Criminal Defense lawyers in California Leonard Manalo to Maltaise Cini

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.

Firm: Louis E. Koory Law Firm

21 Santa Rosa St 898 , San Luis Obispo , California 93405

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Offices of Tony M. Seyfi

3435 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90010

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

OUR PHILOSOPHY: At the Law Offices of Tony M. Seyfi, APLC, we understand that each client has a unique and different need and deserves quality representation, particularly in a situation where one's liberty may be at stake. We also recognize that an arrest may be the single most difficult emotional experience of one's life. So we consistently strive to provide high level of representation and client support, and listen to the specific and individual needs of each particular client and provide a strong and aggressive, yet caring and compassionate representation unique to each particular client.

Firm: Bonjour, Thorman, Burns & Dahm

6601 Owens Drive, Ste. 238 , Pleasanton , California 94588

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

115 S Church St , Visalia , California 93291

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Central Valley Criminal Defense Attorney M. Richard Alvarez has been practicing criminal law for the past 10 years. He got his start in the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office before going exclusively into criminal defense. Having worked as a prosecutor allowed Attorney M. Richard Alvarez to understand the criminal justice system from the “other side’s” perspective. Knowing how the “other side” thinks and acts allows him to better represent his clients because Attorney M. Richard Alvarez can anticipate how the prosecution will proceed.. Criminal Defense Attorney M. Richard Alvarez was born in the Central Valley, raised in Northern California and educated in Southern California. He has lived all his life in California and understands its people and way of life. Attorney M. Richard Alvarez uses this native knowledge to the benefit of his clients every time he walks into the courtroom.. Criminal Defense Attorney M. Richard Alvarez earned his Associate of Arts Degree from the College of the Sequoias, in 2000. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from California State University, Fresno, in 2002. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of California Los Angeles, School of Law, in 2005.

14431 Ventura Blvd #227 , Sherman Oaks , California 91423

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1875 Century Park East , Los Angeles , California 90010

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Formerly a deputy public defender in Los Angeles County, Shapiro’s advanced skill set is only matched by his devoted work ethic, one that places his clients in the best position where they often obtain favorable results. Considered one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles, Shapiro regularly trains new attorneys in the most effective approaches and methods to handling criminal law matters.. Shapiro is a certified criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California. He concentrates his practice on white and blue collar criminal defense. He aggressively, creatively, and successfully represents clients in a vast variety of state and federal criminal matters.. Shapiro, a dynamic state and federal criminal law attorney in Los Angeles, has represented numerous clients in cases ranging from DUI and drug offenses to robbery and check fraud. His reputation as being a strong, detail-oriented advocate and savvy legal mind is why he is viewed as a formidable opponent by many prosecutors. His office is located in Century City.. Having earned his law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Shapiro began his career with a solid academic foundation and invaluable legal experience. While in law school, he worked for the New York State Attorney General, Elliot Spitzer, and at several agencies including Legal Aid Society’s Immigration Detainee Unit. He also clerked for the federal public defenders office in Los Angeles.. Shapiro is a member of the Los Angeles County Criminal Justice Executive Committee, Board of Governors of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the Board of the California Criminal Courts Bar Association, the California DUI Lawyers Association, and the National College for DUI Defense.

Firm: Pilato Law Offices

36 Lomada Street , Rancho Mission Viejo , California 92694

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

California and New York licensed attorney with over 30+ years of experience in either prosecuting  criminal offenses  or  engaging in criminal defense work, to include DUI offenses;  in  repesenting both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation matters;  in  supervising  and/or  managing  staff  and  support personnel;  and  in  developing  expertise as a litigation or trial specialist, having engaged in well over 400 jury trials. Background includes over  ten years of public  service with regional  prosecutors office where attained status of chief trial attorney and ultimately engaged in well over 150 jury trials and countless non jury proceedings and hearings.  Later, managed general practice law firm where focus of attention was engaging in criminal defense matters and in that capacity was involved in another 50+ jury trials, etc.  More recently has engaged in criminal and DUI defense work and/or civil litigation matters in the Los Angeles, San Bernadino, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego counties.As a prosecutor,  achieved  a  95%  conviction rate,  and  the  duties included heading the homicide bureau, the career criminal  bureau, and the special investigations unit  (which was responsible for all major or high profile matters). Became the leading trial attorney for the office.   Cases included over thirty homicide trials, various organized crime situations, violent sexual offenses, bank robberies, home invasion matters, etc.Cases as a private defense counsel included the same type of criminal offenses.  Has achieved a 75% rate of acquittal on behalf of the clients and also been recognized as one of the premier attorneys in the area, often receiving referrals from other law firms or attorneys when they could not negotiate a resolution for their clients and the cases were scheduled for trial.   Licensed to practice law in both New York State and California.  When appropriate, is able to effectively negotiate settlements and/or to successfully argue positions  to  lay  people,  attorneys,  and  judges  and  juries  on  variety of matters to most certainly include criminal issues. GENERAL STATEMENT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTSMr. Pilato has made criminal law and civil litigation specialties by obtaining extensive experience on both sides of  the aisle.  Beginning his legal career as a criminal prosecutor, he quickly rose up the ranks so as to become the leading trial attorney in his office and to also learn the attitudes and procedures being utilized by law enforcement agencies and officers.  He then shifted gears and for over 25 years has been a polished criminal defense attorney and civil litigation advocate,  handling all types of matters in local, state and federal courts.  While Mr. Pilato is comfortable in the courtroom fighting for his clients before judges and juries, and has engaged in well over 400 jury trials, he knows  that the two pre-requisites for a favorable end result are establishing a  trusting relationship with his client and  then conducting a thorough and exhaustive investigation.   That  is why he takes whatever time is necessary to know both the client and the agencies or officers that have begun proceedings against the client.  His successes have resulted in  Mr. Pilato  being cited in Marquis Whos Who In American Law on multiple occasions.

, California

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

14622 Victory Blvd , Van Nuys , California 91411

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Loren Nizinski Loren Nizinski effectively and compassionately represents persons in all litigation matters involving personal injury. Loren Nizinski graduated cum laude from Southwestern University School of Law where he received many honors. He has been practicing law in Southern California for 20 years. Loren Nizinski is dedicated to supporting and assisting his clients in their personal legal matters. Generally, the people who choose to hire a lawyer for their personal matters do so because they want professional assistance and experience. Loren Nizinski focuses in helping people by providing proper legal advice about the nature, scope, and implications of their situation. Loren Nizinski is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer who has participated in hundreds of jury trials, court trials, mediations, arbitrations and administrative hearings in both the United States Federal Courts as well as the Courts of the State of California. Loren Nizinski is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association, and the California Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Nizinski is fluent in Spanish, and serves a large number of persons within the Latino community. CRIMINAL & FAMILY LAW The Law Offices of Loren Nizinski, Staff is based in the San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys, California. A full service law firm, focusing on CRIMINAL DEFENSE, FAMILY LAW,ESTATE PLANNING, and STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. With over 25 years of experience in serving the Southern California area.

14546 Hamlin Street, Suite 120 , Van Nuys , California 91411

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY- Los Angeles, CA. I have been a member of the CA State Bar since 1994 and I am in private practice serving the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys in particular.. SUCCESSFUL IN-HOUSE ATTORNEY AT LAW & BUSINESS EXECUTIVE skilled in combining entrepreneurial vision, creativity and legal expertise with sound business management strengths to make measurable and sustained contributions toward business growth. Excels in building strong business partnerships, strategic alliances and customer relationships.

Firm: McDowell & Associates, Attorneys

1055 West 7th Street , Los Angeles , California 90017

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Before founding McDowell & Associates, Attorneys, Mr. McDowell was an associate at one of Southern California’s largest Defense Firms. While there, he was responsible for handling various matters that ran the gamut from small routine matters to large disputes involving complex legal issues and significant amounts of money. During this time, Mr. McDowell worked with and represented numerous top medical, scientific, criminal and mechanical experts in preparation for trial.. Mr. McDowell graduated from Southwestern Law School in Southern California with top honors. He was a member of the Dean’s List and was the recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship. Mr. McDowell was the Lead Articles Editor as well as a board member of the Southwestern Law Review in addition to being a teaching assistant and tutor for various Criminal Law classes.. While still in law school, Mr. McDowell served as a certified law clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office, for the District of Nevada, working on the Organized Crime Strike Force. While with the USDOJ, Mr. McDowell handled daily criminal appearances on behalf of the U.S. Government as well as prosecuting DUI’s at trail for which he was recognized as a skilled litigator. Mr. McDowell was also selected to intern in the United States District Court, Southern District of California for the Honorable Dean D. Pregerson.. After taking the California bar, but still waiting for the results, Mr. McDowell won one of nine ABOTA Fellowships. The Fellowship is designed to give new attorney’s experience in various aspects of the legal profession. Mr. McDowell spent time working in the offices of a Plaintiff and Defense Attorney as well as in the chambers of a Family Law Judge.. Mr. McDowell is a member of The American Bar Association, The Los Angeles County Bar Association, The Beverly Hills Bar Association, The Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, The Consumer Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. As the founder of McDowell & Associates, Attorneys, Mr. McDowell is dedicated to helping people resolve any legal problem they may be facing. He is committed to offering every client personalized representation, while preserving their dignity. Mr. McDowell offers a general legal practice well equipped to squarely and promptly address any legal issues or concerns you may be facing.

Firm: Sanchez & Baltazar Attorneys P.C.

