Porterville Criminal Lawyers

Since 1952, Michelizzi, Schwabacher, Ward & Collins has been providing trusted legal counsel and effective services to the residents throughout Lancaster and Antelope Valley. As a full-service law firm, the team offers trusted counsel for matters involving personal injury, criminal defense, family law, real estate, estate planning, civil litigation, and business law. To find out more about the services offered, do not hesitate to contact the firm today.

I was born and raised in Monterey, CA. I am fourth generation local. I graduated from Monterey High School. I then graduated from Brigham Young University and attended law school locally, and transferred and graduated in the top 10 of my class from San Joaquin College of Law. I have worked on both state and federal criminal cases. I have worked on hundreds of DUI cases, ranging from standard DUIs to DUI death cases, including DUI murder and involuntary manslaughter. I have appeared on local news stations as a criminal defense lawyer and have worked on cases featured on...

I have had a vast range of experience both in the public and private sector. I was formerly Chief of Civil Litigation for the City or Torrance and ultimately became the City Attorney of Santa Monica with experience in Civil Litigation, Advisory functions and deal making, and Criminal Prosecution. When in private practice I had a broad range of experience wining significant trials and appeals. I have an AV (pierless (5.0) rating, which is the highest possible, and am Certified by the State Bar of California in Appellate Advocacy and the Nation Board of Trial Advocates in Civil Trial Advocacy....

Attorney Anthony Curiale has been practicing criminal defense law for over 30 years, focusing especially on marijuana-related cases. Over the years, he has successfully defended thousands of clients across Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and Orange County. He received his undergraduate degree from UC Davis, then went on to get his Juris Doctor from Western State. Since then, he has founded his own firm: Anthony Curiale and Associates, A Professional Corporation, located in Brea, CA. Much of Attorney’s Curiale’s attention has been on the area of marijuana law in California. Since its beginning over a decade ago, he has been...

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...

Ronald G. Brower, an Orange County criminal defense attorney, has been a leading player in the Southern California legal scene for over 40 years. If you’re looking for reasons to explain that status, maybe all you need to know is what a Los Angeles Times columnist wrote a few years back after watching Ron Brower’s defense of a murder suspect:
“What lawyer would you call if you found yourself — guilty or innocent — facing charges? Somewhere on my short list of three or four would be Ronald G. Brower of Santa Ana. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to place...

Our office is well-versed in many areas of practice. We will not advocate for you in an area we are not experienced in. Our team brings a diverse background to the table, allowing us to advocate for you in many areas of law. This gives the Law Offices of Thomas R. Chapin an edge when dealing with complex legal matters. Often, more than one area of expertise is required. No need to hire a multitude of attorneys. We can provide you with comprehensive legal support in many areas.

I graduated from UCLA School of Law in 1980. I am proud of the thousands of clients that I have been able to assist in the past 40 years. Many have been Spanish speaking and from disadvantaged communities. I have had the pleasure of obtaining multimillion dollar verdicts for my clients. I have also represented clients with much smaller claims, yet I keep all my clients well informed of the progress on their legal matter and meet frequently with them. In addition to my personal injury practice, I also have a thriving criminal defense practice.
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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...

Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney If you’re facing criminal charges, it’s important to act fast. The stakes are high — your freedom and your future could be at risk. Joe Galasso is an experienced, dedicated criminal defense attorney, here to offer you effective and aggressive legal representation in your time of need. As your criminal defense lawyer, Joe will work tirelessly to bring your case to a timely and favorable conclusion. By handling thousands of cases, ranging from low-level infractions to serious, violent felonies, Joe fully understands the various arresting agencies and prosecuting offices in the county, which gives him...

Jonathan Fly is a criminal defense attorney based in Long Beach, California. Practicing throughout Southern California, Mr. Fly has successfully defended accused as lead counsel in many cases tried to verdict, including against charges of white collar crimes , insurance fraud and sex charges. Mr. Fly also handles criminal appeals.

