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I am an experienced criminal defense attorney at your service to handle the most difficult criminal matters.  It is my belief that the best defense is through early, aggressive action and my record of results more than supports this concept.  If we cannot get the deal we want from the state, I am more than happy to let the jury decide and fight every step of the way.

"Danielle Nygren works hard and relishes a challenge. She recently graduated from the U.C. Irvine School of Law with High Honors for working more pro bono hours than anyone else in her class. While Danielle was excelling academically, she put in over 400 hours on real-life cases at a number of Public Defender’s offices in Southern California. Her enthusiasm and talent make her an exceptional young attorney, and we are proud to have her on our team.. Danielle currently works in our misdemeanor and domestic violence units, where hard work and dedication matter. Fascinated with the criminal justice system and the power to protect people’s rights, Danielle says, “What motivates me to work so hard is feeling like I am someone’s advocate, their warrior – trained, informed, and ready to go to battle for them.”. Danielle fights many of those battles in the pre-trial phases of her cases. “I get fired up about discovery issues and police misconduct. Holding the District Attorney accountable to turn over their information and challenging police misconduct can really turn the tables in our favor. I love bail review arguments because I can get my client out of custody and that makes a difference for them.”. While in school, Danielle worked for the Sacramento County Public Defender, the Orange County Public Defender, the Santa Barbara Public Defender, the Clemency Project (where she sought a presidential pardon for her client), the Innocence Appeal Project (where she sought exoneration for her clients from the California Supreme Court), and a Criminal Justice Clinic and an Immigrant Rights Clinic through U.C. Irvine.. Her work experience in law school earned Danielle some notoriety in the community and brought her to the attention of the Cohen Defense Group’s managing partner, David Cohen, who says, “Adding Danielle Nygren to the Cohen Defense Group was an easy decision. She graduated from one of the state’s most innovative law schools in the top of her class, worked extensively on informant issues arising from the infamous Orange County jail snitch program, and successfully overturned the deportation of a U.S. Army veteran while working with the UC Irvine Immigration Clinic. This showed me that Danielle has a high level of dedication to the work and, more importantly, Danielle is a winner. She has quickly proven herself a strong advocate for our clients.”. She became a member of the state bar in 2018. Education: University of California, Irvine, CA (B.A. Social Ecology 2014); University of California School of Law, Irvine, CA (J.D., 2018). Member: State Bar of California, Placer County Bar Association."

Mr. Merliss vigorously defends clients accused of misdemeanor offenses, such as drug possession, battery, white collar fraud, and domestic violence. He knows all misdemeanor prosecutors and judges in Placer County, and works hard to understand his clients in-depth so he can achieve the best resolutions possible. Mr. Merliss joined the Cohen Defense Group in May 2017, He graudated from the University of Southern California School of Law and became a member of the California bar in 2016.  Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Merliss was a legal fellow at the Federal Public Defender’s Office in the District of Nevada, and also an active member of an improvisational comedy club. During law school, Mr. Merliss gained exposure to the prosecution side of the criminal justice system, especially in misdemeanor matters, when he interned for the Clark County District Attorney’s Office in Las Vegas, conducting misdemeanor trials and felony preliminary hearings.  He was also an avid participant of the Hale Moot Court Honors Program and a strong advocate for workers and the disabled, interning at Service Employees International Union and Disability Rights California. He also obtained an academic achievement award for receiving the highest grade in the course “Criminal Law at the Margins,” which primarily analyzed how the criminal justice system affects marginalized groups in society, such as the poor and disabled.

Daniel prides himself in going the extra mile, to make sure that his clients receive the best legal representation possible. He is always accessible and is never too busy to return a phone call. Moreover, Daniel will devote his time and energy into each individual case to ensure that his clients receive the best possible outcome.

Attorney Johnny Lai is passionate about helping people assert and defend their Constitutional Rights, especially when being accused of a crime by the state.  As a person of color and Asian American, Attorney Johnny Lai became an attorney to help serve low income and underserved communities.  Attorney Johnny Lai graduate from UCLA Law School's Public Interest Law Program.  He received his Masters Degree from U.C. Berkeley and undergraduate degree from Pomona College in Claremont, CA.

