South Bay Criminal Defense Attorneys
Okabe & Haushalter: About the Firm

Thank you for visiting our website. It is our hope that you learn a little bit about us and our abilities in assisting you with your criminal defense needs in South Bay, California. There is no question that a skilled attorney will make all the difference in your case, regardless of the specific criminal charges you are facing. At Okabe & Haushalter, we are committed to providing you with the representation of an experienced lawyer and legal team that will provide you with the level of service and representation that will serve to protect your rights and your freedom.
Ryan T. Okabe and Mark J. Haushalter are the founding members and general partners of Okabe & Haushalter, a premier South Bay criminal defense law firm. When you decide to retain an attorney at our firm, you gain access to an unparalleled tradition of success. Let our experience work for you!
Ryan T. Okabe, South Bay Criminal Defense Attorney
Ryan T. Okabe graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He obtained his law degree from Loyola of Los Angeles Law School and was a member of the Hobbs Trial Advocacy Program. His commitment to legal scholarship is shown by his advanced research in Fourth Amendment law. Mr. Okabe co-authors the California Loose-leaf Search and Seizure Handbook, a leading authority on criminal law in California. Mr. Okabe is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, South Bay Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Japanese American Bar Association, and the Indigent Criminal Defense Panel. Mr. Okabe is licensed to practice law in State and Federal Courts in California.
Ryan T. Okabe began his career in criminal law when he worked with the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office. He learned early on the importance of being passionate and completely dedicated to defending his clients at all stages of criminal proceedings. While in the Public Defender’s Office, Attorney Okabe successfully tried a wide variety of criminal cases. Mr. Okabe brought his unique perception in the practice of law to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where he gained valuable insight into the workings of prosecutorial agencies. His experience with both sides of the adversarial system provides his clients with unparalleled advantages in obtaining the best possible legal defense and makes him one of the most sought after criminal defense attorneys in Southern California.
Mark J. Haushalter, South Bay Criminal Defense Attorney
Mark J. Haushalter graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology & Law Studies. He then attended University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California where he graduated with honors in oral advocacy. Attorney Haushalter began his career as a misdemeanor and felony prosecutor. His experience as a prosecutor has given him the experience necessary to handle even the most complex criminal cases. He has successfully tried a wide variety of criminal cases from DUIs to shootings. Mr. Haushalter is licensed to practice law in State and Federal Courts in California and Illinois.
Mr. Haushalter also co-authors the California Loose-leaf Search and Seizure Handbook, a leading authority in criminal law in California. Mr. Haushalter is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, South Bay Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, California Public Defenders Association, and the Indigent Criminal Defense Panel. His dedication to his clients, attention to detail, and involvement in high profile cases has made him one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles.
Contact a South Bay criminal defense lawyer at Okabe & Haushalter today!