Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney

Charged with a crime in Los Angeles, CA?

If you are accused of a criminal offense, it is vital to act at once and contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney from Takakjian & Sitkoff. Our legal team has outstanding qualifications to defend all types of criminal cases, from misdemeanor DUI through to the most serious of violent crime cases. As former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorneys, we have the knowledge and background you need when facing criminal accusations. Inside knowledge of the workings of the criminal justice system, as well as our local contacts and relationships and deep understanding of the law allows us to develop a powerful and compelling defense case on your behalf. To illustrate this point, our attorneys are frequently sought after by publications such as, People Magazine and LA Times, as well TV programs, such as Good Morning America, The Today Show and Fox News to offer expert analysis of current high profile legal issues and they have handled numerous celebrity/high profile cases.

Experienced Legal Aid You Can Rely On

It is a sad truth, but many firms are content to simply take you on as their client, take your money and then do nothing more than to just advise you to plead guilty. You deserve more than this - you deserve to be given experienced and hard-hitting legal guidance. When you choose to work with our firm, you will be able to experience the different that a dedicated litigator can make with your case. You will be given the chance to have a heavyweight on your side fighting for your rights - a team of experienced, aggressive lawyers willing to go the distance for you. This kind of legal assistance cannot be imitated, cannot be underestimated, and it is vastly important that you do not take its importance lightly. Having this level of high-caliber support on your side could mean the difference between conviction and freedom.

Our legal team is proud of our exceptional record of success in defending criminal charges, and can evaluate your situation to advise you how we will proceed in your case. Our legal team includes one of only 350 Certified Criminal Law Specialists of all the 140,000 lawyers who practice in the state, a former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney and a former Los Angeles County Superior Court Commissioner. It is rare to find such a highly qualified and experienced legal team, with the background and trial experience that we bring to your case. Our extensive familiarity with courtroom trials cannot be underestimated if you are facing accusations of a serious crime. Knowledge of the law is not enough - courtroom talent is well-recognized as a crucial aspect when facing a felony offense.

Criminal Lawyer - Areas of Practice

Our firm defends all types of criminal cases, including but not limited to filing appeals, addressing warrants, bench warrants, DUI, drug crimes (such as drug possession), helping with expungement of an earlier conviction, as well as defending charges of arson, espionage, kidnapping and human trafficking. We are also proud to help defend our clients against criminal charges relating to child pornography, counterfeiting, tax fraud, as well as probation violations. We are particularly skilled in handling cases involving serious and/or violent felony offenses, which may result in extremely harsh penalties if they qualify as a "strike" on a defendant's record.

Felony Charges
A felony is a crime that may be punishable by at least one year in state prison. The most serious felony offenses are punishable by life in prison or by the death penalty in extreme cases. A felony conviction may also result in the loss of one's right to vote, obtain certain professional licenses or own a firearm. This makes felony defense a key part of our firm's legal practice. Because we understand what is at stake and have the skill set and resources necessary to protect our clients' constitutional rights inside and outside of the criminal courtroom, we take on felony cases with vigorous purpose. We seek the best possible result, no matter whether a client is facing felony charges or an investigation by law enforcement for armed robbery, rape, manslaughter, tax fraud, money laundering, assault with a deadly weapon and even felony petty theft. Click here to read more about felonies.

We have proven over the years that we are unafraid to take on the difficult cases and have shown that we can be trusted in even delicate cases relating to sex crimes, internet sex crimes, juvenile crimes, theft crimes, and even violent crimes such as murder, manslaughter, assault, assault & battery, aggravated assault/assault with a deadly weapon and armed robbery. If you are facing a criminal charge, you cannot afford to trust your future into the hands of someone who has less than extensive experience. As former prosecutors, we know the criminal process backwards and forwards and stand ready to protect our clients even against the most daunting of situations.

For this reason, if you need legal assistance, we encourage you to contact our legal team as soon as possible. We have also proven our mettle in cases pertaining to traffic offenses (such as hit & run, reckless driving and vehicular manslaughter) hate crimes, domestic violence, white collar crimes (like fraud, embezzlement, extortion, forgery, money laundering, conspiracy, counterfeiting, identity theft, bribery and tax evasion), as well as weapon charges, misdemeanors, and all types of felony offenses throughout the Los Angeles area.

Contact an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer today!

Don't take chances with your future if you are accused of a crime. Our court system is tough and unforgiving, and the three strikes law comes into play for those who are accused of any violent crime. Each case must be addressed by a professional, hard-hitting and experienced defense lawyer from our firm to fight for your future and your freedom. Each case is given the full focus of your attorney to construct a defense to seek to influence the outcome of your case. We know exactly how the criminal justice system works - from both sides of the aisle - and we use that insight to fight for you. Fast action is vital, and we urge you to contact our firm before answering any questions from law enforcement, either federal or state, after an arrest or if under investigation for a crime.

Contact a Los Angeles criminal attorney from our firm as soon as possible for aggressive, hard-hitting and experienced legal representation.

Our firm handles cases throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County & Ventura County including Alhambra, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Calabasas, Carson, Cerritos, Compton, Covina, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Downey, El Monte, Gardena, Glendale, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lakewood, Lancaster, Long Beach, Montebello, Newhall, Newport Beach, Norwalk, Palmdale, Pasadena, Pomona, Redondo Beach, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, South Bay, South Gate, Torrance, Van Nuys, West Covina & Whittier.