Individuals convicted of a crime in the State of California, whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury, are subject  to, among other penalties, fines, imprisonment, probation and community service. Defending your criminal case in the strongest possible way is critical to your freedom and your future.

The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure, and the goals and strategy of the government and defense. As an experienced Los Angeles and Orange County Criminal Attorney, I will navigate you through this complicated legal process.

An Experienced Advocate to Stand Up for Your Rights:
I have years of experience handling criminal cases in the courts of Los Angeles and surrounding cities and counties in Southern California, including Orange County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County, defending cases in a variety of areas such as:

• Criminal Defense
• Felony & Misdemeanor Crime, including:
  • Armed Robbery
  • Arson
  • Assault
  • Burglary
  • Domestic Violence
  • Kidnapping
  • Terrorist Threats
  • Theft (including by fraud or by contractor)
• Warrants
• White Collar Crime
• Drug Offenses, including:
  • Trafficking
  • Manufacturing
  • Possession
• Guns & Weapons Violations
• Homicide
• Juvenile Delinquency Matters
• Sex Crimes, including:
  • Sexual Assault
  • Date Rape
  • Indecent Exposure
• Traffic Offenses, including:
  • Driving under the Influence (DUI)
  • Vehicular Manslaughter
  • Reckless Driving
  • Hit & Run
• Internet Crimes
• Investigations
• Expungement Motions
• Domestic Violence

As a skilled Los Angeles and Orange County Criminal Attorney, I have the experience necessary to get the results clients need, as evidenced by the following verdicts:

• People vs. John Gordon Jones: Not Guilty, provided support to assist trial counsel in winning the biggest sex crime case in LA County history
• People vs. Jack Ben Simon: Not Guilty, four counts of MDMA sales, conspiracy
• USA vs. Jacob Orgad: Dismissed, one of the largest and most notorious MDMA traffickers in US History, dismissal with prejudice
• USA vs. David Dickens: Not Guilty, 29 counts in Federal Court
• USA vs. Gilead Gadasi: Not Guilty, MDMA conspiracy case

Our Firm has won more cases in the last five years by suppression, dismissal, or acquittal than any other firm we know of in Los Angeles County.  We have the best access to the most up-to-date databases, motions, and work product in criminal defense.  We have numerous published opinions which raised complex legal issues that inure to the benefit of the client. Our Firm truly is the gold standard for criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles.

If you or someone you know in Southern California needs the assistance of an experienced Los Angeles and Orange County Criminal Attorney, call Ronald Richards today at 866-707-2907, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.