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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.

Benjamin Arsenian is a native of Southern California. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of San Diego, followed by a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from Chapman University School of Law in Orange County. After graduating law school, Mr. Arsenian spent several years working with prominent personal injury attorneys. He obtained hundreds of thousands of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients.. In the middle of his career, Mr. Arsenian left private practice and began working at the District Attorney's office. There he learned behind-the-scene intricacies of criminal prosecution and was quickly promoted to Deputy District Attorney IV. Mr. Arsenian worked closely with law enforcement. He went on ride-a-longs with police offices, reviewed police reports, filed criminal charges, negotiated plea bargain deals, interviewed expert witnesses and won more than a hundred criminal trials. He received training in evidence, trial technique and felony sentencing from the California District Attorney Association. Mr. Arsenian learned the prosecution's side of the law from the inside out, with all its strengths and weaknesses. This is unique and vital knowledge for a defense attorney.. Preferring private practice, and being well-armed with first-hand experience in the District Attorney's office, Mr. Arsenian joined a large, state-wide firm and successfully handled thousands of criminal and personal injury cases. With his depth of experience, he knew there were better ways to get favorable results besides the cook-book, impersonal approach often found in big law firms.. Mr. Arsenian opened his own law firm to satisfy clients' needs for individualized, professional services, tailored to the requirements of the client, at a discounted the Law Offices of Benjamin Arsenian, Mr. Arsenian provides his personalized, aggressive litigation expertise to each and every case. Your case will not be assigned to a junior-level associate. By eliminating most consultants, salespeople and middle managers, Mr. Arsenian provides his clients with "senior-level" experience at the "junior-level" prices of other firms.

Attorney Scott Dicus handles criminal defense, traffic and felony and misdemeanor post conviction matters. Having worked in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Scott understands legal matters from multiple perspectives, helping him to carefully evaluate his clients’ needs and prepare the best case possible. He has successfully argued motions on behalf of his clients in 37 California counties.

As the founding attorney at The Law Offices of Jerry Schaffer, Jr., Orange County lawyer Jerry Schaffer, Jr. offers tireless legal representation in criminal defense cases. Since 1994, he has been practicing law in California. Prior to entering private practice, Attorney Scahffer was a prosecutor for 17 years. Mr. Schaffer received his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and his Juris Doctor from the Southwestern University School of Law. For a no-cost consultation, contact his firm.

"Experienced Criminal Defense and Immigration Attorney; I speak Spanish fluently; free consult and payment plans available. I can help you understand your criminal charges and their Immigration consequences. I will personally explain your case and possible plan of action.”