Imagine this scenario: You are looking for a job. You have been searching for hours each day to find your dream job. One day, you find it! You apply and wait for them to call you for an interview. A few weeks later you go in for your interview and you nail it. They tell…
I practice criminal defense in Los Angeles, Orange County, and everywhere else in Southern California. Like a true Sureno, I handle everything south of Bako. A question that comes up quite is bit deals with clients facing a probation violation in connection with a new case. The most common scenario involves…
Is it worth the money to hire a Los Angeles Traffic Ticket Lawyer? This is a question I get asked everyday in my office. Some people will call and beat around the bush, others get right down to the point and just ask. If my LA traffic ticket costs $500, why would I pay…
Celebrities and Special Court Treatment If you have been following the court trials of the rich and famous over the past couple of years, you may feel that being a celebrity allows a defendant special treatment because of their status in popular culture. Often times, media reports suggest that because of a defendants perceived…
Many people choose to represent themselves in criminal courts due to a lack of money. Often times these “Pro Per” litigants will convince themselves that they are just as good and just as competent as any criminal lawyer. I have seen Pro Per criminal defendants time and time again all the while cringing at their blatant lack of…