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Top 1% U.S. Law Firm. Bar-Certified Criminal Defense Specialist. Top-Rated "Super-Lawyers.". With over 28 years criminal defense experience in State and Federal courts, Alan Eisner is a California State Bar-Certified Defense Specialist. Mr. Eisner is rated "A.V." (highest rating for attorneys by Martindale Hubbell review service) for his professionalism, ethics, and advocacy skills.  He specializes in serious criminal defense cases, and has won significant jury trials where clients were charged with Murder, Rape, Indecency  and Robbery. His law firm Eisner Gorin LLP  has litigated some of the highest-profile criminal matters in Southern California, and is a rated a Top 5% US Law Firm. Available for confidential consultation. The firm provides Immediate Response to client calls 24/7.

The CA State Bar, Bd. of Legal Specialization certified Fay Arfa as a Specialist in CRIMINAL LAW and APPEALS Law. She is also a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate (NBTA).   If you want YOUR BEST DEFENDER, call Fay Arfa immediately.  She can help!  Aggressive, Experienced, Knowledgable.  CERTIFIED SPECIALTIES: Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. National Board of Trial Advocacy - Certified  Criminal Trial Advocate (ABA Accredited)REPRESENTATIVE PRACTICE AREAS: Criminal Defense; Criminal Appeals; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Murder; Sex Crimes; Homicide; Manslaughter; Sexual Assault; Habeas Corpus; Post-Conviction; Fraud.ADMITTED: 1981, California State Bar; 1986, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1989, U.S. Supreme CourtLAW SCHOOL: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1981COLLEGE: University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., cum laude, 1972) Phi Beta KappaUniversity of California at Los Angeles, Master of Public Administration ( M.P.A., 1975)MEMBER: Los Angeles County Bar: (Member, Small Firm and Solo Practice Executive Committee, 1996-1997)Century City Bar: (Chair, Sections on: Criminal Law, 1998-present; Substance Abuse Section, 1997-1998; Member, Board of Governors, 1998-present; Vice President, 2010, President 2012.)Criminal Courts Bar Associations; National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers; California Public Defenders Association; California Appellate Defense Counsel, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Los Angeles Women's Lawyer's Association.BIOGRAPHY: Fay Arfa, A Law Corporation, 1986 to present.Deputy Los Angeles City Attorney, 1985-1986.General Attorney, Federal Aviation Administration, 1982-1984.Deputy, Los Angeles City Council, Fifth Council District, 1975-1979.Government Intern, United States Senate, Washington, D.C., Summer, 1972.PUBLICATIONS: Author: "Knock, Knock...Who's There? The Police. Do the Police Have a Right to Enter Your House?," Century City Lawyer, November 2000.Guest Lecturer, "Criminal Law Motion Practice," Loyola Law School, 2002.Guest Speaker, "Alcohol: Effects on Life Liberty and Livelihood," UCLA School of Law, 1997.Speaker, "Substance Abuse: Effects on Life Liberty and Livelihood," Century City Bar Association, 1997.Moderator: "Marijuana - The Good, Bad and Legal (?)," Century City Bar Association, 1997Moderator: "Sex Addiction, the Highs, the Lows, the Ups, the Downs, and the Ins and Outs," Century City Bar Association, 1999.NEWS COMMENTATOR: National Public Radio, Sky News, Court TV/CNN.REPORTED CASES: People v. Clark (1989) 212 CA 3 1233; In re William S. (1989) 208 CA3 313; People v. Mitchell (1994) 30 CA4 783; People v. Monette (1994) 25 CA4 1572; People v. Ponce (1996) 44CA4 1380; People v. Ellison (1998) 68 CA4 203; U.S. v. Robertson, 158 F.3d. 1370 (1998, 9th Cir.); People v. Borrelli, (2000) 77 CA4 703; People v. Young, (2001) 92 CA4 229; In re Eduardo C., (2001) 90 CA4 937; U.S. v. Franklin, 321 F.3d 1231 (2003 9th Cir.).

Stephen G Rodriguez and Partners' practice is dedicated exclusively to criminal defense. We represent clients, mostly in Los Angeles County, facing criminal charges at the misdemeanor and felony level in State and Federal courts. We also represent clients facing charges in juvenile court. We bring over 50 years+ of criminal defense experience to each one of our cases and make it work for you. We work hard for our clients and we get results!

