Torrance Criminal Defense Lawyers
Felony or misdemeanor, it doesn’t matter – all criminal charges will have both immediate and long term consequences. For example, you may face immediate jail time or have to pay a substantial fine. On the other hand, having a criminal record of any kind may affect your ability to find a job or to secure an academic scholarship for many years to come. It is because of both these immediate and long term effects that you need to consult the advice of an experienced Torrance criminal defense attorney.
Attorney Jonathan I. Kelman is that attorney.
For the last 15 years attorney Kelman has been practicing exclusively in criminal defense, aggressively representing clients facing such charges as:
- Drunk driving/DUI
- Drug crimes
- Theft crimes
- Sex crimes
- Violent crimes
- Domestic violence
- Marijuana possession & possession for sale
- Federal crimes
- White collar crimes
- Prostitution and solicitation
- Lewd conduct
- Juvenile crimes
Since graduating at the top of his class from the Southwestern University School of Law, he has dedicated his career to those facing California criminal charges. In fact, with his years of experience and compassion for his client’s best interest, he has earned a reputation as one of Torrance’s leading criminal defense attorneys. This is why such media outlets as MSNBC, Fox News, CCN, CBS News, Celebrity Justice, TMZ, and Entertainment Tonight regularly turn to him for expert insight on criminal cases and issues.
Attorney Kelman is positioned to represent your charge from start to finish. The California criminal process can be long and drawn out, involving numerous steps, appearances and hearings – and it is important that you are represented at every stage. Attorney Kelman will be at your side when you enter your plea at the arraignment, when setting bail at the bail hearing. He will work with you through the pre-trial discovery phase, settlement negotiation, trial preparation and, if needed, at the jury trial. Depending on the outcome, he is also able to represent you at your sentencing hearing and file your appeal.
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 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.