South Gate Criminal Lawyers

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney representing clients in Laguna Niguel.

Making a difference in the lives of others, helping them to solve some of life’s most complex problems and maneuver through adversity are reasons why I commit my life’s work to lawyering. I graduated number one in my law class and was a first time California bar passer in 2013. However, my true reward is working within my purpose to make actual change in everyday people’s lives.

After working for several years in television news, I found my way back to law with the desire to use justice to make a positive impact on people’s lives. This is why I focus...

Mr. Carroll graduated from Southwestern School of Law in 2006. While at Southwestern Law School, Mr. Carroll was a board member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Program. After graduating from law school, he began his career as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County. He worked his way up to the position of Senior Deputy District Attorney, a position reserved for the top trial attorneys. In the 15 years he spent at the District Attorney’s Office Mr. Carroll has handled all manner of cases including DUIs, Drug Offenses, Thefts, Domestic Violence, Assault and Battery, Fraud, Serious, and Violent Felonies such...

My private practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense. I believe in providing my clients with excellent service, protecting their freedom and their rights. Before opening Bethune Law Corporation, I worked as a public defender both in Orange County and in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Prior to that I worked as a prosecutor both in Orange County and Cambridge Massachusetts. My practice of law has only ever been in the criminal law arena and I enjoy it tremendously.

Education- While attending law school, Michael was the first student at La Verne Law to volunteer in both the Disability Legal Aid clinic, which protected disabled children's rights, and the Immigration Clinic, which involved representing a client seeking asylum in the United States. Helping people through these clinics only reinforced Michael's belief in the law. Through all of this work, Michael was able to graduate Cum Laude from law school, while at the same time interning at a local law firm to obtain practical experience.

Experience - Michael is well versed in Family Law, having interned for over a year prior...

Walter F. Wiggins, Jr. received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Loyola Marymount University in 1983 with majors in Political Science and History. Wiggins received "Honors at Entrance" status and was awarded the Jesuit Community Scholarship. At LMU Wiggins was active in student government, was a member of the university's Honors Program, and was inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the national History Honor Society. In his senior year, Wiggins was designated the liaison between the student body and the Board of Trustees, the governing body of the university. Wiggins also served as President of the...

Federick M. Goldberg has been a member of the California Bar for over 45 years. As a prosecutor for the LA City Attorney's Office from 1961 to 1963, he prosecuted numerous criminal cases for the Los Angeles Police Department and the California Highway Patrol. This was valuable experience when he joined the firm of Bernay, Christensen & Goldberg in 1963, which is located at the same location across from the Van Nuys Courthouse. This is also the same location currently occupied by Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, one of the preeminent law firms in the United States. This location has...

Daryl Thompson is a native Californian and has been a successful Orange County Drunk Driving Lawyer for more than 37 years. A highly experienced and aggressive DUI Lawyer in California, Mr. Thompson has tried cases all over the State of California. From Sacramento to San Diego, Mr. Thompson has tried criminal cases and DUI cases throughout the State of California. He is a graduate of California State University at Long Beach and received a Juris Doctorate degree from Western State University School of Law. He is also a decorated Vietnam Veteran. Daryl Thompson practices 95% DUI Defense and DUID Defense...

Attorney Victor Franco provides quality legal representation in the Santa Ana metro area. We offer a full range of legal services, including criminal representation. We can provide competent legal advice based on your individual needs, such as drafting the appropriate documents, reviewing a proposed agreement, or reviewing a file and providing a legal opinion. Our firm is also available to take your entire case and represent you from beginning to end. Contact Victor Franco to retain a lawyer who will work diligently to solve your problem. We look forward to meeting you and helping you with your case. Give us a call at...