Woodland Hills Criminal Defense Lawyers
If you, or a loved one have been charged with a criminal offense, you need to seek the immediate advice of a dedicated Woodland Hills criminal defense attorney. Regardless of how serious you think the charge is, both felonies and misdemeanors can leave you facing jail time and hefty fines.
The Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman practices exclusively in California criminal defense, including such areas as:
- Federal crimes
- Drunk driving/DUI
- Sex crimes
- Juvenile crimes
- Drug crimes
- Domestic violence
- Theft crimes
- Violent crimes
- Marijuana possession & possession for sale
- Prostitution and solicitation
- White collar crimes
- Lewd conduct
- Probation violations
- Bench warrants
You cannot afford to wait to discuss your case with a criminal defense attorney. Waiting until right before the trial could be too late. The Woodland Hills criminal process is long and involves many steps and hearings that occur well before the jury trial, and each of these steps has significant consequences on the outcome of your case. For example, at the arraignment you are required to attend. Here you will be read the formal charges being brought against you and be asked to enter a plea. If you are already in jail, your bail will be determined here too. A Woodland Hills criminal defense attorney will be able to assist you in arguing for a reduced bail.
All criminal charges have consequences, regardless of how ‘serious’ they seem. This is why after being charged, the first thing you should do is consult an experienced Woodland Hills criminal defense attorney. Your criminal defense attorney will be able to navigate you through the entire criminal proceeding, providing you with the individual attention that your case deserves. When you are facing jail time or a large fine, having an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side will reduce the stress and ensure that you get the best outcome possible. This is because an attorney practicing exclusively in criminal defense will often know the prosecutors and be able to work with them to see if there are alternative solutions to settling your case.
Remember, when your future is on the line, call the Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman at 310.286.1218 for your free initial consultation.