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Jay Tanenbaum is the founder and principal attorney at the law offices of Jay J Tanenbaum, practicing in the areas of criminal defense and immigration law in Southern California. Mr. Tanenbaum is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney and has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the county as well. In addition to his criminal defense and immigration legal practice, Mr. Tanenbaum serves as a fee dispute arbitrator for the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar, the Beverly Hills Bar and the Santa Monica Bar. Mr. Tanenbaum is also an invited guest lecturer at UCLA on criminal defense and immigration topics.

Attorney Ross Erlich has been practicing criminal law since his admission to the Bar and works in all courts located in Southern California.  Mr. Erlich handles all cases ranging from DUI and other misdemeanors to major felonies.  Ross’ experience emphasizes complicated criminal matters including bail, probation violations and other complex white collar matters.. After a brief stint in Northern California at the University of California, Berkeley, Ross decided to come back to his native Southern California to attend law school.  In school, he supported himself with work in criminal defense and politics.  This wide range of experience taught Ross not only how to negotiate with others, but, when it is needed, how to stand up and fight for himself and his client’s rights.. Ross was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley and utilizes his ties to the community to better serve his clients.  He is a member of the Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills and San Fernando Valley Bar Associations.  He also serves as the Treasurer of the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats and has been on the Executive Board for over 5 years.

Agavni Tulekyan is an aggressive and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles.  Ms. Tulekyan represents clients in felony and misdemeanor cases throughout numerous counties in California.  Ms. Tulekyan approaches every case, whether a misdemeanor or a felony, with the same mindset, that is to obtain the best possible outcome for the client.  Some of the cases she handles are: drug offenses, driving under the influence, assault and battery, theft offenses, hit and run, and domestic violence.. Ms. Tulekyan earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology and Criminal Justice from California State University, Northridge in 2007.  She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of West Los Angeles, School of Law in 2012.. Ms. Tulekyan is admitted to practice in all state courts in California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Mr. Weinrieb's law firm, Naderi & Weinrieb, has over 80 years of combined criminal defense experience defending individuals charged with all misdemeanor and felony offenses, including domestic violence, theft offenses, assault and battery, drug crimes, sex offenses, DUI, and all serious felony charges.. The firm's attorneys include Robert Schwartz, the Los Angeles County Bar 2012 Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year, Stanley Perlo, the former Los Angeles County Public Defender of the Year, Harvey Weinrieb, a Certified Immigration Law Specialist, Arvand Naderi, a top Los Angeles criminal defense trial attorney and Lee Zavatksy, the firm's DUI specialist.. Mr. Weinrieb, is a graduate of the UCLA School of Law and the University of California, Berkeley (Phi Beta Kappa), and draws on more than 11 years of experience as a Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley criminal defense attorney to aggressively represent and protect his clients’ rights and interests against all felony and misdemeanor criminal charges.. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mr. Weinrieb is particularly adept at representing and relating to clients from a broad diversity of backgrounds.  He is unwavering in his determination to achieve justice for all people, regardless of race, color, economic background or orientation, and he never settles when a more favorable result is achievable.  Mr. Weinrieb defends his clients with strategic thinking and unwavering determination.. Mr. Weinrieb has been repeatedly distinguished as a Rising Star by Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine (2006-present), and is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the California Public Defenders Association, California DUI Lawyers Association, California State Bar and Los Angeles County Bar Association.. We encourage you to vist the firm's website at , to learn more about our attorneys and to revious our numerous client testimonials and case results.

Rated Top 1% U.S. Law Firm. Former Los Angeles Prosecutors. Immediate Response 24/7. Dmitry Gorin is a former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney, and has been an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University School of Law for over ten years. Mr. Gorin has been annually selected to the published lists of Best U.S. Attorneys and California Super-Lawyers. Mr. Gorin regularly appears as a legal analyst on high-profile cases for CNN, NPR, NBC, HBO, LA Times and other media outlets. Mr. Gorin is a firm partner in Eisner Gorin LLP, rated a Top 1% U.S. Law firm. With four lawyers devoted to defending individual liberties in state and federal courts nationwide, the law firm is a leading criminal defense boutique nationally. Attorneys around the country call Eisner Gorin to assist with representation in California courtrooms. No case is too small, and nor too large. Available 24/7 due to the nature of criminal defense emergencies. The firm works on getting the case dropped even before it reaches a coutroom, and when needed fights jury trials on serious misdemeanor and felony charges in Southern California courtrooms.

