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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Santa Monica Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

McCathern, PLLC

4.6
44 Reviews
  • 233 Wilshire, Suite 720, Santa Monica, CA 90401+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 58 lawyers2 awards

  • Sharp Insights, Swift Resolution

  • Criminal Law LawyersConstruction Litigation, Corporate Services, and 22 more

Evan Selik
Partner
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Chudnovsky Law

4.9
118 Reviews
  • 3110 Main St Bldg C, Suite 250, Santa Monica, CA 90405+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Award-winning team of Criminal Defense, DUI, and Professional License Lawyers with 100+ years experience handling 10,000+ cases. Former DAs ▸ FREE Consultation

  • Criminal Law LawyersFelonies, Misdemeanors, and 28 more

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Olan Law

4.6
4 Reviews
  • 212 Marine Street, Suite 302, Santa Monica, CA 90405

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Olan Law Is An AV Rated Law Firm Handling Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Insurance Bad Faith, and Employment Cases. Our Experienced Trial Lawyers Are Known For Obtaining... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCatastrophic Injury, Automobile Accidents, and 41 more

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David R. Olan
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 2800 28th St., Ste. 305, Santa Monica, CA 90405-6205

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers4 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersHomicide, Embezzlement, and 10 more

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  • 401 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Fl. Penthouse, Santa Monica, CA 90401

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The #1 Ranked DUI Lawyers in Los Angeles. Call Now for a Free Case Review!

  • Criminal Law LawyersDUI & Drunk Driving, Criminal Defense, and 1 more

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Hart Levin
Criminal Law Lawyer
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H Law Group

5.0
99 Reviews
  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • DUI Cases: Led by former prosecutors with experience in misdemeanor and felony cases, we handle both your criminal case and the DMV APS process to protect your record and your... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence, and 22 more

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Nima Haddadi
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Over 50 Million Recovered--Our firm is experienced in injury matters & understands the difficult time you're going through. We'll guide you through the process and... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersAirbnb Accident, Amazon Delivery Truck Accident, and 51 more

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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersIntellectual Property Law, Trusts and Estates, and 4 more

Lydia Gala Liberio
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Stone & Sallus LLP

5.0
17 Reviews
  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • We practice law as a tool to advance your business objectives and to reduce your legal problems when they become a burden. We provide comprehensive legal solutions to the extent... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Law, Real Estate Law, and 21 more

Michael Ruttle
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers1 award

  • Your Case. Our Strategy. Problem Solved.

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and 8 more

Cameron J. Grant
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Scott Gailen, Inc.

5.0
3 Reviews
  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Attorney at Law

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Criminal Defense, and 2 more

Scott Gailen
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Chudnovsky Law

4.9
118 Reviews
  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Expert Criminal Defense & Professional License Defense Lawyers in Los Angeles, Orange County & Southern California. Highly experienced Former DAs. ▸ FREE Consultation.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFelonies, Misdemeanors, and 30 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Aggressive. Creative. Experienced Lawyers in Long Beach, California At the offices of Andrea Cook & Associates, our clients are as varied as the types of claims we confidently... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersWrongful Termination, Discrimination, and 31 more

Andrea L. Cook
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Offices in Los Angeles, Orange County and the ValleysFREE ConsultationSATURDAY AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Accidents, and 121 more

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Steven Sweat
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Los Angeles personal injury attorney Mr. Jossen has over 43 years of experience as a litigator and has successfully mediated or arbitrated over 3,500 cases.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury and Catastrophic Accidents for Adults and Children, Motor Vehicle, Auto, Car and Bicycle Accidents and Injuries, and 16 more

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Sanford Jossen
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Criminal Law, Transportation Law

  • Criminal Law LawyersTruck Drivers Law, Distracted Driving, and 35 more

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Paul E. Antill
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • We are a boutique law firm serving Southern California with the skill and experience to achieve successful results in litigation relating to probate issues, trust administration,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersTrusts & Estates Litigation, Probate Appellate Law, and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

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Alexander Nunez
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Focusing on Criminal Defense, DUI & Personal Injury Cases in the Inland Empire and Greater Los Angeles Area. Serving all courts in San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Assault, and 25 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • The Leader in Healthcare Reimbursement Law. SAC specializes in addressing reimbursement issues relating to claim denials and contract disputes with Commercial and GOVT payors by... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersHealth Care, Managed Care and Commercial Insurance Representation, and 15 more

Jennifer Jiao
Attorney
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L. Dominic Chacon

5.0
2 Reviews
  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • We are a firm that focuses on Family and Criminal defense. You will work with Mr. Chacon personally. Located in West Covina and handle cases at all courts in L.A., Orange,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDivorce, Child Custody, and 60 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

L. Dominic Chacon
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers4 awards

  • Former Prosecutor for 13 years. Handled 1000's of cases including death penalty trials. We offer a free consultation.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Criminal Defense, and 27 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 36 lawyers2 awards

  • Mastagni Holstedt, APC, a distinguished law firm in Sacramento, has been committed to protecting the rights of clients across California for decades. Focusing on employment,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Wage and Hour Law, and 8 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Experience and Judgment To Help You Enforce Your Privacy, Copyright And Trade Secret Rights.

  • Criminal Law LawyersIntellectual Property, Copyrights, and 2 more

Gary S. Fergus
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers1 award

  • Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak, LLP is comprised of a dedicated group of ten litigators emphasizing the resolution and trial of business, real estate, municipal law, land use law,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Law, Real Estate Litigation, and 8 more

James C. Eckart
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Committed Advocates for Victims of Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Across Orange CountyAt the Law Office of Marshall Silberberg, we are dedicated to fighting for the... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Aviation Accidents, and 44 more

  • Free Consultation

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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • SoCal's Top Rated DUI Attorney. Former Prosecutor with 30+ Years’ Experience. Call 24/7 Free Consultation.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Assault and Battery, and 36 more

  • Free Consultation

Jonathan Franklin
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 27 lawyers1 award

  • We are a business and entertainment law firm, with a particular focus in the Real Estate, Finance and Entertainment industries. Our clients trust us to achieve their objectives by... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersAppellate, Corporate Governance, and 5 more

Eric Anderson
Criminal Law Lawyer
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DAG Law Firm

3.5
10 Reviews
  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Los Angeles, CA. Over 12 years of experience in handling motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, brain injuries, and more... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersMotor Vehicle Accidents, Bicycle Crash, and 17 more

  • Free Consultation

Daniel Andrew Gibalevich
Criminal Law Lawyer
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H Bui Law Firm

5.0
4 Reviews
  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • We are a full-service firm with lawyers committed to representing clients in a wide range of legal matters from Family Law, Divorce to Civil matters.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Marriage, and 44 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

  • Serving Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Jang Trial Law Firm INC, led by a former Deputy District Attorney, is your trustworthy partner for robust legal support. We pride ourselves on our dedication to both criminal... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDUI, Misdemeanors, and 4 more

Andrew Jang
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Looking for Criminal Law Lawyers in Santa Monica?

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

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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.

How much time can a felon get for gun possesion?

Mark A. Broughton
Answered by attorney Mark A. Broughton (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Mark A. Broughton, PC
Not likely, unless he was caught with an assault rifle or the like. If anything it would probably bra state charge. Hopefully this was taken care of when he was found in violation of his probation, which will be the end of it. Normally, illegal possession of a firearm carries a maximum of 3 years. Without more, however, it is impossible to determine what his possible sentence would be since factors in his criminal history play a large part. If new charges are filed, his lawyer will be able to answer this question.
Not likely, unless he was caught with an assault rifle or the like. If anything it would probably bra state charge. Hopefully this was taken care of when he was found in violation of his probation, which will be the end of it. Normally, illegal possession of a firearm carries a maximum of 3 years. Without more, however, it is impossible to determine what his possible sentence would be since factors in his criminal history play a large part. If new charges are filed, his lawyer will be able to answer this question.
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What can I do about the misdemeanor charges that I had 15 years ago so I can get a job?

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Answered by attorney Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Francis John Cowhig
Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced criminal law attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced criminal law attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
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Can I have my DUI thrown out?

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Answered by attorney Ernest Roy Krause (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Ernest Krause Attorney at Law
No prior DUIs or dismissed DUIs? No "wet reckless" convictions? They might offer a settlement for a "wet reckless," a less important charge. Tell the DA you want all the evidence including the police report. Yes, you have a good chance of dismissal. You could tell the judge you want a jury trial. Would the DA want to spend the resources for a trial in your case? Find information via google about all the technical data you can demand.
No prior DUIs or dismissed DUIs? No "wet reckless" convictions? They might offer a settlement for a "wet reckless," a less important charge. Tell the DA you want all the evidence including the police report. Yes, you have a good chance of dismissal. You could tell the judge you want a jury trial. Would the DA want to spend the resources for a trial in your case? Find information via google about all the technical data you can demand.
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