Criminal Defense · Chula Vista & South Bay
Criminal defense that protects South Bay families.
Whatever you're charged with in Chula Vista, National City, Bonita, or Imperial Beach, you get an attorney who knows these courts and fights for a fair outcome. Free strategy consultation.
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- 5.0 rating
- 151 reviews
- Bilingual — Se habla español
- Direct attorney access
- 24/7 text response
One charge can put your whole future on the line.
A criminal charge threatens your record, your job, your license, and your peace of mind. You need someone who explains it plainly and gets to work fast. We've defended local clients across every major charge type since 1983.
Find your charge.
DUI Defense
License holds, breath tests, and first-time DUIs — we push back on all of it.
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Discreet, compassionate defense that protects your home and your record.
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Confidential, judgment-free defense that protects your reputation.
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Petty theft to grand larceny — defense that protects your record.
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Possession to trafficking — we challenge the search and the evidence.
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Assault and battery defense that investigates every detail.
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Fast, affordable defense so a small charge doesn't become a big problem.
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An old conviction shouldn't block the future you've earned.
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Charges that look minor and aren't — defense that keeps records clean.
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Free strategy consultation · Bilingual · Since 1983
Why clients choose us
Local, bilingual, and in these courtrooms for 40 years.
This is a locally owned, minority-operated firm. You get the attorney, not a call center — and you get a defense built on decades of experience in South Bay courts.
- Serving Chula Vista since 1983
- Bilingual — El Abogado Habla Español
- Direct attorney access, not a call center
- Reasonable fees, discussed openly
- Available 24/7 for text
- Member: State Bar of California, San Diego County Bar, CDLA, CPDA
“Richard treated my son's case like it mattered. He explained every step in Spanish for my mom, in English for us, and got the charges reduced. We can breathe again.”
How it works
Three steps to get your footing back.
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Request your free strategy consultation.
Tell us what happened. No obligation, no judgment.
- 02
We build your defense.
We dig into the facts, the law, and every possible defense.
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We protect your record and your future.
We fight to reduce or drop the charges — and keep your life on track.
Serving Chula Vista and the South Bay.
We regularly appear in South Bay courts and defend clients across Chula Vista, National City, Bonita, Imperial Beach, and San Ysidro.
Serving Chula Vista · National City · Bonita · Imperial Beach · San Ysidro
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Free strategy consultation. Call or text 24/7. Weekend appointments available.
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No obligation. We reply fast, day or night.