Seppi Esfandi, a UCLA School of Law graduate, has defended thousands of clients in Los Angeles. His firm, Esfandi Law Group, has offices in Downtown LA, Century City, Pasadena, and Encino.
Lawyers often file motions to suppress evidence from illegal searches. They also seek diversion programs for drug and mental health cases. Clients who hold green cards or professional licenses get help protecting both.
Shaheen Manshoory is a State Bar certified criminal law specialist in downtown Los Angeles. His firm, Manshoory Law Group, takes only criminal cases. Cases include DUI, theft, sex crimes, and homicide. Partner Neda Manshoory once worked as a Los Angeles County deputy district attorney.
Clients meet one-on-one with an attorney, and the team answers calls 24/7. Lawyers make jail visits, and bilingual staff help Spanish-speaking families. Flexible payment plans are available.
The firm also clears old records:
- Expungements
- Prop 47 reductions
- Early probation termination
In one domestic violence case, the firm got the charges dropped before trial. Another client's DUI was dismissed because the prosecution waited too long.
Daniel Moaddel founded Moaddel Law Firm to serve Latino immigrants across California. The Spanish-speaking team has served the community for more than 40 years.
The practice handles immigration matters, not criminal trials. For noncitizens, a criminal case can put legal status at risk. The firm's deportation defense lawyers fight removal in immigration court. They also handle:
- Green cards and citizenship
- Family petitions
- U visas and VAWA cases
- Waivers
Its Immirapido program offers faster, simpler immigration filings.
Michael A. Goldstein and James A. Goldstein are two generations of Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys. Their Hollywood boutique has defended clients since 1975. The lawyers have handled more than 3,500 felony and misdemeanor cases. They have taken 60 murder cases to verdict, plus six death penalty cases.
High-profile and celebrity clients are common here. The firm also covers cannabis law, protester rights, and cases still under investigation.
In a Compton case, a suppression motion led to gun charges being dismissed. In San Fernando, gross vehicular manslaughter charges were reduced to reckless driving.
Stephen Sitkoff spent years as a senior Los Angeles prosecutor before moving to defense. He has practiced California criminal law for over 39 years. That inside view helps him negotiate with the DA.
In one case, a felony spousal abuse arrest never led to charges. The firm holds an AV Preeminent rating and offers free consultations. It serves five Southern California counties.
Cron, Israels & Stark is a Santa Monica criminal defense firm with a West LA office. Its certified specialists bring over 100 years of combined experience. Southern California Super Lawyers has recognized the firm's lawyers since 2004.
The team first tries to stop a case before charges are filed. When jail is possible, it pushes for house arrest, drug court, or electronic monitoring.
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Ronald Hedding worked in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. He also served as a research attorney for a Superior Court judge. Later, he sat on the State Bar commission that reviews judicial nominees.
His firm appears in courthouses across LA County, including Compton and Lancaster. He wrote The Art of the Perfect Defense, a guide to fighting a criminal charge. The firm has offices in Encino and Century City.
Alan Eisner and Dmitry Gorin are federal defense lawyers with State Bar certification in criminal law. They appear almost daily in the Central District of California. Local federal judges often appoint them to represent defendants. The team also includes a former senior deputy district attorney.
Their work covers every stage:
- Grand jury subpoenas and target letters
- Pre-indictment talks with federal prosecutors
- Trials, sentencing, and appeals
Common white-collar and drug cases include healthcare fraud, PPP loan fraud, and drug conspiracy.
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Aaron Spolin is a former Bronx assistant district attorney and Los Angeles criminal appeals lawyer. His firm challenges wrongful convictions and seeks resentencing under laws such as SB 483 and SB 775.
Ronald Hedding's practice has handled over 250 jury trials and more than 10,000 cases. The firm focuses on Valley courthouses, including Van Nuys, Burbank, and Glendale. Hedding is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Ronald Hedding is a Los Angeles sex crime defense attorney with a separate site for these charges. A key goal in most cases is avoiding sex offender registration. He also handles federal sex offenses. Consultations are free and confidential.