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After spending nearly a decade as a prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Pat Carey opened his own crimimal defense practice in 2014 out of Torrance, California serving state and federal criminal defendants. While based in Los Angeles county in Southern California, Attorney Pat Carey has experience in a wide range of cases nationwide.. Pat Carey is a California Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and has been honored as a Top 100 National Trial Lawyer multiple years running.  As a Criminal Law specialist, he is in an elite group with less than 1% of lawyers in California.  With a vast experience of over 60 criminal jury trials as a prosecutor ranging from DUIs, domestic violence, and murder cases,  Pat also handled 75 juvenile adjucation trials in juvenile court in Los Angeles County.  Pat further has extensive experience conducting over 1,600 felony preliminary hearings.. Pat Carey brings his insider prosecution knowledge and long-standing legal relationships to the defense side of the table to fight relentlessly for his clients.. One of Pat's murder cases while a Deputy District Attorney was featured on NBC's Dateline.  Additionally, Pat was featured on Fox News discussing pertinent criminal defense issues.  He has earned not guilty verdicts for his clients in his last two jury trials, one of which resulted in his client's acquittal and immediate release from prison.

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.

Ed Flores is  a former Orange County Senior deputy district attorney.  Before that he was a big firm lawyer and worked with Justice Cameron on the Arizona Supreme Court.  He has tried more than 100 cases to verdict. Mr. Flores has experience across the entire range of criminal cases, from misdemeanors to felonies.  For 4 years he prosecuted strictly the sex crimes of rape and child molestation, including allegations of kidnapping and torture.  He also spent 3 years prosecuting only fraud and workers compensation fraud cases.  The remainder of his time in the Orange County District Attorney's office was spent prosecuting an array of felony and misdemeanor cases, from DUI to attempt murder.  As a private trial lawyer, Mr. Flores handles all criminal defense cases, from DUI and petty theft to homicide.  He has also used his breadth of trial experience to prosecute civil cases such as police misconduct and serious injury cases.

With a career spanning over 30 years in Northern and Southern Clifornia, Milton F. Gonzalez thrives on developing aggressive and strategic solutions that meet his clients' needs and goals. Milton's extensive criminal and civil trial experience spans all levels of state and federal courts. He brings to his practice a logical, problem-solving approach, keen attention to detail, and a passion for protecting his clients' rights. Milton is fluent in Spanish and English.

Andrew K. Earl of Clovis Law Group LLP now servicing clients in Fresno, Visalia, Hanford, Merced, Madera, Bakersfield areas and throughout California.. Andrew K. Earl is an attorney at Clovis Law Group LLP. Mr. Earl focuses his legal practice in the area of criminal defense in the state of California. Mr. Earl also assists those who are involved or anticipate being involved in litigated civil matters.. Mr. Earl has helped clients in a wide array of criminal matters including charges of DUI, child endangerment, weapon offenses, drug possession, domestic violence, and battery offenses.. Mr. Earl’s legal practice also assist clients in matters involving personal injury, construction defect, elder abuse claims, misappropriation of estate assets, improper trust and probate administration, creditor collection, breach of contract, business disputes, general contract and business matters, real estate transactions, zoning regulation, and municipal code violations.. At Clovis Law Group LLP, Mr. Earl is an advocate for those seeking justice and equitable treatment under the law.

Mr. Madu has over five years’ experience working for the District Attorney’s Office of Los Angeles County. He worked on arraignments, drug court, preliminary hearings and also assisted senior attorneys in the Hardcore Gang Division in criminal prosecutions.. After the District’s Office, Mr. Madu worked in the corporate financial space as a compliance expert, helping companies, such as Promontory Financial Group navigate mortgage business regulations. He also worked for other fintech companies as their head of compliance to protect the assets of banks and lenders such as Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Chase Bank.. Mr. Madu has now opened his office with a client focus on Criminal defense Law and Business Law. With his vast experience in criminal law and business law, he works tirelessly as an advocate for his clients to obtain the best results possible.. Emeka Madu received his undergraduate degree from California State University, Northridge, where he majored in Sociology, Criminology and Criminal Justice. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Trinity Law School, he focused on Criminal Law and Evidence, Contracts and Business Law. He received the highest grade in Evidence, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. He also obtained a scholarship based on merit.

I help people accused of committing crimes.. As founder of Not Guilty Law, Attorney Nate Gjesdal delivers personalized legal representation for clients fighting criminal charges throughout Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Orange County.. Our most common defenses include DUI, Domestic Violence, and Theft. We’ve had thousands of successful case dismissals and happy clients.