Local criminal defense experts. DUI, domestic violence, drug offenses, sex crimes, white collar, fraud / theft, restraining orders, expungements and probation violations. We offer free consultations and affordable payment plans available. Client satisfaction is our highest priority. We keep our clients satisfied by consistently delivering outstanding results.

Profile Former Orange County Deputy District Attorney & Deputy Public Defender Mr. Anthony formerly worked for the Orange County District Attorney where he successfully prosecuted serious felony cases for the government. His knowledge of D.A. office policies, procedures and personnel are important ingredients in the recipe for successfully defending your matter. Furthermore, Mr. Anthony spent many years of his legal career working for the Orange County Public Defender, defending clients in a wide range of criminal matters. From a background of handling a multitude of cases similar to yours, from both sides of the counsel table, Daryl D. Anthony can offer expertise...

The Law Offices of Kory Mathewson will help your situation and save you time and money! Contact us 24/7 to get a free consultation with an attorney. Experience counts! We have been helping our clients get the best possible outcomes for their cases since 1998. A part of our focus is to bring the best criminal defense service to Anaheim, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, and all of Southern California.  Our Anaheim criminal defense attorneys want to work with you to create the right defense for your case. Unlike other law firms who take down...

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...

Eric D. Davis has more than two decades of experience handling criminal defense cases in California. Most of my week is spent in court, defending people just like you. My firm, Eric D. Davis, Attorney at Law, represents clients in felony cases, including murder, robbery, drug, and gang-related crimes. I can also help you resolve misdemeanor charges, and my background in tax law is especially useful in cases involving white-collar crime allegations. I understand that errors and injustices can occur during the pursuit of criminal charges, and will ensure that you are afforded due process every step of the way. Eric...

Law Offices of Janine A Soukiasian provides legal services throughout Southern California.

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...

Ms. Li specializes in United States Immigration Law and is located in Los Angeles, California. As the founder of the firm, she works tirelessly to advocate for immigrants’ rights and has assisted hundreds of immigrants in their pursuit of the American dream. She provides legal assistance in various U.S. immigration matters to clients worldwide. She is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Born and raised in Los Angeles. Cal. State Univ. Sonoma (Junior Year Abroad at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem) and Loyola Law School. Solo practice began 1977 focused on criminal defense and appeals. AV Rated since 1992. Spent a year on television as OJ commentator. More at www.joshuacneedle.com.

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.

I am an aggressive and knowledgeable DUI Defense Attorney. I will make sure that you get the best result possible and I will investigate everything in the case to get you the best result. I will also be available to answer your questions and to give your case the attention that it deserves.

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.

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...

Are you facing indictments of criminal activity and wondering where you can turn to receive the help you need at this time? You need to take the proactive approach and seek out the help your case requires from a Downey criminal defense lawyer you can trust. Come to the Law Office of James Mendez! Attorney Mendez has obtained his undergraduate degree at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Upon graduating, he attended the University of California at Los Angeles, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Attorney Mendez is a member of the United States District Court for the Central District of...

Matthew J. O'Connor is a founding partner of the O'Connor Law, APC and currently focuses his practice on criminal defense. Mr. O'Connor regularly defends adults and juveniles in all types of criminal matters, including but not limited to: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Assault, Robbery, Three Strikes cases, Murder, Domestic Violence, Rape, Illegal Firearms, Theft and Drug crimes, Probation and Parole hearings.

Mr. O'Connor graduated from the University of California at Davis in 1995 and graduated cum laude from the Santa Clara University School of Law in 1999. Upon graduating from law school Mr. O'Connor served as a deputy district attorney...

Katherine has 11 years experience practicing immigration law and vacating convictions for immigrants with criminal convictions. She is also a member of the public attorney panel for the Sixth District Court of Appeal, handling appeals for criminal defendants who cannot afford to hire attorneys for themselves. Katherine is a zeolous advocate for each and every one of her clients.