Long Beach Criminal Defense Attorneys
It's natural to feel scared and powerless when you're arrested for a crime, but our Long Beach criminal defense attorneys are here to take charge of the situation for you and ensure that you receive the best defense possible. And if you or your loved one is currently being detained at the Long Beach Jail, the Los Angeles Men's Central Jail, the Twin Towers Jail or anywhere else, we'll gladly hold your hand through the California Bail process.
Anyone facing charges for a criminal offense in or around the South Bay, including Signal Hill, Lakewood, San Pedro, or Palos Verdes, is encouraged to phone our Los Angeles County criminal defense attorneys right away at (562) 633-8155 for a free consultation. Our office is located at:
Long Beach Criminal Defense
444 West Ocean Blvd.
Suite 800
Long Beach, California 90802
Phone: (562) 633-8155
Fax:
(562) 685-0619
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Long Beach Criminal and DUI Lawyer John Murray
Long Beach criminal defense attorney John Murray has defended thousands of cases in every area of criminal law, from DUI and traffic infractions to drug offenses and violent crimes. He meticulously researches your case to find weaknesses in the state's evidence against you, which he then uses to try to persuade the prosecutor to throw out or reduce your charges. Odds are you've already seen John Murray on FOX News lending his legal expertise to high profile cases.
Long Beach criminal defense attorney John Murray received his degrees from Ventura College of Law and California State University, Northridge, and he defends clients throughout Los Angeles County, including Long Beach, San Pedro, Lakewood, Signal Hill, or Palos Verdes.
The Types of Criminal Cases We Handle . . .
Our Long Beach criminal defense lawyers represent clients in EVERY kind of criminal matter. Call us at (562) 633-8155 for a free consultation, and once you retain our services, we'll be happy to set up a payment plan if necessary. The following are just some of the more common criminal cases we take on:
Long Beach DUI attorneys
DUI cases can often be dismissed or reduced to lesser charges, such as reckless driving, based purely on mistakes made by law enforcement. Our Long Beach DUI attorneys are skilled in combing the evidence for signs of faulty Breathalyzers, inaccurate BAC results and police misconduct to help dismantle the state's case against you and persuade the prosecutor to resolve the matter in your favor.
Long Beach domestic violence lawyers
Domestic violence cases are always very emotional since they involve family members and significant others. The judges realize that many domestic violence allegations are unfounded or resulted from innocent accidents or a reasonable use of California self-defense.1 Therefore, prosecutors are usually willing to negotiate charges down or have them dismissed.
Long Beach drug crimes lawyers
We handle all varieties of drug crimes, including possession, possession with intent to sell, and selling. In investigating these offenses, police frequently act unconstitutionally in their search and seizure procedures, and we use this evidence to try to throw out the case completely. However, if you are currently suffering from drug addiction, our Long Beach drug crimes lawyers can guide you to a good rehab program.
Long Beach shoplifting lawyers
One of the most damning crimes to have on your criminal record is shoplifting because it causes most potential employers to automatically reject your job applications. Whether your charges are for California petty theft,2 grand theft or burglary, we'll try to do everything not only to keep you out of jail but also to reduce the charges so that your criminal record won't reflect a theft crime.
Long Beach assault & battery lawyers
Just as with domestic violence, a lot of assault and battery charges stem from false allegations, misunderstandings and self-defense. We'll carefully work up the evidence in your case, poke holes in the state's arguments and present your side of the story in an effort to get your charges dismissed or reduced.
Long Beach juvenile criminal lawyers
Juveniles arrested for crimes in Los Angeles County are usually detained not at the Long Beach Jail but rather Eastlake Juvenile Hall, after which they'll have their charges heard in Eastlake Juvenile Court or the Long Beach Courthouse. Our Long Beach Juvenile criminal defense lawyers know the ins and outs of Juvi Court and how to handle these kinds of matters so that they have as little long-term consequences as possible for your child.
Long Beach "Three Strikes" lawyers
The California Three Strikes Rule permits good people to go to jail for long periods of time for the most minor of offenses. Please, if you're potentially facing a three-strikes charge, call us at (949) 644-0600 to see if we can help you avoid the ramifications of this unfair law.
Arrested in Los Angeles County?
Then contact our Long Beach criminal defense & DUI lawyers at (562) 633-8155 to schedule a FREE consultation to discuss your case. Our mission is to dismiss or reduce your criminal charges, but if you wish, we'll also take your case to trial.
Long Beach Criminal Defense Legal Resources on the Internet
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office - The L.A. D.A. is responsible for prosecuting all felony and many misdemeanor matters in Los Angeles County.
Long Beach Police Department - The LBPD investigates crimes and carries out arrests in Long Beach, California.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - This site provides information about the California bail process and custody information for the Central Jail and Twin Towers Jail.
Los Angeles County Probation Department - The Probation Department supervises the probation programs of people who plead to or are convicted of felonies in L.A. County.
Long Beach Courthouse - The Long Beach Courthouse handles criminal matters arising out of incidents allegedly occurring in Long Beach, California. It also hears juvenile matters for some minors detained at Eastlake Juvenile Hall.
Los Angeles County Bar Association - The L.A. Bar provides info on local attorneys, judges, courthouses as well as several different legal services.
Long Beach Office:
444 West Ocean Blvd.
Suite 800
Long Beach, California 90802
(562) 633-8155
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Legal References
1A lawful use of California self-defense occurs when you reasonably believe that you're in imminent danger of being seriously injured or unlawfully touched, that immediate force is imperative to prevent the danger, and you use no more force than required to defend against the danger.
2California petty theft is the unlawful taking of another's property valued at $950 or less.
