Fullerton Criminal Lawyers

Mark Shafer is a dedicated attorney who serves the local community. As a bilingual Spanish speaker, he has given back to many of Hispanic businesses in the Orange County area. As one of the Senior Partners at Shafer, Grossman, and Rupp, he adds personalized attention to all his clients and aggressively fights for your case.

I have been practicing criminal law exclusively since 1978. During that time, I've handled over 5,000 criminal cases to a successful conclusion. There is very little both factually and legally that I haven't seen before. I've kept my fees reasonable over this period of time. I do not accept every case, but if I decide to take you on as a client, you can expect to receive my best effort. I handle each case personally and do not hand your case over to some new attorney just "learning the ropes". The judges know me to be professional, conscientious, and knowledgeable....

Bailey K.F. Means began concentrating on criminal defense practice during her 1L year at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. During her three years at Loyola, she interned at two public defender’s offices, and the ACLU, in addition to working as a research assistant for three criminal-focused professors.

Since graduating from Loyola, she worked as a Deputy Public Defender in Ventura County for 3 years. In the 3 years she was there, Bailey took more cases to trial than anyone else in the public defender’s office. (Todd Means tried the second-most cases in those 3 years). Though she’s an aggressive and experienced...

Ms. Hahn has been practicing criminal defense for over 16 years. She started as a Deputy Public Defender in Orange County and left after 7 years to start her own practice. She was in solo practice for 6 years, and then worked at the Federal Public Defender's Office. She has returned to private practice and can handle both federal and state criminal cases. Ms. Hahn also handles juvenile delinquency cases. She is one of only a handful of Korean American women who practices private criminal defense in Southern California. She is sharp, fearless, and...

Now with over a decade of criminal defense experience, Attorney Johnny Lai graduated from the UCLA School of Law’s Public Interest Law Program in 2001. He became an attorney with the purpose of serving low-income and underserved communities and helping people assert and defend their Constitutional Rights. He received his Masters Degree from the Goldman School of Public Policy at U.C. Berkeley and his undergraduate degree from Pomona College in Claremont, CA. Attorney Johnny Lai is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments program and has been in private practice since 2002.

As a Criminal Defense Lawyer, I am devoted to defending the rights of local Orange County residents including attorneys for DUI, violent crimes,fraud and drug sales offenses.

Kratu R. Patel spent his first seven years of his career as a trial attorney for the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office. There he developed a county-wide reputation for his tenacity, charm and honesty. Kratu has represented thousands of clients from various walks of life and from varying communities. Between his time as a Deputy Public Defender and now as Private Counsel, Kratu has litigated cases in nearly all of the courthouses in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange County. Kratu will ensure all of his clients are treated with the dignity, respect and compassion that they deserve....

Attorney Jeffrey Lewis Gold is a criminal and DUI defense attorney with the law firm Gold & Witham, representing the accused throughout Southern California. Mr. Gold is a graduate of Hastings College of Law in San Francisco (1983) and was admitted to the California State Bar the same year. Throughout his educational career, Mr. Gold received a number of legal honors and accolades such as “Best Appellate Brief and Oral Argument” and graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors from his undergraduate program. Prior to forming Gold & Witham with partner Nigel Witham, Mr. Gold worked for a variety of other...

Former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney with over 30 years experience as a prosecutor. Supervisor of the Gang Unit, the Felony Trial Team and the Juvenile Court Divisions of the District Attorney's Office. Vast experience in handling Murder, Sexual Assault, Felony Assault, Domestic Violence, Gang and Juvenile cases. Trial experience in cases ranging from Death Penalty to Misdemeanor. Former supervisor and mentor to a very large number of current Orange County DA's and sitting judges. When deciding on a lawyer, remember that there are few things more valuable to a...

With over 35 years of experience, Robert Croissant provides excellent service for each client. His firm offers 24/7 availability. Contact him today for a free consultation.

My practice deals exclusively with criminal law and the penal system. I make it a priority to not take on any cases not involved with the penal system. This means I do not take on car accidents, trust, probate cases or bankruptcy. The body of law should be respected and no area should be taken lightly. I make every effort to return phone calls and give my clients my cell phone number. Results are very important in our line of work. However, it is equally important that the attorney is responsive and return phone calls. Results...