Selected as "Super Lawyer" 2008-2019 with 42 Years of Experience. Top-Rated Criminal Defense Attorney. Former LA Prosecutor. Client's Choice Winner 2014. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award. Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbel.. Phil Israels was born in 1948 and raised in California’s Central Valley where he still has family. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley where he was a member for Zeta Beta Tau fraternity and studied Economics, he continued his education at the University of San Francisco, School of Law where he received the prestigious American Jurisprudence Award.. Upon graduation in 1975 and passing the bar in his first attempt, he was hired by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, where he worked for almost four years as a prosecutor gaining extensive trial experience. Since 1979, he has been a criminal defense attorney. He sees his role as the protector of the accused. However, his prosecutorial experience has helped him understand the mindset of his adversaries both in the trial court and in negotiations.. Although he has much trial experience his background, skills, and contacts has often allowed him to obtain favorable results without the extra expense associated with trial. As a defense attorney, he has successfully handled cases ranging from accusations of driving under the influence, murder, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, and complicated white collar cases. As a prosecutor, he worked in all of the branch offices including West Los Angeles, Van Nuys, San Fernando, San Pedro and downtown (Criminal Courts Building, Bauchet Street and Metro). As a defense attorney, he has practiced in all the major courts in Southern California and has successfully defended clients in the Los Angeles Criminal Courts Building, Metro, Van Nuys, San Fernando, Torrance, Pomona, Ventura, Airport Court, and Citrus, among other courthouses.. When requested he has traveled across the country to represent his clients. As a defense counsel, he has also gained extensive experience in the Juvenile Courts including Sylmar, Inglewood, Los Padrinos, and Easklake. He is a Board Certified Specialist in the field of Criminal Law, a designation which puts him among approximately one percent of those attorneys who refer to themselves as criminal lawyers in the State of California.. Mr. Israels has been named “Super Lawyer” by the Los Angeles Magazine, an honor which he has received several times. He is often referred cases by Judges, other attorneys, prosecutors and previous clients. In 2008 he was joined in his practice by his nephew, Sam Israels, also a former prosecutor with extensive trial experience and many contacts in the criminal courts. His clients appreciate the team approach and are happy to know that they can rely both on Phil and Sam when the need arises. In his spare time he enjoys sports including skiing, swimming and softball.

Sara Caplan is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney (over 30 years). She also handles many immigration matters. She was for 11 years Of Counsel to Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro; and was co-counsel with Robert Shapiro for over 20 years. Ms. Caplan is a trial attorney, specializing in criminal defense (state and federal; adult and juvenile); professional administrative hearings (e.g., medical, dental, nursing, and real estate boards) and many types of immigration matters (administrative and court proceedings). She has also been appointed to the ICDA Bar Panel to represent indigent criminal defendants in Los Angeles County when appointed by the court due to conflicts with the public defender's office. She is very proficient in handling sex crimes, domestic violence and Title IX proceedings at colleges and universities. She is very successful in flushing out false claims and allegations, avoiding lifetime sex offender registration and jail, and avoiding expulsion from school.. Post 9/11, Immigration procedures have been drastically impeded, especially when criminal convictions or arrests are involved. Criminal matters have a major impact on one's immigration ability and status. Ms. Caplan specializes in representing individuals in such matters with extremely favorable outcomes.. Ms. Caplan has been involved in many complex, multi-defendant, and high-profile cases, which have proceeded administratively and in state and federal courts. She has always handled a high volume of cases and has extensive courtroom experience. Many cases have involved very complicated white-collar criminal fraud schemes, scientific evidence such as DNA, ballistics, toxicology, latent prints, forensic computer evidence and toxic environmental waste matters, as well as psychiatric mental health and sociological issues. She maintains excellent relationships with many judges, prosecutors and private attorneys throughout the State of Calfornia.. Ms. Caplan has handled many types of immigration matters, including alien petitions for temporary and permanent residency (based on marriage, labor, special ability, asylum and Torture Convention claims, etc.) and adjustments (through the Service and in Immigration Court). She has successfully litigated several Immigration court cases, mainly asylum and withholding of removal cases for immigrants originating in the republics of the former Soviet Union and Indonesia. She has done many merits hearings before many of the Immigration judges in the Los Angeles Immigration Court, as well as handling appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Persistent. Passionate. Principled.. Ms. Goldstein is an experienced trial lawyer who has been practicing in criminal defense since 2003. She is thrilled to be honored as the 2020 Recipient of Trial Attorney of the Year by the Criminal Courts Bar Association. Her practice is dedicated equally to defending state and federal criminal cases. Over the past fifteen years, she had gained extensive experience in representing clients accused of all types of crimes ranging from murder, child molestation, and white collar offenses, to gang-related crimes, rape, child pornography, and RICO cases. She has also developed a strong reputation in the community for fighting the most challenging of sex crimes cases and remaining undaunted in the face of overwhelming odds.. Ms. Goldstein is currently a member of the Central Justice Act (CJA) conflict panel for the Central District of California and the Indigent Criminal Defense Appointment (ICDA) panel for Los Angeles County where she represents indigent clients in federal and state court. She graduated cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center and maga cum laude from Georgetown University.. Ms. Goldstein is a member of the State Bar of California and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia. She has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of California, as well as the Federal District Courts for the Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California.. Ms. Goldstein speaks, reads, and writes French fluently and is conversational in Spanish.

