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Arrested? An Arrest Does NOT Mean You Are Guilty of the Charges

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The police like to solve crimes. The prosecutors like guilty verdicts. That is their job. But just because they are anxious to make an arrest get this behind them does NOT mean you are guilty of any ofthe charges. When you are arrested, you have rights — including the right to a criminal defense lawyer. At Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP, we protect your rights, examine the arrest and all the charges and evidence and work hard to prove your innocence and keep you out of jail.

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Free arrest and charges consultation. Call (866) 381-6922. 24 hours a day/7 days a week

If you have been arrested for a felony or a misdemeanor, even if you know you are not guilty, you need a criminal defense lawyer. Why? To make sure the prosecutor is held to a high standard of proof. To make sure your rights are protected. Because you want to get back to your family and your work.

  • Do not take chances with your future. Ask for a free arrest and charges consultation with a former deputy district attorney at the Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP law firm. We have more than 50 locations in Southern California where we can meet with you.
  • Do not talk to the police or prosecutors. Even an innocent remark can sound like an admission to people who want to believe you are guilty and arrest you. Your criminal defense lawyer can speak for you, defend against this arrest and charges and protect your rights.
  • Was the evidence properly obtained? If the police seized evidence without a search warrant or without probable cause, the evidence cannot be admitted in the charges against you.
  • What led to your arrest? Were the police misinformed? Did a witness make a mistake in identifying you? Were you even near the crime scene? Tell us about all the circumstances of your arrest and charges.
  • Was there probable cause to arrest you? Why did the police decide to arrest you? Were you seen near the crime? Did you have a resemblance to the suspect? The more you can tell us about the arrest, the sooner we can discuss the arrest and charges with the prosecutor seeking a dismissal.
  • If you are not guilty of the charges, you should be arrested and should not spend a single minute in jail. Make sure the police and prosecutors know you want to talk to a lawyer before you say anything to them. When they have a weak case, the last thing they need is for you to have an attorney who will point out the weaknesses in the arrest and charges. When your freedom is at stake, when you are not guilty, contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately to discuss your arrest and charges.

Retain a criminal defense lawyer who will leave no stone unturned to get the best possible resolution for your case.

If you have been arrested, have pending charges, have an outstanding arrest warrant for your arrest or have "Failed to Appear" in court and have an arrest warrant or bench warrant, you need to call us right away. Whether you feel you are guilty or not guilty, you need a criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights and resolve this difficult situation. If you have been arrested or believe the police are about to make an arrest, call us at any time of day or night. What happens next can make all the difference to you, your future and your family. Don't take chances with the things that matter most. Talk to a former district attorney about the arrest and charges against you.

Free arrest and charges consultation. Call toll-free (866) 381-6922 or e-mail today.

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Los Angeles County
West Los Angeles (Main Office)
11845 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Long Beach
211 E. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802

Pasadena
225 S. Lake Ave., 3rd Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101

Santa Clarita
27240 Turnberry Lane, Suite 200
Valencia, CA 91355

Torrance (South Bay)
21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500
Torrance, CA 90503

Woodland Hills
5850 Canoga Ave., 4th Floor
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Orange County
Huntington Beach
7755 Center Avenue, 11th Floor
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Irvine
19800 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92612

Laguna Niguel
28202 Cabot Road, Suite 300
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Newport Beach
895 Dove Street, 3rd Floor
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Orange
333 City Blvd. West, 17th Floor
Orange, CA 92868

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The criminal defense lawyers at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP, all former district attorneys, represent clients throughput Southern California, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the San Fernando Valley. Los Angeles County: Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Culver City, Encino, Glendale, Long Beach, Marina Del Rey, Pasadena, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, Valencia, Van Nuys, Venice, West Covina, Whittier and Woodland Hills. Orange County: Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, La Palma, Newport Beach, Orange and Seal Beach.

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The criminal defense information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer or attorney-client relationship. Our criminal defense law firm encourages you to seek independent counsel for legal advice regarding your individual criminal defense issues. Any results portrayed here were dependent on the facts of that case and the results will differ if based on different facts. Please contact our law firm for a lawyer and criminal defense attorney at one of our nearby Southern California law firm offices in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County and throughout Southern California. The attorney responsible for the content of this website is California Criminal Attorney Donald G. Sowers. Any reference obtained from this site to a specific service, product or process does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the firm of the service, product or process or its producer or provider. This website is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside of the state of California.