Criminal Defense lawyers in California Arash Hashemi to Bonnie Chan

Firm: Law Offices Of Arash Hashemi

11845 W Olympic Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90064

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Arash Hashemi’s first career goal was to play basketball in the NBA. One day, when he was 14, a family friend commented that Arash would be a good lawyer and should pursue law. Something clicked in Arash’s head and from that day on, he was determined to become a lawyer. In December 2002, Arash was officially sworn in as an active member of The State Bar of California. The very next day, he was in court, taking part in a bench trial, and by March 1, 2003, he established the Law Offices of Arash Hashemi.. Since then, Arash has handled a wide variety of criminal cases—from petty theft to complex felonies, including murder—with a particular focus on self-defense cases. He has represented thousands of Californians accused of violating probation or parole, and has argued before the California Court of Appeals. Arash is admitted to practice before all California State Courts and the United States District Court for the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California.. In addition to his legal practice, Arash is the host of the podcast “Hashing Out the Law,” where he explores various legal topics and issues. He also serves as the president of the Criminal Courts Bar Association for 2024 and regularly volunteers at the Mesereau Free Legal Clinic in South Los Angeles. During his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and photography.

Firm: Bart Kaspero Law

100 Spectrum Center Drive , Irvine , California 92618

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bart Kaspero is one of Orange County’s top trial lawyers, with an outstanding reputation in litigation, and having successfully handled many complex cases in front of juries and bench officers.. He has successfully litigated against government agencies (such as police departments and City Councils) and insurance companies for violations of civil rights and consumer protection—and he continues to find both legal and technological solutions to common privacy violations.. Incorporating his unique criminal defense experience into consumer-focused litigation, Kaspero now enjoys choosing challenging cases involving severe accidents, medical insurance denials, premise liability, consumer privacy, and complex business torts.

Firm: Law Office of Blackie Burak

500 Ygnacio Valley Road   300   , Walnut Creek , California 94596

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

2945 Townsgate Road Suite 200 , Westlake Village , California 91361

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

With 31 years of experience, the Law Offices of BERNAL OJEDA THE COMMUNITY HAS SERVED WITH INTEGRITY AND extensive knowledge of the legal system LAW AND COURTS IN CALIFORNJIA. WE OFFER OUR CLIENTS, AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION BASED ON OUR VAST EXPERIENCE IN THE LAW AND COURTS TO. OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE, make available THE BEST POSSIBLE LEGAL AND ECONOMIC REPRESENTATION WITHIN REACH. AT THE SAME TIME we PROVIDE A NEW CUSTOMERS A FREE CONSULTATION family law, CRIMINAL LAW AND BANKRUPTCY LAW

Firm: Law Offices of Benjamin Zicherman

3403 Piedmont Ave. , Oakland , California 94611

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Benjamin Zicherman was raised in Berkeley, California.. He attaneded Tulane University in Louisiana, and then Pace School of Law in New York.. When Benjamin is not in Court defending his clients, he enjoys cooking and glass blowing.

Firm: Law Offices of Benjamin Okin

732 5th Street , Eureka , California 95501

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Before residing in Humboldt County, Benjamin Okin was raised in the surfside town of Pacifica, California in the San Francisco Bay Area.. Mr. Okin attended UCLA and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Social American History. He continued his education at Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU), known for its nationally acclaimed trial advocacy and litigation program. Mr. Okin excelled in Criminal Procedure One and Criminal Procedure Two.  Mr. Okin has also been recognized for his exceptional legal brief writing skills, earning the highest score in Appellate Advocacy and was selected for the GGU Litigation Team. Mr. Okin graduated with honors near the top of his class in 1999.. Mr. Okin is certified in Litigation, Mediation and has studied International Criminal Justice. He worked with the Contra Costa Alternate Defender's Office, Marin County District Attorney's Office, and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors before accepting a position with the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office. While at the DA Office, Mr. Okin built a reputation as a strong prosecutor who balanced justice with compassion. It's been said "When Ben makes a fair offer, take it -- or you'll be picking a jury and sentencing your client later".. After leaving the District Attorney's Office Mr. Okin decided to bring his legal skills, solid reputation, and formidable advocacy abilities to the private sector. He has served as a defense attorney for over ten years as Senior Defense Counsel at two major private firms as well as two years as Chief Conflict Counsel. As a successful former prosecutor and current defense attorney, Mr. Okin has a distinct advantage as he can properly construct and deconstruct a case.. Mr. Okin is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney who is known for his professionalism and effectiveness behind the scenes and in court. He has successfully tried to jury cases from quadruple homicides, to medical marijuana defense, to DUIs and everything in between. DAs know that Mr. Okin will go to trial on your behalf often leading to better offers to avoid the uncertainty of trial.

