Santa Ana Criminal Defense Attorney

Defending Criminal Charges in Santa Ana

When you are charged with a crime, it is vital you enlist the help of a Santa Ana criminal lawyer immediately. The sooner you have legal counsel advocating for your best interests, the more opportunity there is to defend your rights and relentlessly pursue a positive outcome to your case. With representation by our firm, you can be sure your criminal defense and your future are in good hands. Our dedicated legal team will conduct a thorough investigation of your case and use our knowledge and experience to do everything possible to help you.

Upon your arrest, or even if you are under investigation for a crime, exercise your right to remain silent and contact your legal counsel right away. Criminal charges are prosecuted aggressively and it is important to counteract this strategically from the very beginning. Your legal representative can gather all facts and evidence to support your defense and endeavor to have your charge s reduced or even dropped. If your case is not dismissed, having lesser charges pursued is particularly vital in California, where the "three strike law" applies. Under this law, penalties for felonies are automatically doubled for a second conviction and a third conviction carries a prison sentence of 25 years to life.

Experienced Santa Ana Criminal Lawyer

Mr. Schaffer's 18 years as a former senior Orange County Deputy District Attorney means he knows the criminal justice system inside and out. He has tried the most complex of cases in his extensive background. This unique insight into the procedures and tactics of the prosecution allows our firm to prepare your defense accordingly and gives us an invaluable advantage in the fight for your freedom. We help clients with all kinds of charges, including traffic and driving violations such as DUI and driving under the influence of drugs, driving while on a suspended license and vehicular manslaughter. Our law firm also assists in the defense of gang related crimes and street terrorism, as it has become more prominent in our community.

Whether you are being charged for a drug crime, such as the possession of an illegal narcotic or transportation, our law firm is ready to aggressively pursue your rights today. Our Santa Ana criminal defense lawyer at the firm also works with those individuals charged with other drug-related offenses such as distribution, cultivation, and crimes involving medical marijuana. If your charges include a theft related offense, such as burglary, robbery, or shoplifting, our law firm is ready to take a proactive stance in protecting your future today! Our team also helps clients pursue an effective defense strategy for violence crimes, such as assault, aggravated assault, battery, murder, manslaughter, and domestic violence. We can also defend your rights in the face of serious sex crimes, including rape, child pornography, sexual assault or more. Lastly, our law firm handles juvenile crime cases and weapon offenses throughout Santa Ana.

We will demand the prosecution be held to the standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt and will exploit all available avenues in the interests of justice. Our attorneys can also advise whether you qualify to petition for expungement and guide you through the entire process. We offer a free consultation so that you may have your questions answered and find out about the help available to you.

Contact a Santa Ana criminal defense lawyer immediately if you have been accused of a crime.

We are also proud to serve the residents of Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Tustin.