Legal Services & Lawyers

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.

Jerod Gunsberg represents clients in all state and federal criminal matters, from first time misdemeanors to violent offenses to complex white collar matters. He is also deeply involved in emerging areas of criminal law such as medical marijuana defense, financial elder abuse, and computer crime.

After extensive training from some of the top criminal trial attorneys in Los Angeles, Jerod Gunsberg quickly amassed a track record of excellent results and a reputation as an aggressive advocate who fights hard for clients while still maintaining respectful and productive relationships with prosecutors and law enforcement. As a former executive in the music industry, Jerod brings decades of real-world experience to the table. His clients benefit from his seasoned, practical, and street-wise approach to negotiations and trial strategy.

Jerod also has a keen interest in defending teens and children in delinquency court. He is an alumni of Loyola Law School's Center for Juvenile Law and Policy, he received an award from the National Clinical Legal Education Association for his outstanding work defending minors facing criminal charges. Jerod was awarded a post-graduate Public Interest Corps Fellowship as an adviser on juvenile delinquency issues for Public Counsel's Children Rights Project. He has spoken about the rights of minors in the criminal justice system for the Constitutional Rights Foundation and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Jerod received his undergraduate degree from New York University. He received his law degree from Loyola Law School where he was awarded First Honors in Loyola's nationally lauded Trial Advocacy program. Jerod is admitted to practice in California State Court and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

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 up and fight for you with expertise and experience.

Before charges are even filed, Mr. Kahn will often intervene with the police in order to resolve the matter before it ever gets sent to a prosecutor. If charges are filed, Stephen immediately contacts prosecutors and pushes for a dismissal or alternatives to the severe punishments pursued by the government. If a favorable result cannot be achieved, Mr. Kahn will not hesitate to take a case to trial. Indeed, his well-known record of not guilty verdicts spanning four decades is a testament to his abilities in front of a jury.

A key to Mr. Kahn's success is his strong relationships with his clients. Everyone who Stephen represents, no matter what they are charged with, is treated with compassion and respect. He works tirelessly to show law enforcement, police, courts, and juries that his clients are not generic defendants defined by police reports and criminal complaints, but real human beings with unique life stories who deserve special consideration and attention.

The Law Offices of Sergio J. Lopez is a full service firm, offering not only quality legal representation, but also in-house investigations. We handle a wide range of criminal and family law cases in Orange County as well as other jurisdictions in Southern California. Our experience, along with a personal commitment to our clients, combine to offer you competent representation in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Mr. Lopez is a former police officer and criminal investigator who devotes his practice to criminal defense and family law in the state of California. As an attorney, his philosophy is grounded in the strong belief that his clients should be fully informed about every aspect of their case as it progresses.

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, hearings and emergency hearings with success. During law school, he worked with a bright, fair and aggressive family law attorney; this is when he discovered that family law was his calling. Helping individuals and families has always been a passion for Mr. Claery. He participated in the University of Maryland's internship program with the well known Hope Housing project. Here, he was able to help families in the poorest sections of Washington, D.C. work together to develop enrichment programs for children in a cooperative setting.

Mr. Claery's commitment to an open line of communication with his firm's clients sets him apart from other attorneys. He is adamant that his clients are able to reach him and members of his firm when they are needed. Mr. Claery truly cares for each and every one of his firm's clients. Family law issues are oftentimes very stressful. He ensures that his firm's clients know they have a team at Claery and Green advocating for them and only them. At Claery and Green their clients come first.

In addition to family law, Mr. Claery has notable federal and administrative law experience. He is admitted to the United States District Court and has zealously handled and worked on security clearance matters across the country. Mr. Claery's other accomplishments include making the Dean's List at the University of Maryland, and acquiring both series seven and series sixty six licenses; this experience has helped him understand all types of assets and investments. He is a member of the California BAR Association and the Washington, D.C. BAR Association as well as the Los Angeles County and San Diego County BAR Associations.