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MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY CRIMINAL DEFENSE

We Employ Proven Strategies to Protect You

With over 3 decades experience in both misdemeanor and felony casework, we know what it takes to protect you. 


We handle all manner of criminal cases, at both the misdemeanor and felony level.  We represent clients from the pre-filing active investigation stage through full criminal trial, if necessary.  We maintain practice in all manner of criminal charges, including sex offense cases and murder allegations. 

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SPECIAL PRACTICE AREAS

Our firm offers free consultations.  Let our experience work for you.

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DUI DEFENSE

We take a comprehensive approach to DUI defense. Our attorneys defend you in court and fight to protect your drivers license with the DMV. We shepherd you through all steps of the DUI process and give you the support you need to get back on track with minimal disruption.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFENSE

We have a proven track record of obtaining reductions, diversionary outcomes, and even dismissals for our clients in their domestic violence cases. We work hard to minimize the impact of this case on your life and your family's lives so you can move on without the stain of a criminal conviction on your record.

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JUVENILE DEFENSE

We understand that protecting your child is the most sacred duty you can pass on to another person. We take that responsibility seriously. We will work with you to shield your child from the full weight of the criminal justice system. With us, your child won't be lost as just another statistic.

ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND VETERAN LEGAL DEFENSE

We are experienced in representing both active duty service-members and veterans in criminal defense cases.  We offer discounted legal services and specialize in diversionary outcomes.

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IMMIGRANT CRIMINAL DEFENSE

When dealing with the intersection of criminal law and immigration law, there is no room for error. We are experienced in obtaining outcomes that allow our clients to continue their lives in America.

EXPUNGEMENTS

We assist in cleaning up your juvenile, felony, or misdemeanor criminal record to put your past behind you and allow you to move on with your life.

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VICTIM'S RIGHTS

Marsy's Law representation allows the victim of a crime to have their own attorney during all stages of a criminal case.  We look out for your rights to restitution recovery, victim interviews, and providing impact statements and case resolution input.

MAJOR FELONIES

When you are facing the most serious consequences available under the criminal justice system you want the most experienced advocate available to shepherd you through the process.

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GETTING RESULTS TAILORED TO YOU

We work to get the best outcome for your specific situation.

The criminal justice system has a wide variety of outcomes available to the experienced attorney willing to put in the work for a client.   

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We specialize in obtaining outcomes for our clients that emphasize diversion, reduction of charges, probation, and rehabilitation over lengthy jail or prison commitments. â€‹

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We gear our representation and case disposition to make sure to avoid your case spilling over into other parts of your life, causing collateral consequences.


 

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AVOIDING COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES

Protecting your Job, Legal Status, and Family

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Collateral consequences are the additional penalties that may attach to a criminal case beyond things like jail, community service, fines, or probation.  They are the further civil actions by the state that are triggered as a consequence of the case.  Collateral consequences affect important legal rights in other parts of your life.  Most commonly, collateral consequences can affect your job, professional license, immigration status, or family law case.   


In order for our firm to protect you from collateral consequences, we take special care to screen for collateral consequence issues at intake.  We then tailor our representation to avoid letting your criminal case spread throughout your life.

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Below are a few of the more common collateral consequences that we work to protect you from:

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WORK AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

Many careers carry with them state or federally regulated licenses.  The most common examples of regulated fields are health care professionals; psychologists; lawyers; teachers; engineers; social workers, tradesmen, and certain service industry workers.  We focus our representation of professionals to protect their licenses and livelihoods.

IMMIGRATION AND LEGAL STATUS

If you are not a citizen, a criminal case may have an effect on your immigration status including possible deportation, denial or naturalization, or exclusion from admission.  We work to set your case up for an immigration-neutral outcome.  Learn more about our work to defend the immigrant community here.

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FAMILY LAW

A person facing criminal charges may be especially vulnerable in a family court proceedings.  It's no secret that a favorite divorce tactic for some has been the tried and true method of lying about a criminal case to gain the upper hand in a custody dispute.  We are prepared to take care of your case in a way that protects you from being taken advantage of.

1405 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501

Telephone: (310) 561-8384

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Southern California Criminal Defense

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