Categories for Van Nuys Court

I’ve been practicing now in the Van Nuys courthouse for over 25 years, handled hundreds of criminal cases there and I have a pretty good feel for the time frame of most cases.  Once I sit down with the client and get all the information related to the case, I can usually give you a pretty good idea of how long the case will take to resolve itself. Misdemeanor Cases… Continure reading

This is a question that I’ve talked about and fought for over the past twenty-five years of defending cases in the Van Nuys courthouse. Van Nuys pretty much controls most of the San Fernando Valley as far as jurisdiction for criminal cases that are arrested and filed in the Valley.  As far as trying to get no jail time, you have to realize that the prosecutors are usually giving jail… Continure reading

When it comes to criminal defense, there are a lot of City Attorney hearings throughout the San Fernando Valley, which is basically controlled by the City Attorney’s office as far as misdemeanor cases go, domestic violence cases, and the like. Resolving Criminal Cases in Van Nuys A City Attorney hearing in Van Nuys is conducted right near the courthouse. Right in the Marvin Braun Building in Van Nuys, and basically… Continure reading