Our firm founder Gregory D. Brenner is one of Los Angeles County’s best-known criminal defense attorneys. He has been featured on “Good Morning America,” the Court TV show “Catherine Crier Live,” “On Air With Ryan Seacrest” and “Celebrity Justice.” He has also appeared on “Fox News Live” and has been quoted in the New York Post. Before opening his own law firm he served as a public defender and has stood up for the rights of clients in courtrooms throughout Southern California for years. He is a compassionate, fair and honest advocate whose pugnacious spirit assists him in his fight to protect the rights of his clients. He understands both the importance and the need for justice.Our practice is devoted exclusively to criminal defense. Our sincere yet aggressive style has earned a strong reputation in the legal community, and it is a reputation we take seriously. Attorney Brenner has developed strong relationships with prosecutors and judges throughout Los Angeles county and his knowledge of the criminal justice system and how best to navigate through it puts our clients’ minds at ease. We understands that it is both what you know and who you know that matter when it comes to defending his clients. Mr. Brenner is admitted to practice law in state and federal courts in California, and is a member of the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. From arrest to appeal, we handle the following issues in California Courts.

Nina Marino co-founded Kaplan Marino, PC with partner Richard Kaplan in 1998 to create a platform for the firm's then-burgeoning white-collar practice. Since then Nina has devoted her practice exclusively to white-collar and complex criminal defense achieving global recognition for her successful representation of individuals. Nina Marino recognized by Chambers USA, says, “Nina Marino has cultivated an excellent reputation in the market for her skillful representation of senior executives in white-collar criminal litigation.” .” Forbes Advisor says, “Nina Marino is frequently recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in California.” Clients say, "she is dogged in getting to the bottom of things, but she's smart and flexible. She is very focused on her clients' interests, and she is really top-notch.”. As a prominent member in the criminal defense bar, Nina Marino has been honored with the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section's (CJS) Charles English Award, the highest accolade for excellence in criminal justice. She serves as the First Vice Chair of the Section, the Director for Continuing Legal Education, and the founder of the Women in White Collar Subcommittee. Additionally, she is a founding member and City Leader of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Women in White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) and established the Criminal Justice Section of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA). Nina has also represented as a legal representative and was the Appointed Chair of the Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives for the Central District of California.. Featured PracticesBUSINESS & FINANCIAL CRIMESPUBLIC CORRUPTIONHEALTHCARE FRAUDMONEY LAUNDERINGINTERNATIONAL EXTRADITIONSENTENCING. With over three decades of advocacy for women’s issues, Nina has significantly contributed to reshaping the gender composition of the ABA’s educational programming and frequently speaks at both domestic and international forums. She regularly authors articles and treatises on criminal law and international extradition, including a recent chapter on international extradition in the ABA’s International Litigation Strategies and Practice (Third Edition).. Nina is an active member of the planning committee for the National Institute on White Collar Crime, the premier conference in the U.S. where the Department of Justice announces its annual policies on white-collar crime. She also co-chairs the London White Collar Crime Institute and regularly speaks at the Southeast White Collar Crime Conference in Braselton, Georgia. Nina serves on the Executive Board of C5LA, a nonprofit focused on creating college pathways for underserved youth and is involved with the Women’s Leadership Council in Los Angeles and the Women in Leadership Advisory Board at the University of California, Santa Barbara.. Recent Notable MattersStunning Defeat for United States Attorney's Office. In a stunning defeat for the United States Attorney’s Office, after a ten-week jury trial where the government called 41 witnesses to the stand, it took less than twelve hours for jurors to return not guilty verdicts on all counts for a CEO of a prominent engineering firm in Honolulu. The United States Attorney’s Office sought to portray campaign donations to the Honolulu prosecutor’s office as bribes. Nina Marino, argued to the contrary, persuasively demonstrating day after day the lack of evidence to substantiate the charges and that the campaign donations were just that: campaign donations and not bribes.. Dismissal of Workers Compensation Fraud Case. Secured the complete dismissal of workers comp fraud case filed against an attorney charged in an illegal referral and kickbacks scheme. Over the course of more than six years, Marino challenged by demurrer each charging instrument and succeeded, leaving the District Attorney with little choice other than to recharge using a different mechanism. After the final dismissal of the case, the Court ordered the dismissal with prejudice, foreclosing the District Attorney the ability to recharge. The District Attorney did not appeal the decision.. Probation Granted for 46 Counts of Misappropriation. Achieved Probation for doctor charged with 46 counts of misappropriation of public funds, embezzlement, and conflict of interest in relation to his management of two hospitals in Central California. Marino was the fourth attorney to represent the client. After intensive negotiations lasting over several months, Marino negotiated a probationary sentence.. Probation Granted for 6 Year Tax Evasion. Probation granted for husband and wife who failed to file and pay taxes for more than 6 years despite living a lavish lifestyle and receiving countless notices. Despite the losses more than $2.5M, 6 criminal felony charges and an aggravated white collar crime sentencing enhancement which mandates a state prison term, Marino negotiated probationary sentences for both clients, with the wife pleading only to a misdemeanor.. Probation Granted in 39 Count Felony Complaint. Probation granted to tech startup consultant who was charged in a 39 Count felony criminal complaint with defrauding four start up executives by receiving payment for consulting and not providing services. The client was also charged with multiple counts of false personation and an aggravated white collar crime enhancement which mandates a state prison sentence. Marino filed a demurrer to the criminal complaint which resulted in the dismissal of the allegations made by one of the four victims. Marino then focused on the work product performed by her client. Marino was able to establish that two of the remaining three purported victims received work product for their payment to the client opening the door for Marino to negotiate a resolution where the client would pay restitution only to the remaining purported victim, his felony plea to a single count was reduced to a misdemeanor and dismissed in a single day leaving him with no criminal record.. Probation Granted for Federal Charge. Probation granted for family of restauranteurs charged federally with failure to pay taxes. All told there were six members accused. After five years of investigation and negotiation, only three of the seven members were charged and pursuant to creative plea negotiation all received probation.

