Irvine Criminal Lawyers

Kathleen G. Alvarado is an accomplished advocate who is relentless in her goals of obtaining the best settlements and verdicts for her clients. She is not afraid to be firm in her convictions. She leaves no stone unturned, and investigates every option available when working for her clients. Ms. Alvarado is a graduate of Loyola Marymount where she earned her undergraduate degree. She earned her Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Law School. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Alvarado served as a Deputy District Attorney for San Bernardino. While serving as a Deputy District Attorney for...

I began my legal career in Riverside and San Bernardino counties and have accumulated 12 years of courtroom experience across Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. This extensive background has provided me with a deep understanding of the legal landscape in these areas. My colleagues, Attorneys Laura Chaidez and Wendy Harris also started their careers in Riverside, San Bernardino and L.A. counties and are well-versed in managing cases in these regions as well as in Orange County. We are all trial attorneys at The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan, focusing on litigation for the firm. Our...

Taylor Warner is a founding partner of the Law Office of Taylor B. Warner. She graduated from the University of La Verne College of Law in Ontario, California in 2011 and was admitted to the Bar in California shortly thereafter and then formed Bristol & Haynes, APLC in 2012. While at La Verne Law, she was the Chief Managing Editor of the University of La Verne's Law Review and founded the Public Interest Law Foundation. Mrs. Warner was an extern for the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office (Appellate Services) for a term and was an intern for a local family...

An experienced attorney specializing in criminal law, intellectual property law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and litigation. Admitted in China (2010) and California (2019). Strong science and technology background. HIGHLIGHTS: • Extensive litigation experience in U.S. courts and Chinese courts. • Excellent at negotiating and communicating with lawyers, government agencies, and clients from different countries. • Former government lawyer in a major Chinese business regulatory agency. • Science background and IP law practice experience.

Mark Waecker was admitted to practice law in October 1978 and has, since that time, been a member of the California State Bar, in continuously good standing. His stellar experience inside the criminal process field for over 35 years has served American, Korean, Chinese and Spanish speaking clientele all with a high-level of successful custom-designed defenses. Mark has devoted decades to improving his skills and calls upon reputable experienced resources to design a strategy for each client.

Matthew Cargal graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1986. In 1992, he graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law and passed the State Bar exam of California that same year. While in law school Mr. Cargal was a member of the mock trial team and an intern with both the San Francisco and Santa Clara Public Defender’s Office. After law school, Mr. Cargal worked as a criminal defense attorney for Public Defenders and private attorneys including as an Associate Attorney from 1995-1997 with the Law Offices of Myles...

In 2015, The National Trial Lawyers recognized Mr. Villegas as being one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in California. Mr. Villegas also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's (LACBA) Criminal Justice Section. After dedicating over seven years of his career to serving as a government lawyer handling complex criminal law cases, Mr. Villegas now operates The AVjustice Law Firm. Mr. Villegas has handled approximately 10,000 criminal law cases in his career, involving all types of charges including but not limited to, driving under the influence (DUI), domestic violence, drug...

I have practiced law for over 40 years in the Los Angeles area. I attended U.C.L.A. and graduated Loyola Law School. I have handled thousands of criminal cases, state and federal, all the from arraignment to trial to appeals in the Supreme Court. I have covered all criminal defense cases from misdemeanors to murder. I am licensed to practice before all the Courts of the State of California and in the Northern, Central and Southern U.S. District Courts, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. I am happy to evaluate your...

SUSAN YU LAW GROUP, APC is a boutique law firm in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in complex criminal, civil, and medical board trials in federal, state and administrative courts. Susan Yu, the firm’s founder, is nationally recognized as a top trial lawyer with an impeccable track record. She has won many difficult and complex criminal, civil and medical board trials, utilizing her unique trial skills, insights, and life experiences.

The firm is dedicated to providing the best possible results for its diverse clientele, who span the gamut from big corporations, government officials, celebrities, and wealthy individuals, to the poor.

Arthur Corona is a United States NAVY Veteran and graduate of California State University Fullerton where he earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy. Upon graduation, Mr. Corona attended University of California Hasting College of the Law where he obtained his law degree. Mr. Corona’s practice focuses on Family law matters and criminal defense. He has handled hundreds of trial cases in family, dependency and criminal court with great success.

In the family courts, Mr. Corona has represented various clients dealing with complex divorce and child custody issues ranging from domestic violence restraining orders to child custody...

