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Our Glendale Office is located at:

Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc.
Glendale Criminal Defense Attorneys and DUI Lawyers

450 North Brand Blvd., Suite 600
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 937-0879

Glendale Criminal Defense Attorneys

Experienced Criminal Lawyers in Glendale Will Fight to Protect Your Rights and Freedom

Suppose you’ve been charged with theft on Brand Boulevard, arrested for DUI after leaving Griffith Park, or accused of vandalism somewhere else in Glendale. In that case, you now face some serious, potentially life-altering circumstances.

To mitigate those circumstances, you need an experienced Glendale Criminal Defense Attorney on your side—a lawyer that knows Glendale and is intimate with the legal justice system there.

Glendale Police Department
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613 E. Broadway
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 550-4400

Pacific Community Center & Park
501 Pacific Ave.
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 548-4098

The Hills Rehabilitation Center
8207 Mulholland Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(844) 915-0287

Facing Criminal Charges? Call an Experienced Glendale Criminal Defense Lawyer Now

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime in Glendale, CA, you are likely facing a set of crises on multiple fronts. Criminal charges can wreak havoc in your family, jeopardize your job, and create huge amounts of fear and uncertainty about your future. To make matters worse, navigating your way through the criminal system can seem complicated and confusing. At times like these, your best chance of a positive outcome is to hire an experienced Glendale criminal defense attorney to represent your interests.

At the Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc., we have over 50 years of combined courtroom experience with a proven track record of success. Our team of criminal defense attorneys includes former judges and prosecutors who know the criminal justice system inside and out. Whether you’ve been charged with theft, DUI, drug-related offenses, sex crimes, or a violent crime in our team of top criminal defense lawyers in Glendale will strategize for your best defense and work to protect your rights and your freedom.

Criminal Defense in Glendale

Glendale enjoys one of the lowest crime rates of any city in the Los Angeles area, and local law enforcement and prosecutors work hard to make it stay that way. Unfortunately for you, this means if you’re accused of a crime in Glendale, you can expect prosecutors to be highly committed to securing a conviction unless a skilled defense attorney either convinces the court to dismiss the charges or successfully negotiates a plea bargain. Let’s look at some of the more common criminal charges in Glendale, CA that we defend against.

Theft:
Most incidents of theft in Glendale are non-violent and include shoplifting, burglary, auto theft, and similar offenses. More aggressive forms of theft like armed robbery are less common, but they still happen. Petty theft (i.e., stealing items valued at less than $950) is a misdemeanor in California; grand theft (over $950) may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, while armed robbery is a felony offense.

Vandalism:
Vandalism is the illegal destruction of someone else’s property. Vandalism in Glendale is typically charged as a misdemeanor if the damage is under $400, or a felony if it’s over $400.

Drug-Related Offenses:
Illicit drugs are widely available in Glendale and throughout Los Angeles County, which means drug arrests happen frequently. Drug-related offenses can be charged as misdemeanors for simple possession of small amounts, or felonies for more serious offenses. Common drug crimes may include:

Possession of controlled substances
Transportation, sales, or distribution of illegal drugs
Manufacture of dangerous drugs on a commercial scale (e.g., methamphetamines)

DUI
DUI charges in Glendale are quite common, and DUI convictions can result in license suspension, fines, probation, and jail time. First-time offenses are usually misdemeanors, but DUI may also be charged as a felony if it’s a repeat offense or if someone is injured or killed as a result.

Assault and Battery
Under California law, assault and battery are two separate offenses that are often charged together. Assault is an “unlawful attempt” to commit physical injury on another person, whether or not any contact is made. Battery is the “actual use” of unlawful force on another person. Simple assault is a misdemeanor, but it may be charged as a felony if it involves using a weapon or serious bodily injury occurs.

Violent Crimes
Violent crimes are typically charged as felony offenses and can result in serious fines and prison time if you are convicted. Examples of violent offenses in Glendale may include armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, reckless endangerment, sexual assault, manslaughter, and homicide.

