Our California criminal defense attorneys handle misdemeanor, felony, DUI and juvenile cases throughout Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura, Riverside, San Diego, Orange County, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Our staff of California criminal lawyers includes three former prosecutors and two former career police officers.
Together with our private detectives and forensic experts, we work as a team, drawing on more than half a century of law enforcement experience. Some California criminal defense lawyers take a wait-and-see approach. They stall until the first court date, or until they receive the police reports, before investigating and working up your case.
Together with our private detectives and forensic experts, we work as a team, drawing on more than half a century of law enforcement experience. Some California criminal defense lawyers take a wait-and-see approach. They stall until the first court date, or until they receive the police reports, before investigating and working up your case.
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Most people arrested for a California DUI charge assume the evidence against them is insurmountable. Our team of California DUI attorneys consists of former drunk driving prosecutors, former DUI enforcement officers, and former police toxicologists. We defend clients throughout the state, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, San Diego and Orange Counties.
California has two primary DUI laws for adult drivers: Vehicle Code 23152(a) VC, which makes it illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol, and Vehicle Code 23152(b) VC, which makes it illegal to drive with a BAC of.08% or greater. Most people arrested for DUI in California get charged with both of these sections.
As an experienced California DUI defense attorney can tell you, a DUI arrest does not have to mean a DUI conviction. You can avoid life-changing California DUI penalties3--including hefty fines and a driver's license suspension--by fighting DUI charges with a strong defense strategy. 6. Top DUI Defense #6: The Officer Didn't Comply with California's Title 17 on Blood and Breath Testing.
PC allows a defendant to withdraw a plea of guilty or no contest, to reenter a plea of not guilty, and to have the case dismissed. When granted, the expungement releases an individual from many of the negative consequences of a criminal conviction. Served time in state prison, but would have served it in the county jail had the crime been committed after implementation of "Realignment" under Proposition 47.1.
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Adam R.
Sep 12, 2021
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Not long ago, I found myself on the absolute WRONG side of the law & order equation. A stupid mistake put me in a horrible jam, and I was facing multiple serious charges in Los Angeles County, specifically the Van Nuys criminal courthouse.
Then I did something SMART... I hired ATTORNEY KARTHIK KRISHNAN (co-counsel with the Shouse Law Group in Encino) to represent me.
Right from the jump, his incredible knowledge of the law, combined with his calm and professional demeanor put me at ease. He took the time to explain the entirety of my situation, and went through all the steps of the proceedings
Then I did something SMART... I hired ATTORNEY KARTHIK KRISHNAN (co-counsel with the Shouse Law Group in Encino) to represent me.
Right from the jump, his incredible knowledge of the law, combined with his calm and professional demeanor put me at ease. He took the time to explain the entirety of my situation, and went through all the steps of the proceedings
Ximena A.
Jul 14, 2021
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Last year I got a DUI and decided to hire Karthik from Shouse Law group to be my attorney. I am a current DACA recipient and having a DUI would have disqualified me from renewing my DACA/work permit. Despite the fact that I was double the legal limit, Karthik somehow magically got it reduced to a wet reckless. I will say that often times when dealing with the court system it's a matter of luck in terms of what DA gets assigned to your case. In my particular case, the assigned DA was giving me hard time on getting a plea deal, but Karthik pushed through got my charge reduced to a wet reckless
Tom N.
Feb 03, 2021
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From the start, Karthik Krishan was up front, caring, optimistic and already had a plan formulated. Having him as my Attorney took a lot of stress off my shoulders leading up to my first court date. A week before the court date, he calls and explains his goals with the outcome of my case. When the day came he achieved those goals. I am beyond satisfied of the outcome of my case and even my Cop uncle was surprised and said he did an excellent job. I would only recommend Karthik to my family and friends for any legal issues. When in doubt hire this man, while I don't plan on getting into any
Kamara L.
Dec 20, 2020
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Alaarick F.
Sep 18, 2020
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Walter White
Jul 18, 2020
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My mother in law was arrested for shoplifting. She's from overseas and was visiting us here. We didn't know what to do. We've never had to retain a lawyer let alone a criminal defense lawyer. I called Shouse Law Group. They were amazing. My mother-in-law's case got dropped. This was perfect as she'll be able to keep her visa and travel here to visit!
Ethan Lenny
Jul 18, 2020
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I got into a heated argument with my spouse. Things escalated and I ended up getting arrested for Domestic Violence. I've never been in trouble in my life. I found Shouse Law Group and was impressed by all the positive reviews. I called and was immediately put at ease. The attorneys there knew exactly what to do and the case was dismissed by the DA office. I'm so grateful to have found the shouse Law Group.
Carmel Lynch
Jul 09, 2020
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Thanks to everyone at the Shouse Law Group! They were able to help my son get through his underage DUI charge. I thought it was a hopeless case and that I'd have to drive him everywhere for a year while his license was suspended. Thankfully DMV set aside the suspension thanks to the thourogh legal work.
