Rancho Santa Margarita DUI & DWI Lawyers

Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick S. Aguirre has been defending clients accused of criminal offenses for more than 14 years. Today, he leads the group of legal professionals who’ve joined him at his private practice, The Law Offices of Patrick S. Aguirre & Associates. The firm has been serving the criminally accused in Orange County, Downey, and surrounding areas since 2001, and under Aguirre’s direction, it now boasts a winning record of more than 93%. Attorney Aguirre received his Bachelor of Sciences degree in criminology from California State University, Fresno and then went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate...

Member in good standing with the California State Bar since 1993.
Juris Doctor, Washington and Lee University School of Law, 1992.
Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Binghamton, 1989.

Ms. Eisenstein has practiced as a criminal defense attorney since joining the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office in 1993. In 2006, Ms. Eisenstein moved from public employment to start her own firm, concentrating entirely on criminal defense.

Ms. Eisenstein has 26 years of expertise working with Judges, prosecutors, the probation department and other defense lawyers in the San Diego County Court system. Ms. Eisenstein has also appeared frequently in Los Angeles,...

For over 17 years now, Daniel Kolacia, has focused on providing quality representation in criminal law. Daniel Kolacia focused his career in criminal law. As a former prosecutor, he has had experience handling all types of criminal cases. He has handled homicide cases, drug cases, driving under the influence and traffic cases, white collar crime, and burglary and theft. Some of his high profile cases have been featured on Dateline, CNBC, Los Angeles Times, and local papers. Criminal defense requires someone with experience, knowledge, and know-how to provide the best representation. Because when your liberty is threatened, the stakes can be no...

A former Southern California Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Lucero is licensed to practice law in the States of California and New York. He has handled criminal cases ranging from petty theft to murder. While he worked as a prosecutor, he earned the rare distinction of never losing a case involving driving under the influence, domestic violence, or homicide. Mr. Lucero's experience as a prosecutor gives him unique insight into what makes prosecutors tick, what they look for in proving a case at trial, and how they negotiate plea bargains. Should you find yourself on the wrong end of the criminal...

Earl Carter has been aggressively representing clients charged with crimes in California including and especially DUI Since 1975. Earl Carter and his team of exceptional criminal defense attorneys strive to provide high quality representation at an affordable fee.

Top Tier DUI Attorney Matthew J. Ruff has devoted his entire legal career to Criminal Defense, 30 years of Experience. Unlike many other Attorneys who may "side line" in the area of criminal defense, Attorney Ruff has limited his practice to exclusive criminal defense for over two decades. Prior to starting his work in Criminal Defense he worked in one of the largest District Attorney's Offices in the State of California. This gives his clients an edge by having "inside knowledge" of how his client's case will be prosecuted. He also gives his clients the added "edge" and an educational...

Decio Rangel is a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience in the criminal justice system. As a former Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles, he understands the thought processes of prosecutors. He uses his extensive knowledge to build strong defenses for his clients in cases ranging from white collar crimes, to violent crimes, to even immigration crimes. He has also been requested by several media companies to serve as their legal expert due to his intimate knowledge of the law and the Los Angeles court system. Once named Los Angeles’ Top Prosecutor, he now employs...

Andrew Leventhal is a dynamic, passionate, and charismatic criminal defense lawyer. Andrew spent seven years battling in the courtroom trenches as a Los Angeles Public Defender. Here, Andrew developed a reputation for being a fearless trial lawyer. Andrew has defended thousands of criminal cases and conducted many jury trials involving everything from DUI and domestic violence to theft and murder. Andrew’s legal knowledge and passion for justice has led him to a 90% jury trial non-conviction rate.

Criminal Defense Lawyer Vincent Oliver has been practicing in Los Angeles since 1971 and has conducted over 300 criminal jury trials. He and and his bilingual staff specialize in representing those falsely accused of serious felonies and misdemeanors in both state and federal court on both the trial and appellate court levels. Attorney Vincent Oliver's investigators are aggressive and have successfully found sufficient evidence to have cases dismissed both before and after charges have been filed. He has represented criminal defendants in California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and New York on the trial level and...

At a young age, Pasadena criminal defense lawyer, Jared Olen, discovered his passion for advocating for others. As a human-rights activist, Jared worked tirelessly to shed light on the plight of political prisoners around the world and work to secure their freedom. While in law school, Jared gained hundreds of hours of invaluable experience fighting for traditionally lower-represented clients working at the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office and the Immigration Law Clinic. While in law school, Jared wrote a paper interpreting a vague, federal criminal statute, which was later published internationally in the Southwestern Law Review. He also accrued...

