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Fay Arfa, A Law Corporation

4.7
19 Reviews

  • 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90067

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • CA State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law and Appeals. 40 years experience. .

  • Criminal Law LawyersTrials, Appeals, and 4 more

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Fay Arfa
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Leech Tishman (Westwood)

4.6
289 Reviews

  • 1100 Glendon Avenue, 14th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90024+9 locations

  • Law Firm with 150 lawyers2 awards

  • Leech Tishman is a full-service law firm dedicated to assisting individuals, businesses, and institutions. Leech Tishman offers legal services in alternative dispute resolution,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersAlternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, and 26 more

James Paulick
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Perlman & Cohen Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers

5.0
169 Reviews

  • 355 S Grand Avenue, Suite 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers4 awards

  • At Perlman & Cohen Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers, an experienced Los Angeles Criminal Lawyer will be with you every step of the way. Learn more below, and contact us to schedule... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersAggravated Trespassing, Airport Arrest, and 51 more

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Daniel R. Perlman
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Will & Will LLP

4.7
15 Reviews

  • 5670 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1350, Los Angeles, CA 90036+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersDUI, Theft Offenses, and 5 more

Michelle Ida Will
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Carpenter & Zuckerman

4.2
12 Reviews

  • 3600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1108, Los Angeles, CA 90010+7 locations

  • Law Firm with 37 lawyers2 awards

  • Carpenter & Zuckerman was established on the fundamental principle that prioritizes justice for individuals harmed over the profits of insurance corporations. CZ Law stands as a... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersVehicle Accident, Assault, and 3 more

John C. Carpenter
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Castaneda Law, APC

Not yet reviewed

  • 1055 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1940, Los Angeles, CA 90017

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Castaneda Law, APC is not like other Los Angeles criminal defense firms. Led by Sergio Castaneda, who brings over 16 years of legal defense experience, our firm is dedicated to... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Appeals and Writs, and 8 more

  • Free Consultation

Sergio A. Castaneda
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Max Gorby Law Offices

5.0
37 Reviews

  • 2511 S. Barrington Ave., Suite #400, Los Angeles, CA 90401

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

Max Gorby
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Manuelian Law Firm

5.0
25 Reviews

  • 633 W. 5th Street, Suite 5710, Los Angeles, CA 90071

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A dedicated criminal lawyer in Los Angeles, CA with over 20 years of experience with numerous acquittals and successfully dismissed hundreds of serious and violent felony cases... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, State Crimes, and 41 more

  • Free Consultation

Raffi Manuelian
Criminal Law Lawyer
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TORKLAW

4.7
81 Reviews

  • 18650 MacArthur Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 92612

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers4 awards

  • Call Today for a Free Consultation: 424-260-0313

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Litigation, and 32 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Emma Smoler
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Fisher & Talwar

4.8
39 Reviews

  • 801 S. Grand Avenue, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Fisher & Talwar is an AV Rated eminent domain and civil litigation firm based in Los Angeles. We help businesses, property owners and injured victims get maximum compensation.

  • Criminal Law LawyersEminent Domain, Business Litigation, and 105 more

J. Jamie Fisher Esq.
Member
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Tung & Associates, APLC

5.0
16 Reviews

  • 445 S Figueroa Street, Suite 2500, Los Angeles, CA 90071+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • LEGAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERT WISDOM

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Business Law, and 59 more

Antony Tung
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Haney & Shah LLP

5.0
3 Reviews

  • 915 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2125, Los Angeles, CA 90017

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We do exceptional work and achieve excellent results for our clients.

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, and 14 more

George Hill
Criminal Law Lawyer
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California Criminal Defense Center

4.9
110 Reviews

  • 10940 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90024

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersDomestic Violence Attorney Los Angeles, Violent Crimes, and 19 more

Ardalon Fakhimi
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Law Offices of Karen L. Goldstein

5.0
42 Reviews

  • 1800 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Aggressive Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer. Dedicated to fighting for your rights.

  • Criminal Law LawyersExclusively Criminal Defense, State Government Law, and 36 more

  • Free Consultation

Karen Goldstein
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West Coast Employment Lawyers

5.0
118 Reviews

  • 1147 S. Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015+1 location

  • Law Firm with 20 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersEmployment Law, Discrimination, and 10 more

Pedram Rejaei
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CBS Law Inc.

5.0
27 Reviews

  • 633 W 5th Street 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense

Christopher Saeed
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Dordick Law Corporation

4.6
2 Reviews

  • 1122 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 22 lawyers2 awards

  • Dordick Law Corporation continues to build on a legacy of excellence in high-stakes litigation. In 2025, our associate attorney, Taylor Dordick, secured a landmark $115 million... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersBicycle Accident, Car Accidents, and 13 more

  • Free Consultation

Gary Dordick
Managing Attorney
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RFZ Law LLP

5.0
10 Reviews

  • 315 W. 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • Los Angeles law firm RFZ Law LLP represents individuals and businesses in complex civil and criminal matters. Our attorneys hail from high levels of the federal government and from... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersComplex Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations, and 5 more

Jeanine Zalduendo
Partner
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Braunstein & Braunstein, PC

5.0
3 Reviews

  • 11755 Wilshire Blvd., 2140, Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersLitigation, Transactional, and 3 more

Annie Berlin
Criminal Law Lawyer
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KHIKS Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir Attorneys

4.9
3 Reviews

  • 11766 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 750, Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • Law Firm with 18 lawyers2 awards