Kratu R. Patel spent his first seven years of his career as a trial attorney for the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office. There he developed a county-wide reputation for his tenacity, charm and honesty. Kratu has represented thousands of clients from various walks of life and from varying communities. Between his time as a Deputy Public Defender and now as Private Counsel, Kratu has litigated cases in nearly all of the courthouses in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange County.. Kratu will ensure all of his clients are treated with the dignity, respect and compassion that they deserve.  Our office prides itself in its responsiveness to our client’s immediate needs. We are a boutique law firm that is committed to providing a personalized service with free consultations.. Our offices are always available to you, your family and friends because sometimes even really good people need really good lawyers.. We are located in the historic Scandia Building at 30 North Raymond Ave., in Old Town Pasadena. We are conveniently located near the free parking lot (90 min) on Raymond and Green as well the Memorial Park Gold Line station.. For your convenience we are also available to meet with clients at our Downtown Los Angeles, Claremont and Costa Mesa locations.. We also understand that given the urgency of certain legal matters, Mr. Patel is able to be reached on his cell phone (via call or text) at .

Sicat Law is committed to putting clients first. As a criminal defense attorney, Ms. Sicat has developed a passion for post-conviction relief, helping clients achieve their dream of becoming an American citizen, as well as securing favorable outcomes such as dismissals and no jail time. In her civil practice, she has recovered millions in settlements for personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Ms. Sicat’s excellence has been recognized with numerous accolades, including selection to Super Lawyers since 2020 and Rising Stars from 2014 to 2018. She has also been named among the Top 100 by the National Trial Lawyers, Elite Lawyers, Top American Lawyers, Best Attorneys of America, Avvo’s Client’s Choice, and the 10 Best Attorneys for Criminal & Personal Injury Client Satisfaction.

Recent Awards:. -Top 3 DWI Lawyer in Pomona- The President and CEO of. -People Love The Law Office of Danny Saleh on Yelp- Yelp. Danny Saleh lives in Los Angeles County most of his life. He attending Loyola Marymount University where he received his Bachelors Degree in Business Law. Mr. Saleh was passionate about the law and decided to attend law school at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2011. Mr. Saleh graduated from law school in 2014 and decided the area he wanted to practice was criminal defense. Soon after becoming a lawyer Mr. Saleh opended up his own solo practice in downtown Pomona, CA. Mr. Saleh strives to get the best possible result in every case.. The Law Office of Danny Saleh is devoted to his clients and does eveyrthing he can to receive optimal results. Danny is dedicated, hardworking, and passionate about every case he takes on without any judgement.

Raul’s experience includes successfully representing clients in the CA Superior Courts of Rancho Cucamonga, Pomona, San Bernardino, Victorville, Riverside, West Covina, El Monte, Alhambra, Los Angeles, Fullerton, Banning and Santa Ana.. He has also represented clients who were being actively investigated by the police and has been successful at assisting clients to avoid criminal prosecution.. Raul was worked in both the public and private sector. Most notably, he served for 7 years as a trial lawyer with the Los Angeles County Public Defender. Moreover, he has been specially trained and experienced in handling sexual assault and domestic violence cases.. In 2016 he was elected President of the San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral Service (SGVLRS). The SGVLRS is a non-profit public service organization, certified by the State Bar of California that provides lawyer referrals to the public. On the board he was responsible for evaluating the credentials, experience, and ethical records of other lawyers who apply for membership.. In addition to practicing law, Raul has taught as an adjunct professor at Cal Poly Pomona for 15 years and is now an adjunct professor at the La Verne College of Law.  He has earned an undergraduate degree from Cal Poly Pomona and a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Marymount University.

I have been an attorney for over six years. I started my career as a Deputy Public Defender with the San Diego County Public Defender's Office. While at the Public Defender's Office, I handled thousands of cases ranging from low level misdemeanors to serious felony cases. I also had the fortunate opportunity to represent minors in delinquency matters. In short, I gained valuable trial experience which molded me into an agressive, knowledgeable and compassionate trial attorney. After a few years at the Public Defender's Office, I left and opened up my own legal practice. The trial skills I gained in my early career have allowed me to become a successful litigator in many areas of law including criminal defense, family law matters, and civil matters.. Contact me to find out how I can use my skills to help you.

San Diego attorney James Hassey prides himself on going above and beyond to get the best outcome for his clients.  Mr. Hassey has been recognized for his tenacity, exceptional grasp of relevant statutes and case-law, as well as his creative approach with one and only one goal in mind… to do what's best for his clients.. Every case has multiple moving parts and any one of those can mean the difference between winning and losing.  Procedural concerns; proper analysis and ability to use and exploit relevant statutes and case law in your favor as well as to weaken the other side’s case, as well as appropriate tactical approaches to interactions with opposing counsel, judges and if need be, juries.. If you believe you may need legal representation, please don’t hesitate to call and schedule a free consultation.  The information shared during any such meeting is protected and because memories tend to fade from day to day, and even the smallest of details can make the biggest difference, it’s always better to meet sooner than later.  You are not obligated to move forward with your case unless you choose to.. If you or a loved one needs legal help, call today.