Criminal Defense · California
Arrested or charged in California? Call before you answer questions.
You have the right to stay silent and the right to a lawyer. Use both. What is said in the first hours can shape the whole case.
Your first consultation is free and confidential. You get the fee in writing before the firm starts work.
Arrest or custody matter? Call any time.
Right now
If you or someone close to you was just arrested
These steps are general information. They apply whether or not you did anything wrong.
Arrested for DUI? You generally have only 10 days from the arrest to request a DMV hearing to fight the license suspension. Call right away.
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Say two sentences
“I am going to remain silent. I want a lawyer.” Then stop talking about the case.
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Do not discuss it on jail phones
Calls from custody are recorded. Talk about bail and logistics only.
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Do not consent to searches
Of your phone, car or home. Stay calm and do not resist.
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Stay off social media
Do not post, message or explain. It can all be used later.
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Write down the details
Booking number, where the person is held, and the next court date.
What the firm handles
Criminal Defense matters we take on.
- DUI and DMV hearings
- Misdemeanor and felony charges
- Domestic violence allegations
- Drug and theft offenses
- Assault charges
- Expungements and record clearing
Not on the list? Ask. If the firm is not the right fit, we will tell you.
Have this ready when you call
- Full name and date of birth
- Where the person is being held
- Booking number, if you have it
- The next court date and courthouse
For a family member in custody, the booking number is the most useful thing you can have.
What happens next
How it works with the firm.
Your first consultation is free and confidential. You get the fee in writing before the firm starts work.
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Call, or ask for a call back
For an arrest or custody matter, call any time. For anything else, call during business hours or send a request and the firm calls you back.
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A confidential conversation
You explain the situation privately. We tell you where you stand and what happens next in court.
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Early, active defense
If you hire the firm, we deal with the police and prosecutors so you do not have to.
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Common questions
Criminal Defense: what people ask first.
Should I talk to the police to clear things up?
Politely decline and ask for a lawyer. You can give your name and identification. Explaining yourself rarely ends the matter and often becomes the evidence.
Someone I love was just arrested. What do I do?
Find out where they are held and get the booking number. Remind them not to discuss the case on the jail phone. Then call the firm with those details.
Is what I tell the firm private?
Consultations are confidential. Just do not put the details of what happened into a web form or an email. Save them for the call.
What does it cost?
The first consultation is free. After that it depends on the charge and how far the case goes. You get the fee in writing before the firm starts work.
Can an old conviction be cleared?
Often, yes. California allows many convictions to be dismissed or reduced after the sentence is complete. Ask the firm whether yours qualifies.
This page is general information about California law, not legal advice for your situation.
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