Attorney Sholeh Iravantchi is an accomplished attorney in Santa Ana practicing criminal defense and immigration law, serving clients throughout Southern California.. Attorney Iravantchi began her career representing children and young adults in the arena of special education. She holds a doctorate degree in psychology and remains an avid advocate for children with disabilities and special needs. Ms. Iravantchi went on to work for the public defender’s office where she honed her skills as a trial lawyer. As a trilingual attorney – speaking English, Spanish, and Farsi – Ms. Iravantchi was able to represent people from all walks of life facing the criminal justice system.

The Law Office of Wais Azami, established in 2016, focuses on defending individuals facing criminal accusations, such as DUI, domestic violence, and various misdemeanors or felonies. Located in Garden Grove, California, this renowned legal practice prioritizes affordability, providing flexible payment plans and dedicated client advocacy to safeguard both rights and finances. Wais Azami’s adeptness in criminal defense, coupled with his passion for protecting clients, makes him a formidable ally in navigating the complexities of the legal system.. We also take select personal injury cases such as motor vehicle accidents and wrongful death suits. Please call our office for a free consultation. Free consultation if attorney is hired.  Otherwise, there is a nominal fee for the time.  Please inquire.

Attorney Mo Abuershaid is the founding partners of ALL Trial Lawyers. He is the lead attorney handling the firm’s juvenile dependency practice (CPS defense). He has counseled and represented hundreds of parents against Child Protective Services (CPS), Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and other social service agency investigations. Attorney Abuershaid has fought for and protected parents in juvenile dependency cases in numerous counties in Southern California, including but not limited to, Orange County, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Riverside. Mo Abuershaid is highly equipped to handle juvenile dependency cases of all severities, including cases involving allegations of general neglect or negligence, failure to protect, severe physical abuse, positive toxicology results in infants, sexual abuse, fractures or broken bones, head injuries, and trauma.. There are two sides to every story and Attorney Mo Abuershaid will make sure your side is heard. He has witnessed many times that investigative agencies, such as CPS and DCFS, do not accurately represent the true facts of a case. This bias and slanted reporting by CPS and/or DCFS will always be to the detriment of the alleged offending parents. Ultimately, the parental rights of the alleged offending parents are violated. Understanding how incredibly important and precious children are to their parents, Attorney Abuershaid relies on his extensive experience and expertise to zealously fight to reunite families. He is driven and focused on protecting your parental rights against CPS and DCFS.. In addition to his juvenile dependency practice, Attorney Mo Abuershaid is equally well versed in representing people accused of committing felony and misdemeanor crimes. He has over 20+ jury trial and bench trial experience under his belt. He has delivered a great number of victories to so many of his clients in the form of favorable settlements, dismissals, and acquittals. He has represented numerous high-profile clients, including the family of the San Bernardino shooters. Prior to forming ALL Trial Lawyers, Attorney Abuershaid was a pubic defender at the Orange County Public Defender’s Office, where he represented thousands of indigent clients accused of committing various crimes of all severities.. Mr. Abuershaid is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association and Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association. He obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Western Michigan University.

Orange County's Premier Criminal Defense Attorney. Consistently named on the Super Lawyers' Southern California Rising Stars List, an honor reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice and the National Trial Association's prestigious Top 40 Under 40 list.. Neeraj began his legal career through opportunities to work with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, the Orange County Superior Court, and the United States Department of Justice.. But Neeraj's interest in the law goes back to high school when a friend from a less affluent background was charged with selling drugs. The friend had been putting the money he made from drug sales into his father's wallet at night.. “No one should be defined by the fact that he was once in handcuffs,” Neeraj says. “My friend got kicked out of school. It changed his life.”. Neeraj is now able to fight for the rights of other good people whose lives have been impacted by criminal charges, such as a single mother with a disabled son who lost her job after being charged with theft.. The mother, a nurse by profession, would leave the house every day pretending to go to work so as not to cause her son distress. In actuality, she was volunteering with a local food bank, which also kept her family fed.. By conducting his own investigation, Neeraj was able to establish his client's innocence. The D.A.'s office dropped the case and the client was able to resume her career helping others.. In his free time, Neeraj volunteers for the California Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to releasing wrongfully convicted inmates.. When not practicing law, he enjoys going to Disneyland with his wife and cooking (the spicier the better!). Neeraj is also a passionate fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, and was featured in the Orange County Register for winning "Fan of the Game" in the 2010 Finals against the Boston Celtics.

With years of experience, Geronimo Gutierrez IV has successfully defended clients in many cases as a Felony and Misdemeanor criminal defense lawyer for State and Federal cases. With experience comes the knowledge of resources that help our clients.. Traffic tickets, DMV Hearings, Pre-Filing Matters, Diversion, Pre-Filing Diversion, Bench Warrants, Probation Violations, First-time DUI, Second-time DUI, Third-time DUI, Felony DUI, Drug Offenses, Drug Manufacturing, Robbery, Burglary, Unauthorized Entry Across Borders, Assault, Sexual Assault, Battery, Vehicular Manslaughter, Criminal RICO and more.. Los Angeles County Public Defender, Los Angeles, CADeputy Public Defender, January 2024 – April 2024. · Defended clients in Preliminary Hearings· Conducted research for motion hearings. The Matian Firm, APC, Los Angeles, CAAssociate Attorney, April 2021 – January 2024. · Defended clients against misdemeanor and felony charges, both state and federal within the Southern, Central, and Eastern Federal Districts of California.. Huston | McCaffrey, LLP, San Diego, CA. Senior Legal Intern, June 2019 – March 2021· Drafted motions.· Reviewed discovery.· Conducted legal research.. San Diego Public Defender,Multiple Conflicts Office, San Diego, CA. Legal Intern, August 2019 – November 2019· Homicide and special circumstances issues.· Reviewed and organized discovery.· Drafted and edited motions.· Conducted legal research.. San Diego Public Defender,Primary Public Defender, San Diego, CACertified Legal Intern, January 2019 – April 2019. · Drafted motions and statements.· Interviewed clients for Felony Arraignments.· Processed and prepared Felony Arraignment forms with clients.· Maintained friendly and professional client interaction.

I am passionate about fighting for the underdog.  I started my practice dedicated to this purpose.  I receive great satisfaction from using all the skills I have acquired as a lawyer, and in life, to help those who are in a bad place.

Saif H. Rahman focuses his law practice on criminal defense which he has been practicing exclusively for over 12 years. Before starting his own office, Saif served as a Deputy Public Defender in the County of Orange for over 7 years. During that time, he zealously litigated and advocated thousands of criminal cases with successful results, becoming a very well known and respected attorney throughout the courtrooms of Southern California. Saif also regularly volunteers his time and does pro bono work for the Public Law Center of Orange County.. Saif’s ability to connect with and passionately represent his clients comes as no surprise to those who know him.  Although he grew up in southern California, Saif was fortunate to travel and live abroad throughout his youth, developing relationships with people of many diverse backgrounds and cultures, molding him into the caring and understanding advocate he is today. With a family legacy rooted deep in medicine and science, including a Nobel Laureate as a grandfather, Saif enrolled at UC Riverside’s Biomedical program with the goal of becoming a doctor.. “I initially wanted to become a doctor to help those in need, but I quickly realized that with my travels, background, and ability to connect with people, I could better serve people in another way. Just as important as ones health, so is their freedom, fairness, and right against injustice.”. After graduating with honors from UC Riverside, Saif earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Southern California School of Law, where he received many awards and distinctions, including serving as the president of the Street Law Foundation, where he provided guidance and advice to inner-city school students.. Away from the courtroom Saif is an avid car enthusiast and amateur race car driver. On any given weekend he can usually be found at various car shows or a local track with his sons enjoying some laps.. Education. Juris Doctotrate - University of Southern California 2005. Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Russian Studies - UC Riverside 2002. Cum Laude

John Bussman has over a decade of experience succesfully defending against all types of criminal matters, including DUI, drug crimes, sex offenses, domestic violence, assault / battery, probation violations and 3-strikes cases.  He earned his reputation as a thorough and effective defense attorney by striving to consistently deliver outstanding results for his clients.. John is also an expert in the laws regarding restraining orders.  If you need the protection of a restraining order, or if you have been served with a temporary order, call John to discuss your options.. No other firm defends more cases on Catalina Island every year. John Bussman's office is the #1 criminal defense firm serving the Avalon Courthouse.. He earned a Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law and studied political science at the University of Oregon.  He was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society and performed over 100 hours of pro bono service through the University of San Diego's Legal Clinic.. John Bussman currently practices criminal defense in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Orange County.  Free consultations and affordable payment plans available.. Follow John's SoCal Law Blog for the latest legal news and analysis.