SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Recognized as top criminal defense attorneys in Van Nuys, the San Fernando Valley and throughout the country

Trial Attorney of the Year 2023

Criminal Courts Bar Association

Jerry Giesler Award

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Bob Schwartz

Of Counsel

Bob Schwartz has been a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney for 43 years. In 2012, Mr. Schwartz was honored as the Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year by the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Garret Weinrieb

Managing Partner

Garret Weinrieb, a graduate of the UCLA School of Law and the University of California, Berkeley (Phi Beta Kappa), draws on over 20 years of experience as a Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley criminal defense attorney and litigator to aggressively represent and protect his clients’ rights and interests against all felony and misdemeanor criminal charges.

Practice Areas

DOMESTIC CRIMES

DRUG OFFENSES

DUI & DRIVING

SEX CRIMES

THEFT CRIMES

VIOLENT CRIMES

WHITE COLLAR CRIMES

OTHER PRACTICE AREAS

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STEP BY STEP

STEP BY STEP LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURE

When a crime has been committed and the police have been sent for, and there is a suspect who is identified to the police...

After the Arrest

ROLE OF LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS AFTER YOUR ARREST

As part of our commitment to excellence, as aggressive criminal defense attorneys...

Your Rights

RIGHT TO A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER

Defendants have the right to a criminal defense attorney throughout legal proceedings...

Testimonials

Garret is amazing lawyer.He took the time to walk us through the process and ensured to keep us up to date with what was going on. He always returned our calls and emailed us in a timely manner and always treated us with the utmost respect. He understood our concerns and hesitations and kept our spirit up through it all. Always encouraging us to not give up;was something we needed at the time.Thank you for treating us alike your family and for being who are, we are truly grateful.Thank you!.”

L.G.

I was facing a DUI charge, a friend recommended Garret and let me tell you one of the best choices I’ve made in a long long time was making him my lawyer, from beginning to end Garret answered all my questions, emails and concerns. Having him on my side put all my worries at ease. Garret was able to get my DUI reduced and I am very happy. Thank you Garret for your service and your professionalism.”

R.M.

There a no words to thank Garret on how much compassion and work he puts into his job. He is definitely a master in his craft, to get the ultimate goal to fight for his clients. I have (my family) has such great gratitude for him. He was definitely God’s answered prayer to represent my case. [Glendale Courthouse]

T.P.

Latest News

Van Nuys Assault Charges: How to Defend Them?

Van Nuys Assault Charges: How to Defend Them?

Our team of Van Nuys criminal defense attorneys has handled thousands of assault cases over the years throughout Los Angeles County ranging from simple assault charges to aggravated assault, assault with a deadly weapon and other serious felonies. Based on our experience, this blog briefly touches on what we’ve seen over the past 20+ years and what we anticipate in the future.

Van Nuys Sex Crime Defense Attorneys: Behind the Smoke & Mirrors

Van Nuys Sex Crime Defense Attorneys: Behind the Smoke & Mirrors

All criminal cases are complex in their own ways and when dealing with serious felonies like murder and sex crimes it’s imperative to understand the charges you’re facing as well as the potential defenses and mitigating factors – and that requires you retaining an experienced defense attorney that not only specializes in the particular charges but also in the courthouse where the case is taking place.