Orange County
Criminal Lawyer

When your freedom is on the line and you’refacing potentially life-changing consequences as a result of a criminal arrest, investigation, or charge, you need to be extremely cautious and take whatever measures are necessary to protect your rights, freedom, and future. A criminal conviction risks jail time, expensive fees and fines, loss of your job, loss of child custody and visitation rights, and other detrimental consequences on your future. In this case, your number one priority should be putting proven Orange County criminal defense attorneys on your side as soon as possible.

Orange County Criminal Lawyer law firm provides top-notch legal representation in Orange County and throughout Southern California in the area of criminal defense. We are committed to pursuing justice and providing tough legal representation to each of our clients. Our attorneys will do whatever it takes to protect your rights and future.

At Orange County Criminal Lawyer, we believe that all cases have the potential to be won regardless of how hopeless they appear initially. If this is unrealistic, we’ll fight to reduce charges, keep you out of jail, and get the best possible outcome for your case. We have a longstanding reputation in Orange County for providing aggressive and effective criminal defense and winning where so many law firms refuse to even take on the case. We handle even the most complex of criminal cases. We have the knowledge, experience, and determination it takes to win for you.

Call us anytime 24/7 at 714-262-4833 for a free consultation and case review. From the moment you get in touch with us, we’ll do everything we can to help you obtain the peace of mind you deserve and need at such a difficult time. We’ll inform you of your rights, address each of your concerns, and get started on building you a solid defense.

When you retain our legal services, you will never be just another case. So, instead of shuffling you through the system with little client-lawyer contact, we provide our clients with personal and tenacious representation. We’ll listen to your side of the story and concerns and work with you toward the best solution possible for your unique legal needs. Moreover, we make ourselves available to answer calls 24/7 so you can in touch with us if any issues arise outside of the regular business hours. You’ll have your attorney’s office and direct cell phone number and not the paralegals’ or secretaries’. We’ll guide you through the tough times and treat you with the compassion and respect you deserve. You’ll be informed about the status of your case and what to expect next. Because our clients are our top priority, we put communication at the center of our services.

When you choose a criminal defense lawyer, your decision should be based on facts. At the Orange County Criminal Lawyer, our attorneys have decades of focused criminal law experience that they employ when handling each case. As such, we can handle a wide range of felony, misdemeanor, and federal cases in courts throughout Orange County and California. We have litigated hundreds of criminal cases and use our negotiations skills to obtain the best results possible in favorable compromises. We’re committed to assisting you irrespective of the complexities involved in your case.

Even when dealing with state or federal law, the municipality, county, or court handling your case may bring a different way of doing things. We’re familiar with the court process as well as local ways of doing things in Orange County because of our far-reaching experience in criminal defense. Additionally, we have created longstanding relationships with prosecutors, judges, police and courthouse personnel. We understand how the opposition thinks, what to expect and how to negate tactics used by the prosecution when construction your defense. And because we’ve successfully done it all before, none of these types of details will be a surprise to us.

Legal battles are highly time sensitive. And to ensure that you’ll always have an attorney to talk to in your time of need, all our phones are open 24/7/365. From the day that you hire us for legal counsel and advocacy, our experienced attorneys will get to work by investigating, examining, and developing a solid defense. Unlike other law firms that do extremely little to nothing until you’re arraigned in the court, we don’t employ the wait and see approach.

Without wasting time, we begin our search for potential witness and evidence in your favor, look for possible ways to challenge the evidence and facts relied upon by the prosecution, and request access to the arresting officer’s report. When we’re working for you, you don’t really have to wait until the prosecutor files a formal charge against you. Just suspecting they will be charging you is enough for us to start working on your case.

At Orange County Criminal Lawyer, we consistently win cases. Our attorneys have managed to focus our attention on the needs of clients. Through experience, we’ve learned that every bit of pre-trial work and service is significant. This is why we take meaningful and effective actions. We are open to working together with other experts so as to ensure that we apply the best possible legal skills for your case.