The Criminal Court Process in Glendale, CA

If you are charged with a crime in Glendale, your case will typically be heard at the Glendale Courthouse at 600 E. Broadway. Here’s how the court process works and how an experienced defense attorney can help with the process:

Arraignment: At your arraignment, you’ll appear before a judge to be informed of the charges against you and to enter a plea. The prosecutor will also present initial evidence to the court that establishes probable cause for your arrest (e.g., witness statements, physical evidence, etc.). Your attorney may make a statement on your behalf or request certain conditions of release. If you plead “not guilty,” the judge will determine whether to set bail or release you on your own recognizance. Thanks to recent bail reforms in California, most defendants can now be released without bail.
Pre-trial: Many criminal cases can be resolved in the pre-trial phase without trial, especially with a good defense attorney involved. During the pre-trial period, if you’re charged with a felony, you may attend a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to move forward with a trial. For misdemeanors, your attorney may file a Penal Code 911 motion to dismiss the charges at a more informal hearing. Both sides will also exchange relevant information about the evidence they are presenting (a process called “discovery”). Throughout the pre-trial, your attorney will continue to negotiate for dismissal or reduction of the charges, or in some cases, negotiate a plea bargain on a lesser charge to avoid trial.
Trial: If the matter cannot be resolved in pre-trial, your case will go to a jury trial at the Glendale Courthouse. An experienced defense attorney will defend your case aggressively, dismantling the prosecution’s arguments to pursue an acquittal by the jury.
Sentencing: If the charges are dismissed at any point in the process, your case concludes with no penalty and no conviction on your criminal record. If you agreed to a plea bargain to avoid trial, the judge will typically abide by whatever agreement your attorney negotiated with the prosecution. If a jury convicts you, there will be a sentencing hearing where the judge determines the sentence. Your attorney will argue your case for leniency, or if some discrepancies or errors may have tainted the verdict, the attorney may file a motion for a new trial.
Appeal: You have the right to appeal any adverse decision to a higher court for review. If you choose to appeal your conviction, your attorney will file the appeal and prepare written briefs explaining the grounds for the appeal (typically pointing out mistakes or evidence of misconduct during the trial).

The Superior Court of California – Glendale Courthouse
600 E. Broadway
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 265-6400

If You Are Facing Criminal Charges in Glendale, CA

A criminal conviction could have a significant impact on you, your family, and your future. If you or someone you love is charged with a crime in Glendale, CA, attorney David S. Chesley and his team have the experience and skills you need to get the best possible outcome. Don’t risk your future—make sure you have the best criminal defense attorneys in Glendale on your side. For assistance 24/7 or to schedule a free consultation, call us at (818) 937-0879 or fill out our Contact Form.

Recent Results

Our client faced multiple serious charges in Los Angeles County, including Penal Code § 211 (Robbery), § 245(a)(1) (Assault with a Deadly Weapon), and § 245(a)(4) (Assault with Force Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury). Unlike a co-defendant represented by another firm who pled to a felony conviction with a "strike," our legal team pursued a different strategy. Through the submission of a comprehensive mitigation package to the District Attorney, we successfully negotiated a complete dismissal of all charges.
Our client faced serious charges under Penal Code section 211 for alleged felony robbery involving force and fear in Riverside County (Murrieta Court) . The prosecution argued that probation was not appropriate due to our client’s prior felony convictions in San Bernardino County, including a previous robbery in April 2021 and grand theft in November 2019. Despite the severity of these allegations, our legal team successfully demonstrated insufficient evidence during the preliminary hearing. As a result, all charges were dismissed. This outcome allowed our client to move forward without the burden of a new conviction.
Multiple defendants each facing 7 years charged with smuggling prescription drugs into California from Mexico our client was the only defendant who received NO JAIL TIME!
Client facing 5 years for possession of deadly weapon we negotiated a plea for NO JAIL TIME!
Client facing 3 life terms for multiple felony counts of Child Molestation and Sodomy with child we proved the charges were fabricated by victims mother DISMISSAL of all charges at preliminary hearing!
Strike case: Client charged with possession of methamphetamine facing 25 years we filed a Romero Motion which was granted case REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR!
Client's estranged girlfriend alleged Client broke into her room and choked her facing 14 years in State Prison we won at trial JURY ACQUITTAL.
Police allegedly discovered 3 bags of marijuana in client's glove box faced 6 years we filed a 1538.5 motion to suppress resulting in DISMISSAL of all charges!

