Okabe & Haushalter maintains offices at 1934 Divisadero Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94115, providing high-profile criminal defense representation locally, nationally, and internationally. Founding partners Ryan Okabe and Mark Haushalter, both former prosecutors, lead the firm with over 30 years combined experience handling complex federal crimes, white collar offenses, sex crimes, and international criminal matters. Available 24/7 at 415-448-7992, the firm has earned recognition as one of the nation’s top trial law firms, with attorneys rated Top 40 Under 40 by the American Trial Lawyers Association. The practice encompasses computer crimes, fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, SEC investigations, drug charges, gun violations, identity theft, Medicare fraud, tax evasion, and money laundering defense. With offices also in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Manhattan Beach, Chicago, and Las Vegas, they handle child pornography cases, internet sex crimes, domestic violence, DUI defense, and weapons charges. Known for handling cases with international attention and high-stakes litigation, the firm utilizes comprehensive trial preparation and dynamic defense tactics. Their federal practice includes conspiracy charges, wire fraud, securities violations, and government investigations involving DOJ and grand juries. Each client works directly with founding partners who bring prosecutorial insight, maintaining trial readiness that sets them apart through successful advocacy before judges and juries nationwide.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
Harris Taback Attorney at Law operates from 345 Franklin Street, Suite 102 in San Francisco, California 94102, offering sophisticated criminal defense representation throughout California and across the United States. With over forty years of successful courtroom experience, Harris Taback takes a team-based approach working with private investigators and consultants to build strong defenses for clients facing life-altering criminal allegations. The firm handles complex cases across all areas of criminal law including white collar crimes such as fraud, embezzlement, H1B visa violations, Medicare fraud, mortgage fraud, and money laundering; drug crimes involving prescriptions, sales, and production; and violent crimes including murder, homicide, kidnapping, robbery, and domestic abuse. Harris believes that criminal allegations affecting assets, careers, and marriages require experienced representation, emphasizing that your freedom means the world to him. The practice extends beyond California borders, representing clients in multiple states when needed. Clients praise Harris for negotiating favorable plea agreements including complete dismissal upon successful completion in federal cases where many face long prison sentences. Available day or night at (415) 241-1400, the Law Offices of Harris B. Taback provides intelligent defense strategies for those facing insurmountable sentences in both state and federal courts.
Gasner Criminal Law operates from 345 Franklin Street in San Francisco, California 94102, specializing in criminal defense at (415) 782-6000. Attorney Adam G. Gasner, board certified by the California State Bar as a criminal law specialist—a distinction held by fewer than four hundred of California’s two hundred fifty thousand lawyers—handles the most challenging federal and state felony cases. The practice defends against federal crimes, white collar offenses, fraud, RICO violations, homicide, assault, drug trafficking, domestic violence, DUI/DWI, and complex financial crimes throughout the Bay Area. With twenty-four seven emergency availability and free initial consultations, Gasner works with a team of criminal defense lawyers, investigators, and expert witnesses providing sophisticated representation. His proudest achievements include hundreds of quiet dispositions where careers, families, and reputations were saved through negotiated results avoiding public exposure. The firm handles cases from initial investigation through trial and appeal, with particular expertise in federal criminal defense and complex corporate criminal matters. Based in San Francisco serving clients throughout California and federal courts nationwide, Gasner combines passionate dedication with strategic planning. Adam G. Gasner delivers board-certified criminal law expertise for clients facing serious charges that threaten their freedom and future.
Diosdi & Liu, LLP operates from 505 Montgomery Street, 11th Floor, San Francisco, California 94111, with additional offices in Pleasanton and Fort Lauderdale, providing criminal tax defense alongside complex tax planning services. Partners Anthony Diosdi and Kerrin Liu at (415) 318-3990 represent clients in high-stakes white-collar criminal defense and IRS criminal investigations including tax evasion, FBAR violations, money laundering, currency structuring, and bankruptcy fraud. The firm has represented hundreds of clients in voluntary disclosures, FBAR penalty examinations, and criminal tax investigations related to unreported income and foreign financial assets. With decades of experience in both tax law and criminal law, the attorneys vigorously advocate for clients facing IRS Criminal Investigation Division and federal grand jury investigations. They handle cases from initial contact by investigators through trial, including serving as lead counsel in Tax Court proceedings involving quasi-criminal matters. The practice assists clients through audits, criminal investigations, pre-indictment negotiations, plea bargaining, motion practice, trials, and appeals while considering unique defenses for those accused of tax and white-collar crimes.
Law Offices of Jeff Wozniak founded in 2010 operates from 214 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103, with Mr. Wozniak bringing an aggressive, creative, and compassionate approach developed under notable attorneys Stuart Hanlon, Robert Waggener, and Dennis Cunningham. The firm represents clients in felony and misdemeanor defense throughout the Bay Area in both State and Federal courts, with extensive experience in post-conviction relief matters related to immigration including PC 1473.7, PC 1203.4, and PC 1016.5 motions. Wozniak handles state crimes ranging from drug charges including possession, distribution, trafficking, and medical marijuana matters to violent crimes such as domestic violence, assault, murder, and vehicular manslaughter, plus property crimes, weapons violations, and three-strikes cases. Federal practice encompasses RICO violations, wire and mail fraud, bank fraud, securities violations, ATF offenses, tax fraud, Medicare fraud, internet crimes, money laundering, counterfeiting, extortion, and kidnapping charges. An annual Super Lawyer and Wayne State University Law School graduate who received Barrister and Goodman Scholarships for academic achievement and civil rights dedication, Wozniak actively serves the National Lawyers Guild and dedicates substantial practice to pro-bono representation for First Amendment cases at (415) 423-3413.
Swanson & McNamara LLP, based in San Francisco, California, is a boutique law firm specializing in criminal defense, civil litigation, and regulatory investigations. The office is located at 300 Montgomery Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94104, and can be reached at (415) 477-3800. The firm includes attorneys Maeve Fox, Ed Swanson, Mary McNamara, August Gugelmann, and others, and has been recognized by Chambers & Partners and Best Lawyers for excellence in white-collar criminal defense. Practice areas include federal trials, appeals, government investigations, and corporate compliance matters. The attorneys represent individuals and entities in complex legal disputes, offering defense in matters involving fraud, corruption, and securities violations. The firm emphasizes strategic litigation planning, discreet handling of sensitive matters, and trial readiness. Swanson & McNamara works closely with clients to develop defense strategies aligned with legal and reputational goals and is frequently engaged in high-stakes litigation requiring extensive motion practice and courtroom skill.
Law Office of Jeremy D. Blank operates from 1459 18th Street, Suite 148, San Francisco, CA 94107, providing criminal defense and appeals representation since 1994, contactable at (415) 710-2728. The firm handles state and federal prosecutions, criminal appeals, writs, post-conviction relief, criminal immigration matters, pardons, and commutations with a core belief in fighting for every client. Blank’s practice encompasses drug trafficking and conspiracy, embezzlement, fraud, domestic violence, assault, sex crimes, vehicular manslaughter, DUI, robbery, burglary, and victim advocacy services. With thousands of criminal cases handled, the firm believes every client deserves dignity, respect, honest opinions about defenses, and full accounting of legal services provided. The practice ensures family and friends receive prompt responses without compromising client confidentiality while maintaining transparent communication about fees and services. Blank provides aggressive representation at every stage of the criminal process, regardless of mistakes clients may have made. The San Francisco office focuses on ensuring the best possible results through experienced defense strategies and comprehensive understanding of criminal law procedures.
From their 1736 Stockton Street, Maybeck Building Four, San Francisco, CA 94133 location, Horngrad Law serves Bay Area clients facing criminal charges. Douglas Horngrad started the firm in 1989 after nine years at the Marin County Public Defender’s Office where he served as acting Chief Deputy Public Defender. The office handles everything from traffic tickets to murder cases in state and federal courts, DMV hearings, trials, and appeals. Horngrad specializes in DUI defense, sexual assault, child pornography, drug trafficking, domestic violence, and probation revocation cases. He has taken cases to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and United States Supreme Court, earning AV Preeminent rating through Martindale-Hubbell and Super Lawyers recognition since 2009. The firm includes attorney Sam O’Keefe and four staff members providing 24/7 availability at (415) 397-9509. Horngrad has represented appointed officials, business leaders, political activists, and Oscar nominees throughout his forty-plus years practicing criminal law.
John Ray & Associates operates from 500 Terry Francois Street, San Francisco, CA 94158, (631) 473-1000, where attorney John Ray brings 43 years of fierce criminal defense experience to clients throughout California. The firm defends clients against major felonies including murder, homicide, rape, sexual assault, drug trafficking, white collar fraud, and federal crimes with an aggressive approach that has earned numerous acquittals and case dismissals. Ray’s criminal defense practice encompasses everything from DUI and drug possession to complex conspiracy cases and death penalty defense matters. With thousands of cases handled and countless jury trials completed, the firm provides comprehensive representation for domestic violence, assault and battery, theft crimes, and weapons charges. The practice maintains additional offices at 122 North Country Road, Miller Place, NY 11764 and 5 East 22nd Street in Manhattan, offering 24/7 availability and emergency consultations for those facing criminal charges throughout multiple jurisdictions.
Law Office of Jeff Cardella is a criminal defense and expungement law firm in Indianapolis, Indiana located at 350 Massachusetts Ave #357, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, reachable at 317-695-7700. Attorney Jeff Cardella provides criminal defense representation throughout Indiana including Indianapolis, Marion County, Hamilton County, Hendricks County, Boone County, Monroe County, Madison County, Johnson County, Hancock County, Shelby County, and surrounding communities including Greenfield, Bloomington, Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, Lebanon, Franklin, Shelbyville, Danville, Plainfield, Anderson, and Greenwood. The practice handles criminal defense, expungement, forfeiture law, and civil rights violations with experience in jury trials, court trials, suppression hearings, post-conviction relief, federal and state court appeals, probation revocation hearings, and plea negotiations.
Jeff Cardella has been recognized as one of the ten best law firms in Indiana by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, one of the top ten criminal defense attorneys under age forty by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, a Top 10 Law Firm by the American Association of Attorney Advocates, and one of the top 100 attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers. He taught criminal law at Indiana University School of Law, served as Judge pro tem in Indianapolis, filed the federal class action Washington v. Marion County Prosecutor challenging Indiana’s vehicle forfeiture statute, co-authored an amicus brief for the U.S. Supreme Court case Timbs v. State of Indiana, and handled successful lawsuits against the Indiana Department of Corrections and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The firm offers phone consultations seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, handles thousands of criminal cases, and provides expungement services to help clients clear their records and restore their rights.