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Our Chatsworth Office is located at:

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

9410 Owensmouth Ave
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 812-5675

Chatsworth Criminal Defense Attorneys

Our Seasoned Team of Defense Attorneys in Chatsworth Will Fight Aggressively for Your Rights and Freedom

Once known for being the hub of Southern California’s adult film industry, Chatsworth, California, evolved over time into an upscale Los Angeles suburb, home to entertainment industry executives and white-collar professionals. Common crimes here range from automobile-related ones (e.g. DUI driving on the 405, street racing, etc.) to drug and theft crimes. If you or someone you loved has recently been arrested, you’re likely scared and confused about what will happen to you. Our Chatsworth law firm created this resource page, so you can begin to understand and contextualize your charges and get the help you need.

Helpful City Resources:

LAPD – Devonshire Community Police Station
STATION INFO
10250 Etiwanda Avenue
Northridge, CA 91325
818-832-0633 Voice
818-832-0665 TDD/TTY

Chatsworth Community Center
22360 Devonshire Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 756-8189

Golden Road Recovery Center
22560 Lassen St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(877) 446-0972

Have You Been Arrested in Chatsworth?

Our legal team is uniquely comprised of former judges, prosecutors, and police officers. Whether you’ve been charged with a minor offense or a serious felony, we will aggressively and competently work to represent you or someone you love. A good criminal defense attorney has experience with cases like yours, but an excellent criminal defense attorney:

Has experience with cases like yours,
Knows the local courts,
And has a proven track record of criminal defense successes.

At the Law Offices of David S. Chesley, our award-winning attorneys have been in the local courthouses nearly every day for the last five decades, and our case results speak for themselves. We routinely take on cases that involve:

DUI or DWI Arrests
Violent offenses
Drug charges
Theft
Sex Crimes
Murder and attempted murder

DUI, assault, drug possession, and theft are common Chatsworth arrests. Although these offenses are routine for the local police, they are life-altering for those accused. Our attorneys believe you deserve an aggressive legal defense so you can move past your current troubles and move forward with your life.

Charged with DUI in Chatsworth, CA

Chatsworth drivers can be pulled over on suspicion of DUI for swerving, speeding, and disobeying traffic laws. If a police officer pulls you over and notices an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, or other signs of intoxication, they may perform a field sobriety test. DUI penalties have long-lasting negative impacts on your life, especially if aggravating factors like excessive speed or causing an accident are also charged.

An experienced Chatsworth DUI defense attorney will review your case and look for evidence of faulty breathalyzer equipment, contributing factors to intoxication that are not illegal, or even police violations of your constitutional rights.

Charged with Assault in Chatsworth, CA

Assault charges can occur when you’re accused of attempting or threatening an illegal use of force against another person. Assault charges range from simple assault to assaulting a police officer, and the type of assault you’re charged with matters when it comes to fines and the length of jail time you could be facing. Assault charges can threaten your employability and much more, especially if you already have a criminal record. The stakes are high, and if you’ve been charged, you need to call an attorney.

A Chatsworth assault defense attorney will determine if you were defending yourself or another, or if you lacked the intent required by law to prove that an assault occurred.

Charged with Drug Possession in Chatsworth, CA

Possession of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and large quantities of marijuana can lead to very serious drug charges in Chatsworth. Each time a person is arrested for possession of controlled substances, the consequences become more severe. If you’re also charged with the intent to sell larger amounts of controlled substances, you could end up in jail for decades if you don’t mount an aggressive legal defense.

Experienced Chatsworth drug defense attorneys will evaluate your case and help you understand your options. A great defense lawyer will assert every defense available to you, such as lack of intent or lack of knowledge. In some drug cases, the smartest legal strategy includes knowing when to accept a plea deal.

Charged with Theft in Chatsworth, CA

Theft is a wide-ranging category of crime, and it includes burglary, carjacking, fraud, shoplifting, robbery, forgery, and several other violations of law. Depending on the type of theft you’ve been charged with in Chatsworth, you could be facing a misdemeanor charge, or you could be looking at a serious felony. Any allegation of violations will heighten the severity of the charge.

As there are numerous, complex laws pertaining to the many types of theft, those accused should hire a defense attorney in Chatsworth when they’ve been arrested or charged with any theft. The defenses to theft are specific to each type of crime, and it takes a competent and thorough attorney to ensure the best defenses are presented to prosecutors.

The Superior Court of California – Chatsworth Courthouse
9425 Penfield Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 407-2200

What You Need in a Criminal Defense Attorney

When you’re charged with any crime in Chatsworth, you must hire a defense lawyer as soon as possible. It can be difficult to sort through the numerous internet results pages to find the right attorney when you’re already experiencing the stress of criminal charges. Even when time is of the essence, you should ask preliminary questions before you hand over the responsibility of your defense to just any law firm.

Important questions to ask include:

How do you prioritize communication?
How do you charge for your services?
What is your experience with cases like mine?
What is your experience in the local courts?

On Communication: Your attorney should facilitate easy and frequent communication. You need your questions answered for peace of mind and understanding in a turbulent time. Likewise, your attorney needs you to be comfortable explaining the circumstances surrounding the charges.

On Payment: Reputable firms have transparent fee schedules. You deserve to know what you agree to pay for when you hire your attorney. Find a firm that won’t hide fees from you or charge unreasonably for services.

On Experience: Your defense attorney needs to be experienced not only in cases like yours but also in how to try those cases in the local courts. Defense lawyers build relationships with the prosecutorial side that enables a certain professional trust. A law firm that’s been in the local courthouses for decades isn’t going to experience misunderstandings or miscommunications with the prosecution or the judge.

The award-winning defense attorneys at the Law Offices of David S. Chesley are experienced, honest, and familiar with the local courthouses and judicial systems. Most of all, our defense team achieves fantastic results for our clients time and time again. For a free consultation, call any day at any hour at (818) 812-5675.

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.