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Your Trusted Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney
At the Law Offices of California Defense Lawyer, we are dedicated to providing clients with trusted counsel and aggressive defense in criminal matters. With over two decades of legal experience, I focus on redemption and second chances, combining courtroom excellence with a commitment to criminal justice reform. Certified by the State Bar of California as a Criminal Law Specialist, I bring proven expertise to complex cases, including impact litigation for systemic change.My practice emphasizes transparency, ethical representation, and personalized attention, ensuring clients are treated with dignity and their futures protected. Recognized nationally for excellence, we stand ready to fight for your rights in Orange County and throughout California.
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Drug Crimes
DUI Defense
Sex Crimes
Theft Crimes
Violent Crimes
Arson Defense
Probation Violation
Expungement
Juvenile Defense
Appeals
Highlights and features
- Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the State Bar of California
- Over 20 years of experience defending complex criminal cases
- Admitted to argue cases before the United States Supreme Court
- Proven track record of dismissed charges and reduced sentences
- Rated 10.0 superb on AVVO by satisfied clients
Associations and certifications
- California Board of Legal Specialization (Certified Criminal Law Specialist)
What people say
Proven track record
Excellent communication
Highly professional
Successful case dismissals
Empathetic representation
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice provides aggressive representation for clients facing felony or misdemeanor charges. With decades of courtroom experience, we focus on minimizing penalties, negotiating dismissals, and ensuring constitutional rights are protected throughout the legal process.
DUI Defense
Specialized DUI defense strategies challenge evidence admissibility, field sobriety tests, and chemical testing accuracy. We protect licenses, reduce fines, and prevent incarceration through pre-trial motions and negotiation with prosecutors.
Sex Crimes
Sex crime defense requires proven expertise to navigate complex laws and registration requirements. We build strategic defenses against charges while protecting clients' reputations and future opportunities in court.
Drug Crimes
Our drug crime defense challenges unlawful searches, lab errors, and evidence chain-of-custody issues. We seek charge reductions, probation alternatives, and expungement opportunities for possession, distribution, and trafficking charges.
Expungement
Expungement services help clients clear qualifying criminal convictions from their records. We guide individuals through eligibility assessments, filing processes, and court hearings to restore employment and housing opportunities.
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California Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense Attorney
Certified Criminal Law Specialist with over 20 years of experience in California. Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court and founder of the North Orange County Bar Association. Recognized nationally for criminal justice reform efforts.
Questions
What should I do immediately after an arrest?
Remain silent, request an attorney, and contact our office immediately to protect your rights during police questioning or evidence collection.
How can a criminal defense attorney reduce my charges?
By challenging evidence admissibility through motions, negotiating plea bargains, and demonstrating weaknesses in the prosecution's case during pre-trial proceedings.
Can DUI charges be dismissed?
Yes, through suppression of illegally obtained evidence, challenging field sobriety test validity, or proving lack of probable cause for the traffic stop.
Does a drug conviction require registration as a sex offender?
No, only specific sex-related offenses require registration. Our firm challenges overreach by prosecutors attempting to apply these requirements to unrelated crimes.
How does expungement affect employment opportunities?
Expungement legally allows you to state you've never been convicted of a crime, improving job prospects and professional licensing opportunities.
Can I appeal a criminal conviction?
Yes, our firm files appeals based on legal errors, new evidence, or ineffective assistance of counsel to challenge unjust convictions and sentencing.
