Family Law

• Child Support
  Innocent until proven guilty, people who are facing such serious charges recognize how easily your freedom can be taken away. You may be removed from your home, fired from your job, restricted from seeing your children, ordered to pay temporary spousal support or child support or scorned by family and friends - even before you have had the opportunity to prove your innocence. We counteract this injustice by moving promptly to prepare your defense and obtain your freedom.
• Spousal Support

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, it’s important to contact a qualified criminal defense attorney immediately. California Vehicle Code §23152 makes it “unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.” Anyone who is found to be driving under the influence of any type of drug may potentially be charged with this offense.
• DUI/DWI
  It is essential that anyone charged with a DUI or Criminal Offense understand the potential seriousness of the offense, including the following factors...
• Wrongful Death
• Traffic Violations
  First, being arrested for a misdemeanor or felony is a far more serious violation than a traffic ticket, which is an infraction. All of these offenses carry the possibility of jail time and substantial fines, probation, treatment programs and many other possible consequences.
• Sex Crimes
  State Prisons offer programs for halfway houses and community restitution centers and are used to house inmates that have been convicted of the more serious crimes such as murder, and rape.
• Fraud
• Robbery
• Burglary
  Juveniles often face shoplifting, car theft, burglary and other theft offenses. We frequently defend minors who face theft or fraud charges, and Ron Hoffman has handled over 1,000 juvenile cases during his esteemed career. Our experienced theft defense attorneys understand the juvenile legal system, which enables us to help clients more effectively. We provide knowledge and insight into each case, and always fight for the dismissal of charges, or at a minimum, a reduction in the severity of the charges and penalties. Experienced Theft Defense Attorneys You can Count On
• White Collar Crimes
  White-collar crimes are serious offenses. Our attorneys are experienced in representing individuals and professionals charged with embezzlement, money laundering, fraud, and other white-collar crimes.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  California law allows for certain offenses to be prosecuted as either misdemeanors or felonies. These types of crimes are termed “wobblers” because they wobble between these two categories of offenses. How the prosecutor handles a wobbler depends on the specific facts of the case and whether you have a criminal history. For example, if you have a prior record of theft and commit a misdemeanor petty theft crime, the prosecution may charge you with a felony because of your prior record. Under California law, a "wobbler" is presumed to be a felony crime and remains a felony unless the prosecutor exercises discretion to make the crime a misdemeanor.
• Embezzlement
• Drug Crimes
  Our law firm regularly represents clients at City and District Attorney hearings throughout Southern California. The reason that these hearings are so important is that the prosecutor will decide whether or not to file criminal charges against you. Our attorneys have achieved an extremely high percentage of dismissals through experienced and skillful representation at these hearings. Drug Possession and Sales
• Assault
  The skilled defense attorneys at Hoffman & Associates have successfully represented thousands of clients facing assault & battery charges. If you or someone you know is facing these serious charges, we can help.
• Murder
  For example, a person who has been charged with murder will be taken into custody and housed in County Jail. He attends a bail hearing and no bail is set, which means he will have to remain in custody because he is either a flight risk, or a harm to society, or both. During the course of his trial he remains in County Jail. He is later convicted and sentenced to 25 years to life in Prison. Then he will be transferred to State Prison to serve his penalty.
• Juvenile Crimes
  The juvenile justice system is based on the adult criminal justice system in that both systems are designed to protect society and hold accountable those who break the law. Juvenile law previously took into account the theory that a child under the age of 18 inevitably makes mistakes and should not be punished like an adult. However, the law has changed. Today, if they are accused of committing certain types of serious crimes, youthful offenders may be charged and prosecuted as adults. If a juvenile commits a more violent offense such as murder, the prosecutor may seek to have the juvenile tried as an adult.
• Probation Violation
  The option for a diversion program is only available to certain people that qualify. It is mostly available to first time offenders who are being charged with non violent misdemeanors. Qualifying candidate may also not have a record of probation violations or a failure to appear. Additionally, if they were previously enrolled in a diversion program and failed to complete it, the prosecutor and Judge may not be willing to allow the person to enroll a second time.
• Identity Theft
  Identity theft is a growing crime in the United States in which someone obtains personal information, such as a social security number, and uses that information fraudulently for gain. A conviction on charges relating to identity theft can carry severe penalties. Posing as another person for any fraudulent purpose can lead to probation and substantial fines, as well as possible jail time. Unfortunately, victims of identity theft are left to clean up the mess and try to restore their good name and reputation.
• Homicide
  House arrest is available in cases where the person requires minimum security, is a low risk and non-violent. As mentioned before, it would not be an option in cases where the sentence involves extensive jail time, which is often in violent cases such as homicide. A person who is granted the option to serve their sentence under house arrest is confined to their residence under strict conditions. The house arrest will restrict their freedom and lifestyle, but it will allow them to complete their obligations to the government in the comfort of their own home. House arrest, does in many situations allow for a person to continue working and attend other obligations that are vital to their life.
• Shoplifting
  When you have been arrested for a Shoplifting Offense, there are many steps you can take to help lessen the consequences you may experience. You will…
• Money Laundering
• Internet Crimes
• Hit and Run
  Our firm has developed a unique and extremely effective pre-filing strategy which eliminates over 90% of hit and run charges from being filed against our clients. For example, when a client retains our law firm after being involved in a hit and run accident, our attorneys bolt into action creating a powerful strategy tailored to the unique facts of each client's case.

Property Law

• Property Damage
  Driver hit another vehicle causing property damage with minor or serious injury or death Misdemeanor and Felony Hit and Run

Immigration Law

• Citizenship and Naturalization

Health Law

• Auto Accidents