Firm: Law Offices of Benjamin Arsenian

2677 N Main St. , Santa Ana , California 92705

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Benjamin Arsenian is a native of Southern California. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of San Diego, followed by a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from Chapman University School of Law in Orange County. After graduating law school, Mr. Arsenian spent several years working with prominent personal injury attorneys. He obtained hundreds of thousands of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients.. In the middle of his career, Mr. Arsenian left private practice and began working at the District Attorney's office. There he learned behind-the-scene intricacies of criminal prosecution and was quickly promoted to Deputy District Attorney IV. Mr. Arsenian worked closely with law enforcement. He went on ride-a-longs with police offices, reviewed police reports, filed criminal charges, negotiated plea bargain deals, interviewed expert witnesses and won more than a hundred criminal trials. He received training in evidence, trial technique and felony sentencing from the California District Attorney Association. Mr. Arsenian learned the prosecution's side of the law from the inside out, with all its strengths and weaknesses. This is unique and vital knowledge for a defense attorney.. Preferring private practice, and being well-armed with first-hand experience in the District Attorney's office, Mr. Arsenian joined a large, state-wide firm and successfully handled thousands of criminal and personal injury cases. With his depth of experience, he knew there were better ways to get favorable results besides the cook-book, impersonal approach often found in big law firms.. Mr. Arsenian opened his own law firm to satisfy clients' needs for individualized, professional services, tailored to the requirements of the client, at a discounted the Law Offices of Benjamin Arsenian, Mr. Arsenian provides his personalized, aggressive litigation expertise to each and every case. Your case will not be assigned to a junior-level associate. By eliminating most consultants, salespeople and middle managers, Mr. Arsenian provides his clients with "senior-level" experience at the "junior-level" prices of other firms.

Firm: Law Office of Benard C Udeozor

1930 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1216 , Los Angeles , California 90057

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

5176 Hillsdale Circle , El Dorado Hills , California 95762

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Manshoory Law Group

1200 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90017

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bailey K.F. Means began concentrating on criminal defense practice during her 1L year at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Her law school career was dedicated to becoming an effective public defender. During her three years at Loyola, she interned at two public defender’s offices, and the ACLU, in addition to working as a research assistant for three criminal-focused professors.. Since graduating from Loyola, she worked as a Deputy Public Defender in Ventura County for 3 years. In the 3 years she was there, Bailey took more cases to trial than any other criminal defense attorney in the county. During that time, Bailey was in court for 4-5 hours a day; giving her the confidence and knowledge to effectively represent clients inside and out of the courtroom. Though she’s an aggressive and experienced litigator, Bailey knows that every case is unique; the best option for each client differs, and depends on their unique situation.. Bailey has handled over one thousand criminal cases ranging from code violation infractions to felony gang cases. In her practice, she is a firm believer in motion practice. She has litigated hundreds of criminal motions, and is especially passionate about fourth amendment jurisprudence and motions to suppress. Recently, two of Bailey’s motions to suppress that were initially denied have been overturned on appeal, when the District Attorney conceded that the judge had erred.. In 2016, the Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Association awarded Bailey for her Outstanding Performance by a New Attorney.. After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Bailey accepted a job as a State Bar prosecutor, working in the Los Angeles office. Though recognizing the State Bar’s work in protecting the public is important, Bailey’s true passion has always been criminal defense practice.. Bailey holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of California, Irvine; in Political Science, and Criminology, Law & Society. UCI’s nationally renowned criminology program “focuses on the problem of crime and on understanding the social, cultural, political, and economic forces that interact with the law.” Bailey’s background in criminology contributes heavily to her firm belief in the client-centered approach, and holistic practice goals.. In her free time, Bailey enjoys spending time with her two rescue pit bulls and her husband. She also enjoys running, NFL football, craft beer, and all things historic Los Angeles.

Firm: Law Office of Arezou Bakhtjou

1999 Harrison Street , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Law Office of Arezou Bakhtjou is located in Oakland, CA and helps clients in Richmond, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, Pleasanton, Martinez, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, and all Bay Area Counties including Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, and San Francisco County.. Memberships:. Alameda County Bar AssociationAlameda County Bar Association Criminal Division (Board Member)Women Lawyers of Alameda CountyAlameda County Court Appointed Attorneys ProgramAlameda County Bar Association Judicial Appointments Evaluation Committee

Firm: Jones Litigation Firm

14450 Ventura Blvd , Sherman Oaks , California 91423

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Thompson Garcia A Law Corporation

5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd , Pleasanton , California 94588

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Austin Thompson has the skills necessary to win tough cases and the experience and wisdom to guide his clients and their families through difficult situations.

Firm: Long Beach Law Inc., APLC

782 Pacific Avenue , Long Beach , California 90813

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Naderi Law Office

405 N. Maclay , San Fernando , California 91340

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

My firm is dedicated to both aggressive criminal defense and aggressive personal injury representation. My practice began as a criminal defense attorney. Over the years, I have gained and have been fortunate enough to achieve a stellar reputation amongst my peers, and opposing attorneys. I apply the effective cross-examination skills and talents that I learned as a criminal defense attorney to all my cases, both criminal and personal injury. Many personal injury attorneys lack the trial experience required to effectively take a case to trial. I am familiar with the rules of evidence and objections needed to appropriately handle a case in a trial. Let me put my experience to work for you.. Criminal Defense:. I am a criminal defense attorney that takes pride in what I do. Unfortunately, the practice of criminal defense has become a contest that is more about securing retainers and not about serving the client. I have had clients in my office tell me that a number of other lawyers have promised them dismissals and reduced charges. I have been asked to promise the same. I will refuse every time. It is a lie to the client and it is a dangerous lie. A lie that can end up with the client in state prison.. If you are a potential client and are planning on meeting with several attorneys, I commend you. Take the time, get to know the attorney, feel out the personality, and look for promises and guarantees. If promises and guarantees are made, get up, thank the attorney for his or her time, ask for parking validation, and WALK OUT. There is no single attorney that can guarantee or promise the outcome on a case. We are not psychic. We can advise you on penalties, defenses, your rights, and what we think about the case. And what we think about the case depends on the type of case, and what courthouse it is prosecuted in.. If you are a potential client, and your attorney meeting is primarily about whether you have money, own property, or can get a loan on your home, WALK OUT. The meeting is about the case, not about your liquidity and assets.. PUBLIC DEFENDERS- If your lawyer starts bad mouthing public defenders, or using the term public pretenders, WALK OUT. Contrary to what most people think, being a public defender does not equate to being a bad attorney. This is a fallacy. I have learned a lot of what I know from public defenders and am thankful to the ones that have taken the time to tell me what they think. There are good and bad ones. Some public defenders are lazy and hate their jobs. But guess what? same applies to private attorneys, a lot of them! There is an advantage that private attorneys have over public defenders, and that is time. Also, with a public defender, you cannot choose your representation, but you can with a private attorney.. PRICE- If you are searching for attorneys, and intend on going with the cheapest, save your money and stay with the public defender. The cost of an attorney should not be the determining factor in your choice of representation.. I would rather lose a client, than to promise them something I cannot deliver. I can however, promise the following:. 1. I will work hard on your case.. 2. You will have my cell phone. I try to return calls within a few hours. If it is an urgent issue, I will return your call as soon as I can.. 3. I will always be upfront and straightforward. If you are walking out of court with me, you will know, if you are going to prison, you will know.. 4. I have a great reputation with prosecutors and judges. That is because I do not play games with them, and I will not jeopardize my integrity. Prosecutors and judges have been around. They know the attorneys that are solid and honest, and they also know the ones that are dishonest and garbage. They will treat them accordingly. If you have an attorney that is dishonest and lacks integrity, you are harmed, not your attorney.. 5. Ask the attorneys you meet with about other attorneys. A confident attorney will not be afraid to comment on the good work of another attorney. I have had potential clients ask me about an attorney, and I have responded with "You don't need to be here, you are in good hands if you have met with that attorney".. Call me to speak about your case. We can meet and discuss your case and the different strategies that may apply. I look forward to helping you out.. Arvand.

