Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in LOS ANGELES Area

After leaving the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in 1995, Darden immediately started his own firm, Darden & Associates, Inc., specializing in criminal defense and civil litigation. Darden's thorough experience on both sides of criminal prosecution, both as a former prosecutor and now currently as a criminal defense attorney, give him a unique edge in providing his clients with superior results. As a certified State of California Bar attorney, Darden not only defends clients at the state level, but also on the federal level taking on appellate cases of the same criminal nature.

After attending the prestigious George Washington University Law School, Mr. Skalsky honed his Trial and Appellate skills as an Assistant Prosecutor. He is a multi-year graduate of the Department of Justice's Trial advocacy Program. Mr. Skalsky's extensive trial and motion experience prepared him well for the rigors of a robust expungement practice.He has been a petitioner at every level of the appellate process in both the Federal and State courts. A stalwart defender of the Constitution, Mr. Skalsky is a firm believer that the laws exist to protect the accused. His Appellate skills allow him to stand in the gap between the nearly limitless resources of the government and his clients.At all stages of the process, he ensures that his clients understand what is happening and are familiar with their options. Feel free to contact him at any time with questions, concerns, or for a free consultation.

Adam Zolonz graduatedfrom the University of Arizona, where he received his Bachelor of Sciencedegree with an emphasis on Administration and Business Management. Thereafter, Mr. Zolonz returned to Los Angeles to pursue a legal career.. Mr. Zolonz went on toattend the University of West Los Angeles, graduating in the top five with Cum Laudehonors. While in law school, he was elected to the Honors Moot Court andwas awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law, Evidence,Intellectual Property, and Criminal Law.. In 2007, Adam created ZOLONZ &ASSOCIATES as an alternative to the traditional law firm model. With an emphasis on solving clientproblems, Zolonz & Associates has evolved into a full-service litigationlaw firm representing a broad client base, from major corporations toindividuals.. Mr. Zolonz has represented numerousclients in Federal and State court. Further, Mr. Zolonz is a member and officer of the United States Supreme Court and presently has complicated appealspending in both the California Court of Appeal and the United States Court ofAppeals for the 9th Circuit.. In 2009, Mr. Zolonz was counsel in twoof the biggest drug trafficking cases in Los Angeles County both of which endedfavorably to his clients. Adam has experience dealing with business formations,real estate transactions, business disputes, complex personal injury matters,criminal law, and civil rights actions.. Mr.Zolonz has also continued to take pro bono matters and encourages otherattorneys to do the same.

AARON P. MCALLISTER - Awarded Super Lawyers, Rising Star in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017. RECEIVED MORE THAN 60 LEGAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS SINCE 2015 RELATED TO OUTSTANDING SERVICE, ADVOCACY, CASE RESULTS, AND REPRESENTATION.. Since starting his solo practice in 2015, Mr. McAllister's case results include: (i) felony jury trial, client facing more than 20 years prison, jury voted 12 to 0 NOT GUILTY; (ii) DUI jury trial, CASE DISMISSED after jury voted 7 to 5 NOT GUILTY; (iii) multiple CASES DISMISSED on the first day of trial; (iv) multiple CASES DISMISSED during negotiations with prosecutor; (v) multiple felony counts REDUCED to misdemeanors at preliminary hearings; (vi) multiple felony counts REDUCED to misdemeanors during negotiations with prosecutor; (vi) D.A. REJECTS based on negotiations with prosecutor prior to case being filed, and more.  Please see case results section for more information on some of our outstanding case results. *Disclaimer on case results:  prior case results cannot guarantee similar outcomes on your case or future cases.. Mr. McAllister is passionate about criminal defense and civil rights; his passion stems from the negative experiences that many of his family members and friends have had with the criminal justice system.  Being arrested or having a loved one arrested can be a scary, frustrating, and stressful experience, and the collateral consequences of an arrest or conviction can last a lifetime.  Mr. McAllister founded his law firm to fight for the best possible results and help people during this difficult time; indeed, he uses his skills, passion, knowledge and expertise to fight for an outcome that will minimize both the direct and collateral consequences of having contact with the criminal justice system.. Mr. McAllister gradauted from Howard University School of Law in 2009.  His work experience includes (i) the D.C. Public Defender Service, and (ii) White & Case LLP - a top ranked international law firm.  Before starting his own law firm, he received mentoring and training from some of the top attorneys in the nation.. Mr. McAllister is licensed to practice in the State of California (state cases) as well as the United States District Court for the Central District of California (federal cases).  He represents juveniles and adults in misdemeanor and felony cases.

A passionate advocate for social justice, I have worked on behalf of individuals facing daunting legal challenges for my entire legal career. With experience in state and federal court, I have taken dozen of cases to verdict. Having worked at the Federal Public Defender and at Public Counsel, I am now in private practice. I represent criminal defendants facing both misdemeanors and felonies. I also puruse civil rights claims on behalf of individuals who have been harmed and who are seeking justice.

A fearless and aggressive trial lawyer, Sara Azari provides her clients with quality representation.. After graduating from Southwestern University School of Law in 1999, Ms. Azari joined the international law firm of Baker & McKenzie in their Rio de Janeiro Offices.. As of 2001, Ms. Azari has devoted her career to state and federal criminal defense. In 2005, she started the Law Office of Sara Azari in Los Angeles, California, on the famous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.. An aggressive trial lawyer, Ms. Azari provides her clients with tough and honest representation in the defense of criminal cases. She has successfully defended major criminal cases in state and federal courts throughout Southern California and the southwestern United States.. In addition to her outstanding trial record, Ms. Azari has negotiated successful resolutions and dispositions in criminal, regulatory, and administrative matters.. Ms. Azari provides A to Z representation to her clients in misdemeanor and felony matters from the investigation phase through trial, as well as in post-conviction matters and before administrative boards and departments.