Top criminal defense Lawyers in Santa Cruz | 9 available

Firm: Heit Law Group, P.C.

903 Cedar Street , Santa Cruz , California 95060

Practice Areas: Employment, Corporate, Venture Capital, Contracts, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wills, Family, Immigration, Copyright, Trademark, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Employment & Labor

Founder of Heit Law Group, P.C., Brian began the firm to ensure his clients’ matters were resolved with their interest in mind and the freedom to do everything possible to help his clients succeed. Brian’s diverse background in public and private enterprise, criminal justice, non-profit, and government allows him to address a wide range of client matters. After working in other firms, Brian Heit founded Williams Heit Law Group, P.C. to provide effective representation to clients and personalized service. Brian values his clients’ and takes an innovative approach to litigating omplex matters in a cost-effective and efficient manner. All too often, legal matters can draw out for years. Brian consistently tackles this problem head-on strategically to obtain fair and reasonable resolutions. Moreover, Brian’s experience in transactional work and litigation affords him insight while performing the other skill, whether drafting agreements and other legal documents or taking a case to trial. Brian's ultimate goal is to ensure as much legal protection as possible and support his clients' long-term success.

289 Water St , Santa Cruz , California 95060

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mr. Hackett studied under Barry Scheck, and others, in the Criminal Defense Clinic at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. From August 2006 to May 2007 he interned at the Legal Aid Society in New York City, representing clients on a variety of misdemeanor offenses.. After graduation, he worked as an associate in the Law Offices of Gerald Di Chiara in New York City. At that office he worked on criminal cases at both the state and federal level, ranging from housing fraud allegations to securities violations to international drug smuggling conspiracies to murder as a hate crime.. Since his return to California in the Spring of 2008, Mr. Hackett has worked for a criminal defense firm with offices all over the state, representing criminal defendants in a broad spectrum of cases, at all levels of the proceedings. He opened the doors of his own office in 2009.  Mr. Hackett is well versed in the California Criminal Law and procedures, and has immense experience defending clients charged with burglaries, robberies, assaults, child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, DUI's, drug charges, weapons charges. gang allegations, and a wide range of infractions and misdemeanors.

108 Locust St #13 , Santa Cruz , California 95060

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

For over 29 years, George Gigarjian has been successfully representing people accused of crimes and people injured in personal injury matters.  In 1998, Mr. Gigarjian started his own law firm in Santa Cruz.  Since that time, Mr. Gigarjian has continued to represent clients in all felony and misdemeanor matters, and plaintiffs in personal injury matters with a long record of proven results.. Whether you face a DUI charge, drug related charges, domestic violence charges, or any other criminal matter, the Law Office of George J. Gigarjian can help.  We offer a clear and accurate appraisal of you case, so you have realistic expectations and a clear understanding of the legal proceedings.. If you have been injured in a car accident, due to a slip and fall, by a dog bite, or by some other means, we can help you negotiate against insurance companies, maximize your recovery, and, if necessary, take your case to trial.. The Law Office of George J. Gigarjian will help you navigate through your legal matter with service, integrity and results.

Firm: Jamyrson Law Firm, APC

200 Washington Street, Suite 211 , Santa Cruz , California 95060

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Offices of Jeffrey C Stotter

500 Chestnut Street , Santa Cruz , California 95060

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , DUI & DWI

Jeffey Craig Stotter has been defending the rights of the accused in Northern California for over 25 years, and has been certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization for over 20 years.  Jeffrey Stotter has successfully defended clients charged with crimes ranging from DUI to Murder.  All cases are serious to us, and all cases are given the same zealous and relentless efforts on our clients' behalf.. Go to  for more information.

Firm: Hamlyn & Guerrero, Attorneys At Law

55 River St Ste 240 , Santa Cruz , California 95060

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Caballero and Gettleman, Law Office Inc.

223 River St Ste D , Santa Cruz , California 95060

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Page & Dudley

605 Center Street , Santa Cruz , California 95060

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Stephen La Berge Law Offices

303 Water St Ste 10 , Santa Cruz , California 95060

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Stephen La Berge has been defending the rights of people accused of criminal acts since 1978. The California State Bar Board of Specialization has certified Stephen La Berge as a Criminal Law Specialist.