Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer

Representing Those Charged with Criminal Offenses

When charged with a criminal offense, obtaining skilled legal counsel is one of the most important decisions you have. Martinian & Associates is a well respected law firm committed to providing our clients with the best legal representation our talented legal team can bring. We believe in a comprehensive and personalized approach to legal advocacy for our clients, representing them with the care and dedication they deserve. They have a well earned respect throughout the criminal courts in the L.A. area.

After an arrest or in the face of accusations that you have committed a crime, you need to move quickly and exercise your constitutional right to legal counsel. You need a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney to get involved. Even if you are currently under investigation and no charges have been filed against you, you will be in danger of facing formal charges in the future. Those charges may turn into a conviction and serious penalties if you choose to forgo criminal defense counsel, hire an inexperienced lawyer or wait too long to secure representation. The steps you take at this juncture may have a profound impact on your life.

Our legal staff is highly regarded by the local entities we work with throughout the resolution of your criminal charges, including the court system, our adversaries and experts in various fields. With our extensive experience in all manner of criminal cases, we have a well-earned reputation of prevailing in the justice system on behalf of our clients.

Key Areas of Practice: Criminal Law

Criminal Charges
When one is said to be facing criminal charges, this means that he or she has been formally accused of committing a crime. Charges are filed by the District Attorney's Office in the area where the defendant is indicted. This is the beginning of criminal court proceedings, and what happens next will vary depending on the nature and severity of the charges, such as whether they are felony or misdemeanor charges in state or federal court. With our experience in criminal law, we understand what to do for clients who are already facing criminal charges and may even be able to help clients avoid formal charges in the first place if we get involved early enough. Regardless of the particular circumstances surrounding your criminal case, you can count on our discretion, experience and zealous defense representation. Click here to learn more about criminal charges.

At our Los Angeles firm, we offer thorough and skilled legal services for all types of criminal charges. We are skilled in negotiating fair plea bargains for our clients but are ready, willing and able to go to trial whenever this is the better option for a client's case. We can help at any stage of a criminal case, in regard to asset forfeiture, bench and arrest warrant defense and bail hearings, all the way through to post conviction relief through expungements and criminal appeals as well as the defense of alleged probation violations or assistance in seeking the termination of probation.

As it is one of the most common criminal cases in the Los Angeles area, we are well-versed in handling DUI cases and DMV hearings to protect our clients from driver's license suspension. We can handle cases involving felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter as well as misdemeanor charges for first-time offenders. Our knowledge of breath and blood tests and all other aspects of drunk driving cases in particular can help us effectively challenge a client's charges. We also can defend you in any of your drug crime charges, whether it be possession, possession with intent, or distribution.

Some of our other specific areas of practice include, but are not limited to: white collar crimes such as credit card fraud, bank fraud, embezzlement, extortion, wire fraud, forgery, identity theft, bribery, money laundering, RICO violations, welfare fraud and tax evasion, sex crimes such as molestation, sex with a minor, sexual abuse, prostitution, sexual assault, rape, lewd conduct and sex offender registration violations, drug crimes, theft crimes such as burglary, robbery, shoplifting, carjacking, petty theft and grand theft, and all types of violent crimes, including murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, assault and battery, aggravated assault, hate crimes, domestic violence, firearm and gun offenses and three strike crimes. We have experience in all areas of federal crimes, including drug trafficking and espionage. We can assist clients in the face of misdemeanor or felony charges and take on cases in state, federal and juvenile courts.

Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles

Our clients trust us to aggressively represent them with our in depth experience and courtroom skills. We may be able to mount a compelling defense on your behalf by carefully reviewing all evidence obtained against you and challenging any aspect that may have been illegally obtained. We understand the anxiety and worry that being charged with a crime can cause and are ready to get to work immediately on your behalf.

By starting on your defense as soon as possible, we can seek to provide the strongest possible defense on your behalf. Our firm offers you a free initial consultation to answer your questions. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as we know how important it is to start work on your defense immediately.

Get aggressive and skilled legal counsel and contact a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer today for the help you need when charged with a criminal offense.