Jessica McElfresh is a San Diego criminal defense lawyer and founding attorney at McElfresh Law, Inc. Her practice areas include all types of criminal defense including drug and marijuana crimes. She is devoted to defending the rights and protecting the futures of her clients. An aggressive and dedicated defense attorney, Jessica is also involved in drug policy reform. Jessica has taught educational programs for other lawyers and authored proposed ordinances and ballot initiatives to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries. She currently serves as the Community Director for the San Diego Chapter of the NORML Women’s Alliance.. Jessica is a summa cum laude graduate of Scripps College and received her law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, where she was a Dean’s Honor Scholarship recipient. While attending law school, she interned with the San Diego District Attorney’s Office, where she gained valuable experience in analyzing search and seizure issues. Jessica is a current member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the California Public Defenders Association, the San Diego County Bar Association, and the Lawyers Club of San Diego. She has been sought out for her legal commentary by media outlets including The Los Angeles Times, The San Diego U-T, NBC, KPBS, and more.

Andrew Leventhal is a dynamic, passionate, and charismatic criminal defense lawyer. Andrew spent the first seven years of his career battling in the courtroom trenches as a Los Angeles Public Defender. Here, Andrew developed a reputation for being a fearless trial lawyer. In 2015, Andrew left public practice and created THE LEVENTHAL FIRM; he has defended thousands of criminal cases and conducted many jury trials involving everything from DUI and domestic violence to theft and murder. Andrew's legal knowledge and passion for justice has led him to a 90% jury trial non-conviction rate.. Andrew loves the underdog and fights for his clients to the end. He treats his clients like family and advocates for them like they’re his own flesh and blood. Andrew earned a 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019 invitation into the National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers” club. He also received the Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” Award in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state. In addition to the Top 100 and Super Lawyers honors, Pasadena Magazine named Andrew a “Top Attorney" for criminal defense in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Andrew was also re-selected among America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys for Southern California in 2019. And, last but not least, the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys selected Andrew as one of the "10 Best Attorneys" for California in 2017, 2018 and 2019. He truly strives to be regarded as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in U.S. history.. Andrew Leventhal has dedicated his life to defending people. His strong reputation, vast network and authentic approach separates him from the rest. Andrew is direct and to the point. He is respectful and respected. You will know if he can help.

Based in Marin County, Peter Chambers proudly defends his clients against their government. Mr. Chambers is at the vanguard of criminal defense law, regularly leveraging the latest legal and technological tools to improve his clients' situation. Never afraid of taking a case to trial, Mr. Chambers takes just as much pride in the number of cases dismissed before ever reaching the jury.. Before swapping coasts and counsel tables, Mr. Chambers served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, NY, prosecuting cases from attempted murder to petty theft. He is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School, where he was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, the Journal of Law & Policy, and worked as research assistant for the preeminent New York evidence treatise, Prince, Richardson on Evidence. A Dannenberg Scholar at Oberlin College, Mr. Chambers also completed non-degree legal coursework at Harvard University.. Mr. Chambers is on the Board of Directors of the Fairfax-San Anselmo Children's Center, where he helps support low-income families receive essential child care. He lives in Marin with his partner Julia, a housing attorney, and his son Otis, a kindergartender.

Will Morehead is certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in criminal law, an essential qualification conferred on only a handful of attorneys practicing in San Francisco and Marin.. Will is a seasoned trial lawyer with over fifteen years experience.  He has never lost a felony trial.  As an adjunct law professor and expert on the rules of evidence, he teaches future lawyers how to be trial lawyers.. As a former prosecutor, Will understands how the other side thinks about a case.  He knows what levers, and what leverage, prosecutors respond to.. Will was trained at Harvard Law School where he graduated in 2004 with honors.  He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford.

I provide my clients with excellent, effective, efficient and ethical representation.  I do not shy away from difficult cases.  I am able to negotiate favorable dispositions or take a case to trial and win.  I will treat you with respect  and dignity.  I make myself available to answer any questions or concerns as they develop.  I enjoy being active in my community and volunteering my time coaching youth football.. I handle all types of criminal cases, from felonies to misdemeanors.  I also represent clients in post conviction proceedings such as probation violations, expungements, and motions to terminate probation early.  I handle DUIS, drug crimes, violent crime, domestic violence cases, property crime, and all other types of criminal offenses.