Family Law

• Child Custody and Visitation
  In addition to a criminal record and jail time, a conviction for domestic violence can result in serious consequences to someone’s family life and reputation. Domestic violence is considered a crime of moral turpitude and can result in the loss of child custody visitation rights, the loss of or increased payment of spousal support. Domestic violence crimes also may have serious effects on immigrants since they could lead to removal or deportation from the United States.
• Spousal Support

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  We run a client-centered practice. This means that our mission is to identify your goals, and help you find the best path to achieving them. Whether your goals are personal or financial, the right criminal law attorney can help. Let’s work together to find the best practical legal solutions for your situation.
• DUI/DWI
  Driving under the influence does usually does not result in significant jail time if no one is hurt.  However, the consequences of a DUI are extremely burdensome and challenging in the forms of   huge fines, time intensive DUI classes, increase car insurance premiums, driver’s suspension and in some aggravating cases, time in the county jail.
• Sex Crimes
  In the case of domestic violence, accusations are often made against a parent, dating partner, cohabitant, spouse or other close relative. Domestic violence may also cover rape, abuse, stalking, kidnapping and various violations to somebody with whom you have had a close relationship. Due to the nature of these crimes and their prevalence, arrests are often made once a complaint is made by someone with no investigation of the facts by police officers.Â
• Robbery
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  During the adjudicatory stage, a case proceeds to further hearing or resolves in a plea bargain. If the defendant is accused of a felony, it’s their right to have a preliminary hearing take place before a magistrate or judge. If you’re charged with a misdemeanor, the case proceeds to trial without a preliminary hearing, except if the case is determined by a plea bargain. At a preliminary hearing, the prosecution must present adequate of evidence to show the defendant could have committed the purported charges.  The presentation of evidence for a preliminary hearing are heard only by a judge.
• Drug Crimes
  As knowledgeable drug possession lawyers, Long Beach Criminal Lawyer appreciates that unlawful possession of drugs in Long Beach and Torrance can result in jail time and a permanent criminal record. Even though most drug possession cases do not result in any harm, being found in possession of illegal drugs can result in long last damage to a person’s freedom, career and reputation.
• Juvenile Crimes
  Conviction of a juvenile crime in Long Beach may have a shattering impact on a family. Formerly, most juvenile crimes were dealt with nonchalantly. Today, a juvenile sentence is a grave matter and might bring about serious consequences in future for you and your family. A conviction can result in the revocation or denial of a driver's license, denial of schools, employment, loss of financial assistance, and being kicked out from public housing. A minor’s offense like being in possession of marijuana is enough to attract this charge.  Juvenile courts have authority to try cases of children between the ages of 10 and 17 years old. Long Beach Criminal Lawyer believes that your child requires an aggressive defense in order to deliver the best possible outcome.
• Kidnapping