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free case reviewAt Okabe & Haushalter, our top priority is ensuring our clients’ rights and interests are protected under the law. Our criminal defense team is dedicated to providing powerful advocacy for those charged with misdemeanor, felony, and federal offenses throughout Southern California. Our experienced firm has represented clients faced with a variety of criminal charges, including assault, drug offenses, hate crimes, drunk driving, child pornography, theft, homicide, and sex crimes. Our attorneys possess intricate knowledge and understanding of both state and federal law, and our clients benefit from our seasoned trial experience. We have represented countless clients in litigation, prosecution negotiations, and in local and federal courts, and we have the skill and determination your case needs and deserves.
Our team includes a number of skilled lawyers including, Joe Weimortz Of Counsel (Senior State Trial Counsel), James Murphy Of Counsel (Criminal Litigation & Motion Practice), Tom Ryu Of Counsel (Senior Civil Litigation Counsel) and our founding attorneys, Ryan Okabe and Mark Haushalter, are both notable criminal defenders who have been selected numerous times as Southern California Rising Stars by Super Lawyers® for their achievements and skill in the realm of criminal defense. Our endless dedication to what we do has benefited countless clients, and it’s earned us the 2017 Lawyers of Distinction award. We pride ourselves on serving our clients with nothing less than exceptional representation, and you can be confident that our team will provide your case with powerful advocacy before the court.
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The firm often utilizes the skills of Private Detective Thomas Tomka who is licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
He formerly worked at the District Attorney’s Office as a Supervising Investigator and has helped develop criminal justice curriculum. He brings more than 30 years of law enforcement, investigative and protective services experience to Okabe & Haushalter’s criminal investigations and is an important asset to our practice.
Our firm is distinct for our absolute dedication to achieving successful outcomes for our clients’ cases. We understand how difficult it is to face criminal charges, which is why we will aggressively protect your rights and ensure your voice is heard before the court. Unlike a public defender, we are intricately involved in every aspect of your case, and we will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your arrest and the charges brought against you to create a powerful and comprehensive defense. If you are facing criminal charges, do not settle for weak representation; enlist the relentless advocacy you deserve and call Okabe & Haushalter today!
The Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys at Okabe & Haushalter are ready to fight to tooth and nail for you. You have most likely heard of our firm from our television appearances, newspaper articles and other media from the national and international covered cases we have handled.