I have dedicated my entire (over 27 years) legal career to serving and helping people who have found themselves in horrible predicaments and legal trouble. With my specialized training and experience, I help people to not only fix their legal troubles but to give them the hope and the tools to make the necessary life changes to get them on the right path. Prior to starting my private criminal defense practice in 2021, I was an Orange County California Public Defender where I served for 26 years, handling over 65,500 cases! My motto is "Caring for Clients and Changing Lives!" I have...

I have been an attorney about 6 years. I have practiced Criminal and Immigration Law in the private sector and for a few years as a Public Defender. I have had valuable training and handled misdemeanor case up to serious felonies and murder cases. I have also handled removal proceedings/deportation, family petitions and green card/citizenship applications. I love what I do. I handle each case personally so the attorney you meet with is the same one in court with you. I believe it is important you have consistent, caring and zealous representation no matter the case.

Lisa Kopelman has been a practicing criminal defense attorney for more than 30 years and has taken over 100 cases to jury trial. After graduating Suffolk University Law School in Boston, she moved to California with her husband to practice criminal law here. She worked for the Orange County Public Defender's Office where she developed an expertise in handling the most serious cases. Her practice focuses on murder, violent and serious felonies.

Long Beach Criminal Defense Attorney

Top Tier DUI Attorney Matthew J. Ruff has devoted his entire legal career to Criminal Defense, 30 years of Experience. Unlike many other Attorneys who may "side line" in the area of criminal defense, Attorney Ruff has limited his practice to exclusive criminal defense for over two decades. Prior to starting his work in Criminal Defense he worked in one of the largest District Attorney's Offices in the State of California. This gives his clients an edge by having "inside knowledge" of how his client's case will be prosecuted. He also gives his clients the added "edge" and an educational...

A former Southern California Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Lucero is licensed to practice law in the States of California and New York. He has handled criminal cases ranging from petty theft to murder. While he worked as a prosecutor, he earned the rare distinction of never losing a case involving driving under the influence, domestic violence, or homicide. Mr. Lucero's experience as a prosecutor gives him unique insight into what makes prosecutors tick, what they look for in proving a case at trial, and how they negotiate plea bargains. Should you find yourself on the wrong end of the criminal...

Founder and Managing Principal Mr. Marcus is the owner and founder of Anthony Marcus Law Firm and has acted as managing partner since its inception. Mr. Marcus has been practicing law as an international attorney since 1989 as solo trial law practice. He has successfully tried more than seventy-five court cases. Mr. Marcus founded Anthony Marcus Law Firm on the principle that all individuals deserve the best legal representation possible. Mr. Marcus received his Juris Doctorate degree from Alexandria University, School of Law top 5 percent on his class, To protect the United States Constitution, he later obtained his Ph.D....

Vincent LaBarbera is a distinguished criminal trial and appellate court attorney with over 30 years of litigation experience. His offices are located in Newport Beach, Santa Ana, and Santa Monica, California. His firm handles all state and federal criminal (Criminal Defense) and professional licensing cases (Administrative Board Hearings). www.labarberalaw.com Mr. LaBarbera has been awarded Martindale-Hubbell's highest A.V. rating, named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers and is a 2015 Southern California Super Lawyer. As a Federal and State criminal defense attorney, Mr. LaBarbera has argued over two hundred trials and appeals. He...

Graduated Cal State University Fullerton with degree in Criminal Justice in 1978. Attended and graduated Western State University School of Law in Fullerton in 1981 and passed and admitted to the CA. State Bar in 1982 (on the first try). Have been in practice since 1982 and private practice since 1992. I am also licensed in Calif. as a Private Investigator and owner of Stearman Investigative Services.

Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick S. Aguirre has been defending clients accused of criminal offenses for more than 14 years. Today, he leads the group of legal professionals who’ve joined him at his private practice, The Law Offices of Patrick S. Aguirre & Associates. The firm has been serving the criminally accused in Orange County, Downey, and surrounding areas since 2001, and under Aguirre’s direction, it now boasts a winning record of more than 93%. Attorney Aguirre received his Bachelor of Sciences degree in criminology from California State University, Fresno and then went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate...

Mr. Taylor, the founder of the Firm, has over 33 years of experience in handling civil and criminal tax controversies. He handles litigation in U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Claims, U.S. Courts of Appeal, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He also handles administrative disputes with the IRS, including audits, collection matters, criminal investigations, administrative hearings with the Office of Appeals and Collection Due Process appeals. Mr. Taylor, prior to entering private practice in 1989, served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Tax Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Central District...

