Universal City Criminal Lawyers

: 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.

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...

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...

Gary Casselman has been a licensed California attorney since 1978. His practice includes personal injury, criminal defense and police misconduct including excessive force, shootings, false arrest. He has appeared in Internet interviews and LA Times articles about his cases. He won the first million dollar verdict in federal court in Los Angeles against a police officer in a shooting death case, Covin v. City of Inglewood, et al. and has tried or settled many such cases since. He has been co-counsel on civil cases with both legendary civil rights attorney Johnny Cochran and separately with Christopher...

While in law school, Mark worked for the United States Attorney's and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's offices. Upon graduating law school, Mark was an attorney for one of the largest civil litigation law firms in the nation. Thereafter, Mark worked for one of the largest criminal defense law firms in Southern California. Finally, Mark also has over five years experience as a reserve Deputy Sheriff. These experiences have enabled Mark to more fully understand the arresting agency and prosecuting office, thus giving him the insight necessary to better represent his clients' needs. Mark is an aggressive attorney who understands...