murder, rape and other sex crimes, RICO violations, theft, trafficking, vehicular manslaughter, weapons offenses, and white-collar crimes.. We represent clients at every stage of the criminal process—whether they are under investigation before charges are filed, facing misdemeanor or felony charges, or involved in state or federal cases.. In 2016, Debra earned her certification as a criminal law specialist from the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction that reflects her depth of knowledge and experience. She is known for her unwavering commitment to her clients, meticulous preparation, and strategic advocacy.. Our firm is built on a foundation of justice, dedication, and an uncompromising commitment to providing the highest level of representation for every client.

Darren Richie, Chairman and Founder of Richie Litigation, established his firm to provide his clients with only the best legal expertise. Powered by unwavering principles of integrity, bravery, and motivation; Richie will never give up on a client. By founding such a nimble, savvy, and fierce firm; he has laid an impeccable foundation to help ferociously protect any prosecution or defense. His own experiences are what give the firm its iron will and tenacity for achieve excellence.

Daniel R. Perlman is an esteemed criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, renowned for his commitment to upholding the rights of defendants across Southern California. With a practice founded on integrity and expert knowledge, Mr. Perlman provides a welcoming environment for those seeking legal advice by offering risk-free consultations for individuals facing criminal charges.. Educated at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he obtained his bachelor's degree, and at the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor, Mr. Perlman has cultivated a wealth of knowledge and skill. His experience as a prosecutor with the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office informs his adept handling of complex legal challenges.. Mr. Perlman’s ability to understand the prosecution’s tactics allows him to build effective defenses against charges such as DUI and domestic violence. A record of delivering positive outcomes for his clients distinguishes him in the realm of criminal defense. With a reputation for confidence and competence, Mr. Perlman is committed to guiding clients through the intricacies of the criminal justice system and providing strategic, impactful representation.

Criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles and across California. Over 20 years of experience defending people charged with crimes. Highly skilled and experienced trial attorney. As a trial lawyer in Los Angeles, Gabe won a large number of very serious cases deemed impossible by most lawyers. Even clients looking for a deal benefit from a serious trial lawyer, since the best offers are achieved through preperation and strength, rather than by begging. Your freedom depends on the best defense you can get. Call now for a free consultation.

Criminal Defense Attorney based out of Los Angeles, California.

Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Steve Meister is principal of the Meister Law Offices.  He has been in practice since 1990 and has tried virtually every kind of case in criminal court.  He emphasizes state-court violent crimes, federal prosecutions, and defense of doctors and hospitals in healthcare criminal law cases including prescribing offenses, anti-kickback, False Claims and other matters.  Steve is also owner and co-founder of ScripRight Healthcare Consultants, LLC, a compliance and risk management consultancy serving providers, hospitals, medical groups, labs and insurers.  Steve and his partner pioneered instruction and consulting in legal issues around prescribing, and Steve has lectured nationally on these issues.  Steve is also an expert legal commentator on criminal cases for television and radio news stations, having been featured in over 700 news stories, and accounts of his cases have appeared in, among other publications, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times.

Criminal attorney and Los Angeles native Joshua Ritter worked as a prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office from 2009 through 2015, and was named 2015 Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year by the Association of Deputy District Attorneys for Los Angeles County.. During his career as a prosecutor Joshua handled numerous complex cases, including the successful conviction of a Los Angeles firefighter who had beaten a woman unconscious because she was feeding feral cats in his neighborhood (People v. Ian Eulian).. Joshua has also prevailed with a significant number of high-profile trials, including a 1987 cold case murder.  To complicate his preparation and strategy, no witnesses could be located for trial and Joshua was left to prove the case with nothing more than circumstantial evidence and his cross-examination of the defendant (People v. Abrego).. Further, Joshua garnered substantial media attention with a case involving the murder of a woman shot to death by her roommate in front of the victim's 11 year old daughter...all of this over this over a $10 internet bill (People v. Parks).. Joshua recently left the District Attorney's office after having taken more than 40 cases to jury trial and a career felony conviction rate over 90%. Now he is devoting his career to the defense of those in need of a ferocious and determined advocate.

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Call for a free case evaluation at .. Former LA Prosecutor. Selected as "Super Lawyer" in 2019. Client's Choice Award Winner in 2014.. Sam J. Israels is a law firm partner with the Law Offices of Cron, Israels, & Stark. Mr. Israels received his J.D. degree from the Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Israels also previously worked at the Los Angeles Office of the City Attorney. He is admitted to practice law in the State of California.. Mr. Israel's practice focuses on the areas of criminal defense, including driving while intoxicated cases, drug crimes, sexual assault cases, white collar crimes, domestic violence cases, and traffic violations; and personal injury and administrative law matters. Mr. Israels is a member of the State Bar of California and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Brad Kaiserman has practiced criminal law since 2009 in Los Angeles County. He has helped litigate hundreds of criminal cases and has obtained many successful resolutions for his clients in both State and Federal courts. He also handles appellate work and has argued before the Second District of the California Court of Appeal and the U. S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit.  He is a a panel attorney with the California Appellate Project - Los Angeles. He has also handled misdemeanor appeals in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.. Mr. Kaiserman has worked on all types of criminal cases, including DUI, White Collar Crime, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Murder/Violent Crimes, Juvenile Crimes and Domestic Violence. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 2006. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Southern California Law School in 2009. He was admitted to the California State Bar, Central District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit in 2009.

Born in Los Angeles, raised in Orange County and now residing in Long Beach, Michael has spent his entire life in Southern California. Graduating from the University of Southern California with both an undergraduate B.S. in Business Administration from the Marshall School of Business and a J.D. from the Gould School of Law, Michael began his legal career in the worlds of entertainment law and civil litigation. Michael has been a member of the California State Bar since 2011. While always interested in criminal law and criminal justice reform, reading Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness gave Michael the push to change careers and devote himself to the world of criminal defense. To add to his years in civil litigation, Michael has already developed a wide range of experience litigating criminal cases, including drug trafficking, DUI, solicitation of prostitution, domestic violence, sexual offenses, robbery, weapons and gun charges, resisting arrest, terrorist threats, and illegal search and seizure.