Montebello Criminal Lawyers

Attorney Matthew Murillo is quickly rising among the ranks of California Attorneys in Business, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense and Estate Planning and was recently nominated as one of California’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the area of Criminal Defense. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2009, Matt has been deeply involved in creating the type of law firm he believes will best serve California Residents. Founding the Law Offices of Matthew Murillo in April 2010, Matt has been diligent in his efforts to provide only the best service – treating every client like his own family....

James Lawrence Knox is a partner at Milligan, Beswick, Levine & Knox, LLP. For almost two decades, Mr. Knox has been providing aggressive legal representation to clients facing criminal charges, as well as individuals involved in family law issues or facing administrative law proceedings. Mr. Knox, along with the other members of our legal team, is firmly committed to putting the needs of clients first and has a long and distinguished track record to show that he is a skillful litigator and knowledgeable legal professional.

Whether you are getting divorced, have been charged with a crime, received a traffic citation, or...

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After serving his county for eight years in the United States Navy, Mr. Pinnell returned to school and earned his law degree. Since 1996, Mr. Pinnell has served his community as an attorney in the criminal justice system. He has served his clients as both a defense attorney and as a county prosecutor. Mr. Pinnell's extensive experience includes the successful resolution of criminal cases ranging from Misdemeanors to Capital Murder. Including, among others, Driving Under the Influence, Crimes...

I am a Certified Specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and a Member of the American Legal Specialists as well. I have been practicing in the Inland Empire for 40 years in Criminal Defense, Family Law and Personal Injury matters. I've spent many years in Private Practice and joined Milligan, Beswick, Levine & Knox, one of the most well known firms in the Inland Empire, in 2007.

As a family law attorney, I know the emotional aspects of going through a difficult dissolution, a family law issue or a criminal matter. I will provide the time and attention into each individual case whether it is a family law or criminal case so that my clients can be assured that their case is being competently handled.

Sarah E. Powell, Esq., is a founding partner of Bullard & Powell. Her practice areas are focused on criminal defense and plaintiff personal injury matters. Her goal is to help those that have been criminally charged with a crime or who have been injured by another’s negligence or intentional misconduct, navigate what can be a complicated legal system. To that end, she incorporates the values of hard work, passion and the philosophy of never giving up to everything she does. Prior to founding Bullard & Powell, Ms. Powell worked as Senior Associate Attorney with a large law firm handling...

Jessica De Anda Leon is a sole practitioner in the Inland Empire. Ms. De Anda handles all her cases herself and is readily accessible. She has ample courtroom experience and is dedicated to serving others. She has been recognized for her talent, integrity, and knowledge. Ms. De Anda and her staff will treat you with courtesy and professionalism. Ms. De Anda is a personal injury lawyer, bankruptcy lawyer, and family law lawyer and has the objective to produce the best results for her client's and their families. The firms practice areas include Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Immigration, and...

Staycie R. Sena graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of California at Riverside in 1993, having completed her undergraduate education in a mere three years. She then went on to obtain a Juris Doctorate degree from the world-renowned Stanford Law School in 1996, becoming one of the school’s youngest graduates in history. Upon graduating from Stanford and passing the California Bar Exam on her first try, Ms. Sena became an associate at several national law firms, including Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman and Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth....

Since 1999, Attorney Christian Kim has been involved in the criminal justice system. While he initially began his career as a prosecutor, his experience there revealed a great need for dependable representation for those accused of crimes. Since 2007, Mr. Kim has served clients throughout Orange County to help them obtain the best possible outcome for their troubling situation. The Law Offices of Christian Kim offers free consultations to help clients examine and question the charges filed against them. No matter how serious the charges may be, you can count on their team to fight for you. Mr. Kim has...

Grossman studied at the University of California at Los Angeles (1984-1987) matriculating in psychology and business and the University of California at Santa Cruz (1988-1990) attaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. During law school, Grossman worked as a substitute high school teacher and as a vest-pocket coin dealer. Grossman attained a Juris Doctor degree from the University of La Verne College of Law in 1998 and was admitted to the California State Bar in November, 1998.

Douglas Borthwick Esq. was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1965. He graduated with high honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Muskingum University in 1988 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business, Economics, and Religion. At Muskingum University he was the recipient of the prestigious Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award, and the Financial Executive Institute Award. Attorney Douglas Borthwick received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1991 from Capital University Law School where he was the recipient of an academic scholarship and was on the Dean's List. Throughout his time in Law School, he worked as an Intern at the...

