Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney

Help When You Need it Most

At Takakjian & Sitkoff our team of criminal defense attorneys has helped numerous adults and juveniles fight their criminal charges, producing favorable end results. We have handled misdemeanor and felony offenses including white collar crimes, assault and battery, murder, sex crimes, solicitation to commit murder, identity theft, drug sales, drug possession and cultivation, gang charges, weapons charges, prostitution, hit and run, traffic cases and internet crimes. If you are currently under investigation or have been charged with a crime, you will need the legal assistance of a professional that can help you establish a solid defense against your allegations. From the initial consultation to your last day in court, an Orange County criminal defense lawyer from our firm will be by your side throughout the entire process.

Allegations of crime are made in even the safest and wealthiest of communities. Whether or not the claims made against anyone accused of a crime are true, the matter needs to be handled seriously and professionally. Our team of criminal defense lawyers can all attest to the fact that prosecutors of criminal defendants are anything but understanding. As former deputy district attorneys in the field of criminal law, each member of our team is highly experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to matters of the law. Our educational backgrounds and professional experiences exceed those found among many of our colleagues. These accolades are not meant to boast but to demonstrate how much skill and attention is required to best address cases that make their way to the criminal courts. We know what it takes to obtain a successful outcome, and we are willing to go the distance to make sure that our clients have the best possible chances of sentence reduction or dismissal.

Free Initial Consultation for Criminal Cases in Orange County

Upon your first consultation with one of our defense lawyers, you will quickly realize that it is the firm's philosophy to ensure that the client leaves the meeting feeling comfortable and informed about their situation. An associate from our law offices will devote the necessary amount of time needed to listen to the details of your situation and answer any questions that you may have. At the initial meeting, you will be shown the statutes describing the charges, the jury instructions for the charge, relevant cases, possible defenses to the case and any sentencing alternatives that may be possible with your case.

Despite how intimidating your charges may appear, we are ready to help protect your rights, your future and your freedom. Associates at our firm have been recognized throughout the legal community for our ability to defend clients in a swift and aggressive manner, assisting from minor criminal offenses to serious felonious and violent crimes.

Private Defense Investigators for Your Case

A major key to successfully defending most cases is gathering favorable evidence. The police investigators are not going to help you. They are only trying to build a case against you, and they will disregard witness testimonies and evidence that do not help their case against you. The police know how to "put a spin" on any testimony in order to make it favorable to their argument, which is why it is vitally important for you to exercise your Miranda Rights at the time of your arrest, as well as any time your attorney is not present. Our investigators will attempt to locate new witnesses and re-interview previous ones in order to bypass the police version and get to the real truth of the matter. We will hunt down and subpoena all the evidence needed, including surveillance video tapes to help win your case.

As an experienced criminal defense law office, the legal team at Takakjian & Sitkoff works persistently to defend clients throughout Orange County, California and surrounding communities. When choosing to work with our firm, you will have an advocate representing your case and defending your rights.

Orange County's Premier Criminal Defense Team

As certified criminal law specialists, our legal team has some of the most extensive experience in criminal law that there is to be found. Each member of our team is a former deputy district attorney with comprehensive knowledge of criminal law as it pertains to the state of California. That being said, our clients can rest assured knowing that by obtaining our services they are gaining an attorney that will serve not only as their legal defense but also as their partner during what is usually a difficult time in their life.

Our firm defends clients facing virtually any criminal offense, including DUI, driving with a suspended license, federal crimes, vandalism, felony crimes, juvenile crimes, probation violations, resisting arrest, theft crimes, trespassing, violent crimes, forgery, fraud, embezzlement, parole violations and three strikes cases. In addition, we can provide clients with invaluable information and representation on appeals, expungements and unlawful imprisonment.

When you have a criminal defense attorney that is unbeatable in their practice and passionate about their job, you know you are in good hands. Defense lawyers at our firm have just that. We have devoted ourselves to the field of protecting those who have been criminally accused, and we do whatever it takes to make sure that no one is unfairly punished.

For personalized, caring and compassionate legal representation, contact Orange County criminal defense attorney today.