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A criminal charge in Los Angeles County can move quickly and feel overwhelming. The county has one of the largest court systems in the country, multiple criminal courthouse locations, specialized local procedures, and prosecutors who handle thousands of cases across misdemeanor, felony, DUI, domestic violence, theft, drug, assault, weapons, and warrant matters.
ALL Trial Lawyers defends clients facing criminal charges throughout Los Angeles County. The firm’s defense strategy is built for clients who need more than basic courtroom coverage. Many criminal cases also create risks involving immigration, employment, professional licensing, custody, protective orders, CPS, or juvenile dependency. Those collateral consequences should be part of the defense from the beginning.
If you have been arrested, cited, contacted by police, or given a court date in Los Angeles County, the safest step is to speak with a criminal defense lawyer before making statements, contacting witnesses, or assuming the case will resolve itself.
Los Angeles County uses a pre-arraignment release system that can affect whether a person is released in the field, booked and released, held for arraignment, released on conditions, or subject to further review. The Los Angeles Superior Court has explained that after arrest and booking, arraignment typically occurs less than 48 hours after booking but can occur up to four days after arrest when the arrest falls near a holiday weekend (Los Angeles Superior Court).
This early period matters. Bail, release conditions, protective orders, search conditions, stay-away orders, and future court dates can be addressed before the defense has had a full opportunity to investigate unless counsel gets involved quickly.
At arraignment, California courts explain that the defendant is told the charges, advised of constitutional rights, and asked to enter a plea, and the court may also decide release conditions or bail issues (California Courts Self-Help Guide).
ALL Trial Lawyers defends clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Los Angeles County, including cases in downtown Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Compton, Long Beach, Torrance, Inglewood, Pasadena, Pomona, West Covina, Burbank, Glendale, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, and other courthouse districts.
DUI arrests in Los Angeles can involve both a criminal court case and a DMV administrative license action. The DMV process is separate from criminal court, and the California DMV explains that a driver arrested for DUI may request an administrative hearing within 10 days of receiving the suspension or revocation order (California DMV).
Defense issues may include the stop, detention, field sobriety tests, breath testing, blood testing, drug recognition evaluation, rising blood alcohol, refusal advisement, accident evidence, body camera footage, and whether the prosecution can prove impairment beyond a reasonable doubt.
Domestic violence cases in Los Angeles County can involve arrest, criminal protective orders, no-contact terms, move-out orders, firearm restrictions, immigration concerns, family court consequences, and CPS involvement when children are present. In domestic violence and related protective-order cases, the defense must evaluate both the criminal allegations and the family consequences.
ALL Trial Lawyers’ CPS and juvenile dependency background is especially important in these cases. A domestic violence arrest can lead to DCFS contact, custody disputes, monitored visitation, or dependency-related allegations. The criminal defense strategy should protect the client’s record and the client’s parental rights where those issues overlap.
Theft-related cases can threaten a person’s job, professional license, immigration status, reputation, and future background checks. A defense may focus on intent, value, identity, lack of force, lack of entry, ownership disputes, mistaken accusation, surveillance footage, witness credibility, restitution issues, or negotiated alternatives.
Drug cases can involve possession, possession for sale, transportation, prescription medications, fentanyl-related allegations, probation violations, search warrants, vehicle searches, and police surveillance. A strong defense reviews whether the search was lawful, whether the prosecution can prove knowledge and possession, whether lab results support the charge, and whether treatment-based or reduced-charge options may be available.
Violent-crime accusations often depend on witness credibility, injury evidence, surveillance footage, 911 calls, body camera footage, self-defense, defense of others, mutual combat, intoxication, and inconsistent statements. Early evidence preservation can make a major difference.
If a warrant has been issued, do not ignore it. The defense can evaluate the case history, identify why the warrant issued, prepare arguments for recall or release, and help reduce the risk of being taken into custody unexpectedly.
Los Angeles Superior Court operates many courthouse locations. Its court district and courthouse map identifies criminal-related courthouse locations including Central Arraignment Courthouse, Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, East Los Angeles Courthouse, Metropolitan Courthouse, Compton Courthouse, Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in Long Beach, Inglewood Courthouse, Torrance Courthouse, Van Nuys courthouses, Airport Courthouse, Pasadena, Pomona, West Covina, Burbank, Glendale, and other districts (Los Angeles Superior Court courthouse map).
Knowing the courthouse matters because local practice, calendars, prosecutors, pretrial procedures, remote appearance options, and case-flow expectations can differ by location.
After arraignment, California courts explain that the case enters the pretrial period, where the prosecution and defense exchange discovery, discuss possible resolution, and may file motions asking the judge to decide legal issues (California Courts Self-Help Guide).
In a felony case, there is generally a preliminary hearing. The purpose of the preliminary hearing is not to decide guilt. It is for the judge to decide whether there is enough evidence for the case to move forward (California Courts Self-Help Guide).
Many criminal defense firms focus only on the charge. ALL Trial Lawyers is built to look at the whole risk profile. For clients with children, immigration concerns, professional licenses, family court orders, CPS contact, or pending dependency matters, a narrow defense can miss the issues that matter most.
The firm’s criminal defense positioning should be clear: courtroom defense plus collateral-consequence strategy. That message allows ALL Trial Lawyers to compete in Los Angeles without pretending to be a generic high-volume criminal defense firm.
At arraignment, the court tells the defendant what charges have been filed, advises the defendant of constitutional rights, and addresses plea and release issues. California courts explain that arraignment is also when the judge may address bail, own-recognizance release, supervision, or no-bail issues depending on the case (California Courts Self-Help Guide).
The Los Angeles Superior Court has explained that arraignment typically occurs less than 48 hours after booking, but it can occur up to four days after arrest if the arrest falls near a holiday weekend (Los Angeles Superior Court).
Yes. Domestic violence, child endangerment, substance-related, and violent-crime allegations can affect DCFS, custody, visitation, and juvenile dependency proceedings. ALL Trial Lawyers can evaluate how the criminal case may affect related family or CPS issues.
Some cases can be dismissed or reduced based on evidence problems, constitutional issues, witness credibility, diversion eligibility, or negotiation. No result can be guaranteed, and the strategy depends on the facts.
No one should make statements about a criminal accusation without first speaking to counsel. Even well-intentioned explanations can be misunderstood or used against the person later.