Los Angeles Federal and State Criminal Defense Lawyer  

A Certified Specialist Here to Help You with Criminal Defense in Los Angeles

No matter what legal matter you are facing, your main priority is to find an exceptional Los Angeles lawyer who can provide the counsel and representation that you need. The Law Offices of Simon M. Aval has a well-earned reputation as one of the most effective criminal defense and personal injury law firms.

We work hard to guarantee that each client will receive exceptional customer service and personal attention throughout the course of their legal matter, whether personal injury or criminal defense. Our legal team takes the time to connect with every client, including their family, so that they have the support that they need and are confident in our ability to hand the details of their case.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another party or have been arrested on criminal charges and need criminal defense, you need to hire an experienced Los Angeles attorney to fight for your rights. The legal team at the Law Offices of Simon M. Aval is dedicated to protecting your legal rights and working hard to help you seek the justice that you deserve.

A Certified Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Fighting For Your Rights
Being arrested and charged with a crime is a terrifying experience that one hopes to never endure during his or her lifetime. A criminal conviction can change your life forever. Depending on the severity of the charges, you could lose your job, driver’s license or even your freedom. With so much on the line, you cannot afford to leave your fate to chance; you want an effective and honest lawyer who is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law on your side!

Attorney Simon Aval is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California Board of legal specialization. Only a minimal number of lawyers are certified by the State Bar of California as Specialists in Criminal Law. There are only a limited number of attorneys who have gained such ‘certification’ in the State of California. A rigorous application process is necessary in order to achieve this status from the State Bar of California. An attorney’s background, trial experience, and knowledge of the law is tested by a written test and confirmed by an investigation. Only upon having all the requisite elements necessary in the field does a person become a Certified Specialist in a given area of law.

Types of Criminal Defense Cases We Handle
Our law firm handles all criminal defense matters, including:

  • Federal Offenses
  • Murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Attempted Murder
  • Assault with a Deadly weapon
  • Gang Crimes
  • Drug Crimes
  • Theft Crimes
  • Fraud
  • DUI hearings
  • Three strike offenses
  • Felonies
  • Misdemeanors
  • Juvenile crimes

Regardless of what type of crime you were charged with, the aggressive Los Angeles criminal attorneys at the Law Offices of Simon M. Aval have the necessary experience to protect your legal rights and obtain the best results in your case.

Qualities to Look For When Choosing a Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles
Dealing with a criminal charge can be a traumatic experience. Given the legal consequences of a conviction, it is important to choose the best criminal defense attorney possible to represent you. However, not all legal professionals are good enough to handle your case. The criminal legal defense team the Law Offices of Simon M. Aval has what it takes to protect your legal rights.

Mr. Aval has achieved many individual awards and certifications for his work. His impressive success rate and his ability to negotiate on behalf of his clients for the best resolution possible have earned him great respect and admiration by his colleagues and former clients.

Our firm has a great reputation in the legal community for being honest and effective. Many times it is the not the facts that may result in a great resolution on the case but rather the savvy, polite and respectable way your Los Angeles criminal defense attorney approaches the prosecutor to present your case. Mitigating circumstances surrounding the criminal case and how they are presented to the court and the prosecutor can mark the difference between freedom and jail. You want an attorney on your side who is well respected in the legal community and who can artfully present to a Judge or a Jury all facts that will exonerate you of the criminal charges.

Contact Us Today!
Whether you or a loved one is looking for a criminal defense attorney, the legal team at the Law Offices of Simon M. Aval is ready to provide you the expert legal help you need for your specific case.

  • Pasadena Office : 626-432-1700
  • Norwalk Office : 562-929-4500

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