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Los Angeles Criminal Law Attorney

Over 100 Acquittals in Jury Trials

Los Angeles trial lawyer Alan Fenster is dedicated to being the top criminal law attorney in Los Angeles. With more than 30 years of criminal defense experience and over 100 jury acquittals, he has a proven record of success in a variety of criminal proceedings:

  • Murder and Manslaughter — effective defense of all homicide charges, from charges of premeditated murder to involuntary manslaughter
  • Major Narcotics Cases — representation in state or federal court on charges of conspiracy, distribution, and trafficking in controlled substances
  • Major Fraud and White Collar Crimes — confronting allegations of corporate embezzlement, government fraud, identity theft, and major scams
  • Money Laundering / Forfeitures — fighting the government’s attempts to seize personal assets and tie them to criminal activities
  • Computer-Related and High-Tech Crimes — sophisticated defense of Internet, computer, and technology crimes
  • Spousal Abuse / Domestic Violence — challenging allegations of domestic assault and battery, and fighting prosecutors' attempts to force reluctant victims to testify
  • All Serious Felonies— including robbery and violent sex crimes
  • General Criminal Matters— such as DUI/DWI (drunk driving), burglary, theft, probation and parole violations
  • Immigration Issues related to criminal prosecutions— advising non-U.S. citizens about the ramifications of conviction on immigrant status
  • Federal & State Appeals of criminal convictions— in conjunction with a renowned appellate lawyer, we seek to reverse convictions or vacate sentences using habeas corpus and other writs

When you need an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney to represent your interests, you want an attorney who can handle your case from arraignment through appeal. In fact, attorneys often refer their criminal trial work and criminal appeals to Alan Fenster in recognition of his lengthy record of successful results.

If you have been or are about to be charged with a felony or other serious crime, contact criminal law attorney Alan Fenster immediately! Don't let criminal charges ruin your life. Call now at (310) 273-3661.

Alan Fenster represents clients in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Culver City, South Bay, Glendale, Pasadena, the San Fernando Valley, and elsewhere in California as needed.

  General Criminal Defense
  Serious Felonies
  Murder / Manslaughter
  Vehicular Manslaughter
  Major Fraud & White Collar Crimes
  Money Laundering & Asset Forfeiture
  High-Tech Crimes
  Narcotics Cases
  Spousal Abuse
  Child Abuse
  Immigration Issues Related to Criminal Prosecutions
  Criminal Appeals

Mr. Fenster gets results: his diligence, winning attitude, and constant search for that legal needle in a haystack mean free clients, many of whom would be behind bars without his help. Most importantly, although his formidable legal strength is apparent to anyone in the court, his clients see beneath the courtroom show, to an incredibly driven, hardworking man, who puts in the long hours and does whatever it takes, not just to get the job done, but to do the right thing for those he defends.

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The Law Offices of Alan Fenster

9777 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 273-3661 Fax: (310) 273-1931
If you need to go to trial we are experts at winning cases. If you need to plead guilty, we will get you the best deal.
(310) 273-3661 LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated For Ethical Standards and Legal Ability
Latest Victory

Client charged with Sale and Possession for Sale of Marijuana. Police officer testified that he observed a marijuana transaction on the sidewalk outside Client's home. The judge did not believe the officer and a Motion to Suppress Evidence was granted. All charges dismissed. [see Winning a Motion to Suppress Evidence]

Client was charged with sale and possession for sale of 5 pounds of methamphetamine, thus facing a potential 19 years in prison because of the weight enhancement. Case was resolved with probation and one year in the county jail
[see copy minute order].

Client, a medical doctor, was charged with bribery of a police officer. The charge was dismissed after five days of community service. Doctor kept his medical license.
[see copy of minute order]

Defendant, a successful businessman and a non-citizen, arrested with four ounces of cocaine in the center console of his car, along with a scale. If convicted of possession for sale of cocaine he would be deported, plus the prosecutor wanted two years in state prison. After over a year of negotiations, prosecutor agreed to let defendant plead guilty to transportation of cocaine, which avoids deportation, plus spend a few nights in a private jail.

Non-citizen client convicted of Assault with a Deadly Weapon in 1982. Married with two children and living a quiet, law-abiding life, INS discovered the conviction and sought to deport him as an Aggravated Felon. Mr. Fenster successfully vacated the conviction, and INS is now history.
[see copy of minute order]

Defendant charged with felon in possession of a gun. Probation had terminated on the prior felony in 2006. After defendant's arrest on the gun charge, Mr. Fenster went to the judge on the prior felony and had the felony reduced to a misdemeanor, effective 2006. The district attorney on the new charge was very upset, but who cares...since the prior felony was now reduced to a misdemeanor effective before the new case, the new case was dismissed.
[see copy of minute order]

Filipino immigrant, married with three American children, facing deportation because of conviction for assault with intent to commit great bodily injury. Conviction vacated, client is now able to stay in the US. for the rest of his life.
[see copy of minute order]

Successfully vacated three felony convictions for Iranian businessman, thus helping him avoid deportation.
[copy of minute order]