CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER IN NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
Norwalk is home to the Norwalk Courthouse, one of the main criminal courthouses in southeast Los Angeles County. Many felony cases from Norwalk, Bellflower, Downey, Cerritos, and surrounding communities are heard there. If you were arrested in Norwalk, your case will likely be decided in this courthouse.
Norwalk contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Deputies from the Norwalk Station patrol the city, including the 5 and 605 freeway corridors and the Norwalk transit station area. I regularly represent clients charged in Norwalk, from my office in nearby Long Beach.
Criminal Charges I Defend in Norwalk
- DUI, including felony DUI and DUI with injury
- Drug possession and drug sales
- Domestic violence
- Robbery, burglary, and theft
- Assault with a deadly weapon and other violent crimes
- Weapons offenses, including possession of a firearm by a prohibited person
- Three strikes cases and prior conviction allegations
Felony Cases at the Norwalk Courthouse
The Norwalk Courthouse is at 12720 Norwalk Boulevard. Felony cases there move through several stages: arraignment, a preliminary hearing, pretrial motions, and possibly trial. Each stage is an opportunity to challenge the evidence, file motions to suppress, and negotiate for a better outcome. A prepared defense lawyer can often get charges reduced or dismissed before trial.
Prior Convictions and Three Strikes
If you have prior convictions, prosecutors may allege them to increase your sentence. That can include strikes under California's Three Strikes law. Judges have the power to dismiss a prior strike in the interest of justice under Penal Code 1385. In recent years, California has also limited how certain enhancements can be used. I evaluate every prior conviction allegation and fight to reduce your exposure.
Experience That Works for You
Before becoming a defense lawyer, I served eight years with the Los Angeles Police Department. I know how officers and deputies investigate cases, how reports are written, and what details matter in court. I put that knowledge to work for clients in Norwalk and throughout Los Angeles County.
Talk to a Norwalk Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Norwalk, do not wait to get help. The sooner I am involved, the more I can do to protect your rights and build your defense. Call McCready Law Group at (562) 837-0902 or send me a message to schedule a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Norwalk Courthouse?
The Norwalk Courthouse is at 12720 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650. It hears many felony cases from southeast Los Angeles County.
Can a judge dismiss a strike from my record?
A judge can dismiss a prior strike allegation for sentencing purposes under Penal Code 1385, often called a "Romero motion," when doing so serves the interests of justice. I can evaluate whether this is an option in your case.
Who patrols Norwalk?
Norwalk contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Most arrests are made by deputies assigned to the Norwalk Station.
Other Areas I Serve
I also represent clients arrested or charged with a crime in these nearby cities:
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- Criminal Defense Lawyer in Torrance
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Also Serving Norwalk
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER SERVING NORWALK
At McCready Law Group, I fight for people arrested or charged with a crime in Norwalk and throughout Los Angeles County. I bring eight years of experience as a Los Angeles Police Department officer to every case, and I give each client honest advice and personal attention. Call (562) 837-0902 to discuss your case.