Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles, California

The Law Offices of Karen L. Goldstein

1645 North Vine Street
Suite 306
Los Angeles, California 90028
USA

 (888) 445-6313
 (323) 467-7229

www.klgcriminaldefense.com
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The Law Offices of Karen L. Goldstein is a Los Angeles Criminal Defense law firm with extensive experience in all types of state and federal criminal cases ranging from simple drug possession, to child molestation, to murder. Firm founder, Ms. Goldstein fights tirelessly for her clients with persistence, passion, and principles. She is a formidable advocate in the courtroom and accepts nothing less than excellence for her clients and with her criminal case results. Ms. Goldstein knows that a skilled and aggressive criminal defense attorney will help protect your rights, or the rights of a loved one, when facing serious criminal charges.

Our firm helps clients strategize and smoothly navigate through California’s complicated criminal justice system in order to achieve an outstanding outcome in their case. This strategy may include obtaining essential witness statements before actual criminal charges have been filed, discovering fatal flaws in the criminal prosecution once the case has commenced, or filing pretrial motions which will exclude or attack the evidence. Ms. Goldstein is experienced, skilled, and savvy, in employing strategies which will result in criminal charges being reduced or dismissed. Ms. Goldstein knows that immediate, aggressive, and proactive case preparation is one of the keys to a successful defense.

Choosing the right criminal defense attorney may be the most important life decision you will ever make. A conviction for any type of misdemeanor or felony crime can result in a county jail or prison sentence. Ms. Goldstein, a skilled and aggressive California criminal defense attorney, has the necessary experience, passion, and knowledge of California criminal law and criminal procedure, to fight for a successful outcome in your case. Ms. Goldstein is a fierce and relentless advocate for her clients both in, and out of, the courtroom.

Languages: Spanish; English.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Child Molestation; Internet Sex Crimes; Gang Crimes; Federal Crimes; Violent Crimes; Third Strikes; Probation Violations; Bench Warrants; Disorderly Conduct; Solicitation; Pimping and/or Pandering; Indecent Exposure; Sodomy; Forcible Oral Copulation; Carjacking; Vandalism (“Tagging”); Healthcare/Medical Fraud; Conspiracy; Mail Fraud; Tax Fraud; Tax Evasion; Bank Fraud; Immigration Offenses; Kidnapping; Mayhem.

Practice Areas Description

Our practice includes:

- Child Molestation

If you have been accused or arrested for child molestation, it is essential that you talk to an experienced sex crimes attorney immediately. Being accused of a sex crime involving children can have devastating consequences, even if you are certain of your innocence. Most sexual molestation crimes involving children are felonies, and a conviction can result in prison time and registration as a sex offender for life. Child molestation charges can result in tragic and permanent social stigmas and consequences as well as serious penalties if you are convicted. If you are charged with this type of crime, the public is often predisposed to assume that you are guilty. Our firm understands the difficulties you will face and we will aggressively fight to protect you rights and establish your innocence.

- Sex Crimes

We dedicate a large portion of our practice to fighting, and winning, sex crimes cases. Common sex crimes include: Child Molestation; Rape; Statutory rape; Forcible rape; “Date” rape; Disorderly Conduct; Solicitation; Prostitution; Pimping and/or Pandering; Indecent Exposure; Sodomy; Forcible Oral Copulation; Possession of Child Pornography; Distribution of Child Pornography; Lewd Internet Chatting; and Arranging over the Internet to Meet for a Lewd Purpose. If you believe that you will face felony or misdemeanor charges, involving a sex crime, such as child molestation, rape, possession of child pornography, indecent exposure, or solicitation, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to fight for you to avoid sex registration in Los Angeles.

- Drug Crimes

If you have been accused of a drug crime, then you need a top-rated and skilled drug crimes defense attorney to fight your case. Common drug crimes include possession, possession for sale, transportation, cultivation, and manufacturing of a controlled substance. Our firm knows the inner workings of California’s state and Federal drug laws and can help you achieve your goals whether you are seeking: an outright dismissal of all drug charges, a reduction in the seriousness of the drug charges, or the opportunity to complete an outpatient or inpatient drug rehabilitation program instead of serving jail or prison time. Let us help you.

- Child Pornography/Internet Sex Crimes

We are a Los Angeles criminal defense law firm which focuses on helping clients who have been accused of, or charged, with child pornography and other Internet sex crimes. A person accused of possession of child pornography, or an Internet sex crimes charge, needs a criminal defense attorney who understands the legal complexities involved with defending such emotionally charged cases which affect not only the accused but also the accused’s family and loved ones. Therefore, it is vital to choose a criminal defense attorney who has experience, compassion, and skill with child pornography and Internet sex crimes defense. Our firm has aggressive child pornography, and Internet sex crimes, defense practice which offers skilled legal counsel to help you through all phases of your criminal defense case.

- Juvenile Crimes

We are empathetic, experienced, and attentive to the needs of parents, and their children, as they navigate through the complicated juvenile criminal laws in California. Quite simply, children deserve a second chance for what may have been a once-in-a-lifetime mistake. Common juvenile crimes cases include: Grand theft; Petty theft (shoplifting); Carjacking; Commercial burglary; Vandalism (“tagging”); Robbery; Possession of a controlled substance; Possession for sale of a controlled substance; Sales or Transportation of a controlled substance; Possession of a weapon or firearm; Arson; DUI; Gang-related crimes; Date rape; and Sex crimes. Let our experience protect your child's legal rights and future.

