Costa Mesa Juvenile Law Lawyers

I have been practicing criminal defense and DUI defense for well over 20 years. My office is located in Encino, California, and my practice focuses mainly on Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. No case is too large or too small for my firm. Call me any time for a free, confidential consultation about your case.

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...

The Law Offices of Parwana Anwar, PLC is a full-service criminal defense firm in the Temecula and Murrieta area of Riverside County and in San Diego, California. The firm handles criminal cases all over the Southern California area. The firm is lead by skilled trial attorney, Parwana Anwar, a former Riverside County prosecutor. As a Riverside County prosecutor, Ms. Anwar successfully prosecuted thousands of cases. With this knowledge and experience, she now successfully defends all types of criminal matters. Murrieta criminal attorney, Parwana Anwar will fight for you to ensure that every client is provided a vigorous...

A native Los Angelino, I grew up with a family of attorneys who shared their interesting stories about how they helped their clients. Since I was a teenager I really appreciated the work that they did, and aspired to grow up to be an attorney and to have the opportunity to serve those in need of legal help. I have always appreciated knowing people with a wide variety of backgrounds and ethnicities.
Defending those facing criminal charges always seemed to be the best type of law to practice since you are working directly with clients and helping...

Kratu R. Patel spent his first seven years of his career as a trial attorney for the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office. There he developed a county-wide reputation for his tenacity, charm and honesty. Kratu has represented thousands of clients from various walks of life and from varying communities. Between his time as a Deputy Public Defender and now as Private Counsel, Kratu has litigated cases in nearly all of the courthouses in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange County. Kratu will ensure all of his clients are treated with the dignity, respect and compassion that they deserve....

Prior to graduating from law school in our Nation's Capital, Daniel R. Perlman worked as a Prosecutor for the Maryland State's Attorney's Office in Montgomery County, Maryland, where he became aware of many of the stumbling blocks that exist between prosecutors and defense attorneys from the government side. Daniel R. Perlman used this opportunity to learn how best to approach prosecutors and how to creatively resolve differences to the satisfaction of both sides.

Mr. Griggs has over twenty years experience in the criminal justice system, including employment in both the Los Angeles County District Attorney and the Public Defenders office. He has successfully represented thousands of clients facing all types of criminal charges such as DUI, hit and run, theft, domestic violence, "three strikes" cases, assault with a deadly weapon, drug sales and/or possession, burglary, juvenile matters, rape, sex offenses, robbery, grand theft, receiving stolen property, extortion, embezzlement, criminal threats, "white collar" crime, fraud, internet crime, kidnapping, carjacking, petty theft, manslaughter, attempted murder and murder.

Alex relishes the challenges in these cases and enjoys...

Mr. Rios is an experienced and skilled Criminal Defense Attorney with the Kraut Criminal & DUI Lawyers. His practice is focused on Criminal Law matters such as DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime, Domestic Violence, and Juvenile Law. Mr. Rios has eight years of experience in the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office, where he has been a leader in the forensic science community. Mr. Rios is recognized by colleagues for both his expertise and exceptional litigation skills. He is committed to providing an aggressive and relentless defense for clients facing criminal charges. Mr. Rios is dedicated to effectively and persuasively telling...

I am a retired Navy Judge Advocate helping families, working professionals, parentrepreneurs, and creatives attain work-life balance. I am a licensed attorney in California, Colorado, and the District of Columbia. I am also a certified as a mediator and peer specialist. I help my clients find a work-life balance goal, then craft solutions to empower them to attain those goals. For most of my clients, that means providing compassionate family law services to restructure a family: from marriage to divorce; reworking custody and visitation; adding a new member to the family through adoption; or restoring safety. I will guide you...

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.

Sherry Cross is a member of both the California and Florida bars, as well as many professional and community service organizations. Some of these include; The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, The Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Criminal Courts Bar Association. Additionally, a volunteer coach of a local high school mock trial team. Sherry Cross is an extremely skilled advocate and is not afraid of a fight. S.C. Cross has obtained hundreds of pre-trial acquittals and has produced thousands of positive results for clients based on experience as a trial attorney and...

RANA PARSANJ IS AN ATTORNEY IN GLENDALE FIGHTING TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES OF EACH OF HIS CLIENTS.

Rana Parsanj began his legal career as an attorney with the Mendocino County Public Defender's Office and continued his career with the Santa Barbara County Public Defender's Office. Coming back to where he grew up here in the Los Angeles Area, Rana brings the courtroom experience and dedication so valued in a public defender office to the matters he handles daily.

Rana has handled thousands of cases and works to protect his clients at every stage of their matter. Rana has experience...

Attorney Robert M. Bernstein provides representation for various criminal law related offenses throughout the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills area. If you have been charged with sex crime, drug charge, DUI, white collar crime or any other criminal offense then you owe it to yourself to consult with a member of our legal team. Call the office to schedule an initial consultation.

Michael A. Goldstein was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1996 and is admitted to the Central and Southern Districts of the United States District Court. Michael represents clients charged in both State and Federal Courts and has represented the interests of clients in State or Federal cases pending in California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, Nebraska and other jurisdictions.

Michael served as the 2014 president of the Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Association and currently sits on the Board of Directors.

Michael has secured 4 consecutive not guilty verdicts. The last two juries found Michael’s client not guilty in 27 minutes...

Michael L. Whitmarsh completed his undergraduate studies at U.C.L.A. in 2002. He then taught children with autism and trained and competed in triathlons for two years before attending Southwestern University School of Law’s evening program. Michael worked full time at a business litigation law firm while earning his J.D. He graduated in December 2007, passed the February 2008 bar exam and since then he has dedicated his practice to exclusively to family law matters. Michael is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Family Law Section, Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Family Law Section and the Southern California Family...