We are not scared of taking on tough cases. In addition to winning dozens of pre-trial dismissals and acquittals, we also know how to effectively negotiate and win favorable plea deals that will have your charge and/or sentence reduced. We’ll go the extra mile to meet and exceed your expectations.

A solid defense starts with the facts. We work together with a premier licensed private investigator to obtain the details of your case. Unlike other law firms, we get details ourselves and don’t solely rely on police reports. It’s common to have witnesses persuaded or intimidated by police but we can prevent this from happening by getting physical evidence or recorded statements early in the investigation.

There are many laws firms with lawyers who have little real-world experience and inadequate educational background. They take up huge amounts of cases they are not qualified to proficiently handle. We are different. Our law firm is comprised of true criminal defense experts who are highly experienced and won’t be intimidated by the experience or knowledge level of the prosecution. Our deep understanding of California and federal law, as well as our years of combined experience, make us stand out in the field of criminal defense. With honest representation and a strong work ethic, you can rest assured that your case is handled with the utmost client care and dedication.

Domestic violence is any crime committed against the parent of your child, current or former dating partner, domestic partner, live-in partner, cohabitant, or any other “romantic partner.” Infliction of corporal injury, assault, and battery, or any other crime involving somebody with whom you have or have had a close relationship with can be subjected to special rules and penalties of Orange County Domestic Law. And due to the nature of such crimes, individuals are usually arrested with little regard for their innocence. In some cases, the accusations are fabricated or exaggerated and the jury/judges are often too quick to accept guilt. These penalties are applicable irrespective of whether there were injuries suffered or not.

Domestic cases in Orange County are complex and often encompass numerous restrictions, including restraining orders, which generally affect every aspect of your life. If convicted of domestic violence, you risk losing child custody, visitation rights, and employment, serving jail time, years of probation, and having a tarnished reputation. If you’re an immigrant, you face deportation.  Without a good domestic violence defense attorney on your side, it’s almost impossible to navigate the legal system and win your case even if you’re falsely accused. We’ll fight hard to prove your innocence and protect your reputation.

Due to the escalation of violent crimes in California and the U.S. at large, these crimes tend to carry the most severe consequences. What’s more, individuals are being falsely accused of violent crimes in Orange County. The penalties have increased considerably over the years and are vigorously prosecuted. Violent crimes can involve very little injury or very severe injury provided it is visible and chargeable. The mere allegations of armed robbery, kidnapping, arson, battery, murder, attempted murder, carjacking, issuing criminal threats, or corporal injury can get you years in jail or prison and even life imprisonment. You also get a strike on your record under California Three Strikes Law. At Orange County Criminal Lawyer, we know how to fight violent crime charges using valid defenses such as lack of intent, self-defense, mistaken identity, defense of others, lack of sufficient evidence, false accusation, and other defense strategies.

Theft crimes in Orange County can range from misdemeanor such as petty theft cases to more complex white-collar crimes. At Orange County Criminal Lawyer, we take on all types of theft crimes, including, but not limited to burglary, trade secret theft, petty theft, robbery, fraud, forgery, identity theft, grand theft, NSF, embezzlement, forged checks, receiving stolen property, or any other type of crime involving allegations of theft. Penalties can vary depending on the charges and may range from a slap of on the wrist to years of incarceration and big fines. A conviction will also show on your record and may limit your future employment potential.

It’s important to hire an experienced attorney to quickly and aggressively defend against these charges and protect you from the harsh punishments associated with these types of crimes. At Orange County Criminal Lawyer, we know all the different legal statutes involving theft crimes and also know the legal defense strategies that may work best for your case. We’ll review the evidence against you and get it thrown if it was obtained through illegal search and seizure. Common defenses to theft crimes include a mistake of fact, the claim of ownership, intoxication, and property not taken from the owner's possession.

