This office emphasizes intensive focus on criminal defense representation in the State Courts of California, including Juvenile Court.  We believe in involving our clients in the process of their defense so that they are a part of every decision which effects their case.  Whether you, or someone near and dear to you, are charged with mere petty theft, hit and run, etc., we give your case the same attention as if you were charged with a capital offense.  We realize that to you, or your loved one, your case is of great magnitude and treat the client and the case with that in mind.

We know that there is more to each individual than is reflected in the police reports and the conduct reflected there in. We know that decent people often make mistakes in judgement. We prize ourselves in humanizing our clients and presenting the prosecutor, the judge, and often the probation officer with a presentation that is thorough and emphasizes things about our client’s life, character, extenuating circumstances, etc., which the prosecutor, the judge, and the probation officer will take into consideration in the resolution of the client’s case. We know that there is much more to criminal defense representation than only the issue of guilt or innocense. Whether a client is guilty, or innocent, we do everything conceivable to insure that our clients get a just disposition of their cases.

We have excellent private investigation resources, crime scene schematic drafters, forensic alcohol experts, accident reconstructions experts, forensic drug experts, polygraph examiners, and other experts, as necessary, that we utilize in many of our cases.

Because often our clients have professional licenses, such as teachers, attorneys, doctors, nurses, automobile salespersons, realtors, etc., including drivers licenses, we also represent our clients in the collateral administrative  hearings when their license is in jeopardy do to allegations of criminal wrong doing. 

We know that it is extremely important to begin client’s representation as soon as he, or she, realizes that they are the subject of a criminal accusation, or criminal investigation, and we embark on our client’s defense representation immediately upon being retained to be sure that evidence is not lost, interview witnesses while their memories are fresh, and make every effort to influence the police, and the prosecutor, that charges are not warranted, if possible. Time is always of the essence in criminal defense representation.

If your case involves a criminal investigation, or criminal charges, involving Federal jurisdiction, we have an excellent colleague with years of experience to refer you to in such matters:

Federal Bureau of Investigation matters