Stephen Demik specializes in complex civil and criminal litigation, and trials of all types. He is an experienced trial attorney, practicing in state and federal courts for nearly 15 years. He speaks Spanish proficiently. A graduate of University of California, Hastings College of the Law and a faculty teacher at the Trial Lawyers College, Stephen Demik has a wide background in many areas– from civil plaintiffs work to criminal defense, from tribal court to immigration law, from juvenile court to Guantanamo Bay. For over 14 years, he has tried cases in both state and federal court, in both South Dakota and...

Chisholm P. Wight Joined the United States Marine Corps after he graduated from EL Camino High School in Oceanside, California. Chisholm served eight years honorably with 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, and 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Some of Staff Sergeant Wight’s personal awards include the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Combat Action Ribbon. Mr. Wight went back to school and worked in the construction field following his military service. He received...

From California state charges to complex federal indictments, Stephanie Ames has the experience, legal knowledge and strategic sense to protect your interests in a wide range of criminal defense situations in Southern California. To learn how you can benefit from counsel and advocacy of a skilled Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, contact The Law Office of Stephanie Ames in Santa Monica. Our goal is to achieve the best possible result for you through investigating, developing and pursuing all of the defenses you have available under the applicable facts and law. Our firm's practice is especially strong in white collar criminal...

Valerie Lopez defends clients in criminal matters at both the state and federal level throughout California. While Ms. Lopez regularly handles a wide variety of criminal cases, she has particular expertise in defending medical marijuana cases. Ms. Lopez has represented hundreds of medical marijuana patients, collectives and dispensaries and is also a member of the legal committee for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Attorneys, judges, prosecutors and law enforcement throughout Los Angeles and California regard Ms. Lopez as one of the most credible and knowledgeable attorneys in the medical marijuana field. California's medical...

The Law Offices of Robert Yousefian was found in 1993 by Glendale criminal defense attorney Robert Yousefian. An excellent track record and aggressive representation has made Robert Yousefian one the most prominent criminal defense lawyers in Glendale, CA. On top of Criminal Defense, the Law Offices of Robert Yousefian provides various legal services and represent clients in personal injury, civil litigation, immigration law, and DUI cases. Lead by Glendale personal injury attorney Arsineh Aghakhani, our law firm provides professional and expert care with every case.

I pride myself on being an advocate for those accused of any criminal matter. I focus on criminal defense and have represented clients from minor traffic tickets to serious felony allegations. Defending traffic tickets includes, but not limited to defending speeding tickets, recalling active bench warrants, restoring drivers licenses, red light camera tickets, illegal u-turns, modification tickets, and any moving violation. We have successfully defended over a thousand traffic tickets!

In addition, we have successfully defended against DUI/DWI, speed contest, exhibition of speed, domestic violence, and serious felonies such as police evasion, battery/assault with a weapon, and more.

Representing clients throughout the...

Kenneth J. Kahn strives to get outstanding results and protect your rights at all stages of your criminal case or investigation. Mr. Kahn utilizes his extensive experience, savvy, and deep knowledge of “The System” to use it to your advantage. Every criminal case is unique, and at the Law Offices of Kenneth J. Kahn, we understand this. Our personalized approach is designed to make you feel valued and understood. We provide guidance and a strategic plan tailored to your specific goals, circumstances, and desired results. Mr. Kahn has a proven track record of success, having completed over 60 Jury Trials and well...

: If you’ve been arrested or you are facing criminal charges of any nature, don’t wait to put a criminal defense lawyer from Escovar & Avila, LLP on your side. As seasoned litigators who’ve been practicing law since 1994, the firm’s legal team is well-equipped to help you fight a DUI, theft offense, federal crime, or anything else. Schedule a free consultation with an attorney at the firm today to get the legal process started.

I HAVE BEEN IN PRACTICE FOR OVER 30 YEARS. I PRIDE MYSELF IN TELLING CLIENTS THE TRUTH & GIVING THEM AN HONEST APPRAISAL OF THEIR CASE. I MAINTAIN AN EXCELLENT WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL OF THE JUDGES & DISTRICT ATTORNEYS @ THE COURTS I SERVICE. EXPERIENCE... KNOWLEDGE... & A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COURTS = THE BEST RESOLUTION OF YOUR CASE POSSIBLE !