In California, fraud crimes are a type of theft committed with a degree of treachery or false representation. You’re considered to have committed a fraud crime if you cause if your act is meant to undeservingly benefit yourself and/or cause harm or death of another person. Fraud crimes, often referred to as California white collar crimes, are usually committed with the motive of escaping criminal culpability or for financial gain. Fraud offenses are commonly charged within the federal court and if convicted, individuals often face years in federal prison, high fines suspension or revocation of professional license, and seizure of any money or property involved in the crime. Generally, fraud offenses can be very technical necessitating the services of forensic experts to scrutinize money and paper trails. Retaining a seasoned criminal defense attorney as soon as possible is the best option in fighting the charges.

Being accused or charged with any type of sex crime is terrifying and stressful. Being convicted of such crimes can have serious effects on your professional and personal life. Charges of child molestation, rape, statutory rape, child pornography, indecent exposure, lewd conduct with a child, sexual battery, procuring minors for prostitution, and all other sex offenses carry serious punishments that can include lifetime registration as a sex offender, time in county jail or state prison, and the loss of important civil rights. This can hinder your ability to secure meaningful job opportunities. Penalties for California sex crimes may vary depending on whether the alleged victim was elderly, young, vulnerable, or dependent. Penalties may also be increased depending on the occupation or public position of the defendant.

Unfortunately, most sex crime arrests and charges in Orange County are based on false accusations, innocent misunderstanding, and mistaken identity. This charge can destroy your reputation faster and solidly than any other charge. Fortunately, at Orange County Criminal Lawyer, we’re experienced in defending against sex crime charges and will develop a personalized defense strategy to have your case resolved.

While the state of California has made efforts to decriminalize certain recreational marijuana and personal use possession offenses, law enforcement officers still want to appear tough on drugs. As a result, they aggressively pursue offenders and many who are accused of drug crime end up having a tarnished reputation from a seemingly minor offense. Controlled substances in California may include heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, LSD, ecstasy, and medications such as Codeine and Vicodin if not legally prescribed. Drug sentencing laws in Orange County are tremendously intricate. It is illegal to possess, transport, sell, manufacture, cultivate, possess drug paraphernalia, possess with intent to sell, or drive under the influence of drugs. For this reason, you will need an attorney well versed with the drug sentencing guidelines to make sure that you don’t suffer a greater penalty than necessary.  At Orange County Criminal Lawyer, we know how to defend against all types of drug charges and are ready to mount a strong defense for you. We can get you into a drug diversion program, to keep you out of jail.

In California, it’s unlawful to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or illegal. This means that you can be arrested and charged with DUI even though you’ve only taken legal prescription drugs. With DUI of alcohol, a person is considered intoxicated if the percentage of blood alcohol concentration in their system is 0.08 or more. But when it comes to DUI of drugs, there’s no quantifiable measure of the amount of drug that makes someone impaired. If you’re a commercial driver, you can be charged with DUI if your BAC was 0.04 and if you’re under the age of 21, you can be charged if you had any detectable amount of alcohol in your system (0.01 BAC).

For every DUI charge, you get within 10 years of the first or previous one, you’ll face increasingly severe penalties. The penalties are even more severe if the DUI results in injury or death. With many years of experience of handling countless DUI cases, we’ll know how to investigate your case and use viable defenses to win acquittals and dismissals at the DMV hearing and in a jury trial.

Having a criminal record can complicate legal issues and present many obstacles in your life even if the charges were withdrawn or you were acquitted. It can create adverse implications for one’s prospects of securing a job, seeking a promotion, obtaining career licensing, traveling abroad, getting contracts, and your ability to be bonded. In California, however, it’s possible to get an arrest record sealed and a criminal conviction expunged from your record. If expunged, your record will read “dismissal” instead of “convicted of” when a background check on you is run.

At Orange County Criminal Lawyer, we understand your specific law issue, appellate issue or licensing issue is of great importance to you and can result in a stressful experience. Once you hire us, our primary goal will be to offer you top-notch legal service by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of your cases and developing a hard-hitting defense that will achieve the quickest resolution and reach the strongest possible results.

Whether you’re charged with a misdemeanor or felony, you can be confident that our experienced and supportive attorney will put their best foot forward. If you’d like to speak with an Orange County criminal lawyer, call us at 714-262-4833 to learn how we can make the difference in your case.