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California Criminal Defense Attorney

If you or a loved one is under investigation or has been accused of committing a crime, you need to contact an experienced California criminal defense attorney immediately to protect your rights and your freedom. A criminal conviction can change your life for the worse, an experienced and professional criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles can be your savior.

If you are looking for an aggressive Los Angeles criminal defense attorney to represent you in a criminal case, contact the Law Office of David S. Chesley. With a proven record of 50+ years of success in many high-profile cases, we can help you fight criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors, all felonies including homicide.

Attorney David S. Chesley and his associates have been working as part of the California justice system for more than 50 years in different capacities. Our lawyers have worked in the roles of prosecutors and police officers in the past which means that they understand the system inside out.

Our California criminal defense attorneys know precisely how the system works and how government can utilize its extensive resources to come after you. Do not rely on police officers or investigators to help you out of this situation; they would be busy building up a case against you to aid the prosecutor. With our knowledge and experience on both sides of the law, we utilize our time efficiently to identify favorable evidence, go through the case details to verify information, and conduct witnesses’ interviews.

Local Courtroom Experience that Counts

If you are arrested in Los Angeles or are facing charges in California, you need a California criminal defense attorney to represent you in court. Local courthouse experience plays a significant role in influencing the case outcomes. Every courthouse has its own decorum and way of handling cases. Our attorneys have worked as part of the California and Los Angeles local courthouse system for the last five decades, we have extensive local courtroom experience that gives us as a competitive advantage over other law firms. With their local courtroom experience, our lawyers can guide you every step of the way. From the arrest, filing of charges, arraignment, pre-trial, and all hearings, our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys can guide you and handle your case in an effective manner.

Attorney David S. Chesley has assigned every lawyer in his team to specific courthouses in all counties throughout California which allow them to build relationships with judges, prosecutors and probation officers. Working as part of the same group and understanding the prosecutor’s moves and approach towards the case is especially important in negotiating favorable plea bargains.

Having worked as prosecutors, we are experts in critically examining and cross-checking any evidence or expert testimony that is brought against our clients. We prepare solid defense arguments that will convince the jury to dismiss evidence or expert testimony.

Early Intervention

Even though many Criminal defense attorneys tend to wait until the first court hearing, we like to start working on your case right away. We believe that the best window of defense work is before trial and even before the charges are formally filed. The pre-trial preparation and working on the case gives us an advantage over prosecutors and police officers.

We run an independent investigation and collect favorable details that can help us achieve the best outcomes for the case. We understand that critical case evidence can be lost if the investigation is delayed. Along with this, we critically examine all government collected and presented evidence to dismiss them in the court.

Personal Touch and Communication

Being accused of a crime is terrifying and devastating. It can traumatize people emotionally and may leave them clueless about what to do. Therefore, personal connection with the layer is essential in criminal charges.

At the Law Office of David S. Chesley, our Criminal defense attorney California maintains an intimate relationship with the client, providing emotional support as well as legal consultation. Our lawyers understand the value of personal touch and accessibility for the clients and are always willing to travel an extra mile to ensure the client’s comfort. Our lawyers respond to every call or message promptly and are accessible 24/7. It means that you are never alone in your quest to secure your freedom and we are always with you.

Skilled in Handling All Types of Criminal Cases

Whether you are accused of a DUI, violent crime, disrupting the peace or more serious crimes like gang-related violence, kidnapping, domestic abuse or murder, you can always rely on our experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles and throughout California. Attorney David S. Chesley has handpicked his team of criminal defense lawyers in specialized areas of criminal law. With their knowledge and expertise in criminal defense, our lawyers prepare aggressive defense strategies aiming at the best outcomes of the case for our clients.

At Law Office of David S. Chesley, we have assembled a large team of lawyers which means that caseload is always manageable, and every case gets the personal attention of the lawyer assigned and Mr. Chesley.

Let Us Help you

If you have been pulled over by a police officer, have received a call from the police department or have been arrested for criminal charges, do not panic, contact us immediately at (800) 755-5174 or reach us through our contact page. Our Criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles and throughout California can give you a free consultation over the phone. If you hired us, our lawyers can inform you about your rights and can prevent you from saying things that can be used against you during the trial.

Our lawyers will meet with you to discuss case details and available defenses. We advise our clients not to speak to the authorities unless one of our experienced lawyers are there to help them in their testimony.

You can contact us 24/7 any day of the year.

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.