Contact an Orange County criminal defense attorney with The Law Office of Barney B. Gibbs if you have been arrested and want to fight your charges. The firm is led by Barney B. Gibbs, an attorney who has practiced exclusively criminal defense for more than 30 years. In total, Mr. Gibbs has handled over 2,500 criminal cases. This level of experience can serve to benefit clients. The size of the firm also can serve as a benefit. Mr. Gibbs promises his clients one-on-one and individualized attention, catered to meet their needs. Other added benefits to the firm are their flexible...

Former Prosecutor. Over 40 jury trials. Sam Israels is an Law Firm partner with the Law Offices of Cron, Israels, & Stark, located in Santa Monica. His previous experience includes employment at the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office. He received his J.D. degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Israel's focuses on criminal defense cases, including domestic violence, driving under the influence, sexual related crimes, traffic violations, violent crimes, theft crime, burglary, robbery, drug crimes, white collar crimes, among many others. He also handles personal injury cases and administrative law matters. He is...

As one of the esteemed Irvine criminal defense attorneys at the Law Firm of Pilchman & Kay, P.L.C., Anita Kay has a proven track record of receiving countless not guilty verdicts on many complicated and serious criminal charges. She is experienced in all aspects of criminal law handling cases including internet crimes, sexual assault, gang crimes, medical license defense, white collar crimes, and more. Her extensive background includes a position as a former prosecutor who was assigned to several elite units such as Crimes Against Children, Auto Theft Task Force Unit, and Family Violence. Her unique understanding of both sides...

Law Offices of Jennifer Le is a criminal defense law firm with 22 years experience, strongly dedicated to defending those facing criminal charges. As a former deputy district attorney, Jennifer Le is experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable in helping her clients fight their charges. She believes in mounting vigorous defenses at every stage of the case, with the goal of keeping her clients out of jail and reducing or dismissing charges. Jennifer Le is also invested in helping her clients to thrive after the case is over and preserving their future. Law Offices of Jennifer Le handles every...

Attorney Shahnaz Hussain has been in practice for over 19 years, and she has handled over 5,000 cases. Shahnaz Hussain is a member of the California Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court: Central District of California and Southern District of California.

Ms. Hussain has a general law practice in Santa Ana, California. She is experienced in:

Personal Injury Law
Car Accident Representation
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
DWI matters
Family Law
Divorce law
Business Law
Bankruptcy
Landlord-Tenant Law
Products Liability Law

She is an experienced and tenacious litigator who has appeared in courts in counties throughout Southern California.
Most importantly she is a trial attorney. She goes to trial and wins...

David S. Kestenbaum has been practicing criminal law exclusively since 1979. He is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed as a Super Lawyer every year. He has also been named as a Preeminent Criminal Defense Attorney by LexisNexis. Mr. Kestenbaum Was recently elected to serve a second term as a Trustee of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association where he has been the Chair of the Criminal Law Section since 2011. Additionally, he was elected to the Board of Governors of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ), a statewide Association of attorneys whose goal it is to make...

I have been practicing criminal law exclusively since 1978. During that time, I've handled over 5,000 criminal cases to a successful conclusion. There is very little both factually and legally that I haven't seen before. I've kept my fees reasonable over this period of time. I do not accept every case, but if I decide to take you on as a client, you can expect to receive my best effort. I handle each case personally and do not hand your case over to some new attorney just "learning the ropes". The judges know me to be professional, conscientious, and knowledgeable....

Mark Shafer is a dedicated attorney who serves the local community. As a bilingual Spanish speaker, he has given back to many of Hispanic businesses in the Orange County area. As one of the Senior Partners at Shafer, Grossman, and Rupp, he adds personalized attention to all his clients and aggressively fights for your case.

At Pitman Law Firm, I am dedicated to ensuring that your voice is heard. If you face charges such as DUI, domestic violence, possession, or any other criminal accusations, I am committed to fighting vigorously to present your side of the story to the court and to ensure you receive fair treatment. The foundational principle that a person is innocent until proven guilty, originating from the Magna Carta and carried through English common law into early colonial America, is a cornerstone of justice. Although not explicitly stated in the Constitution, the Supreme Court has interpreted it as an implied right. Unfortunately,...