Jeannette H.
Jul 04, 2020
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Having to get a criminal lawyer is never a fun process. Needing a criminal lawyer is even scarier... but I am so glad that I was referred to the Shouse Law Group and more specifically to Karthik Krishnan. Karthik was extremely knowledgeable and professional but above all... he was compassionate and human! He listened to all of my concerns and did everything in his power to get my case dismissed. I am happy to report we were 100% successful!!! He was able to obtain dismissal of all 19 counts and an agreement to seal any record records relating to the case.
This was one of the scariest times in
This was one of the scariest times in
Don Ball
Jun 19, 2020
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James Murray
Jun 18, 2020
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I needed a DUI attorney and didn't know where to start. I looked online and saw that the Shouse Law Group had mostly great reviews. I called them and I'm glad I did. I was pretty scared because I'd never been through this. I was immediately put at ease. I knew that I had a team behind me and result was better than I had hoped for.
Tim N.
Apr 10, 2020
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Mark K.
Dec 28, 2019
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Stressed? I passed stressed a couple miles back. I knew I needed help but with few friends and none that were lawyers I wasn't sure where to start. I would have to do some research to find the right law firm that consistently had excellent outcomes on their cases. Experience and results are needed. I read every review of every law firm I was considering. I narrowed my potential list down to three, although from the start one law firm stood out from the pack.
I wanted a lawyer that would listen, really listen to what happened and would fight for my rights and argue every angle available
I wanted a lawyer that would listen, really listen to what happened and would fight for my rights and argue every angle available
Pratik S.
Jan 24, 2019
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David Woolf is one of the most honest, character, intelligent attorneys out there. He represents his clients with a vigor that many attorneys just don't have. There are a lot of personal injury attorneys out there that just try to settle the case for cheap and run a mass volume practice, David is not one of those guys, he will fight for every penny. I recommend David.
Sina S.
Dec 22, 2018
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Leo Manalo is the best lawyer ever. He is very professional and is the most personable and empathetic responsive lawyer I have dealt with. Choose Leo, and you will be free-o. Leo is the most responsive lawyer ever. Any time you need him he is available. Great guy, and I am so glad I chose him as my lawyer. You would be crazy to not enlist his services. Go with Shouse!!!
Claudia A.
Aug 01, 2018
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Minh Q.
May 31, 2018
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I was wrongfully accused and I didn't want to take it laying down. I wanted to do something about it. I hired Shouse Law Group and attorney Mark Russ and got my side of the story in front of the police and prosecutor the RIGHT way with attorney advice! And I got the result I wanted. NO CASE!!!!!! So happy. So relieved. If you're looking, look no further.
Orlando F.
May 09, 2018
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Anyone that is searching for a professional, supportive & trustworthy Criminal Defense Team, look no further, Shouse Law Group is the best decision you can make. I was referred to Karthic Krishnan as my attorney.
& to be completely honest, I have never encountered a more professional, understanding, very attentive & knowledgeable in his profession than himself Karthik Krishnan. He helped me with a matter out of the Van Nuys courthouse & was able to avoid a conviction of a crime that had an impact on my immigration status. He was very responsive
& to be completely honest, I have never encountered a more professional, understanding, very attentive & knowledgeable in his profession than himself Karthik Krishnan. He helped me with a matter out of the Van Nuys courthouse & was able to avoid a conviction of a crime that had an impact on my immigration status. He was very responsive
Sergio P.
Jul 26, 2017
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Mark Russ is a great professional attorney.
I'm so glad to have found the shoes law group. They help me with a complicated situation. Everything from there website to there personal are really friendly and completely on your side. The price I was charged was actually a lot lower than all the other attorneys. Mark russ Answered all my questions and would return my calls 100% of the time. Much thanks mark. Hope all is well.
I'm so glad to have found the shoes law group. They help me with a complicated situation. Everything from there website to there personal are really friendly and completely on your side. The price I was charged was actually a lot lower than all the other attorneys. Mark russ Answered all my questions and would return my calls 100% of the time. Much thanks mark. Hope all is well.
Vidya K.
Dec 11, 2016
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Shouse Law is amazing! I was in a tough situation back in July 2014 an had to quickly find a lawyer ASAP. I had never hired a lawyer before so I turned to Yelp for recommendations.
After consulting with Shouse, Mark Russ was assigned to my case and he is a legend!!!Mark always answered my numerous calls and texts, was super courteous and nice, and made me feel super comfortable in a very scary and nerve-wracking situation. In the end, I was able to do community service and pay a fine and everything was wiped clean off of my record. It ended up being very easy and simple and a better outcome than
After consulting with Shouse, Mark Russ was assigned to my case and he is a legend!!!Mark always answered my numerous calls and texts, was super courteous and nice, and made me feel super comfortable in a very scary and nerve-wracking situation. In the end, I was able to do community service and pay a fine and everything was wiped clean off of my record. It ended up being very easy and simple and a better outcome than
