Criminal Defense

At The Cochran Firm Los Angeles, our criminal defense attorneys are committed to zealously protecting the constitutional rights of our citizens.

Being charged with a crime can put your liberty, property, and even your life at stake.  To protect your rights and ensure the best possible outcome in your case, it is essential to have effective legal representation at every stage of a criminal proceeding.  When retained early on in a criminal defense matter, our attorneys can work to prevent charges from even being filed.  We have had numerous cases dismissed entirely, and are skilled at securing minimum or alternative sentences imposed through plea bargains or in the sentencing phase of a trial.  Our attorneys can assist at any stage of a criminal case, including:

• Bail and Preliminary Hearings
• Plea Negotiations
• Trial
• Sentencing
• Appeals

It is up to the prosecution to prove every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury, whose verdict must be unanimous.  While this may sound like a difficult job, the police and prosecution have enormous resources at their disposal to build a case against a defendant.  And even though an accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty, a built-in bias against criminal defendants often exists in the minds of jurors.  The criminal defense attorney must break down that bias, collect evidence and present it to the jury, analyze the prosecution's evidence, and convince the jury of every instance where the prosecution has not met its burden of proof.

At The Cochran Firm Los Angeles, we handle felonies and misdemeanors in state and federal court, in addition to representing minors in juvenile court proceedings.  Our lawyers are dedicated to defending the rights of individuals who have been falsely accused of a crime, and we work equally hard to ensure that even the guilty are subjected to a fair outcome given all of the circumstances.  If you have been arrested, charged with a crime, or are facing a criminal investigation anywhere in California, contact The Cochran Firm Los Angeles today to speak with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys.