California Criminal Defense Attorneys

Have You Been Accused of a Crime in Southern California?

Being accused of a crime can be devastating. A criminal charge or conviction can change your life, negatively affecting your family, your job, even your future employment prospects. In many cases, you could also face the loss of your freedom. That is why you must carefully select a law firm that will help you win your case and hopefully avoid these consequences.

Wallin & Klarich is a team of highly skilled Southern California criminal defense attorneys. We have more than 30 years of experience defending clients who are facing criminal charges including misdemeanors, felonies, DUI/DWI and DMV hearings. We have years of experience handling cases in courts throughout Southern California, including Orange, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura Counties. We have the most prestigious rating a law firm can achieve, an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. We have over thirty local offices to meet with you and discuss your case. We are one of the few law firms in Southern California that has such geographical diversity. This allows Wallin & Klarich to offer you the services of a highly qualified criminal defense firm with a deep knowledge of the judges, prosecutors and procedures in the exact court where your case is pending.

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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 received the highest rating possible for its experience, legal ability, integrity and overall professional excellence. This “AV Rating” is only awarded to a law firm with the highest levels of ethical standards and legal ability.

Super Lawyers is an organization listing outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. In 1998, the publishers of Law & Politics and Super Lawyers launched Rising Stars to recognize the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state -- those who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. Wallin & Klarich's Robert Kasenow has been selected as a Southern California Rising Star two years in a row.

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Five Reasons Why You Should Hire Wallin & Klarich

1. We have more than 30 years of experience in helping people accused of crimes win their cases.
2. We have received the highest rating a law firm can receive in the United States (AV RATING) by Martindale Hubbell.
3. We know the court where your criminal case is pending.
4. We offer quality legal criminal defense representation for a reasonable fee.
5. We can help you secure immediate jail release assistance in all criminal defense cases.

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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 criminal charges in Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-749-0034 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today. We will be there when you call.

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