Practice Areas

Los Angeles Criminal Defense attorney

Murder Defense & Death Penalty Cases

Hiring a highly-skilled defense attorney is an obvious first step if you or someone you know is facing a murder charge. As a California State Bar board-certified criminal law specialist, I have the skills, experience, and specialized knowledge you need.

I have successfully represented many individuals charged with murder. My success in homicide cases has been obtained by:

Tailoring a favorable agreement for the client;
Winning a jury trail; or
Having the case thrown out of court because of a legal mistake made by the police, the district attorney, or the courts.

Simply put: the police and prosecutors do not have your best interests in mind after a murder charge is made. Their job is to quickly convict you based on the evidence obtained and move on to the next case.

I have over 25 years of experience representing clients in complex and high profile murder cases, and finding a way to win, especially as they relate to charges involving the death penalty, three strikes or gang involvement.

Question the Evidence. Leave No Stone Unturned.

Being charged with a serious felony crime like murder does not mean that you are guilty. The burden of proof is on the prosecution.

It is my job to question all the evidence.

The most important thing to do is dissect the case. Leave no stone unturned. We investigate everything. We look everywhere. We examine every witness. We look to see if any of the witnesses have a criminal record. We look to see if there is anything we can find about the alleged victims. The most important thing you can have in a case with such high stakes is an attorney who is willing to go the extra mile.

Death Penalty Cases and Appeals

As a board-certified criminal law specialist and appellate lawyer, I have represented clients facing the death penalty. I have also been involved in proceedings challenging their conviction in the state or federal courts.

Only a very few criminal attorneys are allowed to be appointed to handle death penalty cases. Only the best of the best have the necessary experience, skills, and specialized knowledge. I am a member of this elite group of California attorneys.

Contact Me Today for a Free Consultation

You can contact my office to schedule a free consultation about your murder case by calling toll free 1 (800) 972-1740 (phones are answered 24/7) or by filling out the form on the right. We have many offices in the Los Angeles area; you can also let us know if you would prefer to meet at your home or place of business. We look forward to hearing from you.

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