Firm: Khachatourians Law Group

400 Continental Boulevard, 6th Floor , El Segundo , California 90245

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Arthur Khachatourians is an experienced defense attorney who represents clients in complex criminal and civil matters arising from governmental investigations, grand jury indictments, and corporate internal investigations.  He has successfully represented business entities and individuals in cases alleging wrongful death, wrongful termination, elder abuse and neglect, sexual harassment, murder, manslaughter, battery, assault, and unfair business practice lawsuits.  He has successfully conducted jury trials and bench trials and has settled multi-million dollar lawsuits for a waiver a costs (no payment).. Mr. Khachatourians has also obtained not guilty verdicts on Medi-Cal  fraud and falsification of medical records, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter and dismissal of charges for elder abuse and neglect arising from incidents’ in a hospital or nursing home.  Mr. Khachatourians has extensive experience in representing clients who are under investigation or prosecution by the Attorney General’s Office of Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuseand the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.  He is routinely active throughout the various courthouses in Southern California and has experience in media relations in high profile cases.. Mr. Khachatourians graduated from UCLA in 1997 with a Bachelor’s degree in History and received his Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 2003. He is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Courts Bar Association, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association where he served as the Chairman for the Criminal Law Section.  Mr. Khachatourians is also an adjunct professor at Glendale Community College where he teaches Business Law.  Since 2003, he has been teaching business and litigation concepts at the College; many of his students are now attorneys and realtors throughout various communities in Southern California and routinely seek his advice on legal and business matters.. Mr. Khachatourians has taught educational seminars on the latest legal trends and issues on the following matters: Sexual Harassment Training for Supervisor; Nursing Home Training on Reporting Responsibilities for Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse; Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements by Mandated Reporters; Nursing Home Requirements for Theft and Loss; Hospital Staff Training on Preventing, Recognizing and Reporting Requirements of Abuse; Representing Clients Arrested for Domestic Violence; Sex, Violence, and the 5th Amendment; Representing clients facing Criminal Charges and a Simultaneous Civil Lawsuit; and Fundamentals of a Criminal Case (Arraignment through Sentencing).

Firm: Corona Law Group

617 South Olive Street. , Los Angeles , California 90014

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Arthur Corona is United States NAVY Veteran and graduate of California State University Fullerton where he earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy. Upon graduation, Mr. Corona attended University of California Hasting College of the Law where he obtained his law degree. Mr. Corona’s practice focuses on criminal defense and family law matters. He speaks fluent Spanish and is admitted to practice in all State Courts, as well as, the United States District Court for the Eastern and Central Districts of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Firm: Weiss | Stepanian LLP

4640 Lankershim Blvd Ste 512 , North Hollywood , California 91602

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

For over 10 years, Arpa Stepanian has been a relentless advocate for the indigent and those facing criminal charges. As a legal aid attorney, deputy public defender, and private criminal defense attorney, Arpa has built a reputation for his tenacity, knowledge, and commitment to achieving results. He has defended nearly every type of criminal case, including DUI, theft, fraud, three strikes, sex crimes, domestic violence, gang cases, and homicides. With thousands of cases handled at all stages of proceedings, Arpa brings a wealth of experience to every client he represents. He has also published articles on legal ethics and law enforcement accountability.Arpa’s dedication to his clients has led to numerous successes, including jury acquittals in life sentence cases and significant charge reductions. His achievements have been recognized with honors such as Rising Star by Superlawyers in 2013 and 2014, Best Attorney for the City of Glendale in 2011, and Misdemeanor Attorney of the Year in 2008. For a free initial consultation and case review, reach out to Weiss | Stepanian LLP Law Firm today.

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.

Firm: Law Offices of Earl Carter & Associates

333 Hegenberger Rd Ste 825 , Oakland , California 94621

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense