Criminal Defense Attorney in the City of Calabasas
With a solid track record of 26 years in handling criminal cases in Calabasas, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. My office, conveniently located on Ventura Boulevard in Encino, is just a short drive away. I've successfully managed numerous cases where individuals were arrested in Calabasas, often by the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station or the Los Angeles Police Department Topanga Division. This area falls on the border between LAPD and sheriff territory, and I'm well-versed in navigating these jurisdictions.
If you or a loved one has been arrested in Calabasas, or if you're a resident facing a legal issue there, you're in the right hands. I've handled a multitude of cases in the San Fernando Valley over my extensive career. Your case will likely be in the Van Nuys courthouse, a jurisdiction I'm intimately familiar with, as they have control over Calabasas.
My approach begins with a private consultation in my office, where we can discuss your situation in detail. This conversation, protected by attorney-client privilege, allows me to gain a comprehensive understanding of your case. I can then provide you with a clear picture of what you're facing and develop a strategy that best suits your needs.
I'm going to look at the police report and speak to the prosecutor to get all the pieces of the puzzle so we can move forward with exactly how we're going to defend you and whether prefiling intervention is the right approach.
My familiarity with the local legal landscape, including the prosecutors and judges, is a significant advantage in your case. I am prepared to fight for your bail, challenge the charges, and negotiate with the relevant authorities. You can rest assured that I know the city of Calabasas well and will use this knowledge to your advantage.
It's right near my home. I represented many people who either live in the community or pass through the neighborhood and get arrested by the sheriffs or the Topanga police department.
Deciding Defense Strategy for Best Outcome
From the outset, it's crucial to develop a robust defense strategy. This involves a careful consideration of whether to contest the charges or focus on damage control. I'll guide you through this process, ensuring we choose the best strategy for your case.
We might work things out because that kind of dictates how we're going to deal with the defense once we decide after we talk about everything and come to a meeting of the minds what our best strategy is moving forward, such as a plea bargain. You've got a lot riding on how the case is handled.
That includes your rights, reputation, freedom, criminal record, and job. There are so many things on the line, and I know the feeling of losing control when the police arrest you in the city of Calabasas. You're sent into court. You have to appear. You're not sure of exactly what's going to happen. When we meet, I will give you a step-by-step on exactly how we're going to handle your case.
I will let you know what to expect, and then you'll start to feel a sense of getting your peace of mind back and restoring control in your life because now you'll have a target. You'll know what you're looking at.
All of the guesswork will be taken out of it because I'm going to give you a good picture of the tendencies of the judges who are going to handle your case, the trends of the prosecutors who are lawyers like me on the other side who are going to be handling your case, and what will make a difference in your case, either in defending it or trying to mitigate it.
Seeking Lesser Charge or a Case Dismissal
Maybe we're looking to get a lesser charge. Perhaps we're looking to get some program or a dismissal. It just depends on what happened, what your criminal record looks like, and what type of case we're talking about. I will bring to bear my years of experience. I've worked for the District Attorney's office. I've worked for a Superior Court judge as his research attorney and right-hand man.
I've been the guiding force behind the Hedding Law Firm for the last 26 years, defending people just like you, dealing with your case, and figuring out what we're going to do so that we can put you in the best possible position to get out of the criminal justice system as fast as possible.
