Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in Santa Clarita

Fighting Against All Criminal Charges in Santa Clarita

Our team of trusted criminal defense attorneys specializes in defending clients against a wide range of criminal charges in Santa Clarita. We fight tirelessly to protect our clients’ rights and to ensure that they receive the best possible outcome.

Common Charges We Defend Against

Our attorneys have experience defending against various criminal charges, including but not limited to:

Assault and battery (PC 242)
Domestic violence
Drug crimes, including drug possession (HS 11350)
Embezzlement (PC 503)
Hit and run (VC 20002)
Juvenile crimes
Lewd conduct criminal offenses
Probation violations
Sex crimes
Theft crimes
Violent crimes
White collar crimes

Defending Against DUI Charges in Santa Clarita

Situated near the Golden State Freeway (I-5) and the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14), Santa Clarita is a hot spot for DUI stops. In addition to defending against criminal charges, our legal team fights license suspensions at California DMV hearings.

Fighting for Your Rights

Our attorneys are committed to fighting for your rights. We will work to secure a lower bail for clients still in custody following their arrest. For individuals with past criminal records, we will fight to have their records expunged. We can also help clients restore their gun rights if they have been previously deprived of this right.

Getting Arrested in Santa Clarita

If you are arrested in Santa Clarita, you will be taken to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station located at 23740 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Our legal team can help you search for inmate information and ensure that your rights are protected throughout the legal process.

The Santa Clarita Courthouse

The Santa Clarita Courthouse is where criminal cases are prosecuted. If you need to search for case information, our attorneys can assist you with that. Juvenile infractions, such as truancy, skateboarding, tobacco possession, and curfew violations, are heard at the Santa Clarita Community Court. Juvenile crime cases are usually heard at the Sylmar Juvenile Courthouse.

The Criminal Justice System Process

Most people who are arrested are eligible to be released on bail or their own recognizance. However, as a condition of release, defendants must appear at their future court dates. If they fail to appear, a bench warrant may be issued for their arrest.

Once a defendant is charged at the arraignment, their attorney and the prosecutors work to come to a plea bargain. Both sides prefer to avoid the time and trouble of trial, and prosecutors may be willing to reduce or dismiss charges.

In felony cases, defendants may have a preliminary hearing to ensure that the prosecution has enough evidence to continue pressing charges. If not, the charge will get dismissed.

If the defendant ultimately decides to take a plea, the judge will most likely sentence them to whatever terms the defense attorney and prosecutor agreed to. In many cases, plea bargains involve the defendant going on probation instead of going to jail.

If the defendant goes to trial and loses, the judge may impose any sentence within the confines of what the relevant statute allows. This is why many defendants prefer to take a plea instead of going to trial.