What our clients say Client Testimonials

I am truly pleased with my experience with the Law Offices Of David S Chesley. They answered all my questions and provided me with great advice and legal services. My case resolved quickly. Thank you!
Rodrigo L.

I left court yesterday with my last case being wrapped up. Two court appearances and that’s it. He represented me in a couple of different cases and was impressive to say the least. Always a phone call or text message away. Confident and aggressive when he needed to be. Calming and thorough when meeting with me. Attorney Chesley did exactly what he said he would and I got the results I needed. He seemed to know all the right people at the Temple Street courthouse. You can always get in contact with him quickly and he is a great lawyer. I highly recommend his legal services.
Ricardo Esteves

My brother was given a very caring attorney that was assigned to his case and we had very helpful case managers throughout the process. I strongly recommend David Chesley to anyone who is in trouble. I called in to get help on my brothers case and right away I liked their service. My brothers charges were eventually dismissed after the attorney got him into a program, now he could go on without the trouble of having anything on his record
Erica Geller

I retained Mr. Chesley and his firm and from the beginning they were extremely professional both in communicating the status of my case to me, explaining the situation as a whole, and just downright taking care of business. It was money well spent for a job well done. Thanks again to David and Melissa others that worked on my case. I recommend this firm to anyone in need of legal representation. Don’t just accept things the courts force on you, call this firm and protect yourself.
Elizabeth F.

I contacted Mr. Chesley and his firm because some unfortunate events had left me in a jam. Detectives were demanding I testify or be prosecuted for a crime I didn’t commit. (I wasn’t involved or even at the scene of the alleged crime when it supposedly took place.) Mr. Chesley explained to me that he had been through similar situations with his clients before and understood exactly what was going on. His response to what took place was nothing short of amazing. No matter how small my concern, Mr. Chesley addressed it in a timely manner. He advocated for what is right and empathized with me in dealing with the Court system. After meeting with the supervising D.A. and providing alibi evidence he was able to get me out the situation. I’m very grateful to have found him.
Leon Hanley

I hired David Chesley for my criminal defense in 2012. he was recommended to us for is success results and his low fees. David is very smart and his professional legal advice was honest & much appreciated during these stressful time. David’s knowledge, advice, and communication about what we were to expect was reassuring and beneficial to me. He charged me a reasonable flat rate and didn’t charge me any surprise fees. In my case David Chesley was able to negotiate with the prosecution attorney for the best result I could hope for. He had success at getting my criminal charges dismissed with the judges approval. You will not be disappointed if you hire The Law Offices of David S. Chesley.
Britanny Givens

David is very professional, yet very casual. Although it is typically not easy to speak straight up with an attorney, he is very easy to talk to. He replied to my questions quickly and was available all hours. Not only did he get my case resolved with a dismissal, he went above and beyond and got me an expungement without me even requesting it. He never beats around the bush and tells you like it is. At the same time is willing to work overtime to get the results you request. I would use David’s services again in the future.
Andrew A.

very satisfied being a client with the Law Offices of David Chesley.. Negin represented both my husband and I and got both our cases dis issued… Negin was on top of our cases she really cares and did everything she said she would do!!! thanks a lot Negin
Rita K.

I don’t write many reviews, however this time I had to share my admiration and appreciation for this firm. Attorney Negin Akhavan is definitely a person you want representing you in any criminal legal battle. She is the clear definition of the frace “is not what you know, but who you know ” she is not only knowledgeable, she also has the relationships with the right people. I couldn’t be happier with the results she was able to provide.

Thank you Negin.
Gabriel V.

An old felony charge came up, so I hired David and his team in June, and he got me a release on my own cognition on a felony charge in July which has never happened to me, and got it dismissed in October. He was responsive when I called and always kept me updated. Got my case dismissed, was easy to work and handled everything for me. He did an excellent job. I highly recommend David Chesley for any criminal defense.
Jason Corona

They really helped me out in a timely manner. I had a drug charge from 16 years ago and they dealt with it quickly. I can’t recommend them enough. If you have a criminal charges check them out they are awesome.
Santiago L.