My name is Fritzie Galliani from Law Office of Fritzie Galliani, APC, and I am a Pasadena divorce attorney with years of experience in fighting for the rights of local residents. If you are considering divorce, or if you have been served with divorce papers, then it is imperative for you to have skilled representation on your side. Further, if you are faced with another family law matter, I can provide you with the defense that you need. Contact my office today to discuss the situation that you face and to begin pursuing the results that you need for your...

Jeffrey S. Bullard, Esq., is a founding partner at Bullard & Powell. His primary practice area is Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, and DMV Administrative Hearings. Mr. Bullard has been practicing exclusively in these areas since 2004 and has handled thousands of cases in that time.

Mr. Bullard’s primary goal is to achieve the best possible results for each case while providing the best service to each client. Each client is provided personalized service and advice based upon the specific needs of the client. His objective is to give each client the same service he would provide his own family and the...

Brian Skibby is a Rancho Cucamonga criminal defense lawyer who has earned a reputation for hard work and legal prowess. He works tirelessly for his clients to ensure their rights are upheld. He started his legal career by attending the Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, where he earned his law degree. Afterwards, he worked for one of the largest criminal law firms in Southern California. Attorney Skibby started his own practice thereafter and has helped over 2,000 clients with their criminal charges. Because of his integrity, dedication, and experience, he his highly regarded by local judges, district attorneys, and...

I was raised in inner city Washington, DC and I truly understand the challenges that working class people face. I was lucky to attend a Jesuit college prep high school that prepared me for college. I attended the United States Air Force Academy, served 20 years and now I am a retired Air Force military officer. While serving, I attended evening law school and passed the California State Bar in 1992.

During my time in the Air Force, and post retirement, I have been a commander and directed the paths of many individuals. I have also worked in the business...

Sean O’Connor has practiced criminal law for over sixteen years in both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Mr. O’Connor has devoted the majority of his practice to criminal defense litigation for all courthouses within the Inland Empire. Mr. O’Connor has litigated hundreds of serious and complex felony and misdemeanor criminal cases including murder, robbery, sex crimes, narcotics, three strikes law, white collar crime, and theft related offenses. He has aggressively defended and successfully represented numerous clients at trial proceedings, including numerous murder trials, as well as at other proceedings, including preliminary hearings, probation violations, sentencing and criminal law and motion...

Paul Gretch has provided exemplary criminal defense representation to the people of Southern California for more than 30 years. After earning his Juris Doctor at Southwestern University School of Law he was admitted to the California State Bar in 1982. Before entering into private practice as a criminal defense attorney, he served as a Deputy District Attorney for more than 6 years, where he gained invaluable insight into the trial process and the ways in which prosecutors seek convictions. Attorney Grech believes it is crucial to stay up to date in the field of criminal defense, and has taken numerous...

When I left Fordham University School of Law in 1998, I began working for the Kings County District Attorney's Office. I enjoyed my six years in the office but decided to see if I would enjoy civil law. I left the DA's office and worked for four years at Ellenberg & Rigby, LLP where I represented doctors in medical malpractice matters. Though it paid more, I did not like the work and missed my time practicing criminal law. Additionally, I got married and, since neither my wife and I were from New York, we decided to move to California to...

Nate Gjesdal is a dedicated Criminal Defense Lawyer with a passion for defending the rights of the accused. With extensive experience as a DUI Lawyer and Domestic Violence Lawyer, Nate Gjesdal provides comprehensive legal representation to clients facing a wide range of criminal charges. Specializing in expungement services, Nate Gjesdal is committed to helping clients clear their records and move forward with their lives. Serving Orange County, Nate Gjesdal combines legal expertise with a compassionate approach to achieve the best possible outcomes for each client. Whether you need a skilled Criminal Defense Lawyer for a complex case or expert guidance...

Attorney David Rubin is a California personal injury and criminal defense lawyer. Based out of Carlsbad, California, Attorney Rubin represents individuals throughout San Diego County. David represents individuals in motor vehicle accident, dog bite, premises liability, and defective product cases. He also represents individuals in DUI, violent crime, theft, vehicular crime, drug crime, weapons crime, property crime, fraud, probation violation, and white-collar crime cases.

In 2015, The National Trial Lawyers recognized Mr. Villegas as being one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in California. Mr. Villegas also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's (LACBA) Criminal Justice Section. After dedicating over seven years of his career to serving as a government lawyer handling complex criminal law cases, Mr. Villegas now operates The AVjustice Law Firm. Mr. Villegas has handled approximately 10,000 criminal law cases in his career, involving all types of charges including but not limited to, driving under the influence (DUI), domestic violence, drug...

