Santa Monica Criminal Defense Lawyer
Regardless of whether you have been charged with a serious felony or a minor misdemeanor, all criminal charges come with both immediate and long term consequences. Immediately you may be facing jail time (although this too could potentially be a long-term consequence) or a hefty fine. Long term you may be find your criminal charge effecting your ability to get a scholarship for college or even a job. This is why regardless of how ‘serious’ you think the charge is, you should always consult the advice of an experienced Santa Monica criminal defense attorney.
For over 15 years, attorney Jonathan I. Kelman has been practicing exclusively in criminal defense. After graduating top of the class at the Southwestern University School of Law, Attorney Kelman went on to found the Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman, which has been aggressively representing those facing such criminal charges as:
- DUI/Drunk Driving
- Domestic Violence
- Felony Crimes
- Misdemeanor Crimes
- Sex crimes
- Theft crimes
- Violent crimes
- Marijuana possession
- Federal crimes
- Juvenile Crimes
- Probation violations
- Expungements
Attorney Kelman’s dedication to his clients’ well-being has earned him a reputation as one of Santa Monica’s leading criminal defense attorneys. As a result of his extensive experience, he has become the go to source for criminal case analysis by such national news programs as MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, CBS News, Celebrity Justice, TMZ and Entertainment Tonight.
Attorney Kelman is set to represent you at all stages of the criminal process. Starting from when you enter your plea at the arraignment to the bail hearing, pre-trial discovery, settlement negotiation and trial preparation – all the way through to the jury trial and, if need be, sentencing hearing and appeals process.
Whether you have been charged with a seemingly minor misdemeanor or a serious felony charge, to ensure you case gets the fair treatment it deserves you should always seek the advice of an experienced California criminal defense attorney. Remember, when your future is on the line, call the Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman at 310.286.1218 for your free initial consultation.