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Criminal Defense Lawyer Inglewood, CA

Criminal defense lawyers in Inglewood, CA. Everyone in Inglewood, CA, hopes that they'll never need a criminal defense attorney. Maybe you broke the law on accident. Maybe the alleged victim is making the allegations up, or you made a choice you realize was wrong now. Or maybe a family member is running out of time to get help, and you need a Inglewood, CA, criminal defense lawyer to help you navigate the legal process.

Whatever you need legal help with, the Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc. is see you through the challenge. We have over 25 of the top criminal defense attorneys in California, and our results speak for themselves. Reach us now at (800) 755-5174 or reach out to us online for a free, confidential consultation.

Why You Need a Inglewood, CA, Criminal Defense Lawyer NOW

Hesitating to hire an attorney can give your case major disadvantages. While you're hesitating, the police and prosecutors are building a case against you. California has historically been very harsh in sentencing, and letting the prosecution get an advantage could make the difference whether you go to prison or avoid a conviction.

Additionally, the longer you wait to hire an attorney, the more likely you are to unconsciously give the prosecution evidence that hurts you. Answering questions without an attorney treating the charges as unserious, or even speaking with anyone other than your attorney could be inadvertently setting yourself up for a guilty verdict.

Contacting a Inglewood, CA, criminal defense lawyer early is important for your freedom. Doing it right away can even save you from the charges going to court. fighting for your freedom early, challenging evidence, and leveraging their relationship with the prosecutor, your attorney may be able to get the charges dropped or dismissed.

If you've been arrested, it doesn't matter the day or time – call us now. At the Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc., we're ready 24/7 for your call and can start helping you craft your defense as soon as you call.

How Our Inglewood, CA, Criminal Defense Lawyers Help You

Everyone has a right to be treated like a person, and we want to fulfill that right while defend you. Because all our cases are focused on our client, we both make a defense in a way that works best for you and understand the impact we have on your life.

Our lawyers help you by:

  • Learning about your case from all angles – from you, the state's evidence, and our own investigations, we get to know your case inside and out.
  • Create a rock-solid defense through motions to suppress evidence, working with expert witnesses, and fighting the state's subpoenas.
  • Stand by you in court if the case needs to go to trial. We select jurors that will treat you fairly, display the flaws in the state's case, and create reasonable doubt.
  • Negotiate with the state for plea deals. When the prosecution knows that you have a strong defense, they're more likely to drop or reduce charges in your case.
  • Advocate for lesser sentences at the trial's end. We want to keep you out of prison, and will fight for probation or a shorter sentence.
  • Helping you clear your record after a court case. We'll assist with the expungement, sealing, and destruction of arrest and criminal records. Don't let your record become a stain on your reputation.

Inglewood, CA, Criminal Defense Practice Areas for the Law Offices of David S. Chesley

The Law Offices of David S. Chesley can help you with almost any Inglewood, CA criminal charge, and are always ready to help, regardless of what you're facing. Our criminal defense attorneys can help you defend against:

Traffic Charges

Traffic charges cover everything that happens on the road. It could be a DUI, refusing to test, or a hit and run. In Inglewood, CA, we frequently defend traffic charges including:

Violent Offense Charges

Violent crime charges tend to have high penalties in Inglewood, CA, no matter which specific one you're alleged to have committed. They range from assault to resisting arrest. Below are violent crime charges we frequently defend clients against:

Drug Charges

Drug charges in Inglewood, CA, mostly come down to possessing a controlled substance, possessing paraphernalia, and/or trying to sell it. Even just holding a possession on California's controlled substance list. If you're facing any of the following common charges (or another one) for any controlled substance, contact us now to start building your defense:

Theft Charges

Inglewood, CA, theft charges cover a wide variety of alleged actions. The ones that involve the use of force, like robbery, tend to face more serious consequences. We provide defense for all of the below theft charges, in addition to others:

Sex Crime Charges

Sex crimes are often viewed as some of the most serious charges a person can face. They can involve either the commission of a sexual act, certain communications, or the consumption of some pornographic materials. Here are some sex crime charges that we defend against:

Murder Charges

Murder charges are some of the most serious you can face in Inglewood, CA. The punishment is severe, even for unintentional or unsuccessful attempts, meaning that you need a powerful defense strategy to protect you. These are some of the murder charges that we can help you defend against:

Contact our lawyers with any criminal charges and we'll start creating your defense strategy today.

What To Look For in Your Inglewood, CA, Criminal Defense Lawyer

When deciding on a Inglewood, CA, criminal defense lawyer, there are many choices available, but deciding on the right one can make all the difference in your case. Hiring the right criminal defense attorney is quite possibly the biggest factor in how your case will turn out. And these are the factors you'll want to look for:

  • Experience – ideally as both defense and prosecution attorneys.
  • Relationships With Local Courts – to make negotiating plea deals or dropped charges easier.
  • Knowledge of Your Charges – experience working with the specific charge you're facing.
  • Good Reputation – they should be known for providing quality and compassionate service.
  • Responsiveness and Availability – you want a lawyer who listens and a firm that's always available.
  • Transparent Costs – don't get caught up in a contract you don't understand.

How We Fight in the Inglewood, CA, Court System to Protect Your Freedom:

Our philosophy is to be as aggressive, thorough, and relentless as we can in each and every defense. We don't sit passively by while the prosecution builds up evidence against you; we're proactive and by your side throughout the legal process, scaring the state and convincing the jury.

As soon as you call our Inglewood, CA, criminal defense lawyers, we take immediate action. Here are some common steps we take for major criminal defense cases:

  1. Research Your Case – We listen to you and do our own research to craft a strong defense.
  2. Fight For Early Dismissal – Either at a pre–filing investigation conference or a preliminary hearing, if we can get the charges dropped or dismissed, we'll do so.
  3. Champion Your Pretrial Freedom – At a bail hearing, we argue for your freedom while awaiting a trial, without excessive bail.
  4. Be Your Go-Between With the Prosecution – We'll negotiate to find a plea deal that works for you.
  5. Defend You at Trial – Using the defense we built while first learning about your case, we'll break down the prosecution's argument at trial and show reasonable doubt to the jury.
  6. Represent You for Sentencing and Appeals – Depending on the outcome of the trial, we will argue for lenient sentencing and can appeal the verdict to reclaim your freedom.

Why Choose Our Inglewood, CA, Criminal Defense Lawyers:

The Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc., features a group of former prosecutors, judges, and law enforcement officers who have turned their talents to criminal defense. We have over five decades of courtroom experience. We know the way the prosecution builds its case, and we can take advantages of the weaknesses we know are in their strategies.

Using our existing relationships with prosecutors and judges, we're experts at getting a plea deal that secures your interests, and can avoid a trial in most cases. And if your case does end up going before a jury, you'll have a persuasive attorney armed with a powerful defense.

We've received acclaim from both clients and experts. We handle all types of serious crimes, and have a large team of the best criminal defense attorneys in California. Our rates are affordable, and our phones are available 24/7 if you have any questions or something happened and you need urgent help.

Call the Law Offices of David S. Chesley Now – Your Freedom Depends On It

For any criminal charges in Inglewood, CA, it's critical to have a powerful defense. You need an attorney who's experienced with criminal defense. The Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc. is ready to defend you.

It doesn't matter what you're facing, our firm is up to the task. Get in touch as soon as possible – the longer you take to contact one of our attorneys, the larger the state's case is growing against you. Call (800) 755-5174 or contact us online to start crafting your case the minute we get in touch.

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  • 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!

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