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  • What Should I Do If I Am Arrested?

    An arrest for any misdemeanor or felony is very serious. Individuals who are under arrest often try to make excuses or talk their way out of an arrest. This is a big mistake! Remember that prosecutors take criminal offenses very seriously. Be polite but keep your mouth shut and contact an attorney as soon as…

  • What Happens If I Get Convicted?

    Defendants who are convicted of their alleged crimes can face a wide variety of consequences, including jail/prison time, expensive fines and fees, mandatory counseling, restitution payments, community service, and others depending on the crime involved. For example, drivers convicted of DUI may be required to have an interlock ignition device installed on their vehicles. Individuals…

  • Do I Need a Lawyer?

    Hiring a criminal defense attorney after an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. While it is true that you don’t need to retain a lawyer after an arrest, doing so may mean the difference between going to jail or not! Defendants who choose to…

  • Mark Melnick. DUI and DWI Attorney

    Mark Melnick. DUI and DWI Attorney

    I am endorsing Leah because I have seen how much she cares about her clients and how hard she works for them. We have done several cases together and her dedication and professionalism was impressive.

  • David Givot, DUI and DWI

    David Givot, DUI and DWI

    I endorse this lawyer. A more compassionate and committed attorney would be hard to find. Leah, approaches every case with equal parts professionalism and humanity. If you want to be treated like a number, go someplace else. If you want to be treated like the most important client in the world, call Leah.

  • Mark Mcbride, Criminal Defense Attorney

    Mark Mcbride, Criminal Defense Attorney

    Leah’s got a lot of guts. That’s right: guts! She’s tough as nails and doesn’t give up. She is indeed a wonder woman of sorts; ask her for her story if you hire her. It’s amazing indeed. She cares for her cilents and get results. I endorse her without reservation.

  • Ruben Fuentes, Divorce and Separation Attorney

    Ruben Fuentes, Divorce and Separation Attorney

    I endorse this lawyer. I studied with her and she always demonstrated the capacity to handle legal matters with ease but a great understanding of human relations, with a firm grip in negotiations that makes her a very good attorney in the Criminal Defense area. She graduated with honors in our class, Summa Cum Laude.…

  • What Felonies Cannot Be Expunged?

    What Felonies Cannot Be Expunged?

    Expungement is a legal tool you can use after a conviction to erase the conviction record from your criminal record. Since these records are usually publicly available, erasing a sentence makes it unavailable for anyone running a background check on you. People who treat others according to their criminal past will not have anything to…

  • Is It True That Shoplifting Can Be A Felony?

    Is It True That Shoplifting Can Be A Felony?

    According to Penal Code 459.5 PC, shoplifting involves entering a commercial establishment intending to steal property worth $950 or less during working hours. Courts often charge shoplifting as a misdemeanor in California. However, if an individual is accused of shoplifting, the presence of some factors can significantly enhance the severity of the crime, escalating it…

  • Van Nuys Criminal Attorney

    Criminal defense is about defending rights. And everyone has rights. Yet when you have been charged with a crime and are swept up in the criminal justice system, you quickly learn that nobody is as interested in defending your rights as you are, and you cannot do it alone. For fierce, uncompromising criminal defense call…