California Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense Law

808 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Vincent Imhoff is the Managing Director of Imhoff & Associates, PC. Imhoff & Associates has offices throughout the United States and works with over 650 lawyers across the country. Originally from Chicago, Mr. Imhoff is admitted to practice law in Illinois, California, and Pennsylvania. Mr. Imhoff obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Lewis University and earned his JD from the Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1989. From 1990 to 1997 Mr. Imhoff was a Cook County, Illinois Public Defender (Chicago). In 1997 Mr. Imhoff entered private practice as a solo practitioner. In 2003, Mr. Imhoff founded Imhoff & Associates, PC. In 2005, Mr. Imhoff became the Managing Director of The Cochran Firm, Criminal Defense section. After Mr. Cochran passed away, Mr. Imhoff re-established Imhoff & Associates, PC and left the Cochran Firm. From 2000 through 2002, Mr. Imhoff was the assistant coach for the trial team at Loyola University of Chicago, School of Law. Mr. Imhoff is currently a member of the State Bar of California, State Bar of Illinois and the State Bar of Pennsylvania. Mr. Imhoff is also a member of the California Public Defenders Association, Santa Monica Bar Association (Treasurer 2012-2014, Board Member 2008-2014), Lesbian Gay Lawyers Association (Secretary 2009-2011, Board Member 2009-2015), San Bernardino County Bar, San Fernando Valley Bar Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ), and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).

Criminal Defense Law

3993 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501, USA

For more than 40 years, Virginia M. Blumenthal has practiced criminal defense law in Riverside. Ms. Blumenthal was elected to her third term on the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees, where she long served as President. She has served as President of the Riverside County Philharmonic, is one of the founders of the Riverside County High School Mock Trial program, and is a founding director for the Riverside Police Foundation. She earned her B.A. from California State Northridge before attending California Southern Law School, where she earned her J.D.

Criminal Defense Law

337 N Vineyard Ave suite 315, Ontario, CA 91764, USA

Mr. Shaw is the esteemed leader of Shaw 3 Law Firm (S3LF), where he excels in multiple legal areas, including Immigration Law, Juvenile Dependency (CPS & DCFS Defense), Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury Law throughout California. In the Inland Empire, covering San Bernardino County and Riverside County, he specializes in Criminal Defense and CPS/DCFS cases. His practice in San Bernardino County spans key cities such as Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Fontana, Hesperia, Highland, Loma Linda, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino City, Upland, and Victorville, as well as extending to Los Angeles County and Orange County. Mr. Shaw’s distinguished career began as a Judicial Law Clerk for Circuit Judge Rodney Smith in Florida’s 11th Judicial Circuit, Criminal Circuit Court Division. His dedication to defending rights led him to specialize in Immigration Law, Juvenile Dependency Law, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury Law. During his time at the University of North Dakota School of Law Immigration Legal Clinic, Mr. Shaw demonstrated exceptional legal prowess as a Student Attorney, assisting clients with asylum cases, work permits, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), visas, and green cards. He further expanded his expertise in Immigration Law while working at a prominent Hollywood boutique talent agency, handling O-1 Visas for Extraordinary Ability, Business/Tourist Visas, Student Visas, Fiancé Visas, Work Authorization, Advance Parole, and green cards. His deep connections within the entertainment industry allow him to provide top-tier legal counsel to talent agents and clients. As a Juvenile Dependency (CPS/DCFS Defense) and Criminal Defense attorney, Mr. Shaw honed his skills at leading law firms, becoming a proficient trial lawyer and dedicated advocate. He has successfully managed numerous CPS cases, securing reunifications and favorable results in CPS & DCFS investigations. Mr. Shaw is committed to defending the rights of parents and relatives throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Orange County, San Diego County, and San Bernardino County. His expertise in Criminal Defense involves rigorous examination of misdemeanor and felony cases, employing strategic litigation techniques to achieve positive results, such as charge reductions or dismissals. Additionally, his Personal Injury Law practice assists clients with diligence and care in navigating their injury claims. To date, Mr. Shaw has effectively represented over 1,000 clients, showcasing his unwavering commitment to achieving favorable outcomes and protecting client rights across diverse legal fields.

Criminal Defense Law

3701 Long Beach Blvd suite 324, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA

You’re here because either you or a loved one needs professional legal help. I have spent over 17 years gathering the knowledge and experience that will make a difference in your case. I haven’t always been a lawyer. I used to be an investigator for the Los Angeles Police Department. Before that, I worked at a bank and at a hotel. I also spent a year as a government contractor in Iraq where I trained Iraqi Police chiefs on things like building searches, keeping track of guns and other inventory, conducting random audits, etc. I have thrown myself into my work. I have had over 20 successful trials and about 5 unsuccessful ones, each one was a learning experience. I have gotten thousands of cases dismissed before trial. My law firm has the tools, the personalities and the passion that your case needs. I am a criminal law specialist, certified in 2018 by the California Board of Legal Specialization. Less than 1% of California attorneys have this designation. It requires real trial experience, hundreds of hours of study, passing a test that half of all attorneys fail, and a perfect record for the California State Bar. I have spent over 100,000 hours at the office, including very late nights and weekends where I barricade myself in the office to finish a motion, an appellate brief, or a trial book (sometimes called a “murder book”). We don’t go to court unprepared. My staff is top-tier. My office manager is a certified paralegal with over 15 years of experience. My associate attorney is a former Orange County prosecutor who has never lost a felony trial. We work tirelessly to get our work done and we do it so that our clients get the result that they want which is usually much better than what the opposing party wants them to get. We do criminal defense, civil litigation, appellate work, post-conviction work (on some cases), juvenile dependency, juvenile delinquency and family law. We were recently rated as one of the top 3 firms in Long Beach on Finding the best business, it is easy as pie - ThreeBestRated.com , a consumer-oriented website which does unbiased, objective reviews of law firms based on a rigorous 50-point inspection that includes client reviews, company history, complaint history, directory ratings, client satisfaction, overall trust, cost effectiveness and general excellence. We received this designation in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and we hope to get it again next year. We are honored to have won it in each of these years. Give me a call to see if your case is one that we can help with.

Criminal Defense Law

6379 Clark Ave, Dublin, CA 94568

When you are facing criminal charges, you want a lawyer who understands your situation and will provide you with the vigorous defense you deserve. John W. Noonan has completely dedicated his practice of law to criminal defense. Having previously served as prosecutor and a pro tem-judge, he brings over 46 years of experience to your case.