Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in los Angeles | 340 available

340 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in los Angeles, California, including John Gallagher, Joseph Gutierrez, Joseph Weimortz, and Joshua Ritter. These lawyers are rated between 4.6/5 to 5.0/5 and 65% provide free consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

John Gallagher

Firm: Gallagher Law Offices, Inc.
1541 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 500 , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Immigration & Naturalization , Immigration
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“Mr. Gallagher is as excellent as professional as a human being. My life changed thanks to him, and h”
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“Thank you Jessica, You dedication, hard work and pro- activity was very much appreciated. Mr. Gallagher was helpful and he is knowledgeable in...”
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Karen Sosa

Firm: Werksman Jackson & Quinn
888 W 6th St , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kristen Hart

Firm: Cabrera & Hart, LLP
3435 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1730 , Los Angeles , California 90010
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Kristen Hart is a criminal defense and immigration attorney, and one of the named partners of Cabrera & Hart, LLP, located in Los Angeles, California. Kristen received her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School in Orange County, and received a certificate in Intellectual Property, with a concentration in Criminal Law. She spends her free time running her non-profit organization called Dare to Dream, LA, which focuses on raising money to help benefit the health and education of children in Los Angeles County. Kristen has partnered with the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, to donate funds to their facility.
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“I have been fighting this case for about 4 years. Ms Hart gave us hope.”
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Kristen Gozawa

Firm: Koletsky, Mancini, Feldman & Morrow
3460 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90010
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Ms. Gozawa is a kind, thoughtful and dedicated attorney. She is a talented legal writer and communicates effectively with clients. I absolutely endorse Ms. Gozawa.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kevin Gres

Firm: Law Offices of Kevin Gres
2049 Century Park East Suite 750 , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am a Los Angeles native with a passion for criminal defense. As a former Los Angeles prosecutor, I understand how to best work up your case and craft your defense in order to ensure the best possible result. I work around the clock, am always available to update you, and always tell it to you as it is.. Call for a free consultation.
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“lex mental incompetence case. There were moments during the process that felt uncertain and nerve-w”
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“I referred a client to Kevin Gres for help with a criminal matter. I didn't have high hopes given the facts of the case, but Kevin secured an incredible, completely favorable resul…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kevin Fard

Firm: KF Law
7080 Hollywood Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90028
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“caught a case but in the end, Mr. Fard was able to get my brother's DUI case dismissed. If you're lo”
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“Kevin is a great lawyer who sincerely cares about and passionately defends his clients.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kenneth J. Sargoy

Firm: Kollender and Sargoy
2049 Century Park East   2250   , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Business ,Criminal Defense ,Employment & Labor ,Family ,Personal Injury
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“Ken, is a true Professional Attorney. He's expert in his field. Ken Sargoy, is the very best of the best. He has helped me several times with outstanding...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kelly Quinn

Firm: Law Ofc Mark J Werksman
888 W 6th St 4FL , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Appeals, Appeals
Los Angeles attorney Kelly C. Quinn is certified by the California State Bar as an Appeals Specialist.. Ms. Quinn has special expertise in researching and drafting motions, writs, and appeals. Ms. Quinn has successfully overturned several convictions, and her motion practice has resulted in numerous serious felony cases being dismissed.. A former substitute special education teacher, Ms. Quinn also represents students with disabilities in all stages of IEP proceedings and is very active in ensuring each child is receiving all protections available under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Ms. Quinn also represents students in school discipline hearings, including suspension and expulsion hearings.. A graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law, Ms. Quinn was formerly employed by outside counsel for the National Rifle Association (NRA) and California Rifle and Pistol Association (CPRA), which has given her an advantage in representing gun owners in Federal and State cases.
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“g serious time, as i was, you want to know that your attorney(s) are fighting for you AND are respon”
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“Kelly is an excellent appellate attorney. She is smart, creative and an extremely strong appellate advocate. I highly endorse her!!”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Karen Goldstein

Firm: Law Offices of Karen L. Goldstein
1800 Vine Street , Los Angeles , California 90028
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense
Persistent. Passionate. Principled.. Ms. Goldstein is an experienced trial lawyer who has been practicing in criminal defense since 2003. She is thrilled to be honored as the 2020 Recipient of Trial Attorney of the Year by the Criminal Courts Bar Association. Her practice is dedicated equally to defending state and federal criminal cases. Over the past fifteen years, she had gained extensive experience in representing clients accused of all types of crimes ranging from murder, child molestation, and white collar offenses, to gang-related crimes, rape, child pornography, and RICO cases. She has also developed a strong reputation in the community for fighting the most challenging of sex crimes cases and remaining undaunted in the face of overwhelming odds.. Ms. Goldstein is currently a member of the Central Justice Act (CJA) conflict panel for the Central District of California and the Indigent Criminal Defense Appointment (ICDA) panel for Los Angeles County where she represents indigent clients in federal and state court. She graduated cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center and maga cum laude from Georgetown University.. Ms. Goldstein is a member of the State Bar of California and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia. She has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of California, as well as the Federal District Courts for the Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California.. Ms. Goldstein speaks, reads, and writes French fluently and is conversational in Spanish.
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“the time to listen, explain everything clearly, and offer solid advice. If I ever needed a defense a”
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“ALL CHARGES DROPPED! I highly recommend Karen, she is very sharp and aggressive in the legal world. I went to her when I was charged with public...”
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“Karen is one of the most intelligent, hardworking, and professional attorneys working in Los Angeles. She is extremely detail-oriented and truly cares about her clients. I wholehea…”
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“I recently had the opportunity to Hire Karen to defend me in a white-collar crime case. I consulted with several attorneys, but Karen's expertise was immediately evident during our…”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kareem Aref

Firm: Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers
1933 S Broadway Suite 1100, Los Angeles CA 90007 , Los Angeles , California 90007
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Kareem Aref is a lifetime advocate. Before practicing law, Mr. Aref was active in national movements around education, criminal justice, and social justice reforms. Mr. Aref joined the legal field as a civil rights and municipal law attorney with what was then Cota Cole and Huber LLP. He then joined the ranks of the San Bernardino County District Attorney's office. As a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Aref handled all types of felony cases in addition to serving as a specialized Auto theft prosecutor. Mr. Aref also worked as Trial Counsel for Strategic Legal Practices APC working on plaintiff-side consumer protection cases. He has prepared and conducted innumerable cases for trial, hearings, and depositions in various areas of law and has successfully tried numerous jury trials to verdict.. Kareem Aref is the attorney you can count on to skillfully defend your rights and fight your case. As a former Prosecutor, Mr. Aref has gained invaluable experience and insider knowledge of the system, developed professional relationships, and honed his legal skills to secure the best possible outcome for you.. His stature in the legal community has helped him build relationships with District Attorneys, court staff, and judges to ensure that he can effectively achieve the best possible outcome for every client.. During his years as a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Aref prosecuted thousands of crimes, from basic misdemeanors to the most serious felony offenses. His practice included countless motions, preliminary hearings, and cases that allow Mr. Aref to stand tall in any courtroom, lobbying, or advocacy space.. Mr. Aref's oratory skills have earned him recognized on the international level. Taken with his nonprofit Mr. Aref puts all his time and experience into bettering his community and the world around him.In addition to practicing law, Mr. Aref is the President-Elect of the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association, an active member of the American Bar Association, a founding member of the League of Egyptian American Professionals, and just completed a term with the National Conference of Bar Examiners' Content Scope Committee reimagining the new bar exam. He is excited to be a part of the Color of Excellence and continue his life dedication to justice.. Kareem Aref has an outstanding track record of client successes and a reputation for strategic and holistic thinking that has made him into a dedicated leader, a tireless servant of justice, and a trusted advisor.
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“one of most difficult periods of our life. My husband was charged with 3 felony counts,Kareem really”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Juliann Anderson

Firm: La City Atty's Office/Crim App Section, James K. Hahn City Hall East
200 N Main St Ste 916 , Los Angeles , California 90012
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Corporate , Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate , Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Joshua Ritter

Firm: El Dabe | Ritter Trial Lawyers
1150 S. Olive Street , Los Angeles , California 90015
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Criminal attorney and Los Angeles native Joshua Ritter worked as a prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office from 2009 through 2015, and was named 2015 Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year by the Association of Deputy District Attorneys for Los Angeles County.. During his career as a prosecutor Joshua handled numerous complex cases, including the successful conviction of a Los Angeles firefighter who had beaten a woman unconscious because she was feeding feral cats in his neighborhood (People v. Ian Eulian).. Joshua has also prevailed with a significant number of high-profile trials, including a 1987 cold case murder.  To complicate his preparation and strategy, no witnesses could be located for trial and Joshua was left to prove the case with nothing more than circumstantial evidence and his cross-examination of the defendant (People v. Abrego).. Further, Joshua garnered substantial media attention with a case involving the murder of a woman shot to death by her roommate in front of the victim's 11 year old daughter...all of this over this over a $10 internet bill (People v. Parks).. Joshua recently left the District Attorney's office after having taken more than 40 cases to jury trial and a career felony conviction rate over 90%. Now he is devoting his career to the defense of those in need of a ferocious and determined advocate.
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“I have known Joshua Ritter for nearly 15 years. We worked together in the DA's office, where he developed a reputation as an excellent lawyer and quickly got to work on some high-p…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Joseph Weimortz