I have been a practicing lawyer in family and criminal law for over 20 years. Primarily, my practice concentrates on family law. My major focus is divorce and child custody. Over the years I have successfully litigated many child custody disputes. I have dealt even further with international child custody disputes and interstate child custody disputes. I went to UCLA for my undergraduate studies where I majored in English Literature and minored in Spanish. I took many classes that focused on film directing and producing as I was very interested in going into film production. I have been interviewed...

The Law Offices of Fernando J. Bernheim is committed to providing professional legal services and aggressive representation backed by extensive knowledge and experience in matters of law. We understand the impact that your legal issue has upon your life and we are dedicated to assuring you every remedy within the scope of the law.


For more than ten years, Attorney F. J. Bernheim has represented clients on a range of issues relating to:

Family Law
Criminal Law
Personal Injury/Civil
Bankruptcy
Real Estate
Immigration
Wills And Trusts.

As a Criminal Defense Lawyer, I am devoted to defending the rights of local Orange County residents including attorneys for DUI, violent crimes,fraud and drug sales offenses.

Sophisticated Divorce Attorney Prime Divorce Attorney Francisco Zavala, J.D. Honored at U.C.L.A. School of Law Divorce lawyer Francisco Zavala, J.D., previously served as a Los Angeles County Temporary Judge. Divorce Attorney Francisco M. Zavala is listed in Who's Who in California, and Who's Who in American Law. Family Law Attorney Francisco Zavala graduated from the following academic institutions: - UCLA School of Law - Class of 1996 - UCLA Undergraduate School - Class of 1993 Divorce Lawyer Francisco Zavala has completed additional advanced legal education from the following academic institutions: -Harvard School of Law, Boston - 2003 -Hastings College of the Law, College of Advocacy, San...

I am a determined Criminal Defense and Family Law attorney. I represent clients in Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles counties with legal matters including divorce, domestic violence, guardianships and criminal defense.

During a time of intense stress and uncertainty, you need an experienced and compassionate attorney to advocate for your rights and interests. I am committed to the highest level of integrity while aggressively pursuing the best possible outcomes for my clients.

My interest in law began over 25 years ago, when following high school, I began work as a legal assistant. Since opening my own firm in 2002, my...

Ms. Cordero joined the Law Office of Barry T. Simons in 2001 and served as the Managing Attorney of the Law & Motion portion of the firm's practice until she left the firm in 2016 to start her own firm, The SoCal Law Network, with her two law partners, Alan Castilo and Peter F. Iocona. Ms. Cordero is a talented criminal defense attorney who has won numerous motions to suppress, motions to strike and appeals. Ms. Cordero's track-record is unmatched in Southern California, including the entire State of California.

A graduate of York University in Toronto, Canada, Mr. Serrao earned his law degree at Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California. He is admitted to practice before all California State and Federal courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court. He is an aggressive personal injury and criminal defense attorney who has been representing clients in the Inland Empire over the past decade and has several convenient offices to serve clients, including locations in Ontario, Victorville, Redlands and Riverside. Mr. Serrao's criminal practice focuses on defending individuals faced with misdemeanor or felony charges...

Quality & Experienced Defense You Can Trust Donald S. Dench, a well-known attorney in Rancho Cucamonga, serves all southern California court jurisdictions. Mr. Dench provides quality and experienced legal defense as a family lawyer, family law attorney, criminal lawyer, criminal law attorney, and a mediation attorney. • High Quality, Experienced, Legal Representation • Your Trusted Counsel, Every Step of the Way • Local, Home Court Advantage • On Your Side, Always Here For You “I value and respect the relationships...

Kirk M. Tarman personally oversees every case from beginning to end. With over 20+ years' experience Attorney Tarman is intimately familiar with criminal law and the legal procedures which gives him profound insight as to the best plan of action he should take with his defense. In every case he handles, Attorney Tarman utilizes a “hands-on” approach. There is no “one size fits all” defense against Criminal charges, DUI, gun possession, drug crimes, domestic charges, manslaughter, and everything in between. Mr. Tarman is the best criminal defense attorney in the region. He approaches each case by using his diverse...

Attorney Jackson has spent his entire Legal Career working in Criminal Defense. He is originally from North Carolina, before moving out to Southern California in 2011, and attending Whittier Law School. During his time at Whittier Law School, he was voted by faculty as the Criminal Law Student of the year in 2014, and was voted as the President of the Criminal Law Society. During his time in school, Mr. Jackson has spent three different semesters interning for the District Attorney’s Office, as well as a Summer interning for The Honorable Stephen Bromberg out of Orange County Superior Court. In addition,...

