Rancho Santa Margarita Criminal Lawyers

For over three decades, I have been helping individuals charged with serious crimes. I have prosecuted and defended thousands of adults and juveniles charged with every type of felony and misdemeanor crime. Specializing in the field of criminal law, I am a recognized expert in Drunk Driving, Addiction-related offenses and Juvenile Law.

Criminal defense attorney John D. Fitzpatrick fiercely defends the constitutional rights of his clients in courts throughout the state, protecting them from racial profiling, excessive force, mass incarceration, and the prison industrial complex. He has repeatedly won dismissals of all charges, earned the release of numerous clients from custody, and negotiated the most favorable terms for his clients.* John aggressively represents his clients from Arraignment through all phases of trial and will not rest until the case is dismissed or they are fully acquitted. He knows firsthand the effects that any conviction or incarceration can have on his clients and their...

At The Sehat Law Firm, we have the skill and experience needed to successfully prosecute on your behalf for any unwarranted abuse of power. We specialize in the areas of police misconduct in Los Angeles, police excessive force, wrongful arrest, K9 incidents, prison guard misconduct, jail medical neglect and serious personal injury. If you are pulled over, arrested or detained, know that you have rights under the law and under no circumstances should law enforcement or anyone else violate your civil rights. We all have a responsibility to defend and guard our Civil Rights against abuse of...

I pride myself on being an advocate for those accused of any criminal matter. I focus on criminal defense and have represented clients from minor traffic tickets to serious felony allegations. Defending traffic tickets includes, but not limited to defending speeding tickets, recalling active bench warrants, restoring drivers licenses, red light camera tickets, illegal u-turns, modification tickets, and any moving violation. We have successfully defended over a thousand traffic tickets!

In addition, we have successfully defended against DUI/DWI, speed contest, exhibition of speed, domestic violence, and serious felonies such as police evasion, battery/assault with a weapon, and more.

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: If you’ve been arrested or you are facing criminal charges of any nature, don’t wait to put a criminal defense lawyer from Escovar & Avila, LLP on your side. As seasoned litigators who’ve been practicing law since 1994, the firm’s legal team is well-equipped to help you fight a DUI, theft offense, federal crime, or anything else. Schedule a free consultation with an attorney at the firm today to get the legal process started.

Jesse Ruiz graduated from University of California, Los Angeles and attended Western State Law School. Mr. Ruiz began working in criminal defense to assist those under investigation or accused of a crime. Mr. Ruiz has developed a reputation for protecting his client’s interest from the beginning of an investigation, until the conclusion of a case.

In 2010, Mr. Ruiz began his legal career at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office where he learned to think like a prosecutor and quickly understood that not all cases are the same. After working with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office, Mr. Ruiz became a...

I graduated from the UC Davis where I received my BA in Sociology of Law & Society. I then attended the University of California, Hastings College of the Law where I received my JD and while I was there I won the American Jurisprudence Award in trial advocacy. Following law school, I became a Deputy District Attorney where I prosecuted cases ranging from driving under the influence to homicide. I then became a litigator with a prominent multinational law firm. In 1998 I founded The Law Offices of Robin D. Perry & Associates and have handled numerous high profile criminal, business...

Kareem A. Ramadan is the founded Kareem Law APC, a top-rated award-winning law firm serving clients in San Bernardino County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and Orange County California. Practicing from our base in Upland California, Kareem Law APC has earned regional recognition among Judges and prosecutors in state and federal courts as a client-focused, results-driven law firm that strives on providing effective client defenses in complex criminal and civil matters.

I began my legal career in Riverside and San Bernardino counties and have accumulated 12 years of courtroom experience across Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. This extensive background has provided me with a deep understanding of the legal landscape in these areas. My colleagues, Attorneys Laura Chaidez and Wendy Harris also started their careers in Riverside, San Bernardino and L.A. counties and are well-versed in managing cases in these regions as well as in Orange County. We are all trial attorneys at The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan, focusing on litigation for the firm. Our...

I HAVE BEEN IN PRACTICE FOR OVER 30 YEARS. I PRIDE MYSELF IN TELLING CLIENTS THE TRUTH & GIVING THEM AN HONEST APPRAISAL OF THEIR CASE. I MAINTAIN AN EXCELLENT WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL OF THE JUDGES & DISTRICT ATTORNEYS @ THE COURTS I SERVICE. EXPERIENCE... KNOWLEDGE... & A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COURTS = THE BEST RESOLUTION OF YOUR CASE POSSIBLE !

Chisholm P. Wight Joined the United States Marine Corps after he graduated from EL Camino High School in Oceanside, California. Chisholm served eight years honorably with 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, and 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Some of Staff Sergeant Wight’s personal awards include the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Combat Action Ribbon. Mr. Wight went back to school and worked in the construction field following his military service. He received...

Practically born and raised in Huntington Beach, California, Attorney Joseph Weimortz received his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 1995. During his education he received special honors and awards for his hard work and legal knowledge. He was a member of the California Western Trial Team and ended up winning in the California Regionals at the American Trial Lawyers Association National Student Trial Advocacy Competition. In addition, he was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Trial Practice, was involved as a staff writer for the California Western Law Review and was on the Honor...

B.S. and M.B.A. from the University of Arizona, JD from Southern California Law School. 23 years experience helping people with the criminal defense and civil litigation problems.