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When people learn that I am a criminal defense attorney, the question that I usually get is: "How can you defend criminals?" My answer to this question has evolved over time. At first, it used to irritate me. With time, I realized that the problem isn't the question, but rather the misunderstanding that underlies it: That being accused of a crime makes you a criminal, or at minimum, a bad person.. I represent people who make mistakes. My job is to protect those people from making more mistakes and also to protect them against the mistakes that the government will inevitably make when prosecuting them. It is my job to hold the government and prosecuting agencies accountable. The Constitution says we are all presumed innocent until proven guilty and that we all enjoy certain important rights. I make sure those rights are respected.. I have successfully represented individuals accused of misdemeanors and felonies, including DUI, drug crimes, sex crimes, theft crimes, domestic violence, and more. Though I practice primarily in Orange County, I have successfully defended individuals in courts all over Southern California. When you come into my law office, what you see is what you get: a young, aggressive attorney who is honest and will work hard to achieve the best possible outcome given your circumstances.. I am usually in court every single day. On days that I am not in court, you will find me in my office – jeans, T-shirt, and Vans – researching and dissecting client cases. I have learned over the years that clients see past the suit and tie; clients look for someone they can relate to on some basic level; someone that can understand and address their issues. That's exactly what I do. Clients like the fact that I am easy to reach. You can reach me 24 hrs a day by cell phone, text, email, fax, facebook, etc.. I am Trojan (yes, I will represent you even if you are a Bruin). I obtained my B.A. from USC and my law degree from Whittier Law School. I passed the bar exam on my first attempt while planning a tour for my rock band and winning a championship with my soccer team. I have two beautiful daughters – Alissa and Melissa. They are natural born musicians – like their father.

Vigil Defense Law Firm, PC is a premier law firm based in Orange County, California. The foundation of our service is the ability to understand the core needs of our clients, tailor plans for their success, and walk them through each step. We are driven to make our clients feel cared for because going through legal troubles can be the most stressful time for anyone. Our goal is to take away the stress, shoulder the burden, and help you reach justice.. Founder Martina A. Teinert knows her core clients. She grew up in Southern California and is passionate about her community. Martina is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Chapman University’s School of Law.

The founder of Chambers Law Firm, Dan E Chambers, has been in practice for 30 years. He served as a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney for six years and was in private practice at other firms for approximately 15 years, handling a wide range of highly complex litigation matters. Dan’s primary area of practice now involves the representation and defense of individuals and businesses in all types of criminal and administrative matters, in both federal and state court throughout southern California. As a former prosecutor, Dan has unique insight into the criminal justice system that enables him to provide his clients with quality representation for charges ranging from DUI, petty theft, domestic violence, and other misdemeanors to homicide, kidnapping, sex crimes, and other serious felonies.. I pay referral fees to attorneys who refer matters to me.

Sheny Gutierrez is a distinguished attorney with a comprehensive background in criminal law. Admitted to practice in the State Bar of California, he is also authorized to represent clients in the U.S. Federal District Courts for both the Central and Southern Districts of California. His professional memberships reflect his deep involvement in the legal community, including affiliations with the California Bar Association's Criminal Law Section, California Public Defenders Association, Orange County Criminal Defenders Association, and the North Orange County Bar Association.. Gutierrez has specialized training in DUI enforcement, which underscores his expertise in this area. In December 2018, he completed the DUI Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioner Training Course, an NHTSA-approved program by Impaired Driving Specialists in Alpharetta, Georgia. This was further complemented by his completion of the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Course in February 2019, also approved by NHTSA and conducted in Alpharetta, Georgia. His dedication to continuous learning and development in his field is a testament to his professionalism and commitment to legal excellence.

Ronald G. Brower, Attorney at Law, has been specializing exclusively in criminal law since he opened his legal practice in Orange County, California, in 1974. He is a 1970 graduate of the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, who then spent four years as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange and San Luis Obispo Counties.. During a career marked with high-profile successes, Ron has handled several thousand criminal cases and tried approximately 300 jury trials, including a large number of homicide cases. As testimony to the quality of his preparation and conduct of complex cases, Ron’s clients have included Orange County judges, politicians, private attorneys, public defenders, deputy district attorneys, and law enforcement officers. It was Ron, for example, who represented the entire Orange County District Attorney’s offce in the “Narcotic Slush Fund Case” against the Orange County Board of Supervisors.. Ron has testified in court as an expert in criminal law and procedure for both the prosecution and defense and produced a training film on psychiatric testimony. He is a featured speaker at legal seminars, colleges and universities, and law schools. In addition, he has sat as Judge Pro Tem in Orange County Municipal and Superior Courts.. Ron is a member of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, the Orange County Bar Association, the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association, the California Trial Lawyers Association, and the Society for Specialized Criminal Advocates. He has been admitted to the California State Courts Bar (Bar #047518), the Federal Bar, the United States Tax Court, the United States Court of Claims, and the United States Supreme Court.. A native of Long Beach, California, Ron is married and has three sons.

Mr. Fontes was born and raised in Nogales, Arizona, and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego in 1997. Mr. Fontes played football for the University of San Diego Toreros.. Mr. Fontes graduated from the Arizona State College of Law in May of 2004 and was admitted to the California Bar that year. During law school Mr. Fontes clerked for the Law Office of Gabriel Valdez Jr., which specializes in criminal defense. Mr. Fontes also clerked for the Honorable James A. Soto at the Santa Cruz County Superior Court of Arizona.. Upon completion of law school, Mr. Fontes practiced as an Immigration Attorney for a private law firm in Orange County, CA for approximately two years. Mr. Fontes has represented thousands of immigrants and their families before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service and before the Executive Office of Immigration Review in Immigration Court.. Mr. Fontes is admitted to practice law before all California State Courts. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court, Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Matthew C. Mullhofer is an attorney licensed by the State Bar of California. He has extensive experience in the area of estate planning and asset protection, which includes the formation of trusts, wills, family limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and domestic corporations. Matthew has been a featured speaker at many estate planning and asset protection seminars.. Matthew C. Mullhofer has extensive experience in business and corporate law, civil litigation, probate, and real estate law. He has negotiated many commercial and residential real estate leases and transactions. He has drafted and negotiated numerous business and sale agreements for business owners. In the area of Intellectual Property, Matthew C. Mullhofer has acquired extensive experience representing corporations in the acquisition, licensing, and registration of their trademarks and copyrights.. Matthew C. Mullhofer has also experienced success in representation of taxpayers regarding collection efforts by the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, and State Board of Equalization. He also handles Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cases with an emphasis in discharging taxes in bankruptcy.

Mathew Higbee is the founding attorney of Higbee & Associates, a national law firm with offices in 17 states and a winning tradition that includes more than 20,000 successful cases.    The law firm employees more than 90 dedicated legal professionals who handle a wide-range of legal matters.. Higbee utilizes his unique blend of legal and professional experience to deliver success for his clients. He has handled a wide-range of cases in both criminal and civil courts. He has served as a prosecutor and defense counsel. He is a frequent commentator and guest writer for various media.  He has also provided expert opinion to multiple legislative bodies.. His commitment to pro bono work earned him awards and recognition from the Utah Supreme Court and the City of Los Angeles.   He received an award from the Mayor of Los Angeles for his work on behalf of veterans.. Higbee is a licensed to practice law in 10 states.  He earned his JD from the University of Utah, where he served as president of the student body and was a finalist for the American Bar Association's President of the Year honor. Other honors included being a member of one of the national moot-court teams, receiving numerous scholarships, awards, and fellowships, including an invitation to participate in the prestigious US Presidential Management Fellowship. He has served as prosecutor and defense counsel.. He served as a member of the University of Utah College of Law's Board of Trustees.   The University of Utah named him Young Alumni of The Year in 2013.. He is the founder of , a national law firm that specializes in criminal record expungement.

I'm Chris Purcell, a knowledgeable Orange County trial attorney with over 20 years of experience handling serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. As a lawyer, my goal is to help individuals and families feel like they have been heard, treated fairly, and compensated for what they have lost. I have achieved great success in finding the parties responsible for my clients’ losses and holding them accountable. My clients receive aggressive legal representation and don't incur a fee unless I win your case.. If you are considering legal representation, please contact me today at my Santa Ana or Irvine office for a confidential free consultation with no obligation.. I serve Orange County and surrounding areas including Santa Ana, Riverside, San Bernardino, Newport Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Orange, Tustin, Anaheim, Laguna Niguel, and Lake Forest.. Purcell Law. Chris Purcell, Personal Injury Attorney. 1539 E. 4th Street. Santa Ana, CA 92701. Purcell Law. Chris Purcell, Personal Injury Attorney. 7700 Irvine Center Drive Suite 800. Irvine, CA 92618

I live in Orange County and I grew up in Orange County. My practice has been here my entire career.

I have focused my legal career entirely on criminal law, as I have a passion for protecting those accused of criminal conduct from the powers that be.  This passion is rooted in the notion that by protecting the rights of my clients', I am also protecting the rights of society as a whole, especially in the state-ist times in which we live.. Having earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara, I am accutely aware that unchecked executive power is a cancer to a free and just society.  At the front line of the war being waged on society's freedoms and linberties, are criminal defense attornies, who provide the necessary check on governmental action, and fight to ensure that our society remains free and open, the essential hallmarks of Western Civilization.. Outside the courtroom, I enjoy surfing, hiking, and volunteering my time to help those less fortunate.

I have been in practice since 1986. Since then, my office has been dedicated to serving the legal needs of individual people from all over the Country and World. I have successfully litigated both bench and jury trials over a wide range of fields, including criminal defense, personal injury (plaintiff), worker's compensation (applicant), family law (dissolution, child custody, restraining orders), guardianship, and immigration/deportation. In each case, my office offers confidential, trustworthy, honest, and professional representation at the highest levels. Personal service, extended office hours, and helping out our clients in their time of need is our forte. With many years of experience in each field, coupled with litigating cases in various Counties and Courthouses, provides our clients with a breadth of experience rarely seen with other firms. We look forward to serving your legal needs. Thank you. Victor M. Cueto

I grew up in Madison, New Jersey.  I graduated Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York (1987) and Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia, PA in (1990).  I worked for a maritime law firm and an insurance company while going to law school.  I passed the California Bar on my first try.  My first job as a lawyer was as a deputy public defender in Orange County, CA.  After that I was deputy district attorney in Orange County, CA before beginning my private practice in 1997.  I play the guitar and enjoy an excellent guitar collection!

I am honored to have received many awards throughout my career including having been selected by California Lawyer Magazine as "One of the Top Twenty Lawyers in the State of California," the Outstanding Prosecutor for the State of California in 1998 for having amassed a trial record of 64 wins - 0 losses trying high publicity murder cases during my carrer and most recently in 2014 having been selected as "The Best Lawyer in Orange County" by Orange County Weekly Magazine, who noted that the success I am able to obtain in the courtroom is the result of years of hard work and the practical experience I bring to each and every case I handle in defending my clients.. I understand those retaining my services want someone who will keep in close communication with them, fashion a reasonable fee for high quality legal service, and above all has the skill and determination to fight whatever battles are necessary to insure a successful outcome.. If you are looking for a proven attorney who will be comitted to helping you, I am available any time to answer your questions and will certainly do whatever possible to work out a financial arrangement you can live with.  I would consider it a honor to represent you on any criminal charges you may be facing.

I am a tenacious litigator who has conducted hundreds of jury trials, court trials and evidentiary hearings in felony and misdemeanor cases.

From 1992 to 1997, while in law school, I was doing project work for 10-12 other attorneys, which allowed me to gain experience in many areas.  When I became an attorney in 1999, I had obtained a breadth of experience in civil, family, criminal, personal injury, probate litigation, immigration, contracts, construction defect, landlord tenant, and bankruptcy.. Ultimately, I have pruned my practice down to estate planning, conservatorships, guardianships, elder abuse, and associated litigation.. I am aggressive and passionate, and I work very hard to obtain the results that my clients seek.

Find the best attorney for your case. Vigorous representation means fighting for your client during the entire process until the case is resolved.. The Law Office of Charmaine Druyor provides the representation you need and deserve. Remaining Silent and retaining a competent defense attorney immediately after you've been arrested is the best way to begin your defense.. Call Us Today for a Free Consultation -. About Our Orange County Criminal Law Firm. The firm handles all criminal defense matters including, but not limited to: drunk driving, including driving under the influence of either alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescribed medication; violent crimes, including domestic violence, assault and battery, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, residential burglary, sexual assault, rape, carjacking, stalking, gang crimes, murder/attempted murder, and child abuse.. The firm also handles theft crimes, including petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting, commercial and residential burglary, fraud, forgery, identity theft, credit card fraud, and embezzlement; drug charges, possession for sales of any controlled substance or marijuana, and transportation of such drugs; misdemeanor and felony probation violations, modification of restraining/protective orders, and modification of probation.. The Law Office of Charmaine Druyor has made a tremendous difference in our client’s lives by preventing them from suffering harsh unwarranted penalties. Your case is given individual attention so you will never feel like you are just “another case”. This is evident by the referrals we get from satisfied clients.. Every client has the firm’s utmost commitment to obtaining the most favorable result. Communication between Attorney and Client is of paramount importance. Upon retaining the services of our firm you will be given your attorney’s business cell phone number.. Coverage Areas. Orange County, including Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Balboa, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point Foothill Ranch, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, La Habra, Lake Forest, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Santa Ana, San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, Yorba Linda, and surrounding counties.

Extensive litigation experience in the following areas: Federal & state criminal defense cases, Civil personal injury cases (motor vehicle, abuse, wrongful death), Professional licensing board hearings. I have 10 years of experiance as a Deputy District Attorney. Worked major narcotics enforcement. Also worked in the homicide unit prosecuting murder cases. Co-authored Livsey Hearing Protocol for Death Penalty Case Reveiw within Orange County. Our Motto- "Whatever it takes"

David A. Ventura is an Associate Attorney at The Law Offices of Bryan R. Kazarian and specializes in criminal law. Mr. Ventura predominantly practices in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties.  He obtained his undergraduate degree for Political Science and Philosophy at California State University of Fullerton. Mr. Ventura then attended Trinity Law School and earned multiple American Jurisprudence Awards, served as Vice President on the Student Bar Association, and worked on Trinity Law Review until graduating in 2013. Mr. Ventura has worked with Bryan R. Kazarian since 2011 as an intern and Attorney, along with David Howell, Esq., for the Trinity Law School Mobile Legal Clinic. That clinic, in conjunction with the Orange County Rescue Mission continues to be responsible for the provision of pro-bono legal aid to homeless and indigent populations in Orange County.. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Mr. Ventura has defended clients facing a variety of criminal charges which range from traffic citations all the way to serious felonies.. In addition, Mr. Howell and Mr. Ventura created the Trinity Law School Alumni Association and are part owners of Burn Ward LLC, a multimedia corporation.. Mr. Ventura is a member of the California Bar Association (#306392) and licensed to practice in all California State Courts.

Darwish Law is a legal office dedicated to defending the rights and protecting the futures of individuals throughout Santa Ana who have been charged with a criminal offense. The firm was founded by Attorney Darwish, who is a former public defender and has handled countless cases ranging from minor misdemeanor charges to serious felonies. Her unique legal background has enabled Ms. Darwish to maintain a thorough understanding of both sides of the United States criminal justice system, and to predict the actions that the prosecution may take. When an individual retains the representation of the firm, Ms. Darwish will thoroughly examine every detail surrounding their situation, gather all the evidence, and work to build the strongest defense possible. She is prepared to represent clients who are facing charges involving a DUI offense, theft crime, drug crime, driving offense, domestic violence, and more. Regardless of the charges you are facing, do not try to work through them on your own. Contact Darwish Law to find out more about working with an Orange County criminal defense attorney.

Currently representing individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties. Established a reputation for negotiating creative and unprecedented resolutions for clients. Successfully negotiated many felony cases and misdemeanors, stipulated continuances with the result of charges lowered from felony to misdemeanor and in many cases for charges to be dropped. Successful negotiation of deferred sentences, and the release of defendants without bail!

Christopher J. Ayala established his law practice in downtown Santa Ana in 2012 and recently went solo starting Ayala Law Group APC in 2017. Mr. Ayala graduated with Honors obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Management and a minor in Philosophy from California State University Fullerton. He then graduated Magna Cum Laude from Whittier Law School with a concentration in Criminal Law. His practice includes criminal, immigration, and family law. He is a first generation college graduate and attorney and understands the struggle faced by our Hispanic Community. He has a strong desire to help the community and has volunteered at various pro-bono immigration clinics, health fairs, and has offered pro-bono services to DACA applicants. In 2012, he received the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services from the State Bar of California.

Christopher Glew, Esq.. Chris Glew Criminal Attorney. “I have always focused my practice on Criminal Defense. I built my legal career with the single vision of representing people charged in criminal courts. I have an excellent record in trial and thrive on successful trial advocacy.”. Orange County Criminal Defense and Family Attorney. Christopher Glew is the leading defense attorney in Southern California for marijuana dispensaries, winning groundbreaking trials in the field of medical marijuana in the state of California.  Called “The hottest criminal defense attorney in Orange County,” he has been recognized as one of the 2013 Top Lawyers in California by American Lawyer Media, and one of the Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers Southern California by the National Trial Lawyers Association.  He has been featured in local and national media, including The Orange County Register, OC Weekly, Culture Magazine, and High Times.  He is a dynamic public speaker, and has provided commentary for ABC and NBC.. An Ohio native, Christopher Glew graduated from Kent State University in 1998 with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, Political Science, and History.  He then moved to California to attend Whittier Law School, where he was recognized on the Dean’s list and honor roll as well as the Trial Advocacy Honors Board.  He graduated from Whittier Law School in 2000 with a Juris Doctorate in Law and is the Founding Partner of Glew & Kim.. Christopher Glew has been admitted to the California Bar, Federal Central District Court of California, Federal Northern District of California, and Court of Appeals.  He attended the Comparative Law Seminar at Oxford University, and has completed the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing certification course to provide additional expertise in DUI cases.. He is a member of National College for DUI Defense, NORML Legal Committee, Orange County Bar Association, American Bar Association, The American Association of Nurses Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers Association, Orange County Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Newport Harbor Bar Association, West Orange County Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Life Member.. Contact Christopher Glew

Building the foundation…. After successfully completing his undergraduate studies in 1978 at the University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, Mr. Ciulla received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and was admitted to Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, CA.  Early on Mr. Ciulla developed his interest in criminal law and courtroom litigation and participated in Loyola Law School’s Center for Juvenile Law and Policy (LLS CJLP).  The CJLP Clinic presents law students the opportunity to participate in actual juvenile cases, preparing the defense and making court appearances on the juvenile’s behalf.  As a third year law student, Mr. Ciulla was named student supervisor and it was in this program that Sal won his first case; he argued and won his first appeal while in law school as a certified law student for the defense in 1981.. Graduating from Loyola Law School in 1981, Sal Ciulla’s law school commencement included his being honored as the recipient of the William P. Hogoboom Award for his leadership in the Juvenile Law and Policy program.. Admission to the California State Bar…. Mr. Ciulla was admitted to the California State Bar on December 1, 1981, and was hired as a prosecutor for the Deputy District Attorney for the County of Orange.  Working as a prosecutor from 1982-1986, allowed him the opportunity to hone his courtroom litigation skills and learn firsthand how the police and prosecution build a case.. Private Practice…. In 1986 Mr. Ciulla opened his criminal defense practice. His philosophy remains constant.  Just win.  His success in courtrooms throughout the State is a product of his dedication to his clients.  In the Law Firm of Sal Ciulla, there is no such thing as a small case.  Every case and every client is important. Whether your case involves a misdemeanor or a felony, a DUI or a homicide, you will be well represented.

Bryan R. Kazarian, Attorney at Law, specializes in criminal law and practices predominately in the Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties of California. Mr. Kazarian obtained his undergraduate degree from California State University, Fresno while participating in the University’s football program on an athletic scholarship. Mr. Kazarian then attended Western State University College of Law in Fullerton California and earned various honors such as American Jurisprudence Awards, Cum Laude, and Dean’s List and served on the Law School’s newspaper as a Law Review honors recipient before graduating in 1990. Mr. Kazarian spent over six years as a prosecutor beginning with the Juvenile Division and ending up in the elite Gang Unit assigned to a specialized gang enforcement team. During his time as a prosecutor Mr. Kazarian spoke at high schools, community colleges and served on a city’s School Attendance Review Board for monitoring the attendance of students in local elementary and high schools.. As a prosecutor Mr. Kazarian handled high-profile cases such as white collar embezzlement, attempted murder, elder abuse/poisoning, child molestation, jewelry store take over robbery, various forms of hate crimes and of course gang crimes. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Mr. Kazarian has defended clients facing a variety of criminal statute violations such as burglary, grand theft, vandalism, vehicle theft, automotive “Chop Shop” crimes, DUI, drivers license crimes, drug possession/sales amongst others. From these forums, Mr. Kazarian has acquired a wealth of experience as a criminal attorney.. In addition, Mr. Kazarian has spearheaded the creation and administration of the Trinity Law School/Orange County Rescue Mission’s partnership for the pro bono Legal Clinic and Mobile Legal Clinic. He also serves as an adjunct Professor of Law at Trinity Law School.. Needless to say, if you are seeking an aggressive criminal defense attorney who is not timid or one to avoid confrontation, then look no further. Mr. Kazarian will conduct a thorough investigation in his client’s defense and pursue every avenue to ensure his client’s Constitutional Rights are protected in every step of the process.. Mr. Kazarian is a member of the California Public Defenders Association, California State Bar Association (#152804), Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association and a attorney licensed to practice in Federal Court and all California State Courts.