Ms. Hahn has been practicing criminal defense for over 16 years. She started as a Deputy Public Defender in Orange County and left after 7 years to start her own practice. She was in solo practice for 6 years, and then worked at the Federal Public Defender's Office. She has returned to private practice and can handle both federal and state criminal cases. Ms. Hahn also handles juvenile delinquency cases. She is one of only a handful of Korean American women who practices private criminal defense in Southern California. She is sharp, fearless, and...

SCARED OR CONFUSED? UNSURE ABOUT YOUR FUTURE? I AM HERE FOR YOU My name is Kevin Moghtanei, and I am the Attorney at DCD Law, Inc. I am committed to serving you and your loved ones throughout this case. Whether you have been charged with a Misdemeanor or Felony, it is extremely important to have your own Criminal Defense Lawyer as early as possible after your arrest. And it is equally important when you are being investigated for a crime, without being arrested. Through early intervention, I have been successfully able to obtain many dismissals or greatly reduced charges throughout my...

With over 35 years of experience, Robert Croissant provides excellent service for each client. His firm offers 24/7 availability. Contact him today for a free consultation.

My practice deals exclusively with criminal law and the penal system. I make it a priority to not take on any cases not involved with the penal system. This means I do not take on car accidents, trust, probate cases or bankruptcy. The body of law should be respected and no area should be taken lightly. I make every effort to return phone calls and give my clients my cell phone number. Results are very important in our line of work. However, it is equally important that the attorney is responsive and return phone calls. Results...

I have dedicated my entire (over 27 years) legal career to serving and helping people who have found themselves in horrible predicaments and legal trouble. With my specialized training and experience, I help people to not only fix their legal troubles but to give them the hope and the tools to make the necessary life changes to get them on the right path. Prior to starting my private criminal defense practice in 2021, I was an Orange County California Public Defender where I served for 26 years, handling over 65,500 cases! My motto is "Caring for Clients and Changing Lives!" I have...

I have been an attorney about 6 years. I have practiced Criminal and Immigration Law in the private sector and for a few years as a Public Defender. I have had valuable training and handled misdemeanor case up to serious felonies and murder cases. I have also handled removal proceedings/deportation, family petitions and green card/citizenship applications. I love what I do. I handle each case personally so the attorney you meet with is the same one in court with you. I believe it is important you have consistent, caring and zealous representation no matter the case.

On April 28th, 2012, the Los Angeles Criminial Courts Bar Association will award James A. Goldstein the prestigious "Jerry Giesler Award", as their Trial Lawyer of the Year. Over the past two years, Jim has secured not guilty verdicts in 4 of the 6 serious murder and attempted murder cases he tried. Two of these cases included multiple defendant jail house murders. In another murder case, Jim sought to exclude his client's confiession given the improper and coercive interrogation tactics used by LAPD detectives. The judge agreed and the case was dismissed. Jim has represented the rights of the...

Former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney with over 30 years experience as a prosecutor. Supervisor of the Gang Unit, the Felony Trial Team and the Juvenile Court Divisions of the District Attorney's Office. Vast experience in handling Murder, Sexual Assault, Felony Assault, Domestic Violence, Gang and Juvenile cases. Trial experience in cases ranging from Death Penalty to Misdemeanor. Former supervisor and mentor to a very large number of current Orange County DA's and sitting judges. When deciding on a lawyer, remember that there are few things more valuable to a...

Ryan T. Okabe is one of the founding members and a general partner in Southern California's premier criminal defense firm of Okabe & Haushalter. His experience with both sides of the adversarial system provides his clients with unparalleled advantages in obtaining the best possible legal defense. Mr. Okabe has successfully tried a wide variety of cases, and his dedication to his clients, attention to detail, and involvement in high-profile cases have made him one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Southern California. Located in Beverly Hills and Redondo Beach, Mr. Okabe handles California and Federal criminal cases.

I am an active member of the State Bar of California and have a passion for helping clients. Whether it be those facing criminal charges, DUI, Drug charges, Domestic Violence, Misdemeanors/Felonies. Also, Family Law issues such as Divorce, Child Custody, Restraining Orders and the Hague Convention. I have had the opportunity to get great results for many in the Inland Empire, including Riverside, Corona, Norco, Hemet, Indio, San Bernardino, Fontana, Rialto and other surrounding cities. Call now to get the help you deserve.