Criminal Defense Attorneys In Los Angeles Since 1987
If you have been arrested for a criminal charge in Los Angeles or have been contacted by the police in connection with a criminal investigation, you need to speak with an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney immediately. To guarantee the best possible outcome to your criminal case, you must proactively prepare your legal defense as soon as you learn you may be a defendant or suspect. Far too often, people compromise their legal defense options with mistakes made early on in their cases, which could have been otherwise avoided had they consulted with a skilled criminal defense lawyer at the outset of their cases. Witnesses often disappear or forget details, text or email messages can get deleted, or statements by you to detectives can be negatively spun in the police report. Therefore, the representation from an experienced criminal lawyer can be the most critical factor in either keeping you out of jail or prison or in some cases, stopping criminal charges from being filed entirely.
Experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense Law Firm
Due to the discovery statutes in California, evidence such as police reports, crime lab toxicology reports, and video/audio evidence can not be released to you until your first court appearance, otherwise referred to as your arraignment hearing. Therefore, the experience of your criminal defense lawyer and his or her familiarity with Los Angeles County prosecutors and law enforcement will serve as a crucial determinant in the successful preparation of the defense of your criminal case. The managing partners at Sitkoff & Hanrahan, LLP have both specialized in criminal law for over 35 years. Our criminal defense attorneys are highly decorated former prosecutors with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and former instructors for the LA County Sheriff’s Department who have since 1987, focused their criminal law practice on criminal defense in Los Angeles.
Eugene Hanrahan, Esq. | Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
- Former Special Prosecutor (Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office)
- Former Federal Prosecutor (U.S. Attorney’s Office)
Stephen Sitkoff, Esq. | Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
- Former supervising prosecutor (Torrance & Compton Courts)
- Former Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner (Los Angeles County Children’s Court)
- Top Rated Super Lawyer, National Top 100 Trial Lawyer, and AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Time
The one thing you can never get back in any situation is time. That’s why it’s imperative you reach out to the right criminal defense attorney as soon as you’re facing criminal charges. Having a lawyer on your side can help you determine which pieces of evidence are crucial to your case, giving you the time to track them down.
For example, beating a criminal charge could be as simple as getting a time-stamped receipt to prove you weren’t in a specific location at the time of the crime. If it’s been several days and the receipt’s been lost, you could contact your credit card company and the store you were in. But these things take time to procure, and if you wait, you might not be able to get the evidence you need in time.
Experience
Decades of experience means our criminal defense attorneys have argued cases like yours many times before. Our managing partners have argued cases as both prosecutors and defense attorneys, which gives them unique insight into how both sides of the aisle think.
They can help you avoid basic mistakes in a trial. If you’re speaking to a detective or a police officer, you might not realize the wording of your statements can be used against you. Speaking to law enforcement should always be done with an attorney present, as they can help you avoid self-incrimination.
Degree of Charges
Criminal cases should always be taken seriously. That’s because they’re serious charges, often putting a person’s freedom on the line. If you’re facing a charge that could result in jail or prison, not to mention fines, you need a defense attorney you can trust.
Extensive Experience Defending All Misdemeanor & Felony Charges In Los Angeles
If you or a loved one is in need of a skilled LA criminal defense lawyer, contact us today at (888) 579-4844 for a free no-obligation case review. Our criminal defense firm has achieved an unprecedented track record of favorable case results for our clients since 1987. Facing a criminal charge can be a terrifying experience. However, as a client of our criminal defense firm, you can be confident your criminal attorney will be battle tested and possess significantly more legal experience than every prosecutor in any one of the courtrooms in Los Angeles County. Call or email us today to learn how we can help by scheduling a meeting at our West Los Angeles office or one of our satellite office locations:
Torrance, Encino, Glendale, Long Beach, Pasadena, Woodland Hills, West Covina, Burbank, Cerritos, Whittier, Norwalk, Santa Clarita, Oxnard, Westlake Village, Orange, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach