Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer

Providing Dedicated, Driven and Aggressive Defense to Clients in Los Angeles

If you have been charged with a crime, you need a qualified, experienced, and aggressive defense lawyer who will fight for you. The Law Office of Robert Michael Helfend, Attorney at Law is here for you. I am a federal and state criminal defense attorney, and I want to explain why I am different from many other defense law firms out there. I have focused my experience exclusively in the area of criminal defense law since I began practicing in the Los Angeles area in 1984. As a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, I have successfully defended people who have been charged with misdemeanors as minor as shoplifting and felonies as major as murder. Regardless of what your charges are, you can be guaranteed that I take your defense seriously.

When you have been charged with a criminal offense - whether or not the accusations made against you are false - you don't want an attorney or a law firm that will fill you up with empty promises only to disappoint you when you need help the most. It is crucial to the success of your case and the future of your freedoms to obtain legal representation on which you can rely and trust. Therefore, finding a lawyer on whom you can depend to provide you with straightforward answers and well thought out strategies will prove to be very beneficial. At my firm, our sole focus is that of protecting the rights of our clients whose freedoms are currently at stake. With over 25 years of legal experience in the field of criminal defense, we are more than aware of exactly what it takes to successfully tackle the allegations that have been made against you.

Criminal Defense in Los Angeles - More than Just Experience

When it comes to effective criminal defense in Los Angeles, experience isn't always enough. I have also earned a reputation for success, integrity in the courts, and an intelligent, hard-nosed approach to fighting for my clients' best interests and rights. I won't judge you and I will use plain English to explain the law, the possible penalties and how your decisions will affect the outcome of your case. You will always know exactly what the prosecutors are up to, what strategies we will use and how your case is progressing.

My experience extends to the furthest reaches of criminal defense, meaning that you can utilize my firm for even the harshest of charges, including federal crimes. There are two grounds for which a crime is considered a federal offense. First, if a person breaks a federal law of any sort and to any degree, he or she may be faced with federal charges. It is important to note the difference between violating a state law and a federal law, as the former is not as serious an offense as the latter. The second reason a person can be convicted of a federal offense is if the location of the crime is federally owned. In some situations, a state offense may be committed on federally-owned property. In that case, the hearing takes place in the respective state and employs federal court measures. Title 18 of the U.S. Code deals with federal crimes and clearly outlines the majority of federal offenses. I am well-versed in these laws and provide experienced and effective defense in federal district courts throughout the U.S. I have the experience to anticipate and respond to the federal prosecutor's tactics. Some potential cases of this kind that I can handle include insider trading, securities fraud, mail and wire fraud, child pornography charges and more.

My experience includes more than 25 years of representing people facing a variety of charges. Common charges are murder and robbery. However, state crimes are virtually limitless and may include such charges as embezzlement, DUI and burglary. I have experience handling a variety of drug crimes, which include, but are not limited to, drug possession, medical marijuana and marijuana dispensaries charges. As for sex crimes and/or domestic violence, I have assisted many clients who are facing spousal abuse, internet sex crimes and child pornography charges. I can also assist with Social Security issues and have handled situations involving fraud, identity theft, securities fraud and insider trading.

Other charges that may not be as neatly categorized are also within the realm of my services. These include issues such as internet crimes, grand theft, "three strikes" offenses, and all other felony and misdemeanor crimes in state and municipal courts in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. I know how to deal with such complex issues as an unreasonable search and seizure and other violations of a client's rights. At the end of the day, your criminal defense attorney must be measured against his track record: If you can't win in court, it doesn't matter how good you are in the research library or forensic lab. My record speaks for itself. No tricks. No lies. No promises. Just rock-solid, tough, effective criminal defense that fights every step of the way to have your charges dropped or reduced to an acceptable outcome. It's your future. Hire a lawyer who understands how important it is to protect it.

Facing criminal charges? Contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney today!

Without the assistance of an aggressive and experienced Los Angeles criminal lawyer at my firm, your chances of finding an optimum outcome for your case diminish on a daily basis. I cannot stress enough the importance of having a strong-willed, yet compassionate and seasoned attorney is to finding a win in the court room, getting charges reduced, or being acquitted altogether. At my firm, we have put together cases for individuals who have lost all hope with other attorneys and were going to be harshly or unfairly sentenced without my intervention.

Luckily, these individuals approached me just at the right time and I was capable of literally saving them from a life behind bars. I will do whatever it takes to find the most cutting edge and innovative way to defend your case and successfully protect your rights. Even if you are innocent, it will be absolutely necessary to obtain legal representation. A prosecutor will try to secure any amount of evidence against you, even a seemingly innocent statement you have made at the time of the arrest. Protect your future - call my firm today.

Contact Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Robert Michael Helfend any hour of the day, any day of the week to schedule a consultation about your federal or state criminal charges.

I am proud to serve the surrounding Los Angeles communities of Bel Air, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Downey, LAX Airport, Norwalk, Santa Monica and Van Nuys.