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25 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Glendale, California. These lawyers are rated between 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 and 60% provide free consultation.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Aileen Azadian

Firm: Law Offices of Aileen S. Azadian
520 E Wilson Ave Ste 220 , Glendale , California 91206
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Karthik Krishnan

Firm: Karthik Krishnan
201 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 200 , Glendale , California 91203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Raffi Naljian

Firm: Naljian Law Offices
431 N. Brand Blvd. , Glendale , California 91203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Naljian Law Offices was founded by Raffi G. Naljian in 2008.. Mr. Naljian practices criminal law with an emphasis on state criminal cases with a practice specialty on theft, DUI, fraud, drug and other related crimes.. Mr. Naljian began his career in 1997, first with the Law Offices of David A. Elden and for the next ten years at Geragos & Geragos, first as a paralegal and then in December 2005, as an attorney when he became a member of the State Bar of California. During his tenure at Geragos & Geragos, Mr. Naljian participated in the firm's represenation of Winona Ryder, Michael Jackson, Scott Peterson, Gary Condit, former President Bill Clinton's brother, Roger Clinton, and many other newsworthy clients. Throughout the years, Mr. Naljian's background has expanded in various aspects of criminal defense and civil litigation including personal injury matters. More recently, Mr. Naljian has represented billionaire David Hearst Jr., Lee Lanselle, and other notable individuals.. Multilingual in both English and Armenian, he isalso conversational in both the Spanish and Arabic languages. In addition to his languages, he firmly believes in being part of the community. He continues to be a highly active member of the St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church, in Glendale, California.. Earlier in his career, Mr. Naljian received his B.S. in Criminal Justice from California State University at Los Angeles and his J.D. from Glendale University College of Law. He practices in all state courts in California and the United States District Court for the Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California. A member of both the Los Angeles County Bar and the Armenian Bar Associations, he intends to protect the rights of the accused.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Oscar Toscano

Firm: Oscar E. Toscano, Attorney at Law
625 W. Broadway , Glendale , California 91204
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Family , Juvenile , Parole and Probation, Personal Injury, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
God has blessed me with a profession where I can be of service to people, where I can fight injustice, where I can help those in need of legal services, where I can look for alternatives.  I ask God for help with all my cases and walk into a courtroom after praying for God's wisdom and assistance. God has been good to us.. I have had the honor of practicing law in the Los Angeles area and surrounding Southern California counties for over 41 years and in those years, God has allowed me to be recognized as having the highest rating in legal abilities and ethical standards, God has allowed me to be listed in the top 1 % in the nation in some areas, to be listed Best in Glendale in Client Satisfaction.  to be listed as a Superlawyer, a Top Lawyer, a Top Attorney,  a Superb attorney, a Distinguished attorney, to be listed in America's Most Honored Professionals.  I am fluent in English and Spanish. Nobody fights harder for you than I do. My business hours are extremely flexible. My practice areas are criminal defense, family law, personal injury, civil litigation, real estate.  I am a litigator and do jury trials. I am a people's lawyer.  I work for you and don't forget you are my boss.  I consider myself to be a no non-sense, practical person. My client's interests and protection are first and foremost. I demand honesty from my clients.  I try to protect my clients from themselves and unnecessary attorney bills when they take positions that are contrary to law. An ounce of preventive legal action can prevent litigation. An ounce of common sense and practicality can minimize the cost of litigation. As an attorney, if I protect my clients well and at the same time save them emotional distress and money, my interests will be served as well. I am a hard working attorney. I believe that good lresults are a residue of hard work and artful preparation of any case but never forget God from the picture. I do a lot of pro bono work in the appropriate cases.  I do a pro bono bible centered life group meeting every week for clients and friends to help them with their emotional and  spiritual issues. I believe the judicial system works. Truth and justice usually prevail at the end.  The above does not mean that you must pay an arm and leg for legal services. I encourage meetings, mediation, arbitration and other avenues to shortcut the process and resolve the disputes, if at all possible. However, if unsuccessful, I am a formidable opponent at trial. I am a tiger in the courtroom.   I have successfully handled all types of criminal cases, including murder, felonies, burglaries, white collar crimes, narcotic offenses, domestic violence, DUI, assault and battery, and just about anything else.  I have seen miracles in difficult cases where I have no explanation and where I can not take credit for the results.. In family law cases, I have successfully handled big asset divorces. In most cases, there should be no contested child custody disputes but the emotions of the parties create and fuel the dispute in most of the cases.  Parents often fail to take into consideration the best interests of the children first and foremost.  In those cases, child custody mediations can be useful.  There should be almost no contested property division, the parties are entitled to one half of the assets and debts of the marriage. However, concealing of assets is very common, refusal to share information is common and a declaration of war takes place almost in every case related to alimony and child support.  If there is domestic violence, restraining orders are obtained. If there are violation of orders, contempt proceedings can be filed. However, if both parties are attempting to do what is right, there is no need for Orders to Show Cause and divorces can proceed in a friendly manner.  This means substantial savings in attorneys fees. There is so much needless litigation in divorce cases that can be avoided and most of it can be prevented if you lower the animosity and level of emotional distress between the parties. Finally, if you are not happy with your attorney, or are not getting the answers or results you want, you have the right to change attorneys.. In personal injury cases, I have successfully handled severe injury and death cases resulting from auto vs. auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, bicycle accidents, auto vs. train collisions, premises liability disputes and just about all litigation related thereto. God has blessed my clients with multimillion dollar jury verdicts in difficult cases and I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum and qualify for the Multi Million Dollar Advocate Forum as well.  I handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.  In severe injury/death cases, my fees start only at 25 % which is lower than the norm.  I also handle real estate disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, collection cases, business disputes and much more.  I do not handle cases I am not equipped to handle. If I can't help you, I’ll help you locate the right attorney for you.
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Noah Steinsapir

Firm: Mad Engine LLC
1017 Grandview Ave , Glendale , California 91201
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Narine Mkrtchyan

Firm: Narine Mkrtchyan
1010 N. Central Ave, Suite 204 , Glendale , California 91202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
I have devoted my life to fighting and seeking justice for those with no voice, no power, no resources. The power of the law is enormous and my job is to put it to a great use in solving your problems. Over the years, first as a public defender then as a private attorney, I have fought hard for my clients accused of crime, injured, or wronged in some other way. My main expertise is trials. I am trained to go to trial and win the most difficult cases. The results I have obtained for clients speak for themselves. When you are lost and need an aggressive and experienced attorney to guide you in the legal system, call me.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Nareg Gourjian

Firm: Gourjian Law Group
101 N. Brand Blvd. , Glendale , California 91203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Mariya Melkonyan

Firm: The Law Offices of Mariya Melkonyan
450 North Brand Blvd. Suite 600 , Glendale , California 91203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Managing Attorney and Former Deputy District Attorney - Riverside, CA. The Law Offices of Mariya Melkonyan is an aggressive, top Criminal and DUI defense law firm serving Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties.. As a former Deputy District Attorney for 13 years, Mariya knows how the prosecution presents its case. She's worked on a wide range of criminal cases over the years with Jury Trial experience ranging from all kinds of minor misdemeanors to serious and violent felonies. Mariya has worked on cases including DUI, hit and run, theft, narcotics, domestic violence, assaults, burglaries, robberies, child molestations, rape, and Homicide (attempted murder and murder) cases to verdict.. Over the course of her career as a former prosecutor, Mariya has worked with and developed effective examination methods of experts of different fields, such as Medical Professionals, Toxicologists, DRE Experts, DNA Experts, Forensic Pathologists, Psychologists, Child Sexual Accommodation Syndrome Experts, Involuntary Confession Experts, Ballistics Experts, Geo-Fencing Experts, and many more.. All of her years of experience have given Mariya the necessary tools and tactics to be able to attack the prosecution with in-depth knowledge. Trust in her when faced with criminal charges. The Law Offices of Mariya Melkonyan will apply these same aggressive methods to defend your rights and freedom.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lara Yeretsian

Firm: Yeretsian Law
330 North Brand Blvd., Suite 120 , Glendale , California 90213
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Lara Yeretsian is a seasoned criminal defense attorney and the principal of Yeretsian Law in Glendale, California. Practicing law since 1998, Lara has earned a reputation for her exceptional results, combining tenacious advocacy with compassionate client care. She is a skilled negotiator and a steadfast guide, helping clients navigate the often daunting legal system with confidence and clarity. Lara’s dedication to her clients and her community has been widely recognized. In 2019, she was honored as the 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year by Congressman Adam Schiff. Additionally, she was named a Southern California Super Lawyer for 7 consecutive years in 2019 through 2025. With her extensive experience and commitment to justice, Lara Yeretsian continues to be a trusted and effective advocate for her clients.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Karine Basmadjian

520 E Wilson Ave #220 , Glendale , California 91206
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Alvin Lindsay

Firm: D.Law, Inc.
450 N Brand Blvd Ste 840 , Glendale , California 91203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Intellectual Property , Patents, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Jose Gallegos

Firm: Jose R. Gallegos
701 N Brand Blvd , Glendale , California 91203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
As a Mexican-American criminal defense and immigration attorney, I am deeply committed to guiding individuals through the complexities of the American justice system.As the child of immigrants, I bring a personal understanding and empathy to my work, driven by a dedication to helping others achieve their American Dream.My practice focuses on providing compassionate, knowledgeable legal representation to those navigating criminal and immigration challenges, with the goal of ensuring fairness and justice for all.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

John Akopian

Firm: K.A. LAW GROUP
144 N. Glendale Ave, #206 , Glendale , California 91206
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Immigration & Naturalization , Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury, Business, Business
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Earl Carter

Firm: Law Office of Earl Carter
620 N. Brand Suite #301 , Glendale , California 91203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Traffic Violations, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI
Earl Carter has been an attorney since he graduated from Arizona State in 1975. Earl has practiced almoste exclusively criminal defense his entire career.  Earl is has been married since 1970 and is the father of three daughters and has 10 grandchildren.  Earl enjoys world travel and public service as his personal hobbies.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Donald Rich

Firm: Helphand & Rich
535 North Brand Boulevard Suite 500 , Glendale , California 91203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Immigration & Naturalization , Personal Injury, Immigration, Immigration
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Daniel Fester

Firm: Earl Carter & Associates
620 N Brand Blvd , Glendale , California 91203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Carlo Spiga

Firm: Spiga & Associates
655 N Central Ave , Glendale , California 91203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
California native Carlo Spiga completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, where he graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Carlo Spiga then attended Pepperdine University School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine in 1992. Carlo Spiga is licensed to practice law in the State of California, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal, and the Central and Eastern (Federal) District Courts.Through his success with Spiga & Associates, Carlo Spiga has also developed an expertise on police corruption. He was one of the first attorneys to have his client released from prison based on allegations in the “Rampart” LAPD corruption scandal. He has also worked closely with the former inspector general of the LAPD in an effort to bring other wayward officers to justice. Spiga has been a sought after lecturer at law schools and has been featured on Radio and Television speaking on criminal defense and police corruption issues.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Barry Bradley

Firm: Bradley & Gmelich
700 North Brand Boulevard , Glendale , California 91203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Entertainment & Sports , Business, Business
Barry A. Bradley, the firm's managing partner, is a graduate of San Diego State University (B.S., with distinction, 1983) and Loyola Law School (J.D., 1986), where he was a state moot court team representative in the Roger Traynor Moot Court Competition and a finalist in the Scott Moot Court Honors Competition. Before founding the firm, he served as a Deputy District Attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Hardcore Gang Prosecution Division, where he had over thirty jury trials (including numerous murder trials).  For nearly two decades, Mr. Bradley has applied his law enforcement background with marked effectiveness to civil litigation, representing private security and business industries, both in the courts and in administrative proceedings.. He has lectured throughout the nation to various security associations, private security companies, security departments and corporations (including Exxon, Hewlett-Packard, Kaiser Permanente, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, and Kraft General Foods, Inc., Catholic Healthcare West) on topics pertaining to preventative documentation, risk management and increased training. He has been a featured speaker at several annual and regional seminars for ASIS International and the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates (CALSAGA), a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing standards and training in the security industry. Mr. Bradley's lecture topics have included: avoiding employment lawsuits (wage and hour claims and class actions, sexual harassment prevention, and policy manual knowledge), minimizing exposure in negligent security cases, and business contract issues.. He has obtained two successful published appellate decisions, both of which have far-reaching effects in favor of the business and private security industries in California. In Maria D. v. Westec Residential Security, Inc. (2000) 85 Cal. App. 4th 125, the California Court of Appeal held that an alleged rape committed by a uniformed security officer while on duty is outside of the course and scope of employment, thus shielding the corporation from respondent superior liability. Similarly, in Borg-Warner Protective Services Corporation dba Wells Fargo Guard Services v. Superior Court (1999) 75 1203, the California Court of Appeal ruled that the state's Private Security Services Act section addressing a security company's obligations still allow the company to assert the defense that it is not liable for its employees' actions committed outside the course and scope employment.. Mr. Bradley is the Legal Advisor to CALSAGA.  He is also a regular contributing author to security publications, such as Observed & Reported and Security Executive.  He authored California's required legal training modules for security officers published by CALSAGA.  His articles have appeared in numerous publications in several states throughout the security industry.. Mr. Bradley has an AV® Preeminent Rating™ from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible Peer Review Rating. This distinction is given to those that have been recognized by their peers to be the best in both legal ability and ethical practice.. Mr. Bradley has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer for the past six years, an honor bestowed upon only 5% of the lawyers in Southern California.  He is involved in several organizations, including: BOMA of Greater Los Angeles (Security & Emergency Preparedness Committee), Law Enforcement and Private Security (LEAPS) Conference Board Advisor (since its inception), the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS), ASIS International, the Glendale Police & Private Security Partnership, and CALSAGA.  A native of California, he also has a black belt in Karate, and enjoys sports time with his wife and children.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Armen Shaghzo

Firm: Shaghzo & Shaghzo LP
100 W Broadway Ste 540 , Glendale , California 91210
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Armen Shaghzo partners at Shaghzo & Shaghzo Law Firm, LP, have combined experience spanning nearly three decades.  The firm represent individuals and corporate clients who conduct business in a wide range of areas and who require assistance in a variety of commercial, contractual, and personal disputes.. In 2016 alone, the firm has tried (jury and bench)  in 6 cases, on both the plaintiff and defense side. The firm is currently slated to try 3 cases, in the first three months of 2017. Consequently, we are both familiar with and equipped for litigation and trial preparation work in both State and Federal Court.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Rana Parsanj

Firm: PARSANJ LAW GROUP
500 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 1250 , Glendale , California 91203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Rana has worked throughout California representing clients in their criminal cases for the past several years. As a former public defender and a dedicated courtroom advocate Rana consistently provides his clients with the representation they need to achieve the optimal result in their matter.. Rana has represented hundreds of clients in all types of criminal cases. Having tried misdemeanor and felony cases in front of a jury, Rana stands beside his clients and works tirelessly on their behalf. The Parsanj Law Group serves clients throughout Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, and throughout the San Fernando Valley.
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