Melissa devotes her practice to criminal defense of individuals and corporations in pre-indictment, grand jury and post-indictment matters before state and federal courts. Melissa is a trial attorney at heart and has won multiple not guilty verdicts, but she is also a highly skilled negotiator, often obtaining excellent results through discussions with government counsel. In addition, Melissa writes and successfully argues many motions, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss, motions to sever and federal sentencing memoranda. As a result of Melissa's motion writing, charges have been dismissed and cases more favorably settled.

Los Angeles attorney Kelly C. Quinn is certified by the California State Bar as an Appeals Specialist.. Ms. Quinn has special expertise in researching and drafting motions, writs, and appeals. Ms. Quinn has successfully overturned several convictions, and her motion practice has resulted in numerous serious felony cases being dismissed.. A former substitute special education teacher, Ms. Quinn also represents students with disabilities in all stages of IEP proceedings and is very active in ensuring each child is receiving all protections available under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Ms. Quinn also represents students in school discipline hearings, including suspension and expulsion hearings.. A graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law, Ms. Quinn was formerly employed by outside counsel for the National Rifle Association (NRA) and California Rifle and Pistol Association (CPRA), which has given her an advantage in representing gun owners in Federal and State cases.

I am an award winning personal injury lawyer with over 25 years experience representing victims of auto accidents and other mishaps recover compensation for their loss. in the "business" of helping people.  That is what I do.  It is first and foremost above all else.  Unfortunately, people don't usually come to a lawyer when things are going great but, rather when something is going wrong.  I always tell them: "For every problem, there is a solution".  I am here to find solutions and to make people's lives better.  I treat each and every client with respect. I return my client's phone calls and emails promptly.  I keep my clients informed about what is going on in their case and, most of all, I try to help them understand everything that they need to know to make an informed decision about resolving their particular issue.  If this is the kind of attorney that you are looking for, then give me a call, email me or visit my website:. Note: Nothing in this bio or any of my content on AVVO should be construed as a guarantee, warranty or prediction as to the outcome of any particular matter or legal representation.

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.

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.

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.

Alan Diamante is the founding attorney at Diamante Law Group. A skilled Los Angeles immigration lawyer, he brings nearly 25 years of legal experience to the firm. Mr. Diamante has handled and taken part in numerous notable cases throughout his expansive legal career. Among these were several immigration cases that ultimately changed public opinion, DHS regulations, and federal immigration laws. In 2002, Mr. Diamante successfully defended a Salvadorian immigrant who was facing deportation largely due to his outspoken beliefs regarding corruption in the Los Angeles Police Department’s Rampart Division.At the firm, Mr. Diamante handles a broad range of immigration matters, ranging from employment- and family-based immigration to deportation defense to detention release to political asylum. He has helped immigrants seeking naturalization/citizenship, green cards, and safety in the United States. Above all else, Mr. Diamante is passionate about protecting the rights of all people, including immigrants and their families.

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.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.