Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers

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Do I need a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer?

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Los Angeles, it is important to reach out to an attorney who can help you navigate the process. Hiring an attorney soon after arrest (or even in anticipation of an arrest) may keep you from making mistakes that could cost you your freedom.

Some examples of crimes that may require strong legal defense include, but are not limited to: DUIs, drug charges, white collar crimes, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses, hate crimes, domestic violence, child abuse and juvenile crimes. Some Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys focus on certain types of offenses, whereas other attorneys handle a variety of criminal defense cases.

What rights do I have if I have been accused of a crime in Los Angeles?

In every criminal case, the person accused of a crime is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. This means that the government is required to prove every element of its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The “reasonable doubt” standard is the highest standard in the American legal system and it is deliberately designed this way because an individual’s liberty is at stake in these cases. Thus, even if a prosecutor leads you to believe they have a “slam dunk” case, they still have to prove every element of the crime(s) of which you are accused.

Under California law, proof beyond a reasonable doubt is proof that leaves you with an “abiding conviction” that the charge is true. The evidence does not need to eliminate all possible doubt because anything is technically possible or susceptible to imaginary doubt. Rather, the fact finder should properly consider and compare all of the evidence that was presented throughout the trial. It is important to note that the accused has the right to cross-examine all the evidence presented by the prosecution to establish its case.

Bring charged with a crime is a serious matter and should be handled as quickly as possible. A Los Angeles criminal defense attorney can help you defend your rights and your freedom.

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Eric Kraut
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Michael Eric Kraut
Criminal Lawyer Serving Los Angeles, CA
Harvard Law School Educated, Former Senior Prosecutor
Kraut Law Group is a premier criminal defense firm located in the media center of Los Angeles. The firm specializes in DUI defense and other criminal matters. Prior to becoming one of Southern California's top notch... Read More »
Paul Samuel Geller
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Paul Samuel Geller
Criminal Lawyer Serving Los Angeles, CA
Dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused. Call for a free consultation!
Criminal Defense Attorney with over 20 years experience. Persistence, dedication, professionalism, and personal attention. Building on a solid, strong reputation with Judges, Prosecutors, and other Defense Lawyers... Read More »
Pat Carey
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Pat Carey
Criminal Lawyer Serving Los Angeles, CA
Criminal defense attorney with a passion for fighting for your rights! Call now!
Pat is a former Prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and part of the less than 1% of lawyers in California that are State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists. He has tried over 65... Read More »
Karthik Krishnan
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Karthik Krishnan
Criminal Lawyer Serving Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
National Trial Lawyers Association and Lawyers of DistinctionLos Angeles County Bar Association
Eric Mayeda Renslo
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Eric Mayeda Renslo
Criminal Lawyer Serving Los Angeles, CA
Successfully represented LA area influencers, rappers, college students, & more
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Tsion Abate Chudnovsky
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Tsion Abate Chudnovsky
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(213) 212-5002
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Shan Dimitris Potts
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Shan Dimitris Potts
Glendale, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(323) 803-7147
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Ali Shahrestani, Esq.
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Ali Shahrestani, Esq.
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(800) 510-3916
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Alan Eisner
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Alan Eisner
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(310) 328-3776
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Aaron Spolin
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Aaron Spolin
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(310) 589-3793
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Peter Berlin
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Peter Berlin
Beverly Hills, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(818) 986-0968
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Shaun Khojayan
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Shaun Khojayan
Los Angeles , CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(800) 274-4290
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R.J.  Manuelian
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R.J. Manuelian
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(213) 401-2777
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Arash Hashemi
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Arash Hashemi
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(310) 448-1529
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Pat Carey
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Pat Carey
Manhattan Beach, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(310) 526-2237
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Dmitry Gorin
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Dmitry Gorin
Criminal Lawyer Serving Los Angeles, CA
Rated Top 1% US Law Firm. California Bar-Certified Criminal Law Specialists.
Mr. Dmitry Gorin specializes in major criminal defense matters throughout Southern California courts. He left the Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office after 12 years of extensive trial experience. Mr. Gorin has... Read More »
R.J.  Manuelian
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R.J. Manuelian
Criminal Lawyer Serving Los Angeles, CA
Determined Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer! Aggressive Legal Representation!
R.J. Manuelian is a criminal defense attorney, and legal analyst for all major media outlets across America including Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, HLN, NBC, CBS, ABC and has covered high profile cases. R.J. has been practicing... Read More »
Eric J Youngquist
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Eric J Youngquist
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(909) 472-9112
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Ronald D. Hedding
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Ronald D. Hedding
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(213) 374-3952
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Matthew Barhoma
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Matthew Barhoma
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(213) 800-7664
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Neil B. Shouse
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Neil B. Shouse
Beverly Hills, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(310) 385-7895
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Dmitry Gorin
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Dmitry Gorin
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(310) 328-3776
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Jeffery L. Greco
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Jeffery L. Greco
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(213) 984-2300
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Eugene Paul Hanrahan
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Eugene Paul Hanrahan
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
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Steven Michael Cron
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Steven Michael Cron
Santa Monica, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(310) 451-9888
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Jerod Gunsberg
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Jerod Gunsberg
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(323) 633-3423
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Craig Michael Sturm
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Craig Michael Sturm
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(310) 820-1315
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Joseph Anthony Virgilio Esq.
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Joseph Anthony Virgilio Esq.
Criminal Lawyer Serving Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 42 years of experience
Kate  Lebenzon
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Kate Lebenzon
Criminal Lawyer Serving Los Angeles, CA
Beverly Hills, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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