Top Criminal Lawyers in ZIP 90503 | 6 available

I have been in practice for over 33 years.  I have operated my own Law Firm for 31 of those 33 years.  I have handled a wide variety of types of cases, however, currently I emphasis criminal law.  I have been on many high profile Organized Crime RICO cases as well as cases involving the highest number of co-defendants in the country, 142.  I've represented gang members and private individuals who found themselves in difficult situations & have strived to help them out of it to be able to go on with their lives. l was involved in the largest Child Pornography case in the country in Louisiana wherein my client was exposed to a 35 year mandatory minimum sentence, but received a sentence of 5 years. I have a broad range of experience involving the whole range of State & Federal criminal cases.

I am also member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association where I serve as a member of the Bench and Bar Committee. The Bench and Bar Committee serves as a liaison between the judges and the attorneys which practice as members of the LACBA. I am also a former director of the South Bay Bar Association where I chaired the litigation committee. I have served on numerous charitable foundations including the Peninsula Education Foundation where I served as trustee and chaired the endowment committee.. I have taught and lectured other attorneys at California Mandatory Continuing Legal Education courses on topics ranging from phantom income, complex cash flow and business valuations to domestic violence and child custody.. In my spare time I enjoy traveling with my wife Linda and three beautiful children Taylor, Ashley and Derek. I am also an avid waterman and enjoy surfing and sailing.

Former Criminal Prosecutor, now successful Criminal Defense Attorney. For 15 years, I prosecuted some of the most violent criminal offenders in Los Angeles County. Now, I 'm using my experiences as a veteran prosecutor to help people like you who have been charged with a crime. I handle all types of criminal defense from misdemeanor drunk in public to felonies including sex crimes and murder. I tried over 60 jury trial, including rapes, murders, gang cases.  I know how the police investigate these cases and what the prosecutor will require to charge you with a crime. The relationships I have formed, coupled with the respect I've earned, will get you the results you need to gain back your life and freedom.

As a former Deputy District Attorney that has prosecuted over a thousand cases I know what it takes to attack the Prosecution's case. I dedicate my time and effort on ensuring my client's get the justice they deserve. I enjoy speaking with my clients directly and hearing their stories instead of having them speak to paralegals like other offices. I treat every case now matter how big or small as if it's my own family member's. I stand by the motto that, "Defense Wins Games, Not Offense!"