Hedding Law Firm Overview

ONE OF THE LONGEST-RUNNING FIRMS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY

The Hedding Law Firm has been helping clients in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley since the 1970s. We are well known and respected in the criminal defense arena by prosecutors, judges, fellow attorneys, court staff, and the thousands of clients we have assisted over the years.

Ronald Hedding, Esq.
Ronald Hedding, Esq.

There is no substitute for experience and the connections built and forged over many years of fighting for our clients. Many attorneys in and around Los Angeles will take criminal cases for the retainer fee, not understanding how the system works.

Please don't waste your precious money when it comes to your freedom. We stand at the ready to snap into action and begin the process of creating a perfect defense for each client. One phone call can alleviate the control you have lost and the fear you feel.

Our firm has handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony criminal matters over the years, ranging from DUI to murder, internet crimes,  and white collar offenses, as well as federal crimes all over the country.

We are based in the San Fernando Valley, in Encino, California, and are well known throughout the Valley (Van Nuys Court, San Fernando Court, Sylmar Court, Burbank Court, Glendale Court). We are experienced in handling a wide variety of criminal offenses and have established a solid reputation with state and federal prosecutors and judges.

What makes us a powerful choice to guide you successfully through the system relates to a well-rounded experience base and the fact that we care about helping you. In the early 1990s, I started working for one of the biggest prosecuting agencies in the world (the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office).

I learned everything I could about the other side and put this inside knowledge to work for my criminal defense clients. Further, in 1993, I worked for a Superior court judge as his right-hand man and assisted him in deciding his cases. This close working relationship with a superior court judge gave me great insight into how judges decide their cases and how the defense can impact his decision-making process.

Moreover, I worked for the State Bar of California to select judges for the state of California. When the governor decided to appoint specific candidates to become judges, he must have them investigated by the commission I worked for. This process of investigating current and prospective judges has been invaluable to me in defending my criminal clients since 1994 as a criminal defense attorney.

Why Are We Successful for Our Clients? 

Several essential factors make criminal defense law firms successful. First and foremost, years of experience will separate the best criminal defense attorneys from those just starting or are former prosecutors. Sometimes, pretrial motions can be very effective weapons in a criminal case. The experience and insight developed after a long career of winning cases through trials and negotiating to give an attorney an edge that other attorneys can not duplicate or match.

It gives the attorney a feel for each local courthouse and how harsh they deal with some instances. Not only do we know these courthouses, they know us. We have spent many years building our reputation as a Firm not to be trifled with. We can answer your questions about what determines a sentence and how to avoid jail time.

This is inside information on the local tendencies that must be learned/earned in the field by working in the Los Angeles courts daily. It's a vast court system, with many different local judges, clerks, and local rules to navigate. This is what we do every day.

A winning attitude is another crucial element to the success of the Hedding Law Firm and its attorneys. When we walk into a courtroom, the mentality that comes with us is that we will get the best result for the client, and nothing will stop us!

This is not a very easy mindset to pull off in criminal defense. The prosecutors and judges are so jaded sometimes that they try to control every aspect of a criminal case. This is where the defense attorney must be prepared to step up and fight for his client. We might convince the prosecutor to file criminal charges through pre-filing intervention.

Only the savviest, seasoned defense attorneys can complete it and succeed. This comes with tried and true battle-tested experience and connections. If you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal offense, please contact our firm today and speak directly with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys to discuss the best course of action.

Consultations are always free, and we are available 24/7 by calling (213) 542-0940 – call today and get a powerful advocate on your side who will be your voice in a sometimes unforgiving system.

How Can You Get the Best Result in Your Case? 

To get the best result, I sincerely believe you must handle your case correctly. The first thing I do with my client is sit down in my office's privacy and understand precisely what we hope to achieve in the end. This requires both of us to be honest with each other and lay everything on the table. Once we agree on the result, it is time to combine the pieces to get the desired result.

If we are going to fight, we will investigate and make sure we have a meeting of the minds on precisely what we will need to happen to get you the win. If, on the other hand, we decide to negotiate, then we will get character letters and do the necessary leg work to prepare for me to meet with the prosecutor and judge to get the result.

I have successfully handled thousands of criminal cases over the past 25 years and have the benefit of years of work and preparation to make the moves necessary for you. Having fought over 200 jury trials, I know how to evaluate a case, help you make the right moves, and ensure you get the treatment you deserve! I enjoy using my talents to help people deal with the criminal justice system.