  • Business Litigation, Trial Practice, Entertainment Litigation, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, Antitrust and Trade Practices Litigation, Music Litigation, Labor... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Litigation, Trial Practice, and 9 more

Howard Weitzman
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Offices of Sean F. Salamati

Not yet reviewed

  • 888 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 1030, Los Angeles, CA 90017

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • WE FIGHT - TO GET YOU MAXIMUM COMPENSATION

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accidents, and 32 more

  • Free Consultation

Sean Salamati
Criminal Law Lawyer
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The Law Offices of Daniel E. Kann

5.0
14 Reviews

  • 333 S. Grand Ave., 25th Fl., Los Angeles, CA 90071+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFelonies & Misdemeanors, Drug Cases, and 15 more

Daniel E. Kann
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Holtz Slavett Drabkin & Warner A Professional Law Corporation

4.6
17 Reviews

  • 10940 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90024

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin attorneys focus solely on civil and criminal tax controversy matters. All Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin attorneys are Former IRS attorneys.

  • Criminal Law LawyersTax Controversies, Tax Litigation, and 9 more

Igor S. Drabkin
Criminal Law Lawyer
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BoatLaw, LLP

5.0
1 Review

  • 704 South Spring Street, Suite 1101, Los Angeles, CA 90014+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • At BoatLaw, LLP, we are committed to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals injured while working on commercial vessels. With offices in Seattle, Portland,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersMaritime Law, Admiralty & Maritime Law, and 45 more

  • Free Consultation

Douglas R. Williams
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Renslo Law

5.0
68 Reviews

  • 350 S. Grand Avenue, Suite B1 # 712065, Los Angeles, CA 90071

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Award-winning UCLA Law J.D. who will aggressively fight your criminal case.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Trials, and 20 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Eric Renslo
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Lehrman, Villegas, Chinery & Douglas, LLP

4.9
11 Reviews

  • 12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1300, Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • Law Firm with 17 lawyers2 awards

  • Providing the force, skill and experience to deliver for our clients in the courtroom before juries, and in Mediation, negotiation and counseling.

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Law, Class Actions, and 19 more

  • Free Consultation

Jung Chon
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Genie Harrison Law Firm

5.0
12 Reviews

  • 523 W. 6th Street, Suite 707, Los Angeles, CA 90014

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers

  • Welcome to Genie Harrison Law Firm, where we specialize in advocating for employees who have experienced injustice in the workplace. Our dedicated team of employment lawyers is... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCaregiver Overtime, Disability Discrimination, and 7 more

Genie Harrison
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Esfandi Law Group

5.0
61 Reviews

  • 1605 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 1045, Los Angeles, CA 90015+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Esfandi Law Group provides top-tier criminal defense for individuals facing serious accusations, combining integrity, dedication, and legal expertise to protect your rights at... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, DUI, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

Seppi Esfandi
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Offices of Maryann P. Gallagher

5.0
2 Reviews

  • 205 S Broadway, Suite 920, Los Angeles, CA 90012

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • At the Law Offices of Maryann P. Gallagher, located in Los Angeles, California, we are committed to protecting the rights of employees and victims of abuse. For over 25 years, we... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersEmployment Law, Sexual Abuse, and 12 more

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Maryann P. Gallagher
Criminal Law Lawyer
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THE ACCIDENT GUYS

5.0
38 Reviews

  • 6330 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90048

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • The Accident Guys exclusively handle personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. We have limited our practice to these two areas of law because we take pride in protecting... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accidents, and 22 more

  • Free Consultation

Eliot Houman
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Criminal defense lawyers represent individuals accused of committing crimes, ranging from minor offenses to serious felonies. They investigate the case, challenge evidence presented by the prosecution, negotiate plea bargains, and defend the client in court. Their primary duty is to protect the accused's constitutional rights and ensure a fair legal process.

Where’s the nearest Criminal Defense court?

Airport Courthouse 11701 S. La Cienega Los Angeles, CA 90045
Alhambra Courthouse 150 West Commonwealth Alhambra, CA 91801
Bellflower Courthouse 10025 East Flower Street Bellflower, CA 90706

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What rights do I have when my son is being falsely accused for rape?

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Answered by attorney John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
Get your son an attorney NOW, and tell him to speak with no one about this subject unless and until has has counsel. This is hugely serious and will, if not resolved properly, have a major impact on the rest of his life.
Get your son an attorney NOW, and tell him to speak with no one about this subject unless and until has has counsel. This is hugely serious and will, if not resolved properly, have a major impact on the rest of his life.
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What to do if accused of shoplifting?

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Answered by attorney Andrea Rogers (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at The Rogers Law Firm
Store employees can briefly detain and question a shopper if they think they have shoplifted an item. If the store actually ends up filing a charge of shoplifting against you, hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you.
Store employees can briefly detain and question a shopper if they think they have shoplifted an item. If the store actually ends up filing a charge of shoplifting against you, hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you.
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What happens if you have no criminal record and you have a history of psychosis causing injury to 2 people?

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Answered by attorney Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Francis John Cowhig
At the very least, he is looking at a charge of assault with a deadly weapon which carries serious jail time. His psychosis, if properly diagnosed, may or may not be a mitigating circumstance which might him at sentencing. Your friend needs an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately.
At the very least, he is looking at a charge of assault with a deadly weapon which carries serious jail time. His psychosis, if properly diagnosed, may or may not be a mitigating circumstance which might him at sentencing. Your friend needs an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately.
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