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Our Inglewood Office is located at:

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

11011 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite 102,
Inglewood, CA 90303
(424) 888-6080

Criminal Defense Attorney in Inglewood

Have You Been Charged With a Crime? An Experienced Inglewood Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You Take Charge of Your Situation

Inglewood is a vibrant community, but it’s also home to its share of crime. If you get stopped and arrested, you may find yourself scared and unsure of where to turn. Not only are you facing an uncertain future, but everyone seems to be working against you. Both the police and the prosecutors will try to find any weakness in your case that they can take advantage of.

Fortunately, you’re not alone. Hiring a criminal defense attorney puts someone on your side who is there for you. An experienced attorney knows the law and is dedicated to protecting your rights. Your criminal defense lawyer will provide you with the strongest possible protection.

At the Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc., we have decades of experience defending the accused in Inglewood and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re faced with a misdemeanor charge or a serious felony, our team of experienced attorneys will work tirelessly to protect your rights.

Local Inglewood Resources

Inglewood Police Department
1 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-5211

Inglewood Courthouse
1 E Regent St 6th floor
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 419-1396

NuView Treatment Center
2370 S Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(323) 307-7997

Crime in Inglewood
Someone commits a crime roughly every 1 hour and 44 minutes in Inglewood. As in any city, though, some areas of Inglewood are more prone to criminal activity than others. While the northern section of the city, near Windsor Hills, is relatively safe, other sections see far more criminal activity. The area west of the San Diego Freeway and especially near the airport is noted for high levels of crime. That’s why it’s so important to hire a criminal defense attorney who knows the local landscape.

The most common crimes in Inglewood are theft, vehicle theft, robbery, burglary, and assault. Drug crimes and DUI arrests are also common. According to FBI statistics, in the year 2019, the rates for robbery, vehicle theft, and rape were considerably higher than for the rest of California. The rates of burglary and theft were slightly lower than the state average.
Below is a brief overview of some of the charges you may be facing and for which an Inglewood defense attorney can help you mount your defense.

Grand Theft Auto and Carjacking
Because of the value of an automobile, any vehicle theft automatically qualifies as grand theft and carries severe penalties. In general, grand theft refers to the illegal taking of goods valued at over $950. In addition, automobile theft is illegal under California Vehicle Code 10851. Anyone who takes or drives another party’s vehicle without their consent is subject to this code. The code applies whether the intention was to take the car for a quick joyride or keep it permanently.

When the threat or use of force is applied in the act of vehicle theft, the offense is considered carjacking, a form of robbery. For the carjacking charge to apply, the vehicle must have been taken from the victim’s immediate presence and against their will. Carjacking is punishable in California by up to 9 years in prison.

DUI (Driving Under the Influence):
Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is a serious offense in California, resulting in fines, jail time, and the suspension or loss of your driver’s license. The standard for what constitutes DUI for adult drivers operating a passenger vehicle is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08. This translates to about three drinks for a man weighing 140 pounds and two for a woman weighing 120 pounds.
This rate is considerably lower for people operating commercial vehicles (0.04) or drivers under 21 years of age (0.01). It is also considered a DUI offense if you drive under the influence of any illegal drugs or consume an excessive amount of legal drugs containing alcohol, such as cough syrup.

Murder and Manslaughter
Murder is among the most serious crimes in the state of California. Defined as “the unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus, with malice aforethought,” murder can be either first- or second-degree. A first-degree murder, which is “deliberate and premeditated,” is punishable by death, life without parole, or 25 years to life. Second-degree murders, those that weren’t “deliberate and premeditated,” carry sentences of 15, 20, or 25 years to life.

Manslaughter, which refers to the unlawful killing of a person “without malice,” is a lesser but still serious charge. There are three types of manslaughter: voluntary, in which the killing is carried out in the “heat of passion”; involuntary, which occurs when illegal or negligent behavior results in death; and vehicular. Voluntary manslaughter carries a penalty of 3 to 11 years, while involuntary manslaughter carries 2 to 4.

Under California’s Street Terrorism Enforcement and Protection (STEP) Act, murders committed as part of gang activity are subject to more stringent penalties than other murders. This charge may apply even if you are not a member of the gang, as long as you participated in the violent act to benefit the gang. Because of the enhanced charges, it is especially important that you seek a highly skilled attorney if you’re faced with gang-related murder charges.

You Need an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
David S. Chesley and his team of experienced Inglewood criminal defense lawyers are dedicated to providing you with the best criminal defense representation possible. If you’re accused of any crime or misdemeanor in Inglewood, you need an attorney who will stand up for your rights and who knows the local court system inside and out. Our legal team comprises criminal defense lawyers, former prosecutors, police officers, and investigators who have decades of experience in all areas of the criminal justice system.

The Law Offices of David S. Chesley have many years of experience successfully defending people charged with a variety of crimes. Whether the police pulled you over for driving erratically down West Century Boulevard or they picked you up on violent crime charges in Morningside Park, David and his team of lawyers are here to protect your rights.
Call us today at (424) 331-0988 for a free consultation. We are available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.

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.