I wake up every morning looking forward to fighting for my clients in and out of the court. I enjoy what I do and believe this is why I am successful. I know that you feel fear and loss of control right now, but I also know that you can begin the process of taking your life back with the right advocate by your side!

What is the History Behind Our Encino Address?  

The main hub office of the Hedding Law Firm is in Encino, CA. It has been there for over twenty-five years. This is a beautiful location in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in an all-glass building on Ventura and Gaviota.

The building itself is famous for a number of different movies that have been filmed there – including Scarface. There are a number of scenes where money is being brought into the bank at the lower level of the building, and a number of other movies have been filmed at that location.

The penthouse is a beautiful suite with floor-to-ceiling windows, and some of the best criminal defense attorneys in California have office space at that location. Since we have been based out of there and have been so for many, many years, we are well-known to our clients for working hard and getting results in criminal cases throughout Los Angeles.

Although we do a lot of cases in the San Fernando Valley and a number of cases throughout Los Angeles County, which stretches from Lancaster to Long Beach and all over the LAX court down on the west side, which handles most of the criminal cases that are filed in that location.

Criminal Courts We Serve

  • Alhambra Courthouse - 150 West Commonwealth Alhambra, CA 91801
  • Bellflower Courthouse - 10025 East Flower Street, Bellflower, CA 90706
  • Burbank Courthouse - 300 East Olive Burbank, CA 91502
  • Central Arraignment Courthouse - 429 Bauchet St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Compton Courthouse - 200 West Compton Blvd. Compton, CA 90220
  • Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center- 210 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Downey Courthouse - 7500 East Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242
  • East Los Angeles Courthouse - 4848 E. Civic Center Way, Los Angeles, CA 90022
  • El Monte Courthouse - 11234 East Valley Blvd. El Monte, CA 91731
  • Glendale Courthouse - 600 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206
  • LAX Airport Courthouse - 11701 S. La Cienega Los Angeles, CA 90045
  • Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse - 275 Magnolia Long Beach, CA 90802
  • Inglewood Courthouse - One Regent Street, Inglewood, CA 90301
  • Metropolitan Courthouse - 1945 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
  • Michael Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse - 42011 4th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • Norwalk Courthouse - 12720 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650
  • Pasadena Courthouse - 300 East Walnut St. Pasadena, CA 91101
  • Pomona Courthouse South - 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766
  • San Fernando Courthouse - 900 Third Street San Fernando, CA 91340
  • San Luis Obispo Superior Court - 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
  • Santa Barbara Superior Court - 118 E. Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Santa Clarita Courthouse - 23747 West Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355
  • Torrance Courthouse - 825 Maple Ave. Torrance, CA 90503
  • Van Nuys Courthouse - 14400 Erwin Street Mall Van Nuys, CA 91401
  • West Covina Courthouse - 1427 West Covina Parkway, West Covina, CA 91790
  • Whittier Courthouse - 7339 South Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602

Orange County, CA

  • Central Justice Center - 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  • Community Court - 909 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  • Harbor Justice Center - 4601 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • North Justice Center - 1275 North Berkeley Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
  • Superior Court Service Center - 27573 Puerta Real, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  • West Justice Center - 8141 13th Street Westminster, CA 92683

Riverside County

  • Riverside Hall of Justice - 4100 Main Street, Riverside, CA. 92501
  • Banning Justice Center - 311 E. Ramsey Street, Banning, CA. 92220
  • Blythe Courthouse - 265 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA. 92225
  • Larson Justice Center - 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA. 92201
  • Southwest Justice Center - 30755-D Auld Road, Murrieta, CA. 92563

San Bernardino County

  • Joshua Tree District - 6527 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
  • Rancho Cucamonga District - 8303 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  • San Bernardino Justice Center - 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415
  • Victorville District - 14455 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA 92392

Ventura County

  • Ventura Hall of Justice - 800 South Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009
  • Ventura East County Courthouse - 3855-F Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063
  • Ventura Juvenile Court - 4353 E. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, CA 93036

Areas We Serve

At the Hedding Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys represent clients on state and federal crimes in all of Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, Riverside County, Santa Barbara County, San Bernardino County, and San Fernando Valley courthouses.

We proudly serve all cities within the San Fernando Valley, including Agoura Hills, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Encino, Glendale, Northridge, Reseda, Van Nuys, San Fernando, Sherman Oaks, Sylmar, Tarzana, West Hills, Woodland Hills, and more.

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