California Felony Defense Lawyers

Why Avoiding A Felony Conviction Is So Important

It's difficult to overestimate what's at stake for someone facing a felony criminal charge in California. Felony convictions come with substantial time in state prison, restrictions on your freedom during parole and sometimes even more legal consequences after you've served your time. In addition, avoiding a felony conviction is especially important in California, where having a felony conviction on your record means you're at risk for a "three-strikes" conviction that could put you in prison for life. The financial consequences for you and your family can also be steep. And then there are the personal consequences of a felony conviction, which can make it difficult to find work, put serious strain on your family and career, and continue to follow you long after you've paid your debts to society.

Wallin & Klarich can help. For more than 30 years, our team of skilled California felony crime defense attorneys has helped criminal defendants throughout Southern California fight serious criminal charges, including charges of murder, homicide, manslaughter, assault and battery, felony DUI, drug and narcotics violations, burglary, rape and molestation. No matter what you're accused of, we believe you're entitled to fair, complete and aggressive representation in a court of law. Our goal as defense attorneys is to step in as soon as possible and negotiate with prosecutors to reduce your charges or minimize your penalties. If necessary, we are prepared to take your case to trial; we will work hard to win you the best, fairest possible outcome. Thanks to our record and our commitment to an aggressive but fair defense, Wallin & Klarich has earned the prestigious AV rating from Martindale Hubbell -- the highest rating a law firm can have.

Wallin & Klarich In The News

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Just as important is our approach to client service. At Wallin & Klarich, we approach each case as if we're defending one of our own family members. Because we've seen so many felony cases, we know the stress and strain on defendants and their loved ones can be overwhelming. That's why we're committed to keeping you up to date on your case, clearly, politely and respectfully, no matter when you call. We maintain 24-hour, seven-day, year-round availability to our clients, because we know emergencies can happen at any time -- not just during business hours. We maintain offices throughout Southern California, from San Diego to Ventura to Victorville, Wallin & Klarich attorneys can meet with you and your loved ones, no matter where you are.

How Our California Felony Defense Attorneys Can Help

The highly experienced Southern California criminal attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have outstanding records of defending clients from serious criminal charges. We focus on reducing or eliminating charges, reducing penalties and winning acquittals in court where appropriate -- and we're proud of our record of substantial wins in felony cases. We've seen thousands of cases over more than three decades, and some of our attorneys are former prosecutors -- meaning we understand how the other side thinks. We know what the prosecution must do to build a winning case, and how to exploit the weak points that exist in any case. Our extensive experience means we know the judges, prosecutors and law enforcement in each of our home courts. In many cases, we can get you out of jail, back home and back to work within hours of taking your case, thanks to our extensive network of bail bond company contacts and pre-arraignment release services.

Paul Wallin defends client accused of murder on Bill O'Reilly and puts O'Reilly in his place

Paul J. Wallin, senior partner of Wallin and Klarich has been featured on numerous television programs providing his expert opinion on serious criminal cases. He recently was asked to appear on the Bill O’Reilly news program on FOX NEWS to discuss a highly publicized murder case which Wallin and Klarich was defending. Take a few moments to watch how Mr. Wallin aggressively defended our client’s position. In this case Wallin and Klarich was able to have our client’s bail lowered from 2 million dollars to $200,000 and our client was immediately released from custody upon bail.

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How You Can Help Us Win Your Case

A client who does his homework can drastically improve their chances of a positive outcome in their case. Wallin & Klarich has helped thousands of clients win their serious criminal cases for over thirty years. Our clients MUST prepare a Statement of Case as soon as possible after they are arrested or discover they are under investigation for a possible violation of law.

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Wallin & Klarich has the resources you need to win a lengthy, high-stakes felony case. If your case requires experts, we know where and how to get the best, and we have the resources to support them. To better serve the diverse communities in Southern California, we have criminal defense attorneys who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Farsi and Japanese as well as English. And because we know most people didn't plan financially for a criminal case, we offer payment plans to clients who need them.

If you or someone you care about is facing a felony charge in California, you need experienced, aggressive representation -- as quickly as possible. After all, your freedom, your finances and your future are at stake. For a free evaluation of your case, call Wallin & Klarich today at 1-888-285-2925, or fill out our confidential online consultation form. We promise to be there when you call.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach every case with the belief that the person we're defending could easily be one of our own family members. We've seen firsthand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. We are committed to being available to our clients at all times -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you or someone you love is facing felony criminal charges in Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-285-2925 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today. We will be there when you call.