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26 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in ZIP code 91101 in Pasadena, California. Average rating of these lawyers is 4.6/5 and 63% provide free consultation.

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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Ann Gottesman

Firm: Law Office of Ann Gottesman
740 E. Colorado Blvd. , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Ann Gottesman, a skilled attorney in Pasadena, California, has dedicated her career to criminal law and DUI defense. She graduated from Southwestern University School of Law in 2005, passing the California Bar on her first attempt. With over 11 years of experience, Ann has built a reputation for her legal prowess and client advocacy in various criminal matters. During her law school years, she gained valuable experience as a clerk for Justice Earl Johnson Jr. at the Second District Court of Appeal, where she assisted in drafting judicial opinions, including a significant case of first impression. Ann's early career included positions at Marilee Marshall and Associates and the Law Office of Michael Cabrera, where she represented clients in criminal and immigration cases. Her passion for justice led her to serve as a Public Defender in Riverside, ensuring fair trials for indigent defendants. Now a sole practitioner, Ann focuses on a broad spectrum of criminal cases, including DUI and drug offenses, and is known for her tenacious advocacy and strong relationships with judges and district attorneys, earning her clients' trust and respect.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Floyd Fountain

740 E Colorado Blvd #205 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Leonard Manalo

Firm: Law Offices of Leonard Manalo
680 East Colorado Boulevard Ste. 180 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Leonard "Leo" Manalo is a highly-skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, California. Leo has dedicated his entire professional career to protecting the rights of defendants accused of crimes in State and Federal courts all over the State of California.. Leo grew up in San Diego and attended San Francisco State University, where he graduated cum laude with a BA in Economics in two years. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School. After law school, Leo gained valuable experience working with the Disability Rights Center and Public Counsel, two public interest firms, before settling into criminal defense.. Leo is a top-rated attorney who has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2020-2023, an honor awarded only to 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California. He has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers to be included in their Top 40 Under 40 rankings in 2023. His focus is on cases in Southern California jurisdictions, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County. He is committed to helping people and giving a voice to those who need to be heard. With a wealth of experience and a dedication to his clients, Leo Manalo is the ideal attorney to defend your rights and protect your interests.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kian Magana

Firm: The Law Office of KR Magana
595 E. Colorado Blvd. , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
A Pasadena based criminal defense attorney, formerly a prosecutor with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Metropolitan Branch, informally referred to as the "DUI Unit", for the high number of DUIs handled.  Kian Magana speaks Spanish fluently, and is regarded as an excellent trial attorney by both prosecutors and defense attorneys in the community.. Kian Magana is able to handle all kinds of criminal cases anywhere in Southern California.  Call today for a free consult!
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Kevin Lahue

Firm: Kaye, McLane & Bednarski, LLP
234 East Colorado Blvd, Suite 230 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Mr. LaHue is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and Loyola Law School.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Jared Olen

Firm: Olen Firm Criminal Defense Lawyers
35 N. Lake Ave. , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Attorney Jared Olen of The Olen Firm is known for his deep-seated dedication to criminal defense and clients’ rights. Jared’s journey began with international human-rights activism, advocating for political prisoners and championing social justice. While at Southwestern Law School, he distinguished himself with a summa cum laude graduation, dozens of academic awards, publication in the Southwestern Law Review, and a full merit scholarship. Jared’s legal acumen was further sharpened by his role as a federal judicial law clerk, where he gained valuable experience in complex federal litigation. His nearly eight-year tenure at the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office included zealous representation of thousands of clients, from minor infractions to the most serious felonies. Jared became known for meticulously preparing each case, obtaining dismissals and favorable verdicts, and consistently protecting the rights of those he served. He approaches every matter with empathy and tenacity, viewing criminal defense as a calling rather than a job, and is honored to guide clients through some of the most challenging times of their lives, always fighting for the best possible outcome.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

James Tedford

Firm: Tedford & Associates
301 E Colorado Blvd , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Ted is a dedicated and aggressive criminal defense and civil rights attorney serving Pasadena and clients all over the State of California. Mr. Tedford earned his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School and quickly began representing clients facing various legal issues. He has focused his career on criminal defense and police misconduct matters, standing strong for those who cannot speak for themselves in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Tedford has more than 26 years of legal experience and knows how to tackle a broad range of cases. He utilizes his background knowledge and legal prowess to build the strongest defenses possible for the criminally accused and doggedly pursues justice for those injured as a result of police misconduct. Don’t face the justice system alone—Call Ted now at.
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

James Gallo

Firm: James A. Gallo
131 N El Molino Avenue , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Business , Civil , Criminal Defense , Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Garfield Cramer

Firm: Law Offices of Garfield A.A. Cramer
225 S Lake Ave Ste 300 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Evan Delgado

Firm: Delgado Law Firm
16 N. Marengo Avenue , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Antony Myers

739 East Walnut #204 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Donald Schweitzer

Firm: Law Offices of Donald P Schweitzer
201 South Lake Avenue. Suite 800 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, Family , Felonies, Paternity, Property , White Collar Crime, Family, Family, Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Donald Matson

Firm: Law Ofc Donald J Matson, PC
301 E Colorado Blvd., Suite 711 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Aggressive personal injury and criminal defense of DUI, felonies, misdemeanors, infractions, DMV hearings, license suspensions, expungements, failures to appear, warrants, and traffic tickets.  Willing to honestly advise you of your situation, and will take cases on short notice, even those with failures to appear and warrants.  Multiple payment options available.Donald also handles a great deal of personal injury matters and can get your injuries treated by excellent doctors that will work around your schedule.  He applies the same aggressive techniques as he does with his criminal defense practice to fight for your right to compensation for your injuries.  Call today for a free consultation.. Donald J. Matson, simply "Don" to his clients, has been licensed in the State of California and a member of the California State Bar for over 13 years.  Law Offices of Donald J. Matson, PC was started in 2005 to fill a serious void in the legal services field.  Mr. Matson provides the personal touch that is missing in the lawyer-client relationship.  Clients are not simply customers to Mr. Matson, they are friends.  Mr. Matson takes each case and treats it as if it was his only case, guiding clients through the legal system every step of the way, from initial court appearance on through the completion of probation.  As a client, you will not be abandoned when the court action ends, you will be able to have all your questions answered throughut the entire process, including beyond the completion of probation and possible expungement or dismissal of the charges against you.. Mr. Matson is not like other attorneys, he's like having a lawyer in the family that you can confide in and trust.. Donald is a Cum Laude (top ten percent) graduate from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Art's degree in Psychology, and holds a Juris Doctor from Loyola Marymount University, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.  He was a member of Scott Moot Court National Team and member of the Honors Board.He has been practicing law for more than 13 years with a particular interest in criminal law cases.  He has successfully represented clients in nearly every courthouse in Los Angeles County, as well as parts of San Bernardino, San DIego, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Riverside Counties.  He will do what it takes to properly represent you.  He's friendly and has a great demeanor when dealing with clients.  Give him a call.When you find yourself in trouble, you better call Don!
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Dennis Santwier

Firm: Law Ofc Rickard Santwier
301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 301 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Juvenile , Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Daniel Nardoni

Firm: Daniel A. Nardoni
215 North Marengo Avenue Suite 328 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Criminal defense representation is my area of expertise. For the past 34 years, I have solely focused on representing those accused of criminal law violations.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Colin T. Greene

Firm: Hanlon & Greene, P.C.
225 S Lake Ave   11th Floor , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Business Organizations,Civil Rights,Criminal Defense ,Estate Planning,Family ,Personal Injury,Probate ,Trusts
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

charlie unger

Firm: Law Offices of Charles J. Unger
215 n marengo , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Charles Mathews

Firm: Mathews & Rager Llp Attorney At Law
501 South Marengo Avenue , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Business , Civil , Criminal Defense , Discrimination, Personal Injury, Wrongful Termination, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Brandon Lu

Firm: Law Offices of Brandon J. Lu
99 South Lake Ave. , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Marilyn Bednarski

Firm: Kaye, McLane, Bednarski & Litt, LLP
234 E Colorado Blvd. , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Marilyn tries cases in state and federal courts and has tried over a hundred jury trials in federal court. She has been very successful, once winning six acquittals in a row from juries. Marilyn has also been very successful in negotiations of dismissals and reduction of charges in all kinds of cases, including very complicated white collar fraud and securities prosecutions as well as other serious cases for example those involving guns and drugs.
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