Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, having the right criminal defense attorney on your side is crucial. But with all the Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys available, how can you possibly know which one is best for your particular circumstances?
When choosing an LA criminal defense attorney, the first step is to determine whether you even need a criminal defense attorney in the first place. Generally, whenever you are facing a serious criminal charge, you should always hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you. But even with a minor charge you can benefit from the advice of an experienced criminal defense attorney.
As any criminal conviction could have monetary consequences, not to mention jail time, having a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney represent your interest can help minimize these risks. Your criminal defense attorney will likely know the prosecutors involved and, because of this professional relationship, can get concessions favorable to your cause.
That being said, not all criminal defense attorneys are the same, and finding the right one for your case depends on what kind of criminal charge you are facing. If you are facing a California criminal charge for breaking such state laws as traffic violations, robberies and family disputes, then you should work with a criminal defense attorney who specializes in California criminal law.
You should also find an attorney who only practices criminal defense law, and not one who also does civil law and/or corporate work. This guarantees that your criminal defense attorney will be fully knowledgeable about the latest laws. Also, even though the court will offer you the services of a public defender, you are better off hiring your own attorney. This is because most public defenders are overburdened with hundreds of files and simply cannot give your claim the individual attention it deserves.
The Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman is an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney. Practicing only in criminal defense, the law firm is able to assist you with such matters as:
- DUI/Drunk Driving Defense
- Sex Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Theft Crimes
- Juvenile Crimes
- Expungements
- Bench Warrants
- Drug Crimes
- Federal Crimes
- White Collar Crimes
- Violent Crimes
- Probation Violations
- Lewd Conduct
- Prostitution and Solicitation
When your future is on the line, call the Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman at 310.286.1218 for your free initial consultation.