What if my criminal court date is soon?

Contact qualified counsel promptly, keep the court notice, and follow applicable court instructions. Missing an appearance can have serious consequences, and the correct response depends on the case.

Does every criminal defense attorney handle appeals?

No. Trial defense, appeals, and post-conviction remedies can involve different procedures. Ask the office whether it handles the particular stage you need.

What should I ask about a criminal defense fee?

Confirm which proceedings are covered, who will attend hearings, what additional costs may arise, and how the agreement addresses a trial or a change in the case's scope.

Criminal Justice Attorneys in California

A criminal accusation requires attention to the exact charge, the court, and any scheduled appearance. California criminal defense attorneys differ in the offenses and proceedings they handle. A directory profile is a starting point for finding representation, not a substitute for reviewing the actual case documents.

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Wiechert, Munk & Goldstein, PC

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Criminal justice attorney: Jahnavi Goldstein

4000 MacArthur Blvd Suite 600, Newport Beach, CA 92660

☎ +1 949-361-2822

Wiechert, Munk & Goldstein, PC is a law firm in Newport Beach, California. Public California State Bar records list Jahnavi Goldstein at this office address. State Bar records list an active license and admission in 2006. The profile identifies Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California as the law school. The attorney’s profile identifies Criminal […]

William A. Cohan, P.C.

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Criminal justice attorney: William Allan Cohan

2888 Loker Ave E Ste 202, Carlsbad, CA 92010

☎ +1 442-437-1729

William A. Cohan, P.C. is a law firm in Carlsbad, California. Public California State Bar records list William Allan Cohan at this office address. State Bar records list an active license and admission in 1989. The profile identifies University of Washington School of Law in Seattle WA as the law school. The attorney’s profile identifies […]

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Criminal justice attorney: Imahn Milani Daeenabi, Nicholas Morton Hambley Reddick, Stephen William Henrick (aka Steve Henrick)

333 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94104

☎ +1 415-858-7400

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is a law firm in San Francisco, California. Public California State Bar records list 23 attorney profiles using this office address. 23 of these profiles list an active license. Their recorded admission years range from 1995 to 2025. Profiles linked to this address self-report practice areas including Litigation, Commercial Law, […]

WilmerHale – San Francisco

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Criminal justice attorney: Gian Gualco-Nelson, Mary Clare Rigali, Stephanie M. Teuber

50 California St #3600, San Francisco, CA 94111

☎ +1 628-235-1000

WilmerHale is a law firm in San Francisco, California. Public California State Bar records list 14 attorney profiles using this office address. 14 of these profiles list an active license. Their recorded admission years range from 1992 to 2025. Profiles linked to this address self-report practice areas including Business Law, Class Actions, Criminal Law, Litigation, […]