1140 S. Tremont St. , Oceanside , California 92054

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Lisbette is a managing partner whose firm focuses on criminal and bankrtuptcy law.. While in law school, she interned for UURISE, a non-profit organization for immigration law where she helped people apply to become U.S. citizens. She also volunteered at California Rural Legal Assistance, an organization that provides legal assistance to migrant workers in the areas of employment and labor, housing and eviction.. Lastly, she interned for a private personal injury firm in downtown San Diego where she assisted in preparing a slip and fall case for trial.. While she gained essential skills in various areas of the law, Lisbette’s passion is helping people who have been charged with a crime or have been injured. She has done trials as both lead and assisting counsel, most notably achieving a “not guilty” verdict on a vehicular manslaughter case involving prescription drugs.. Call her today for a free consultation if you had been arrested for a crime or considering filing for bankruptcy.

Firm: LAW OFFICES OF LISA Z LIU, P.C.

200 S. Garfield Ave. Suite 103 , Alhambra , California 91801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

"Aggressive. Compassionate. Experienced.". A Los Angeles County native, Lisa Z. Liu graduated from one of the top ten law schools in the nation, the University of Michigan Law School. She finished law school in two and a half years and passed the California Bar Exam immediately thereafter. Lisa is a former Deputy District Attorney who has reviewed thousands of police reports during her time at the District Attorney's office. She has litigated hundreds of felony cases for charges such as attempted murder, robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, sexual battery, first degree burglary and other theft related offenses, transportation of drugs, sales of drugs, manufacturing of drugs, gang related offenses, domestic violence related crimes, vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence, and gun related offenses. She has also litigated thousands of misdemeanor cases such as assault, resisting arrest, DUI, suspended licenses and other traffic related offenses, theft related offenses and drug related offenses. Lisa Z. Liu is an aggressive trial attorney who has done many felony and misdemeanor jury trials with favorable verdicts. She works tirelessly for her clients to help them achieve the results they deserve.

Firm: Houlé Law APC

21515 Hawthorne Blvd , Torrance , California 90503

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Former Criminal Prosecutor, now successful Criminal Defense Attorney. For 15 years, I prosecuted some of the most violent criminal offenders in Los Angeles County. Now, I 'm using my experiences as a veteran prosecutor to help people like you who have been charged with a crime. I handle all types of criminal defense from misdemeanor drunk in public to felonies including sex crimes and murder. I tried over 60 jury trial, including rapes, murders, gang cases.  I know how the police investigate these cases and what the prosecutor will require to charge you with a crime. The relationships I have formed, coupled with the respect I've earned, will get you the results you need to gain back your life and freedom.

Firm: Budris Law Group

1145 Artesia Boulevard, Suite 207 , Manhattan Beach , California 90206

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Ms. Budris is passionate about using her knowledge and experience of criminal law to fight for the best results for her clients. She is committed to working hard for each and every client, and ensuring they are provided with superior service throughout the duration of their case or legal matter. Fighting aggressively for her clients has always been her number one priority! Ms. Budris understands that any legal matter can be stressful and overwhelming, but she always takes the time to explain and communicate with her clients so they are prepared and ready to achieve a successful outcome on their case. Additonally, Ms. Budris provides 24 hour access to communicate with her and her staff so her clients can be assured their cases are being handled with care and diligence.

Firm: Lindsey Michele Burcham

1254 S Waterman , San Bernardino , California 92408

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of the Alternate Public Defender

210 W Temple St , Los Angeles , California 90012

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: The Law Office of Lewis R. Rosenblum

1851 East First Street , Santa Ana , California 92705

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I am honored to have received many awards throughout my career including having been selected by California Lawyer Magazine as "One of the Top Twenty Lawyers in the State of California," the Outstanding Prosecutor for the State of California in 1998 for having amassed a trial record of 64 wins - 0 losses trying high publicity murder cases during my carrer and most recently in 2014 having been selected as "The Best Lawyer in Orange County" by Orange County Weekly Magazine, who noted that the success I am able to obtain in the courtroom is the result of years of hard work and the practical experience I bring to each and every case I handle in defending my clients.. I understand those retaining my services want someone who will keep in close communication with them, fashion a reasonable fee for high quality legal service, and above all has the skill and determination to fight whatever battles are necessary to insure a successful outcome.. If you are looking for a proven attorney who will be comitted to helping you, I am available any time to answer your questions and will certainly do whatever possible to work out a financial arrangement you can live with.  I would consider it a honor to represent you on any criminal charges you may be facing.

Firm: Maltaise Cini Attorney at Law

1300 Bristol Street N. Ste. 100 , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Chosen OC Metro's "Top Criminal Attorney" 2014 and 2013, National Trial Lawyers Association "Top 100 Trial Attorneys" 2014, 2015 and 2016, Avvo Client Choice Award 2013 and 2014.. Hundreds of Cases Dismissed. University of Windsor Law School Graduate. Licensed in California and Law Society of Upper Canada