- DUI

A conviction for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense, even as a first time offense, is a serious matter and can result in significant fines, a driver’s license suspension, jail or prison time, and other types of harsh penalties. Additional and even more serious charges may also be filed depending on the circumstances. For example where a person is injured or killed due to drunk driving, the prosecution may charge murder or manslaughter. If you have been charged with a DUI offense, it is essential that you seek immediate legal advice from an experienced DUI attorney. We have the skills and the experience to protect your driving rights.

- Domestic Violence

Domestic violence, also called spousal abuse or spousal battery, refers to violent physical acts committed between spouses, ex-spouses, co-habitants, or people in a current or former dating relationship. Alleged victims of domestic violence often recant, or change their mind about pursuing the case. Unfortunately, under California law even if the alleged victim recants his or her story, or does not wish to pursue the case, only the prosecutor, or the judge, can dismiss the charges. We have extensive experience defending clients charged with: great bodily injury; stalking; criminal threats; violation of a restraining order; child abuse; child neglect; elder abuse; and child endangerment. Experienced criminal defense attorneys understand the many kinds of situations that give rise to domestic violence charges. The Los Angeles Law Offices of Karen L. Goldstein helps clients understand their legal rights in domestic violence situations so they can make clear decisions about how to proceed

- Theft & Embezzlement

Our firm defends clients facing theft charges including: petty theft (shoplifting); grand theft; grand theft auto; joyriding; grand theft by embezzlement; commercial burglary (Second degree burglary); and grand theft of a firearm. The consequences of being convicted for a theft offense can have a devastating impact on your future. If you have been accused of a theft crime, it is essential that you speak to an experienced theft attorney to discuss all your legal options. Our firm can help.

- Identity Theft & Fraud

If you have been accused of theft, fraud, embezzlement, or another financial offense, anywhere in Southern California, then you need a dedicated, detail-oriented criminal lawyer who will carefully review all the financial documents in your case. Many of these financial crimes require a specific intent which may be difficult for the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. Being charged with a theft crime is a serious matter. Not only can you be imprisoned, and fined heavily, but a theft conviction will have drastic consequences for your family, your job, and your entire future. A theft crime can be a very complex legal matter and it is important to talk to an experienced theft attorney who can help you strategize most effectively to fight your theft case. Our firm has the knowledge and skill to put up a good defense.

- Gang Crimes

If you have been accused of a violent crime such as murder, assault, robbery, or carjacking, you will need a diligent criminal defense lawyer to review all your possible defenses such as self-defense, lack of criminal intent, or accident. You need an attorney the help of one of the most skilled and knowledgeable criminal defense lawyers in Los Angeles, to fight to keep you out of prison. Ms. Goldstein has successfully handled all types of violent crimes cases from assault to murder. She has successfully taken cases to trial that has resulted in the dismissal of all charges and has successfully negotiated plea bargains in which the client was sentenced to probation and no jail time.

- Federal Crimes

Any time a criminal act occurs across state lines, crosses international borders, or has a possible connection to interstate commerce (fraudulent internet sales for example), the Federal Government may have the jurisdiction to prosecute the crime as a Federal offense. Unlike state criminal defenses cases, a person accused of a Federal crime faces a unique set of challenges including: Federal mandatory minimum sentences, the impact of the United States Sentencing Guidelines, and the rigid statutory punishment scheme of the United States Code. Therefore, if you or a loved one has been accused of, or is being investigated, for a Federal criminal offense, you should immediately seek the advice of a skilled, aggressive, and compassionate Federal crimes attorney at the Law Offices of Karen L. Goldstein.

- Murder, Assault, & Violent Crimes

If you, or loved one, is facing a murder, or violent crimes charge, then you need a skilled criminal defense attorney to aggressively fight your case. It is important to find a criminal defense attorney that you can trust, and believe in, to aggressively, proactively, and meticulously, prepare your murder, or violent crimes, legal defense. An experienced violent crimes attorney knows that murder and violent crimes charges must be challenged, and attacked, from the very inception of the case with knowledge, skill, and tenacity.

- Third Strikes

Although, three strikes criminal cases may appear daunting, there are many ways that an aggressive, skilled criminal defense lawyer can fight your strike case, or negotiate for your prior strike conviction to be stricken from your criminal record. If you, or a loved one, have been accused of a strike offense, or of having a prior strike conviction, then you need a top-rated criminal defense attorney to fight your case.

- Probation Violations/Bench Warrants

If you have an outstanding warrant or possible probation violation, you need an attorney to argue on your behalf to persuade the Court to give you a second chance and to keep you out of jail. Ms. Goldstein has successfully handled many probation violations, and kept a majority of her clients out of jail, sometimes even after multiple probation violations or old warrants.

- Expungements

If you want to know, "how do I get my record expunged in California", then you may need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to fight for an expungement of your felony or misdemeanor conviction. If you have prior felony convictions, you may be eligible to have these prior convictions reduced to a misdemeanor and then dismissed from your record. You need a detail-oriented criminal law attorney to gather character recommendations on your behalf, and to prepare a well crafted expungement and/or reduction motion to be argued before the Court.

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