Criminal defense attorney Daniel Perlman is a former prosecutor who works directly with clients at every stage of their case. He combines trial skills, negotiation skills and a detailed familiarity with the criminal justice system to develop an effective defense strategy.

Contact us online or call our Los Angeles law firm today at (213) 514-8324 to discuss your situation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles. We offer free initial consultations and will usually quote a flat fee that will cover all the services necessary for your case, including trial.

Criminal Defense

We defend adults, juveniles, professionals, college students, military personnel, public employees, and anyone else who faces serious charges in state or federal court. Some of the charges we handle include:

• Violent crimes from simple assault or weapons offenses to gang crimes, armed robbery, kidnapping or homicide
• Sex offenses such as sexual assault, statutory rape or online solicitation of a minor
• DUI, including implied consent, underage drunk driving violations, DUI and felony DUI
• Drug crimes, including drug investigation, drug possession, distribution, cultivation, manufacturing and trafficking
• Domestic violence, including spousal abuse or elder abuse
• Juvenile defense, including misdemeanor property crimes, high school or college student crimes and serious felonies
• Serious traffic violations such as reckless driving or driving without a license
• Probation or parole problems, involving new charges or technical violations
• Theft offenses, including felony or misdemeanor charges of larceny, robbery, grand theft, shoplifting, grand theft auto or burglary
• Credit card fraud, including bank fraud, forgery or identity theft
• White collar crimes, including money laundering, health care fraud, mortgage fraud, bank fraud embezzlement and Internet crimes
• Federal crimes, including federal drug charges and federal fraud and white collar crimes charges

DUI Defense

• First-offense DUI: Contrary to the rumor mill, nearly 80 percent of our first offender clients’ cases are resolved without a DUI conviction.
• Underage DUI: Alleged juvenile DUI offenders face unique challenges when facing such charges. We are prepared to respond to those challenges.
• Felony DUI: These are serious charges that require urgent attention. Felony charges include DUI causing an injury or a fourth offense within 10 years.
• DUI involving drugs, whether prescription drugs or banned substances (“street drugs”), carries the same penalties as DUI involving alcohol.
• Multiple DUI charges will result in higher penalties based on how many times you have been previously convicted. We are often successful in minimizing statutory jail sentences by seeking treatment options.
• DUI involving an accident causing property damage, injury and/or death requires a knowledgeable, experienced defense attorney. This is as serious as it gets, involving the possibility of state prison, so it is important to hire a diligent and skilled lawyer.
• Boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have the same negative consequences as driving a vehicle while intoxicated.
• DMV hearing: Act promptly to protect your driving privileges. We must request your hearing within 10 days of your release or your license will be automatically suspended.