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  • Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney

    Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney

    How to Find a Criminal Defense Lawyer in California: A Step-by-Step Guide Facing criminal charges can upend your entire life. Your freedom, reputation, and future hang in the balance. Knowing how to find a criminal defense lawyer in California who will fight for your rights becomes critical in these moments. Choosing the right attorney isn’t…

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  • Medical Marijuana Dispensary – What’s to Come

    Medical Marijuana Dispensary – What’s to Come

    Is Pot Legal in California? New Dispensary Rules Explained Is pot legal in California? The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. While California legalized recreational marijuana through Proposition 64, the state has established strict regulations governing who can purchase cannabis, where it can be sold, and how much you can legally…

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  • Pot Laws in Play this November Election

    Pot Laws in Play this November Election

    California Pot Laws Head to November Ballot as Voters Decide Marijuana Future California pot laws face a transformative moment as voters prepare to decide on recreational marijuana legalization this November. The qualified ballot initiative has sparked intense debate across the state, pitting economic and social justice arguments against law enforcement concerns and federal legal complications.…

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  • Probation and First Amendment Rights Victory

    Probation and First Amendment Rights Victory

    California Court Upholds Probationers’ Rights in First Amendment Case A landmark first amendment case in California has reinforced constitutional protections for individuals under supervised release. The state’s Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled against an anti-disparagement provision that prevented probationer Darren Chaker from criticizing public officials. This decision, particularly significant for probationers and parolees, establishes…

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  • Criminal Threats or Protected Speech?

    Criminal Threats or Protected Speech?

    What Is Protected by the First Amendment When It Comes to Criminal Threats in California? Understanding what is protected by the First Amendment becomes critical when speech crosses into criminal territory. The Constitution guarantees free speech rights, yet not all verbal expressions enjoy this protection. Specifically, California law criminalizes certain threatening statements under Penal Code…

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  • California Proposition 64 Adult Use of Marijuana Act of 2016

    California Proposition 64 Adult Use of Marijuana Act of 2016

    What is Prop 64? Proposition 64, formally titled the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, is a California voter initiative that legalized cannabis for recreational use. Passed on November 8, 2016, with 57% voter approval, the measure became law on November 9, 2016, and enabled recreational cannabis sales to begin in California…

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  • What is the Process for Reducing a Felony to a Misdemeanor?

    What is the Process for Reducing a Felony to a Misdemeanor?

    Reduce Your Criminal Charges With a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Over 25 Years of Helping People Reduce Felony Convictions to Misdemeanors What Is Penal Code Section 17(b)? When Californians passed Proposition 47 reducing sentences for many crimes, it opened the door to allow people who were charged with certain felonies to reduce their charge…

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  • Why It’s Important to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney?

    Why It’s Important to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney?

    Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyers Protect Your Freedom and Future with a Top-Ranked Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney When you’re facing criminal charges, everything that’s important to you is at risk. Your reputation, your livelihood, and even your freedom are all on the line. Law enforcement agencies use advanced technology to try and put people…

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  • Charged With Drug Possession in Los Angeles? Here’s What to Do

    Charged With Drug Possession in Los Angeles? Here’s What to Do

    You walked out of booking with a citation in your hand and a court date you did not ask for. The fear of jail, a permanent record, and hard questions from family can feel overwhelming right now. What you do in the next few days can shape the entire outcome of your case. A drug…

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  • Violating A Curfew Order Attorney Los Angeles | LACC 2.68.320 Lawyer LA

    Violating A Curfew Order Attorney Los Angeles | LACC 2.68.320 Lawyer LA

    Charged with Violating LA Curfew Orders? What a Criminal Defense Attorney Los Angeles Can Do for You Curfew violations in Los Angeles carry real consequences, including fines and potential jail time, even if you weren’t aware of the order or qualified for an exemption. A criminal defense attorney Los Angeles can challenge these charges by…

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Our Locations

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Three offices across Los Angeles County, all reachable on the same 24-hour line. Consultations are free and confidential, in person or by phone.

Main Office

Beverly Hills

270 N Cañon Drive, Floor 3
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Courthouse Office

Downtown Los Angeles

Adjacent to the Clara Shortridge Foltz
Criminal Justice Center, Los Angeles

San Gabriel Valley

Pasadena

150 S Los Robles Ave, Suite 720
Pasadena, CA 91101