Business Details
22 Years
experience
Aggressive Criminal Defense Representation in Fullerton
The Law Office of Jimmy Cha is a premier criminal defense firm dedicated to providing aggressive, client-focused representation. With over two decades of combined legal experience, including externships with the Orange County Public Defender's Office, we specialize in defending clients against domestic violence, DUI, felony, and drug-related charges. Recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and honored as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, our practice combines technical expertise with personalized advocacy.We prioritize direct client communication, local court system knowledge, and proactive case management to achieve favorable outcomes. Our commitment extends beyond the courtroom through community mentorship programs for at-risk youth and parolees, reinforcing our dedication to justice and rehabilitation.
Services
DUI Defense
Domestic Violence
Felony Charges
Drug Crimes
Expungement
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Direct attorney access with no associate substitutes
- Recognized Top 100 Trial Lawyer by National Trial Lawyers
- Proven success in complex criminal defense cases
- Deep local court system knowledge since 2004
- Proactive case management with timely communication
Associations and certifications
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- Super Lawyers Rising Star
- American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 Under 40
- Los Angeles Magazine Outstanding Young Lawyers
What people say
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Services
DUI Defense
Specialized defense for DUI charges combines technical knowledge of breathalyzer challenges with courtroom experience. Our approach addresses license suspension risks, insurance impacts, and sentencing mitigation through proven strategies. We leverage membership in the California DUI Lawyers Association to stay current with evolving regulations while maintaining a 24/7 client communication channel for case updates.
Domestic Violence
Protective representation for domestic violence charges focuses on evidence challenges and constitutional rights violations. We address immigration consequences for non-citizens while maintaining attorney-client privilege for sensitive case details. Our strategy includes negotiating charge reductions and educating clients about post-arrest legal requirements in both criminal and family court contexts.
Felony Charges
Felony defense covers wobbler offenses through three-strikes law cases with emphasis on sentencing mitigation. We analyze aggravating/mitigating factors for determinate sentencing while exploring alternative sentencing options. Our practice includes reducing felonies to misdemeanors before expungement proceedings, leveraging California Penal Code 1203.4 expertise for record clearance.
Drug Crimes
Comprehensive defense for drug possession, distribution, and manufacturing charges incorporates Proposition 47 and PC 1000 alternatives. We challenge evidence collection procedures while pursuing treatment program substitutions for incarceration. Our approach addresses employment impacts and student loan eligibility concerns through strategic charge dismissals.
Expungement
Criminal record expungement services handle juvenile sealing, felony reduction, and certificate of rehabilitation processes. We navigate Welfare and Institutions Code 707(b) restrictions while preparing documentation for employment-related conviction disclosures. Our practice includes probation termination requests and Governor's pardon applications for comprehensive record clearance.
People
Jimmy Cha
Criminal Defense Attorney
Jimmy Cha is a Fullerton-based criminal defense attorney with 20+ years of legal experience. A National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member, he specializes in DUI, domestic violence, and felony defense while mentoring at-risk youth. His practice emphasizes direct client communication and local court expertise.
Questions
What makes your DUI defense approach different?
We combine technical breathalyzer challenge expertise with local court knowledge, offering 24/7 communication and DMV hearing specialization.
Can domestic violence charges be dismissed?
Yes, through evidence challenges, constitutional violations claims, and strategic negotiations with prosecutors based on case specifics.
How do you handle felony cases with prior strikes?
We analyze sentencing exposure under California's three-strikes law while pursuing charge reductions and alternative sentencing options.
What drug crime defense options exist?
We pursue PC 1000 treatment programs, challenge evidence collection procedures, and negotiate charge reductions for possession and distribution cases.
Can old criminal records be cleared?
Yes, through expungement processes for eligible offenses, including juvenile record sealing and felony reduction to misdemeanors.
