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Our Century City Office is located at:

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

1801 Century Park East, Suite 2500
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 882-6466

Century City Criminal Defense Attorney

Have Been Charged with a Crime? An Experienced Century City Criminal Defense Lawyer is Ready to Fight for You

Century City, California started in the back lot of Twentieth Century Fox in 1960 to stave off a looming financial crisis for the studio. The city is now home to one of the wealthiest zip codes in the U.S., 90067, with many young professionals and Old Hollywood notables residing there.

If you or a loved one are being investigated for DUI, a White Collar, or other crime, hire a Century City criminal defense attorney. Do this immediately. You need an experienced, aggressive Century City criminal defense attorney regardless of the severity of the charge.

Criminal defense is a highly specialized field, and the stakes are simply too high to go with anyone less than the absolute best.

Even an arrest without a conviction can have life-changing repercussions.

Los Angeles Police Department – West LA
STATION INFO
1663 Butler Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90025
(310) 444-0701

JEM Community Center
9930 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 772-0000

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1841 Benicia Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90025
(323) 701-0589

The Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Century City are the Best in the Nation

With more than 50 years of experience, Mr. Chesley and his team of highly accomplished associates—experienced criminal defense attorneys and former prosecutors—are routinely acknowledged as among the nation’s very best criminal defense lawyers.

Achieving an astonishing track record of 90% favorable outcomes for the firm’s court cases, Mr. Chesley has ratings of “Preeminent” by Martindale Hubbell and “Superb” by Avvo. He is one of the National Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100 and the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA)’s Top 100 in the nation.

Mr. Chesley’s firm has been featured by national media, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, FOX News, CNN, NBC News, and more.

While being heralded by his peers and the press, Mr. Chesley also receives acclaim from the clients he serves: The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys rated him as in the Top 10 in the Nation for Client Satisfaction. He has an Avvo “Five Star” Clients Choice Award and an “A+” rating by the Better Business Bureau.

Why You Should Choose the Law Office of David Chesley:
The Chesley Difference

Mr. Chesley is a tireless advocate for his clients. Mr. Chesley and his team are among the best in the business when facing prosecutors, but he is also one of the best when it comes to working with his clients.

Mr. Chesley and his team understand the worry and fear you and your family are dealing with. They know that you never imagined yourself in this situation, and you don’t know what to do. They also understand that the scandal from an unproven allegation (even a minor charge such as shoplifting) may have devastating consequences that go far beyond any formal sanction.

That’s why Mr. Chesley personally supervises every case his firm represents. He gives you the personal dedication and engagement you need, so you never feel like you’re going through this alone. At the same time, everyone on Mr. Chesley’s team acts with great professionalism and the utmost discretion, and they work to resolve every matter as quickly as possible.

Mr. Chesley and his team are available to you, literally 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

White-Collar Crime
White-collar crimes refer to acts that lead to unlawful financial gain. Prosecuted under either state or federal law, white-collar crimes include tax fraud, securities fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, cybercrime, and identity theft.

It is essential to have a criminal defense lawyer at your side for a white-collar crime as soon as possible. Because reputation is everything for the white-collar defendant, prosecutors often look to end the case with a quietly negotiated plea bargain before they’ve filed charges in the first place.

But compared to other crimes, white-collar cases may require in-depth examination and forensic accounting of financial records, statements, corporate filings, correspondence, and much more. Therefore, the sooner you obtain counsel, the more time your lawyers have to learn the relevant facts, assess your potential liability, and develop a sound defense strategy.

The Law Office of David Chesley’s experienced defense counsel and in-house investigators are ready to help you at every step of your white-collar defense, from discovery to a prosecution’s proffer and plea negotiations to trial.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Related Offenses
As a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association and the National College for DUI Defense, Mr. Chesley is a certified expert in DUI defense, and it shows. Ninety-five percent (95%) of his DUI clients receive no jail time.

DUI defense expertise is essential in California. The state aggressively pursues those who are “driving under the influence” (DUI), and Century City is no exception in that pursuit. In addition to its regular DUI enforcement, the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Bureau frequently has DUI checkpoints and roving DUI saturation patrols in the Century City area.

California DUI convictions carry severe penalties, ranging from fines and license suspension to community service, probation, and prison. DUI convictions also may require participation in alcohol programs, installation of ignition lock devices, and restitution.

The Automobile Club of California estimates that, between fines, penalties, increases in insurance premiums, and other costs, a first-offense DUI misdemeanor conviction will cost approximately $15,688 for an adult 21 and over, while a first DUI conviction for a minor (under the age of 21) will be $22,500.

Types of Criminal Cases Mr. Chesley Defends:

White-Collar Crimes
Driving Under the Influence and other motor vehicle-related offenses
Murder, Assault, and Rape
Narcotics Possession and Distribution
Domestic Violence and Related Restraining Orders
Property crimes including burglary (residential and commercial), robbery, car theft, theft from a vehicle, shoplifting, and vandalism

The Superior Court of California – Beverly Hills Courthouse
9355 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 281-2400

Contact Mr. Chesley’s Team for A Free Consultation

There’s no time to waste when it comes to hiring a criminal defense attorney. Mr. Chesley and his team are available to you, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, for a free consultation and case evaluation. Call (310) 882-6466 or Contact us online today.

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.