Our Defense Practice Areas

If you’ve been arrested or charged with a criminal offense, it’s imperative to get professional legal help. Being charged with a crime can be extremely stressful and confusing; individuals facing legal prosecution often consult a criminal defense lawyer to protect their rights. When you call Her Lawyer, we’ll connect you with the most qualified attorney in your local area based on your unique legal situation. Your skilled criminal defense attorney will effectively navigate through California’s complex legal system, keeping you informed and protected at every turn. This can be a scary time, and some clients feel more comfortable with certain attorneys; we’ll accommodate your needs and preferences. At your request, we’ll get you in touch with one of our female criminal defense attorneys.

Her Lawyer’s female criminal defense attorneys carry specialized experience in the following practice areas:

• Arson
• Assault and Battery
• Burglary
• Child Molestation
• Child Pornography
• Credit card fraud
• Criminal threats
• Domestic violence
• Drug crimes
• DUI defense
• Embezzlement
• Expungement
• Forgery and Counterfeit
• Hit and Run
• Homicide
• Identity Theft
• Juvenile crime
• Kidnapping
• Larceny
• Manslaughter
• Marijuana Laws
• Prostitution and pimping
• Public Indecency
• Rape Defense`
• Robbery and carjacking
• Sexual Assault
• Solicitation
• Stalking
• Statutory Rape
• Theft

If you’re facing criminal charges, contact Her Lawyer to get in touch with one of our female criminal defense attorneys. It’s important to hire an attorney that carries specialized expertise with your specific type of criminal case. Whether it be DUI defense or drug charges, our member attorneys are prepared to handle any type of criminal defense case. Based on your unique legal situation and preferences, we’ll match you with the most qualified attorney in your area. At your request, we’ll get you in touch with one of our women criminal defense lawyers.

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FAQs

Do I need an attorney for criminal defense?

For individuals accused of a criminal offense, consulting a criminal defense attorney to provide legal counsel and representation is crucial. A conviction can wreak havoc on an individual’s life and representation; to protect your rights, it’s important to hire an attorney with a thorough understanding of criminal law.

Her Lawyer’s member attorneys concentrate their practice within a niche of criminal defense, such as drug defense or DUI defense.

What does a criminal defense attorney do?

In California, criminal defense lawyers protect the defendant’s legal rights and prove their innocence. Attorneys can legally handle all parts of the criminal defense, including the arrest, criminal investigation, criminal charges, criminal trial, and sentencing. Criminal defense attorneys protect their clients’ rights throughout California’s criminal procedure.

What should you look for in a criminal defense lawyer?

When choosing a lawyer, it’s important to hire a criminal defense attorney that

• specializes in criminal defense
• exhibits expertise
• is responsive
• approaches your case with confidence and discretion

Her Lawyer’s criminal defense attorneys carry at least five years of specialized legal experience, are in perfect standing with the California State Bar, and undergo gender sensitivity training.

Call Her Lawyer to get in touch with a skilled criminal defense lawyer. Based on your unique legal situation, needs, and preferences, we’ll connect you with the most qualified attorney in your local area. At your request, we can get you in touch with one of our female criminal defense attorneys.

Should I use a public defender or a criminal defense attorney?

Although the State provides defendants with free legal counsel, public defenders typically do not carry the professional expertise, knowledge, or experience that professional criminal defense lawyers carry. Criminal defense is a serious matter, and it’s important to have professional legal representation on your side.

Do I need to hire a lawyer if I plan on taking a plea deal?

When choosing a plea deal, it’s imperative to understand the differences between a not guilty, guilty, and no contest plea. A criminal defense attorney can provide legal counsel to defendants choosing a plea deal.

Are public defenders lawyers?

Yes, public defenders are real lawyers. They went to law school, passed the bar exam, and have their license to practice law just like private attorneys.

How much is a criminal defense attorney?

Criminal defense attorneys typically collect a retainer and charge by the hour. Criminal defense attorneys are usually willing to work with their clients to develop a payment structure that works for both of them.

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Criminal Defense – Attorney Principles

Protecting Your Legal Rights

At Her Lawyer, your rights are our priority. Your attorney’s duty is to prove your innocence, and our skilled lawyers will do everything in their power to defend your legal rights. During a criminal trial, defendants should exercise their rights; one of them being the right to legal representation.
Her Lawyer’s criminal defense lawyers carry specialized expertise in a plethora of criminal practice areas.

Foresighted Actions

You and your attorney will develop an effective legal strategy based on proactive measures rather than reactive responses. Your skilled criminal defense attorney will effectively navigate through California’s complex criminal procedure, keeping you informed at every turn. Every action you take will be deliberate and well-informed. Her Lawyer’s criminal defense attorneys carry refined expertise in specific legal areas.

Individualized Representation

No legal situation is the same, so neither should their solutions. When hiring an attorney, it’s important to choose one with specialized expertise in your individual case. Our member attorneys carry a minimum of five years of legal experience and undergo gender sensitivity training; we handle cases with expertise, confidence, and discretion. Based on your unique legal situation and preferences, we’ll match you with the most qualified attorney in your local area. Criminal trials can be stressful and confusing, and it’s important to hire an attorney that you feel comfortable with; we will accommodate your preferences. At your request, we’ll get you in touch with one of our female criminal defense attorneys. Professional legal help is only a call away.