Criminal Defense lawyers in California Narine Mkrtchyan to Nicole Costen

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.

Firm: The Hallinan Law Firm

Law Chambers Building , San Francisco , California 94102

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

NEIL HALLINAN, a third-generation trial attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area, is the founder and lead attorney at the Hallinan Law Firm, with offices in San Francisco and Oakland. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Hallinan spent a decade as a public defender, most notably in Oakland, CA where he secured complete victories on a range of cases from murder and 3-strikes prosecutions to low level misdemeanors, including hundreds of DUI cases, more than fifteen of which he tried to verdict.. In his career, Mr. Hallinan has tried more than forty-five trials to verdict and conducted the defense in hundreds of preliminary hearings, in several different counties in Northern California. Since the establishment of the Hallinan Law Firm, Mr. Hallinan has taken on cases in San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Solano, Sacramento, and Santa Cruz Counties, and has represented witnesses in federal and state court prosecutions.

Firm: Fitzgerald Law Group, P.C.

10535 Foothill Blvd., Suite 300 , Rancho Cucamonga , California 91730

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Nicola Fitzgerald was born in South Africa and moved to Vancouver, Canada in 1994. She received degrees in Criminology and Psychology from Simon Fraser University and in 2005 moved to California to study law. In 2008 she obtained her Juris Doctor and passed the California Bar on her first attempt.. In 2008, Nicola Fitzgerald attained a position as an in-house counsel for a local Corporation. Since then she has worked as an associate counsel in local law firms where she learned the areas of law she practices today. Nicola Fitzgerald now owns her own boutique law firm and works on the Rancho Cucamonga Criminal Defense Conflict Panel.. Nicola Fitzgerald has never been disciplined for professional misconduct.

Firm: Nichole M. Verville, Attorney at Law

2345 W. Beech Avenue, No. 3239 , Visalia , California 93278

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Offices of Nicholas Rosenberg

205 South Broadway Street Suite 716 , Los Angeles , California 90012

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Nicholas Rosenberg has been an active member of the State Bar of California since 2004 and is a Certified Legal Specialist in Criminal Law.  He earned his law degree from the University of San Francisco and his undergraduate degrees from the University of California at Berkeley in both Philosophy and Architecture.  His high academics and community work have resulted in many awards.. Mr. Rosenberg has a science background and a strong litigation record after having been a public defender in Ventura and Central California for three years.  He has tried nearly every type of misdemeanor case and several felonies, and has the experience to handle any type of criminal matter.  He has the background to focus on the complexities of DUI trials, which are some of the most difficult trials to win.. Additionally, Mr. Rosenberg is quite passionate about defending gang allegations, drug crime allegations, sexual offenses and cases involving conspiracy and criminal organizations.  His life experience as a community organizer in high crime and low income neighborhoods distinguish his ability to formulate legal defense strategies.. Mr. Rosenberg was Lead Arbitrator for the San Francisco Community Court for the Tenderloin and South of Market, and codeveloped a Shoplifter Offender Program with the District Attorney’s Office.  He was an extern with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the Criminal Research section of the Office of Staff Attorneys dealing with federal criminal appeals.. Mr. Rosenberg has served on the Board of Directors for the Glide Economic Development Corporation developing  non-profit housing in San Francisco.  Prior to law school he served as the Director of a non-profit agency doing community organizing to improve San Francisco's Tenderloin and Sixth Street corridors.  He has been a longtime advocate for rehabilitation and reentry services for inmates and prisoners.

Firm: Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar

1200 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90017

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Attorney Nicholas Loncar is a fierce competitor and powerful negotiator.  He uses his intensity, charisma and passion to achieve the best results for his clients.  Nicholas is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law in Pennsylvania.  Prior to enrolling at Villanova Law, Nicholas attended the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA, where he was an active member of the school’s nationally ranked varsity debate team.  During law school, Nicholas excelled in Trial Advocacy and Advanced Trial Advocacy, while also interning with numerous public defender agencies. Nicholas has worked for the San Diego County Alternate Public Defender (a felony conflict unit), The Defender Association of Philadelphia, and the Federal Defender for the District of New Jersey.  Nicholas has represented clients in Pennsylvania and California state courts as well as assisting clients charged in Federal Court.  Additionally, Nicholas worked with a private investigation firm assisting criminal defense attorneys with supression motions. In private practice, Nicholas worked with the prestigious private defense firm, Drossner Law, where he learned how to give each case the full attention it deserves and how to help clients achieve the best results in any case.  Nicholas is deeply committed to criminal defense and will fight hard to help you achieve your goals.  Nicholas founded to protect all citizens from unreasonable intrusion by law enforcement.  A quick look at Nicholas' background and resume start to demonstrate how committed he is to making sure that the accused get fair representation and enjoy the due process that this nation's founding fathers intended to preserve for eternity.  While the Supreme Court seems to have no problem disregarding the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, Nicholas recognizes that K-9 sniffs, DUI checkpoints and even traffic stops are all loopholes that the courts have carved into our rights.   A former boxer (trained by Champions Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Robert Hines and Johnny Carter), Nicholas is relentless, fearless, dedicated and aggressive.  If you’re facing criminal charges, let him fight for you.

2021 E 4th St Ste 201 , Santa Ana , California 92705

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Christoph Law Offices

400 S Melrose Dr Ste 101 , Vista , California 92081

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Born and raised in North County San Diego, I have continued the family tradition of defending people faced with Criminal and DUI charges in San Diego.   After graduating Thomas Jefferson School of Law with Cum Laude Honors in 2007, I immediately began practicing criminal and DUI defense alongside my father, Attorney William R. Christoph.. His 35+ years experience in criminal defense have proven to be a invaluable asset that few lawyers have access to after lawschool.. Since 2007, I have handled hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases from DUIs, DUI with Injury, Drug Sales, Drug Posession, Theft, Domestic Violence, Assault and Battery cases and more. I pride myself on putting the clients interests above all else and providing quality personal representation.. We are San Diego Attorneys who practice in San Diego Courts.  Our Office is across the street from the Vista Courthouse and we are over there everyday.  If you or a loved one is in jail we can often do a same day visit.. Whether you are facing criminal charges or looking to clean up your record from a past conviction, please feel free to give me a call.   We never charge for initial consultations and we take pride in our practice.

Firm: Nghi Lam Law Firm

17111 Beach Blvd., Suite 212 , Huntington Beach , California 92647

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

We are passionate about fighting for our clients' rights. Call to speak directly to a criminal defense lawyer. We offer reduced pricing because we know times can be tough for our clients. We are an extremely responsive law firm, and we take pride in our work because we know what our clients are going through. We have experience handling both state AND federal cases, and we believe that experience and compassion for our clients is what makes us a great firm. We focus on results because that's what matters most at the end of the day. Call us to see how we can help you.

Firm: Law Offices of Neil J Fraser

945 Mayo Street , Los Angeles , California 90042

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Neil J. Fraser. Mr. Fraser has been a trial lawyer in Los Angeles for the past thirty plus years, primarily in solo practice . He currently practices through his own Law Office, under whose aegis James Carr, a U.S. and U.K. lawyer also works. Mr. Fraser is also a partner in the law firm of Perry Fraser LLP, with offices in Los Angeles and London. During his career, Neil has tried numerous civil and criminal matters to successful conclusion in several distinct and diverse legal fields. These include plaintiff representation in civil matters involving personal injury, civil rights and constitutional violations litigation, police misconduct, product liability and fraud, and, as a criminal defense attorney, virtually every category of felony and misdemeanor, from driving under the influence through murder.. Mr. Fraser's career has involved cases in both State and Federal Courts, as well as matters in other jurisdictions as diverse as the U.K., Africa, Canada and Eastern Europe.. Practice Areas:. All criminal and quasi-criminal matters are handled by this firm, from misdemeanors such as driving under the influence, theft, resisting arrest and simple assault, through the most serious felonies, including murder, attempted murder, shaken baby syndrome matters, drug cases, felony assault and battery, domestic violence, robbery and white-collar crime. International work has involved acting for individuals in matters of corruption concerning both governmental and corporate entities.. Consultation: Currently primarily focusing his practice on criminal defense, Mr. Fraser and/or his associate, James Carr, are available for consultation on all criminal and quasi-criminal matters, as well as civil and constitutional issues, personal injury claims, and certain intellectual property disputes, such as trade secrets, licensing and use rights.. Voiding Convictions: Mr. Fraser has also developed a highly successful line of practice voiding convictions subject to attack on constitutional grounds. His success rate in such matters continues to be 100%.. Civil Litigation: Mr. Fraser's firm also represent plaintiffs in personal injury and general tort matters, as well as handling appellate cases, both civil and criminal, before all California State Courts. Mr. Fraser is also admitted to practice in the Northern, Eastern and Central District Federal Courts in California. He has argued cases before both the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.. Mr. Fraser's successful presentation in the case of Hesse v. Best Western on issues of general jurisdiction and minimum contacts is published and may be found at 32 404 (1995).

Firm: Nekumanesh Law Firm

2014 Tulare Street, Suite 300 , Fresno , California 93721

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

My approach to the practice of law is simple:. 1. Practice Compassionate listening and understanding. I can represent you best when I know what it is that you seek out of your case.. 2. Thourougly examine the facts of the case, investigate as necessary. I know my cases inside and out.. 3. Tailor creative, aggressive and logical persuasive arguments and persuasively present them to the Court and Jury.. 4. Above all else, advocate for the rights of you, the Client.. Please take a moment to review some of Naser Nekumanesh' HIGHLIGHTED VICTORIES and JUDGMENTS. 2022 Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon Jury Trial Win (Fresno County)Client was charged with Assault with a deadly weapon (a knife), in violation of Penal Code section 245(a)(1). The client was facing over 4 years in CDCR (prison). Attorney fought the case at jury trial, and ultimately the jury came back with a unanimous verdict of not guilty as to the felony count. The Felony count was dismissed, and Client avoided time in prison. Client was found guilty of a misdemeanor offense; however, he was released from custody.. 2022 Family Court Win ($47,500 judgment in favor of Client)Client hired Attorney to handle their disputed divorce. Client’s husband had fraudulently disposed of assets after the Divorce was filed, and was claiming now that he no longer had any money. Attorney propounded discovery on the ex-husband and discovered that the Client had sold their mutually owned vehicle, and then used those funds to purchase several high risk Call options in the stock market. He eventually lost $35,000. At Court, Ex-husband filed a motion against Client for attorney’s fees and costs. That motion was denied. Attorney filed a counter motion requesting sanctions against ex-husband as well as Attorney’s fees and Costs. Judge ruled in favor of client. $35,000 in sanctions, and $12,500. Awarded for Attorney’s fees and costs.. 2021 Dispensary Robbery Case Jury Trial Win (Fresno County)The client was charged with two counts of Penal Code section 211 (Robbery). The client had a lengthy criminal history, including a prior strike conviction under California’s aggressive Three Strikes law. Client was in custody in Fresno County Jail prior to and during the jury trial. Client asserted his innocence and the case centered on mistaken identity. Attorney hired an identity expert to testify at trial. After 9 hard fought days at Jury Trial, the jury came back with a 8 not guilty to 4 guilty verdict. This is known as a hung jury. Since the prosecution was unable to prove its case against the Defendant unanimously beyond a reasonable doubt, the case was dismissed. Client was released from Fresno County Jail and his freedom restored that very same day, as the Jury verdict. One amazing note of this case is that approximately one year later, Attorney Naser Nekumanesh received a phone call from Client. The client simply stated: “you saved my life”. I am forever honored to have helped Client forge a new future for himself.. 2021 DVTRO COURT TRIAL WIN (Fresno County)In 2021 Client’s wife filed a request for a domestic violence temporary restraining order. Client’s wife simultaneously filed for divorce and filed a motion with the court for sole legal and sole physical custody of their two minor children. Client’s wife had made all sorts of heinous accusations against Client. One claim was that Client had choked her while they were in the car, picking up a child from school. At Court trial Attorney intelligently and creatively cross examined the witness. Ultimately the witness admitted that Client had in fact, not choked her, but instead was using his arm as a method to prevent her from taking the child out of his car seat, while Client was driving the vehicle. Client’s wife had in fact engaged in the dangerous activity. A DVTRO was not granted against client. Because of this, Client was able to avoid the burdensome requirements imposed under Family Code section 3044, and he was ultimately able to keep joint physical and joint legal custody of their children.. 2021 DVTRO WIN (Fresno County)In 2021 Client hired attorney because her children’s father, who had been absent for several years began stalking and threatening Client. Client was living in a state of fear and was constantly looking behind her back, as she genuinely feared that her ex might kidnap their kids or worse. Attorney empathetically handled Client’s case. The ex evaded service of process, and was doing everything that he could to stall the Court process. Attorney was able to get an order from the Court to serve the ex via publication. Following that Attorney secured for Client a full DVTRO, thus protecting both her and the children from this abusive person.. 2020 DVTRO COURT TRIAL WIN (Kern County)Client was being accused of making threats against their neighbor. Attorney cross-examined all necessary witnesses that the Petitioner brought forth against Client. After the testimony, Attorney argued successfully that there was no reasonable basis for believing that an threat had been made, nor that the Petitioner reasonably feared for their safety. CASE DISMISSED. 2019 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE DISMISSED (Fresno County)Client was facing multiple felony Domestic Violence charges including Penal code section corporal injury to a spouse, as well as Penal code section 422 criminal threats. Client was facing over three years in prison, and was facing a Strike, under California’s Three Strikes Law. Attorney and Client retained the services of a private investigator. As a result of that investigation, the attorney negotiated the case brilliantly. The Charges and case were ultimately dismissed in its entirety. Client pled to a misdemeanor, completed an anger management class, and when he came back for a review six months later, the entire case was dismissed.. 2019 DUI Dismissal on Motion to Suppress pursuant to Penal Code section (Fresno County)In 2019 Client was charged with first time DUI in violation of Vehicle Code section 23152(a) and Vehicle Code section 23152(b). Prior to the filing of the defense motion, the prosecutor offered Client to settle the case for the lesser charge of wet and reckless pursuant to vehicle code section 23103/. Attorney filed Motion to Suppress and at that motion, Attorney cross-examined the arresting offer. The officer’s testimony was largely inconsistent with the statements made by that same officer in his police reports. As a result, Attorney was able to argue that the stop made by the officer was not legally justified. Case dismissed.. 2018 Assault Jury Trial Win (Fresno County)In 2018 client was at a family and friend barbecue when someone’s ex and their friends showed up to start some trouble. Later Client and his friend went to that individual’s home to discuss what had happened earlier. Those individuals started a fight and ultimately a man was pushed, and that push caused the man to fall back, hitting his head on the concrete with great force. There was no direct evidence, or testimony that credibly linked Client with this crime. At jury trial, the jury came back hung, a mistrial was declared, and the Case was DISMISSED.. 2018 DVTRO COURT TRIAL WIN (Fresno County)While Nekumanesh Law Firm often represents the accused. In this case, Client was being harassed by a former business associate. This business associate came to the Client’s place of business and threatened Client with a gun. Although the business associate denied the claims and stated that he did not even own a gun. On cross examination, Attorney elicited from the business associates wife, that he in fact did own a gun, and that gun matched the description of the gun that Client stated was used to threaten him. DVTRO granted!. 2016 Solicitation of Prostitution Jury Trial Win (Kern County)Client was charged with solicitation of prostitution in violation of Penal Code section 647(b)(2). The case was charged as a misdemeanor and so Client was facing 180 days in the Bakersfield County Jail. Worse, a conviction would have required the Client to register as a sex offender. The Client’s future opportunities would have been extremely negatively impacted. After 4 days of jury trial, Attorney argued that there was never an agreement for the exchange of money for sex. In fact, Client had engaged the individual as an exotic dancer, not a prostitute. The jury came back and hung 7 guilty and 4 not guilty. A mistrial was declared and as a result the case was DISMISSED.

Firm: Arshakyan Law Firm

6345 Balboa Blvd BLDG III SUITE 163 , Encino , California 91316

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Silver Law Firm

1211 Embarcadero , Oakland , California 94606

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of Neeraj D. Singh, APC

333 City Blvd. West , Orange , California 92868

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Orange County's Premier Criminal Defense Attorney. Consistently named on the Super Lawyers' Southern California Rising Stars List, an honor reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice and the National Trial Association's prestigious Top 40 Under 40 list.. Neeraj began his legal career through opportunities to work with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, the Orange County Superior Court, and the United States Department of Justice.. But Neeraj's interest in the law goes back to high school when a friend from a less affluent background was charged with selling drugs. The friend had been putting the money he made from drug sales into his father's wallet at night.. “No one should be defined by the fact that he was once in handcuffs,” Neeraj says. “My friend got kicked out of school. It changed his life.”. Neeraj is now able to fight for the rights of other good people whose lives have been impacted by criminal charges, such as a single mother with a disabled son who lost her job after being charged with theft.. The mother, a nurse by profession, would leave the house every day pretending to go to work so as not to cause her son distress. In actuality, she was volunteering with a local food bank, which also kept her family fed.. By conducting his own investigation, Neeraj was able to establish his client's innocence. The D.A.'s office dropped the case and the client was able to resume her career helping others.. In his free time, Neeraj volunteers for the California Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to releasing wrongfully convicted inmates.. When not practicing law, he enjoys going to Disneyland with his wife and cooking (the spicier the better!). Neeraj is also a passionate fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, and was featured in the Orange County Register for winning "Fan of the Game" in the 2010 Finals against the Boston Celtics.

Firm: Neal I. Sanders

123 F Street 029 , Eureka , California 95501

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Not Guilty Law

3218 N. Pinewood St. , Orange , California 92865

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I help people accused of committing crimes.. As founder of Not Guilty Law, Attorney Nate Gjesdal delivers personalized legal representation for clients fighting criminal charges throughout Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Orange County.. Our most common defenses include DUI, Domestic Violence, and Theft. We’ve had thousands of successful case dismissals and happy clients.

Firm: Law Offices of Pereira & Moffatt

1801 E. Heim Ave #208 , Orange , California 92865

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding Ticket, Sex Crime, Expungement

Mr. Pereira will enthusiastically devote his time and energy into each individual case to ensure his clients receive the best possible outcome. He is admitted to practice in all state courts throughout southern California and has handled thousands of misdemeanor matters. Some of which include: driving under the influence, assault and battery, sexual battery, petty theft, Hit and Run, and Domestic Violence. It is Mr. Pereira’s uncompromising dedication that endears him to his clients. By refusing to back down to the demands of the District Attorney, Mr. Pereira has gotten many of his client’s charges reduced or dismissed.

Firm: Law Offices of Natalia Matusik

271 Corona # 1 , Long Beach , California 90803

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Former Criminal Prosecutor - Former Deputy Attorney General - Trial Attorney. I am a trial attorney in the greater Los Angeles area.. I specialize in criminal defense, family law and professional license defense in the state of California.. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Political Science from UCLA in 1999. In 2001, I received Master’s Degree in Policy Studies (MPP) from UCLA School of Public Policy, Social Research and Urban Planning (currently UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs), and a law degree from University of San Diego in 2004.. I was a Deputy District Attorney in Riverside prosecuting misdemeanor crimes, general felonies, domestic violence cases, child abuse cases, sex offenses and drug related crimes.. Subsequently, I worked at the California Attorney General’s Office in the Licensing Section. As a Deputy Attorney General, I represented state licensing agencies, both within and outside of the Department of Consumer Affairs, mainly in disciplinary actions filed against licensed professionals before the Office of Administrative Hearings.. In my private practice, I have successfully handled both civil and criminal cases in the areas of family law, civil litigation, and criminal defense.. I am fluent in both English and Polish.

Firm: Nicole Costen

445 S Figueroa St. , Los Angeles , California 90071

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Offices of Neil D. Levinson

1933 Cliff Drive , Santa Barbara , California 93109

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Small Business Litigation