Firm: Ryu•Weimortz•Murphy LLP
3435 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 2050 , Los Angeles , California 90010
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
While in law school, Joe was a law clerk for both the Civil Division and Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office in San Diego. Joe worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Major Narcotics Unit of the San Diego District Attorney's Office. After graduation from law school, Joe was a law clerk in the Ventura County District Attorney's Office until he became a Ventura County Deputy District Attorney in 1996.. DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYLos Angeles County for 12 years. In November of 1997, Joe became a Deputy District Attorney for the County of Los Angeles. Joe served as a prosecutor in the Long Beach, Norwalk, San Fernando, Van Nuys, Santa Monica (now Airport), Bellflower, Downey, Whittier, Huntington Park, East Los Angeles, El Monte, Alhambra, Santa Clarita, and Eastlake courthouses.. 66 FELONY JURY TRIALS14 Murders & Attempted Murders. During his twelve years as a prosecutor, Joe tried sixty-six felony jury trials including seven homicides, seven attempted murders, and multiple robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, child molestation, sexual assault, domestic violence, witness intimidation, gang enhancement, firearms enhancement, three strikes, burglary, theft, felony driving under the influence, drug possession, and manufacture and sales trials. In addition, Joe tried numerous misdemeanor cases including driving under the influence and domestic violence, and conducted countless juvenile adjudications and preliminary hearings.. SEX CRIMES EXPERTISE. At various times in his career, Joe was assigned to the Victim Impact Program (V.I.P.) which vertically prosecuted sex crimes, felony domestic violence, and stalking. As a V.I.P. prosecutor, Joe was responsible for interviewing victims with law enforcement, determining whether a crime had occurred, filing charges in the case, and personally handling the case through jury trial, if necessary.. In one of Joe's jury trials as a defense attorney, the client was one of four defendants charged by the Major Narcotics Unit with felony child abuse, and manufacturing and possession for sale of a large quantity of PCP. After Joe's cross examination of the police officers and prosecution experts, and the presentation of a defense expert, the judge dismissed the case against the client before the jury had the opportunity to reach a decision.. Joe is regarded as an elite criminal defense attorney since leaving the District Attorney's Office to pursue private practice in October of 2008 with his partner, Anthony Falangetti. Joe is a creative and critical thinker with a comforting bed-side manner who utilizes his knowledge of the prosecutor's job, his trial skills, and his professional relationships to achieve the best possible result for his clients.. As a defense attorney, Joe has obtained several dismissals and reductions for his clients, and Joe's peers often seek his advice on legal issues and jury trial tactics. Attorney Weimortz has recently been included in the list of California Super Lawyers® for 2014, an honor given to less than 5% of lawyers throughout the state.
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“I did not provide a reference for our superstar attorney Joe Weimortz, and his respective team. If y”
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“I first met Joe Weimortz when he was a deputy district attorney. He was opposing counsel in a felony criminal case. He was one of the most ethical, professional, fair and hardworki…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Larry Bakman

1901 Avenue Of The Stars Ste 200 , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“ll, let's talk about his complete lack of professionalism. From the moment I hired him, I felt like”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Larry is just a superb attorney. He is knowledgeable and experienced, and his communication skills are exceptional.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Joseph Gutierrez

Firm: Attorney at Law
714 W Olympic Blvd #450 , Los Angeles , California 90015
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“ing-that is not an over exaggeration-you cannot go wrong. We cannot overemphasize the character of”
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“I have worked with Joe on two murder trials. There is no one better. He is "masterful". I endorse this lawyer.”

Kenneth Chiu

Firm: Ofc of The District Attorney, La County
211 W Temple St Fl 12 , Los Angeles , California 90012
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Judith Rochlin

Firm: Law Office of Judith Rochlin
11209 National Blvd #420 , Los Angeles , California 90064
Practice Areas: Civil , Real Estate , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
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“Ms. Rochlin represented my former husband, who had a penchant for getting in trouble with the law, on several occasions. I would hire her before crim...a Criminal Defense clientMy …”
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“I endorse this lawyer. I have known this lawyer for well over 20 years and she excells at defending those charged with crimes. If in trouble I would go to her to receive both an et…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jovan Blacknell

Firm: Law Office of J. Blacknell
3415 S. Sepulveda Boulevard , Los Angeles , California 90034
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“ining the best outcome for my family member. (One would expect that all attorneys should conduct the”
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“I've had the pleasure to work on a two defendant criminal case with Mr. Blacknell that we tried. He is extremely competent, experienced and has a vast knowledge of the law and crim…”

Kiana Sloan-Hillier

Firm: Law Office Of Kiana Sloan-Hillier
1901 Avenue of the Stars , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I highly endorse this lawyer. Kiana is a rare breed of a thorough, aggressive but compassionate attorney for her clients. She is also one of the best researchers and writers as wel…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kole Oswald

Firm: Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender
210 West Temple St , Los Angeles , California 90012
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“He is Ready for all battles. ,...,,,,....,..........................................................”
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