Hazel Espejo has handled criminal cases throughout California. She graduated in three years with a double major in Legal Studies and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis. While dedicating her studies to defending those charged with various crimes, she defended clients throughout both Northern California and Southern California through internships in various Public Defender’s Offices. Hazel Espejo has represented criminal defendants throughout the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura. Her compassion, knowledge, and determination allow her to...

Attorney Antonio R. Garcia is an intelligent and charismatic attorney. He has represented clients in criminal matters all over Southern California including Pasadena, West Covina, Long Beach, Downey, and Bellflower. He is working lawyer and handles matters from Newport Beach to Van Nuys. He is a tremendous advocate and has a great ability to explain the complexities of the law to his clients and their families so that they may make informed decisions.

Mr. Garcia received his undergraduate degree in Political Science and History from UCLA before pursuing an MBA in finance from Woodbury University and eventually acquiring...

The founder of Chambers Law Firm, Dan E Chambers, has been in practice for over 20 years. He served as a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney for six years and was in private practice at other firms for approximately 15 years, handling a wide range of highly complex litigation matters. Dan’s primary area of practice now involves the representation and defense of individuals and businesses in all types of criminal and administrative matters, in both federal and state court throughout southern California. As a former prosecutor, Dan has unique insight into the criminal justice system that enables him to...

Jihad M. Smaili, Esq., is a principal and partner of the firm Smaili & Associates, P.C., in Santa Ana. Mr. Smaili graduated from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (magna cum laude, law review editor), where he received numerous academic awards, and was immediately admitted to the practice of law in September of 2008 in Ohio and was appointed Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio in its Corrections Litigation Section in Columbus, Ohio. After serving in that position for a few years, Mr. Smaili was appointed as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the General Felony Unit for Cuyahoga County...

Cal State University Fullerton Biology/ Southwestern Law

With 30 years of experience in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Scott has tried some of the most notorious cases in the state from sexual assaults, gang crimes, and homicides covered by international press from The OC Register, LA Times, Dateline, and more. He was selected by the US Department of Justice ATF to educate investigators about prosecution strategy and tactics. After a total of 118 jury trials, Scott was awarded Prosecutor of the Year by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for his success in the courtroom.

UCLA / UC Hastings College of the Law, graduating cum laude.

Dan worked as a criminal prosecutor for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for 26 years. Dan prosecuted cases as a Senior Deputy DA in the Special Assignments Unit, the Gang Unit, and the Homicide Unit before being promoted to be the Head of the Homicide Unit, a prosecution team that he supervised for eight years. During the course of his career, he has conducted about 80 jury trials.

Being born and raised in Southern California, Mr. Baskin has a deep understanding of the needs of the community which he vigorously serves.  Mr. Baskin's experience has given him invaluable insight into the legal system where he continues to make connections that help advocate for his clients to achive the best results on each case he handles. His team of professionals will work hard for on your case.

Defending Orange County clients for 24 years. I am a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law as awarded by the State Bar of California. Former Public Defender who has tried approximately 95 jury trials, including numerous murder, and attempted murder cases in Orange County Superior Court. Also specializing in serious felony cases, including drug sales, robbery, assault with weapons, burglary, grand theft, domestic violence, fraud, child molestation, sex crimes, felony driving under the influence (DUI), gross vehicular manslaughter, and other felonies. Also represent clients in misdemeanors, specifically focused on driving under the influence (DUI) and other vehicle...

Best Traffic Attorney in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Serving Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Bellflower, Metro, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Stanton, Westminster, Rancho Santa Margarita, Corona del Mar, Corona, Colton, Anaheim Hills, Orange, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, West Covina, El Monte, Buena Park, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Cypress, Rossmore, Capistrano, Aliso Viejo, Coto de Caza.
Personally and professionally I handle my clients matters, with the goal being always a dismissal.
DMV matters, including Elder and Senior driving license issues, medical issues, negligent operator...

Over 15 years as a Judge Advocate with the U.S. Army. Graduate of Army's advanced trial skills which gives me a great advantage over many attorneys if a case goes to trial. Unique experience in protecting military pensions or finding ways for spouses of service members to get their rights to military pensions. Few attorneys know the tricks and secrets of protecting or receiving military pensions in family law cases. I have taken numerous cases to trial as well as 100's of hearings in family law matters. I only take cases to trial if we are going to...