The Law Offices of Harry M. Drandell provides criminal defense from 1060 Fulton Street, Suite 701, Fresno, California 93721, where Harry M. Drandell brings over thirty-six years of criminal law experience. Earning an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal excellence and ethical practice, Drandell handles cases from simple DMV matters to special circumstance murder charges. The firm specializes in DUI defense, drug offenses including possession and trafficking, domestic violence, assault, theft, and federal crimes throughout Fresno County. With decades of courtroom experience, Drandell provides aggressive representation for both misdemeanor and felony charges, including bail releases and expungement services for qualifying clients. His criminal defense practice encompasses drunk driving with license complications, narcotics violations, violent crimes, property offenses, and white collar crimes. Available at 559-442-1041, the firm offers immediate case assessment and begins working on defense strategies from initial contact. Drandell’s extensive experience and professional recognition make him equipped to handle any criminal matter with equal dedication.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
Law Office of Serita Rios operates from P.O. Box 688, Fresno, California 93712-0688, providing aggressive criminal defense representation at (559) 224-1800. Serita Rios brings over 19 years of experience handling over a thousand criminal cases including robbery, burglary, assault, firearm possession, drug possession, domestic violence, fraud, gang crimes, and federal charges throughout Central Valley courts. Attorney Rios graduated from San Joaquin College of Law and follows a family tradition of criminal defense, with her father Stephen Rios practicing for over 45 years in Southern California and daughter Lanae also defending criminal cases in Fresno. The firm handles both state and federal court matters, offering expungements, certificates of rehabilitation, and victim representation services to ensure comprehensive criminal justice support. Rios understands the stress of criminal charges and provides vigorous defense while keeping clients fully informed throughout the legal process, from initial arrest through trial or plea negotiations. The practice emphasizes immediate consultation when facing arrest or potential charges, explaining legal options and processes to help relieve anxiety while working toward the best possible resolution for each client’s unique circumstances.
Luton Law Office serves clients from 1330 L Street, Suite C, Fresno, CA 93721, where attorney Sam Luton brings 25 years of legal practice defending thousands of criminal cases throughout the San Joaquin Valley, available at (559) 272-5579. The firm handles serious criminal matters including attempted murder, DUI charges, sexual assault, drug crimes, juvenile offenses, and homicide cases with extensive trial experience. Luton provides zealous representation for theft charges, identity theft, domestic violence, assault and battery accusations, helping clients fight convictions that could impact employment and housing opportunities. As a former deputy district attorney who trained current prosecutors and law enforcement officers, he brings unique insight into criminal practice and trial procedures. The office assists eligible clients with expungement applications to clear criminal records and offers free initial consultations. With documented success in securing favorable verdicts and case dismissals, the firm serves Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, Selma, and surrounding communities throughout Fresno and Madera Counties. Luton utilizes proven defense methods developed through decades of courtroom advocacy experience.
Law Offices of Douglas C. Foster maintains offices at 139 W. El Portal Drive Suite D, Merced, CA 95348 and 2014 Tulare Street Suite 300, Fresno, CA 93721, with over 35 years defending Central Valley citizens since 2004. Douglas Foster handles federal court litigation, criminal defense, sex crimes, homicide, DUI/DWI, expungements, juvenile law, assault and battery, drug crimes, domestic violence, white collar crimes, and theft throughout Merced, Tulare, Kings, Fresno, and Madera counties. The practice provides tenacious advocacy for complex and serious cases, with Attorney Foster building his reputation as one of the best defense attorneys in the Central Valley through aggressive client advocacy and constitutional rights protection. As both tough negotiator and successful trial attorney, Foster maintains regular communication with clients and families via phone, email, and text, understanding the overwhelming nature of court system involvement. Federal crime defense includes navigating different rules and procedures of federal courts, while state charges encompass everything from DUI arrests to serious felonies, with the firm leaving no stone unturned pursuing successful results at 209-691-7280.
The Law Offices of Tina M. Barberi, PC operates from 7493 N. Ingram Avenue Suite 103 in Fresno, California 93711, providing skilled DUI and criminal defense representation with over 24 years of experience. Attorney Tina Barberi, a Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, handles drunk driving charges, criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, traffic violations, and post-conviction relief including expungements and record sealing. The firm specializes in DMV hearings, protecting driving privileges, and challenging evidence in DUI cases while offering comprehensive criminal defense for all offense classes. Services extend to early probation termination, withdrawal of pleas for immigration purposes, and arrest record sealing to help clients achieve fresh starts. With a client-focused approach emphasizing personalized legal strategies, the practice has earned recognition for achieving case dismissals and charge reductions. The firm provides free consultations, affordable representation, and convenient online intake forms. Contact them at 559-447-1240 for experienced defense combining in-depth legal knowledge with proven courtroom strategies to protect clients’ rights, driving records, and futures throughout Fresno’s criminal justice system.
Michael McKneely Criminal Defense Lawyer serves Selma and Fresno County from 2300 Tulare Street Suite 115, Fresno, CA 93721, defending clients in Fresno County Superior Court against criminal charges. The practice handles sex crimes including prostitution and rape, federal offenses like healthcare fraud and money laundering, drug crimes from possession to trafficking, weapons charges, theft and property crimes, fraud cases, assault and domestic violence, major felonies including murder and kidnapping, DUI and traffic offenses, and juvenile crimes. Attorney McKneely works to protect clients from consequences including jail time, costly fines, damaged reputations, and permanent criminal records that affect employment and housing opportunities. The firm fights for charge reductions or dismissals through strong defense strategies, investigating weaknesses in prosecutors’ cases from the initial investigation through trial. Available at 559-443-7442 for free consultations, Michael McKneely Criminal Defense Lawyer provides aggressive representation for clients throughout California facing misdemeanor and felony accusations.
The Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C. is a criminal defense and DUI law firm located at 945 N. Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705, reachable at 520-220-5047 or toll-free at 1-877-MISS-DUI (1-877-647-7384). Founded by Michelle Behan, who has careers in the United States Navy and Federal Bureau of Investigation before becoming a criminal defense attorney and is admitted to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court, the firm specializes in DUI defense including first time DUI, extreme DUI, super extreme DUI, aggravated DUI, repeat offenders, underage DUI, CDL DUI, marijuana DUI, and prescription medication DUI. The practice also handles criminal defense matters including drug charges, theft, assault and battery, sexual offenses, white collar crimes, domestic violence, federal and immigration crimes, juvenile crimes, and police misconduct throughout Southern Arizona.
The legal team includes founding attorney Michelle Behan, who worked as a public defender in Tucson before co-founding The Behan Law Group in 2017 and was awarded the 2015 Tucson Women’s Commission Rising Star Award and the NCDD Stephen Barnard Memorial Trial Advocacy Award, along with attorneys Amanda Taylor Stafford and Changfang Xu. With decades of experience and victories at the Supreme Court level, the firm has become known for knowledge, skill, creativity, and results in defending against DUI charges, with Michelle Behan’s insight sought across the country. Serving clients from Tucson throughout Southern Arizona including Safford, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Oro Valley, Marana, Casa Grande, Nogales, Sierra Vista, and surrounding counties, the practice offers free confidential consultations and bilingual services with a critical 30-day deadline for requesting hearings to avoid license suspension.
Green Evans-Schroeder maintains offices at 130 West Cushing Street, Tucson, AZ 85701 and 1414 W. Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282, providing comprehensive immigration and criminal defense services with no other Arizona firm matching their depth of combined experience. The criminal defense practice, integral to their immigration work, handles drug crimes, DUI and vehicular offenses, pre-charging investigations, theft and fraud cases, violent crimes, and post-conviction relief including expungements and appeals. Available at (520) 882-8852 in Tucson and (480) 864-3330 in Tempe, the firm’s team includes attorneys Matthew Green, Jesse Evans-Schroeder, Celeste Roman, and multiple support staff providing Spanish language services. Their criminal defense expertise proves essential for immigration clients whose convictions create deportation risks, offering defense strategies that consider both criminal penalties and immigration consequences. The practice emphasizes how criminal convictions affect immigration status, providing aggressive representation to protect clients needing assistance in both criminal and immigration matters. With decades of combined experience, the attorneys understand the intersection of criminal and immigration law, defending clients whose criminal charges threaten their ability to remain in the United States. The firm’s comprehensive approach addresses criminal defense from pre-charging through post-conviction relief, recognizing that criminal outcomes directly impact immigration cases. Their dual expertise in criminal defense and immigration law provides unique advantages for clients facing charges that could affect their residency or citizenship status.
The Law Office of Alec Hanus operates from 100 N Stone Avenue, Suite 1008, Tucson, AZ 85701, where attorney Alec Hanus provides criminal defense services throughout Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise counties with over twenty years of experience. Mr. Hanus previously worked for a Pima County Superior Court judge and spent several years at the Pima County Attorney’s Office in both misdemeanor and felony units before establishing his defense practice eighteen years ago at 520-800-0968. The firm specializes in DUI defense, domestic violence cases, and traffic charges ranging from speeding tickets to racing on highways, offering free consultations Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Having prosecutorial experience provides insight into plea negotiations, reasonable litigation strategies, and how prosecutors build cases against defendants in Arizona courts. Hanus defends clients charged with drunk driving, domestic violence allegations, and various traffic violations while working to protect driving rights and minimize criminal penalties. The practice serves Tucson and neighboring areas of Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise counties with personal attention to each case’s unique circumstances. Former clients praise the attorney’s professionalism, responsiveness, genuine care, detailed approach, and successful trial outcomes including not guilty verdicts on all charges.
St. Louis Huffman Law operates from 216 N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, providing premier DUI and criminal defense with nationally recognized attorneys who limit their practice exclusively to these areas. The firm features Joseph P. St. Louis, certified specialist in both Criminal Defense and DUI Defense with over 200 jury trials, Ryan Huffman who holds the office record of three acquittals in under a month, and Liz Farkas, former head of Pima County’s Vehicular Crimes Unit with thirteen years of trial experience. Arizona’s harsh DUI penalties require mandatory jail time even for first offenses, along with license suspension, ignition interlock requirements, and treatment programs, while felony convictions can permanently impact employment, housing, and civil rights. The team’s expertise includes challenging blood and breath test results even with high BAC readings, having obtained not guilty verdicts for clients with reported levels over .20 and even .297, understanding that test results are merely numbers requiring proper scientific challenge. With Joe St. Louis recognized as a two-time national top speaker who teaches DUI defense seminars in 19 states and serves as Regent of the National College for DUI Defense, the firm brings unmatched scientific knowledge and trial experience at (520) 622-1222.