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Prior to becoming an attorney, I participated in hundreds of missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as a U.S. Marine and while working on Department of Defense and Department of State contracts. Sometimes, conducting the proper prior planning leading up to those missions was just as exciting as the missions themselves.. During those times, I learned very quickly that survival depended on one’s ability to anticipate the actions of others, investigate credible threats, adapt to changing circumstances, work effectively with your team, and understand the strengths and weaknesses of the team but especially those of your enemies.. To me, the courtroom is not much different. The threats on the battlefield are clearly unique but my approach remains the same. Having already possessed these skills has given me a distinct advantage over many of my peers. In keeping with this warrior ethos, I approach the courtroom with the mentality of “No better friend, no worse enemy” while remaining polite and professional. These skills, along with my integrity, loyalty, and fighting spirit, set me apart from others.

Post Conviction Relief and Criminal Defense attorney serving the immigrant community.  The Law Office of Byron Aldana is dedicated to providing aggressive Post Conviction Relief at affordable, reasonable prices. Founded in 2006, the office is located in the Echo Park area of Los Angeles across from Belmont High School and adjacent to the Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center. The firm has made efforts to reach out to the community by providing low prices to non profit organizations that serve the immigrant connmunity. We do not have high overhead and we provide legal assistance at the grass roots level. Our office serves all of Los Angeles county, Orange county, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.Our Postconviction Relief services include Motion to Vacate Conviction based on failure to provide immigration warnings, Motion to Vacate Conviction based on no factual basis, Motion to Vacate Conviction based on failure to warn and waive Constitutional Rights, Motion to Reduce a Felony to Misdemeanor, Motion to Early Terminate probation, Motion to Amend Sentence, and Expungements of criminal convictions.. A first generation immigrant, Byron V. Aldana migrated to the U.S. with his mother and brother at the age of 3 months. His mother, a single mother, worked strenuously as a seamstress for 26 years in the Garment Industry in downtown Los Angeles. Despite the difficult task of raising two sons on a meager income, his mother instilled the values of being an American and the importance of an education and hard work.Consequently, Byron V. Aldana can identify with many of his clients and recognizes the struggles that families face when they come to a new country. More importantly he recognizes that people make mistakes and that unfortunately immigrants face banishment and exile because of minor criminal convictions. His insight has enabled him to aggressively advocate for the benefit of his clients and he can help you or your family member maintain or achieve the American Dream!Byron Aldana can be reached @. And unlike other attorneys or law firms that hide behind a receptionist or legal assistant, Byron Aldana answers his own phone and you can be sure that you will speak directly with him. Call today for a free consultation by appointment. HABLAMOS ESPANOL.. Visit or. Also, Google Search: Byron Aldana Attorney or

Position: Partner. Born Los Angeles, California, November 16, 1953; admitted to bar, 1979, California; 1980, U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Education: University of California at Los Angeles (BA, cum laude, 1975); Loyola Marymount (JD, 1979).. Former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney:. Criminal Courts Building. Pomona Court. Compton Court. Los Padrinos Juvenile Court. West Los Angeles Court. Beverly Hills Court. Santa Monica Court. Culver City Court. Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. REPORTED CASES:. P. v. Tamborrino (1989) 215 Cal. App. 3d 575 263 Ca. RPTR. 731. INSTRUCTOR:. Instructor:. California New Prosecutor's College, 1985. CHP - Breath Testing Compliance. LASD - Breath Testing Compliance. Santa Monica Police Dept. - Breath Testing Compliance

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.

People are more budget-conscious than ever. A current trend in the legal market is a demand for low cost and unbundled legal services.. Thomas Sands takes prides itself on providing a large firm experience for our clients while providing affordable legal services found in smaller law firms. This combination allows for effective strong legal services while not putting the client in a position to choose whether or not the legal services will put them in a life or death financial situation.. A client should never have to choose between paying for a lawyer and having their day in court.

Over the past decade, Reuven L. Cohen has successfully tried some of the most high-profile cases in the Central District of California.  He has earned a reputation for integrity and excellence based upon his singular creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and fierce dedication to his clients and his craft.  Having litigated hundreds of complex cases nationwide, he has developed a specialty in high stakes commercial and criminal litigation.  Mr. Cohen tries cases - and gets results for his clients.. On the criminal side, Mr. Cohen has represented individuals and entities at all stages of federal and state proceedings at both the trial and appellate levels.  He has defended individuals and businesses in a wide array of white collar criminal matters, including securities and investment fraud, cyber-crimes, tax fraud, perjury, immigration and customs fraud, money laundering, counterfeiting, false statements, and identity theft.  He has also successfully represented persons charged with other high-liability crimes, ranging from capital offenses to complex environmental crimes involving the Clean Water Act and other environmental statutes.. Mr. Cohen also has significant civil litigation experience, having tried civil cases and conducted more than 100 depositions.  He has represented clients in all manner of civil  administrative proceedings, including numerous complex commerical, environmental, intellectual property, and appellate matters.

OUR PHILOSOPHY: At the Law Offices of Tony M. Seyfi, APLC, we understand that each client has a unique and different need and deserves quality representation, particularly in a situation where one's liberty may be at stake. We also recognize that an arrest may be the single most difficult emotional experience of one's life. So we consistently strive to provide high level of representation and client support, and listen to the specific and individual needs of each particular client and provide a strong and aggressive, yet caring and compassionate representation unique to each particular client.

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.

Nicholas Rosenberg has been an active member of the State Bar of California since 2004 and is a Certified Legal Specialist in Criminal Law.  He earned his law degree from the University of San Francisco and his undergraduate degrees from the University of California at Berkeley in both Philosophy and Architecture.  His high academics and community work have resulted in many awards.. Mr. Rosenberg has a science background and a strong litigation record after having been a public defender in Ventura and Central California for three years.  He has tried nearly every type of misdemeanor case and several felonies, and has the experience to handle any type of criminal matter.  He has the background to focus on the complexities of DUI trials, which are some of the most difficult trials to win.. Additionally, Mr. Rosenberg is quite passionate about defending gang allegations, drug crime allegations, sexual offenses and cases involving conspiracy and criminal organizations.  His life experience as a community organizer in high crime and low income neighborhoods distinguish his ability to formulate legal defense strategies.. Mr. Rosenberg was Lead Arbitrator for the San Francisco Community Court for the Tenderloin and South of Market, and codeveloped a Shoplifter Offender Program with the District Attorney’s Office.  He was an extern with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the Criminal Research section of the Office of Staff Attorneys dealing with federal criminal appeals.. Mr. Rosenberg has served on the Board of Directors for the Glide Economic Development Corporation developing  non-profit housing in San Francisco.  Prior to law school he served as the Director of a non-profit agency doing community organizing to improve San Francisco's Tenderloin and Sixth Street corridors.  He has been a longtime advocate for rehabilitation and reentry services for inmates and prisoners.

Neil J. Fraser. Mr. Fraser has been a trial lawyer in Los Angeles for the past thirty plus years, primarily in solo practice . He currently practices through his own Law Office, under whose aegis James Carr, a U.S. and U.K. lawyer also works. Mr. Fraser is also a partner in the law firm of Perry Fraser LLP, with offices in Los Angeles and London. During his career, Neil has tried numerous civil and criminal matters to successful conclusion in several distinct and diverse legal fields. These include plaintiff representation in civil matters involving personal injury, civil rights and constitutional violations litigation, police misconduct, product liability and fraud, and, as a criminal defense attorney, virtually every category of felony and misdemeanor, from driving under the influence through murder.. Mr. Fraser's career has involved cases in both State and Federal Courts, as well as matters in other jurisdictions as diverse as the U.K., Africa, Canada and Eastern Europe.. Practice Areas:. All criminal and quasi-criminal matters are handled by this firm, from misdemeanors such as driving under the influence, theft, resisting arrest and simple assault, through the most serious felonies, including murder, attempted murder, shaken baby syndrome matters, drug cases, felony assault and battery, domestic violence, robbery and white-collar crime. International work has involved acting for individuals in matters of corruption concerning both governmental and corporate entities.. Consultation: Currently primarily focusing his practice on criminal defense, Mr. Fraser and/or his associate, James Carr, are available for consultation on all criminal and quasi-criminal matters, as well as civil and constitutional issues, personal injury claims, and certain intellectual property disputes, such as trade secrets, licensing and use rights.. Voiding Convictions: Mr. Fraser has also developed a highly successful line of practice voiding convictions subject to attack on constitutional grounds. His success rate in such matters continues to be 100%.. Civil Litigation: Mr. Fraser's firm also represent plaintiffs in personal injury and general tort matters, as well as handling appellate cases, both civil and criminal, before all California State Courts. Mr. Fraser is also admitted to practice in the Northern, Eastern and Central District Federal Courts in California. He has argued cases before both the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.. Mr. Fraser's successful presentation in the case of Hesse v. Best Western on issues of general jurisdiction and minimum contacts is published and may be found at 32 404 (1995).

My name is David Alexander Russomanno, and I am an aggressive, relentless and knowledgable criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles.  I defend my clients in all of the courts in California.  I approach every case, misdemeanor or felony with the same aggressive attitude and, most importantly, experience to provide you with the best possible disposition, such as a dismissal or acquittal. If you or someone close to you has been arrested, it is of the utmost importance that you retain a criminal defense attorney immediately because, among many things, certain rights inherent to a defendant can be waived if you wait too long.. I am licensed with the State Bar of California and admitted to practice before all California State courts and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

My mission is to help people understand the law and use it to improve their lives.

My current practice is dedicated to criminal defense for DUI and all other criminal charges. I have handled hundreds of cases ranging from theft to murder charges.. Previously, I handled criminal cases, restraining orders and juvenile cases at the Law Offices of David M. Wallin.  Mr. Wallis is a form deputy district attorney, judge and 30-year veteran criminal defense attorney practicing in the Lancaster/Palmdale and surrounding areas.. Additionally, I handled DUI cases at the Kavinoky Law Firm, headed by another veteran criminal defense attorney, Darren Kavinoky.  I also handled dozens of DMV license suspension hearings.  These cases often included high-profile clients where discretion was very important to the clients.

Ms. Terry has been in private practice her entire legal career. She is committed to being accessible to her clients and providing them with comprehensive legal representation that they can trust. Ms. Terry is admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court and the Central District of California.. Ms. Terry received her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Political Science from California State University, Long Beach, and received her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of LaVerne, College of Law. While attending ULV College of Law, Ms. Terry was a finalist in the ULV Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Competition, a semi-finalist in the ULV Honors Moot Court Competition and she is the 2000-2001 Western Region Champion of the nationally renowned Frederick Douglas Moot Court Competition. Ms. Terry served as President of the LaVerne chapter of the National Black Law Students Association during the 2000-2001 academic year.. She is a Past President of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc., and is actively involved in other professional organizations. In her leisure time, Ms. Terry enjoys yoga, walking, spending time with her beloved mother, family and friends.

Mr. Savoy, a native to Los Angeles, graduated from California State University, Northridge with high academic honors.  Mr. Savoy attended Southwestern Law School, where he was named to the Dean's List and graduated in the top of his class.  Mr. Savoy has worked in both the private and government sectors, where he has gained invaluable experience and connections.  While in Law School, he clerked at the Office of the Ventura County Public Defender, as well as the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.  In the private sector, Mr. Savoy worked at the Law Offices of Bruce Margolin, a Criminal Defense Firm.. Most recently, Mr. Savoy worked as an attorney for the National Association for the Advancement of Multijurisdiction Practice, a Non-Profit Legal Organization focused on Civil Rights.  His diverse legal background has given him a unique perspective on the law and the ability to analyze legal issues from all angles.

Mr. Myers earned his Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School. While in Law School, Mr. Myers was the Lead Articles Editor of the Journal Of Child and Family Advocacy,a member and Executive Board Member for the Moot Court Honors Board and a member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Board.. Mr. Myers has been admitted to both the California and Illinois State Bars.. He began his legal career as a law clerk for a civil (personal injury) defense firm performing many facets of civil litigation. Mr. Myers also served as a Judicial Law Clerk for a civil Orange County Superior Court Judge. Once he became an attorney, Mr. Myers worked as a plaintiff personal injury attorney. Mr. Myers then changed paths and began practicing primarily immigration and criminal law. Although Mr. Myers continued to handle some personal injury cases, he mainly focused on Immigration and Criminal cases. This led to a position with the Department of Labor as a Supervisory Immigration Program Analyst where Mr. Myers deepened his understanding of immigration law from the government's . Myers' experience is broad and he has a strong success rate in private practice, while always having maintained a good relationship with his clients. Mr. Myers uses his versatile experience to achieve excellent results for his clients.

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.

Matthew Cohen is a highly skilled and experienced attorney in the area of DUI and criminal defense. Matthew has over a decade of experience in Southern California courts where he has established great relationships with prosecutors and judges alike. He has a reputation as an aggressive and well-respected criminal defense attorney with a long history of success.In his ten plus years of experience in criminal defense, Matthew has represented thousands of clients in felony and misdemeanor cases throughout southern California. Matthew is dedicated to all of his clients and works constantly to receive the results that his clients deserve. Matthew also gives all of his clients his personal cell phone number to ensure that they receive the attention that they need.. Matthew reunited with attorney Daniel Perlman, who he worked for years ago, after spending over seven years at The Law Offices of Hart J. Levin, specializing in criminal and DUI defense. Matthew, who lives with his family in the La Crescenta area, earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Binghamton University in New York, and his law degree locally from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Matthew utilizes his expertise to vigorously defend and protect every individual that he represents.

Martin Lijtmaer focuses primarily on criminal defense.  His law firm, LIJT LAW, handles everything from simple bench warrant recalls and drug possession to complex white-collar and RICO conspiracy cases.   LIJT LAW's philosophy is to provide its clients with The Complete Defense through aggressive litigation, comprehensive investigative services, and dependable and honest attorney-client communication.   LIJT LAW leaves no stones unturned when working your case.. Martin Lijtmaer se centra principalmente en la defensa penal. Su oficina, LIJT LAW, se ocupa de todas clases de casos desde posesión de drogas y ordenes de arresto hasta casos complejos como delitos de cuello blanco y homicidio.. La filosofía LIJT es proveer a sus clientes con la defensa completa a través de litigios agresivos, servicios integrales de investigación, y la comunicación entre abogado y cliente confiable y honesto.  LIJT LAW analiza todos los ángulos cuando trabaja su caso.

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Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Diana Ivanova specifically handles complex criminal matters in state and federal courts nationwide.. Ms. Ivanova’s aggressive defense of her clients' freedoms and rights has earned her a reputation as both a zealous and successful criminal defense trial attorney in all criminal defense matters. She provides tenacious representation in both state and federal courts for those facing serious charges of sex crimes, federal violations, drug crimes, homicide, violence, white-collar crime, DUI and more. Ms. Ivanova is also known for successfully litigating some of the largest violence crimes in Los Angeles.. Even if an arrest has been made, Ms. Ivanova focuses on getting charges dropped before formal charges are filed in court. It is important for a criminal defense professional to intervene early and aggressively, as she does.. Ms. Ivanova is a member of multiple legal associations. In addition to being a tough and fearless advocate in criminal defense cases, she genuinely cares about her clients and fights each case with unparalleled skill and determination to obtain the best possible outcome.

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.

Kristen Hart is a criminal defense and immigration attorney, and one of the named partners of Cabrera & Hart, LLP, located in Los Angeles, California. Kristen received her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School in Orange County, and received a certificate in Intellectual Property, with a concentration in Criminal Law. She spends her free time running her non-profit organization called Dare to Dream, LA, which focuses on raising money to help benefit the health and education of children in Los Angeles County. Kristen has partnered with the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, to donate funds to their facility.

KILLEDJIAN LAW CORPORATION:. I am a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney and the managing partner at Killedjian Law Corporation – a criminal defense law firm. My passion for law and justice began when an immediate family member was arrested and incarcerated when I was 20 years old. As my loved one was shuffled through the criminal justice system, I witnessed the inequities of what is undoubtedly an imperfect system. This experience prompted me to attend law school with the sole purpose of practicing criminal defense.. In law school, I clerked for the federal public defender’s office which further fueled my love and passion for advocacy and the pursuit of equal justice. Since my 1999 admission to the State Bar of California, I practiced criminal defense law obtaining numerous defense verdicts. My strong strategic vision in criminal defense law provides my clients with formidable representation in California state and federal courts.. By focusing on criminal defense law, I operate a full-service criminal defense law firm, handling all cases from inception to trial. I handle all matters herself, ensuring that I am readily available whenever a client has a question about their case. The Killedjian Law Corporation handles cases from the pre-filing and investigative stages all the way to progress reports, including post-conviction relief.. As a lawyer who truly enjoys my practice, I continuously grow my knowledge of the law and keep apprised of all legal changes. This, combined with my out-of-the-box thinking, enables me to provide an individualized defense and strategy for each one of my clients.. I am a member of various associations, including National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, San Fernando Valley Bar Association, and the Armenian Bar Association. I have not only been a successful Criminal Defense Lawyer for over 22 years but have also solidified a reputation that displays me as a passionate and zealous advocate on behalf of all my clients.. MELO LAW CORP:. I fight for those injured by the negligence of others while my clients recover from their injuries. With an impressive 24-year legacy of fighting for victims, my name (Melo) is synonymous with unwavering commitment, unparalleled legal acumen, and remarkable results. A proud alumnus of California State University, Northridge (CSUN), my thirst for justice and passion for the law led me to Whittier College School of Law. There, I honed my skills, cultivated my strategic mindset, and developed a tenacious spirit that would later define my illustrious navigating the complexities of personal injury law.. Over the course of my two-and-a-half-decade-long career, I have been the pillar of strength for countless individuals and families and recovered millions of dollars for them. My vast experience spans thousands of settled cases, each testament to my meticulous attention to detail, my adept negotiation skills, and my unyielding determination. But what truly sets me apart is my exceptional talent as a litigator. In the courtroom, I transform into a relentless advocate, presenting my client’s cases with a combination of compelling storytelling, substantial evidence, and unwavering conviction. My prior experiences and academic background formed a solid foundation, but it’s my innate empathy, my genuine desire to help, and my deep-seated sense of justice that drives my success.. When you engage with me, you’re not just getting a lawyer; you’re gaining an ally, a protector, and a champion. However, my accolades and accomplishments are not just measured in the successful cases I have championed or secured in settlements. They are also reflected in the profound impact I have had on the lives of my clients. Those I represent find solace in my confidence, are empowered by my dedication, and are often awe-inspired by my ability to turn even the most challenging situations into victories. The testimonials and praises of my clients echo the same sentiment time and again—I am not just a lawyer; I am a lifeline.. Before establishing my footprint in the world of personal injury, I gained invaluable insights working in different spectrums of the legal landscape. This diverse experience equipped me with a unique perspective, allowing me to anticipate challenges, craft innovative strategies, and ultimately, ensure my clients always have the upper hand. As the personal injury landscape continues to evolve, I remain at the forefront, constantly updating my knowledge, refining my strategies, and ensuring that my clients receive nothing but the best representation. It’s this commitment to excellence, coupled with my profound expertise, that has solidified my reputation as one of the finest attorneys.. If you or a loved one are seeking representation that combines experience, dedication, and unparalleled expertise, look no further. Reach out to me today and take the first step towards securing the justice you deserve.