I have practiced law for over 40 years in the Los Angeles area. I attended U.C.L.A. and graduated Loyola Law School. I have handled thousands of criminal cases, state and federal, all the from arraignment to trial to appeals in the Supreme Court. I have covered all criminal defense cases from misdemeanors to murder. I am licensed to practice before all the Courts of the State of California and in the Northern, Central and Southern U.S. District Courts, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. I am happy to evaluate your...

Arthur Corona is a United States NAVY Veteran and graduate of California State University Fullerton where he earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy. Upon graduation, Mr. Corona attended University of California Hasting College of the Law where he obtained his law degree. Mr. Corona’s practice focuses on Family law matters and criminal defense. He has handled hundreds of trial cases in family, dependency and criminal court with great success.

In the family courts, Mr. Corona has represented various clients dealing with complex divorce and child custody issues ranging from domestic violence restraining orders to child custody...

Matthew Cargal graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1986. In 1992, he graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law and passed the State Bar exam of California that same year. While in law school Mr. Cargal was a member of the mock trial team and an intern with both the San Francisco and Santa Clara Public Defender’s Office. After law school, Mr. Cargal worked as a criminal defense attorney for Public Defenders and private attorneys including as an Associate Attorney from 1995-1997 with the Law Offices of Myles...

David Kaye is a graduate of the University of California,
San Diego, with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Economics.
He obtained his law degree from Western State University
in December of 1993, and was admitted to the California
State Bar in 1994. He subsequently sought admission and
was accepted into the United States District Court, Southern
District. Mr. Kaye worked as a Law Clerk for a Superior
Court Judge in Orange County, and worked as a Law Clerk
for the Office of the United States Attorney in San Diego.
He then served as a Deputy District Attorney in Tulare
County located in Central California. Mr. Kaye left the
public sector...

Mark Waecker was admitted to practice law in October 1978 and has, since that time, been a member of the California State Bar, in continuously good standing. His stellar experience inside the criminal process field for over 35 years has served American, Korean, Chinese and Spanish speaking clientele all with a high-level of successful custom-designed defenses. Mark has devoted decades to improving his skills and calls upon reputable experienced resources to design a strategy for each client.

Are you facing indictments of criminal activity and wondering where you can turn to receive the help you need at this time? You need to take the proactive approach and seek out the help your case requires from a Downey criminal defense lawyer you can trust. Come to the Law Office of James Mendez! Attorney Mendez has obtained his undergraduate degree at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Upon graduating, he attended the University of California at Los Angeles, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Attorney Mendez is a member of the United States District Court for the Central District of...

DUI Defense Attorney Manuel J. Barba is an expert in DUI Defense and is dedicated to defending people accused of DUI, as well as other driving related cases. Attorney Manuel J. Barba awards and designations: - Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation from the American Chemical Society, Chemistry and the Law Division. - AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. - Superb 10 rating by Avvo.com, the highest rating a lawyer can receive. - Specialist member of the California DUI Lawyers Association - Nationally recognized Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor - Trained in Advanced Roadside...

Kathleen G. Alvarado is an accomplished advocate who is relentless in her goals of obtaining the best settlements and verdicts for her clients. She is not afraid to be firm in her convictions. She leaves no stone unturned, and investigates every option available when working for her clients. Ms. Alvarado is a graduate of Loyola Marymount where she earned her undergraduate degree. She earned her Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Law School. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Alvarado served as a Deputy District Attorney for San Bernardino. While serving as a Deputy District Attorney for...

Local criminal defense experts. DUI, domestic violence, drug offenses, sex crimes, white collar, fraud / theft, restraining orders, expungements and probation violations. We offer free consultations and affordable payment plans available. Client satisfaction is our highest priority. We keep our clients satisfied by consistently delivering outstanding results.

Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney If you’re facing criminal charges, it’s important to act fast. The stakes are high — your freedom and your future could be at risk. Joe Galasso is an experienced, dedicated criminal defense attorney, here to offer you effective and aggressive legal representation in your time of need. As your criminal defense lawyer, Joe will work tirelessly to bring your case to a timely and favorable conclusion. By handling thousands of cases, ranging from low-level infractions to serious, violent felonies, Joe fully understands the various arresting agencies and prosecuting offices in the county, which gives him...

I have been at the same location since 1999 and most of my clients come to me through referrals from other attorneys and past clients. I try very hard to get the best results I can for each client. The goal of this office is to help good people through bad times.

An experienced attorney specializing in criminal law, intellectual property law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and litigation. Admitted in China (2010) and California (2019). Strong science and technology background. HIGHLIGHTS: • Extensive litigation experience in U.S. courts and Chinese courts. • Excellent at negotiating and communicating with lawyers, government agencies, and clients from different countries. • Former government lawyer in a major Chinese business regulatory agency. • Science background and IP law practice experience.