Criminal Defense Attorney in Santa Cruz, California

Criminal Defense

Criminal proceedings are complicated and move quickly. It may be difficult for a defendant to understand what is happening without careful, consistent and committed representation. Often very important matters are decided outside of court, and the in-court time is used to simply put the facts on the record. A defendant without effective and conscientious counsel misses out on the opportunity to present a coherent, convincing defense.

While our office is located in Santa Cruz, we serve the entire South Bay and Monterey Bay areas, including San Jose and Salinas. I have defended cases from Orange County to Marin and appeared in too many courts to count in between those areas.

If you or someone you care about is in trouble with the law and is accused of a crime, the Law Offices of J.P. Lavallee can help to prepare a strong and well-researched legal defense. We will investigate the case to uncover helpful facts and discover witnesses who can help tell your side of the story.

Build a Strong Case

We carefully research the law and take advantage of the most up to date decisions that may help our clients. We study the science and any forensic evidence to ensure that all possible defenses can be considered. By building a strong case in your favor, we can compel the prosecutor to make the best possible offer.

And once you have that offer, we will advise you whether you should take it or whether you could get a better result at trial. As our client, you are always in control of your case; we will advise you about all of your options, so you can be confident that you have made the right decision.

And no matter what the accusation, we always treat the client with respect.

Defending All Types of Criminal Cases

Representing The Accused With Respect

Attorney Lavallee is diligent, articulate and experienced. He has represented defendants accused of a vast array of crimes, such as battery, assault, vandalism, domestic violence, child endangerment, grand theft, probation violations, drug possession, DUI, and serious three-strikes felonies.

In addition, my legal assistant speaks fluent Spanish. Traducción disponible en espanol por la asistente legal.

The office serves the communities of Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties, as well as the Greater San Jose area.

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J.P. Lavallee to Fight Your Criminal Case