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...

Robert Hankoff is an associate attorney at Kraut Criminal & DUI Lawyers. He is a former senior trial attorney with the Public Defender’s Office where he gained a reputation in court as a fierce protector of his client’s rights. Mr. Hankoff has been awarded the honor of being named as "The Top 40 Under 40" lawyers in the United States. After five years as a top rated trial attorney, Mr. Hankoff has honed his expertise and trial skills and now assists Mr. Kraut on handling complex litigation matters. Mr. Hankoff was hand selected for his position with the Kraut Law Group...

Steve started his career in criminal law in 1983 as a deputy district attorney with the Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office before receiving his appointment as a Los Angeles County Superior Court Commissioner. Steve entered private criminal defense practice in 1995 and has since then exclusively practiced criminal and DUI defense in Southern California.

Crista is the Managing Partner of The Haynes Law Firm, APLC located in Redlands, CA. The Haynes Law Firm, APLC is a boutique law firm offering clients legal assistance in the areas of Family law, Criminal law, and Juvenile law. Crista prides herself on offering empathetic, educated, and experienced legal services at affordable rates. Crista is a proud member of the Board of Advisors for the University of Laverne, College of Law, where she attended law school, she is a proud member of the Board of Directors of the Social Justice Advocacy Project, she volunteers her time...

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...

A highly experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, David D. Diamond has dedicated his legal practice to defending the rights of clients throughout the Los Angeles area who have been arrested for or accused of all types of criminal offenses. Mr. Diamond provides aggressive representation to clients throughout the criminal court process and also handles criminal appeals and expungements as well. By providing his clients with personalized attention, aggressive representation and one-on-one service through every step of their cases, our firm strives to provide our clients with the best legal counsel possible.

Criminal and Family Law cross over more often than one would expect. I believe that practicing in both of these areas of law gives me an edge on the representation I can provide, because I can easily recognize the effects one case may have on the other. This also allows me to better plan your case accordingly in order to give you the best possible outcome.

Attorney Greg H. Kassel was born and raised in San Bernardino, CA. He obtained his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Denver in 1985 and earned his J.D. from Western State School of Law, San Diego in 1989.
Greg joined his father and brother in Kassel & Kassel Law Office, handling both minor and complex criminal cases. He is a member of all Federal Courts and the United States Supreme Court.
Greg is a former president and treasurer of the Inland Trial Lawyers Association. He was rated 10 Best Attorneys by the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys and is a...

When your future and freedom are at stake you want the best criminal defense lawyer to defend you. The lawyers at Stephen G. Rodriguez and Partners have over 50 years of criminal defense experience and they put that experience to work for you. We have a proven track record of success in winning at trial and negotiating favorable plea bargains for our clients. We understand what's at stake and we pride ourselves on our service, aggressive representation and results.

Lance Claery has been successfully practicing family law for more than seven years. He has worked with a diverse client base ranging from multi-millionaires to low income, modest means clients. He started his career as an attorney working with one of Southern California's most experienced family law attorneys. Thereafter, Mr. Claery began working for one of Southern California's busiest and most prestigious law firms. He was made a partner of that firm very quickly and has since worked on hundreds of divorces and other family law matters. Mr. Claery has handled trials, depositions, arbitrations, mediations,...

Mr. Agemian is a seasoned family law advocate who has over 35 years of experience litigating a wide range of family law matters.

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...

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...

With over 36 years of experience in state and federal criminal defense, Stephen R. Kahn is a highly regarded Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney whose aggressive advocacy, intelligence, credibility, and trial skills have earned him the respect of prosecutors, law enforcement officials, and the courts in California and across the nation. When charged with a crime, the most important decision you will make is who you hire as your criminal defense lawyer. The consequences of criminal charges are serious and the criminal justice process can be overwhelming for both the accused and their loved ones. Attorney Stephen R. Kahn will step...

I am a criminal defense attorney that takes pride in what I do. Unfortunately, the practice of criminal defense has become a contest that is more about securing retainers and not about serving the client. I have had clients in my office tell me that a number of other lawyers have promised them dismissals and reduced charges. I have been asked to promise the same. I will refuse every time. It is a lie to the client and it is a dangerous lie. A lie that can end up with the client in state prison. If you are a potential...

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.

Hazel Espejo has handled criminal cases throughout California. She graduated in three years with a double major in Legal Studies and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis. While dedicating her studies to defending those charged with various crimes, she defended clients throughout both Northern California and Southern California through internships in various Public Defender’s Offices. Hazel Espejo has represented criminal defendants throughout the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura. Her compassion, knowledge, and determination allow her to...

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...

Mr. Pozza has practiced primarily in the fields of criminal defense and civil trial litigation, and now has devoted his entire practice to criminal defense and juvenile delinquency. As one of Southwest Riverside's most active trial attorneys, Mr. Pozza has accumulated a remarkably successful record of "wins" in the courtroom. He has litigated in the State Courts of California and the United States Distict Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California.

A former prosecutor, Heather K. Gray spent thousands of hours in a courtroom. She is a powerful advocate in the courtroom and a voice of calm for the uncertainties that family law issues can bring. While a Deputy District Attorney, Heather handled all types and severity of cases from simple assault, domestic violence, child abuse to complicated drug trafficking cases. She founded both the Southwest Mental Health Court as well as the Southwest Drug Courts. Her years in the DA's office taught her the value of a case and the worth of her time. She is a tireless advocate for...