Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyers

How Our Criminal Defense Attorneys In Orange County Can Help

You only need to find one criminal defense team to protect yourself from some of the most common and most severe criminal charges in Orange County, California. With our varied backgrounds and advanced knowledge of criminal law, we can help with nearly any case brought to our desks.

The Law Offices of Taylor & Taylor in Orange County primarily focuses on defense representation for people with cases involving:

• DUI: We are led by the nationally renowned “Dean of DUI Attorneys,” so you know you can trust your DUI case with us.
• DUI marijuana: Our experience with DUI cases also allows us to quickly prepare and handle defenses for DUI marijuana or DUI with drugs cases.
• Theft and fraud: You can come to our law firm for defense if you have been accused of theft, burglary, robbery, or any form of fraud.
• Hit and run: Accused of leaving the scene of a crash without identifying yourself? Take the accusation seriously. Talk to us now about how to prepare a defense.
• Embezzlement: White collar crimes like embezzlement may be a challenge for other law firms, but not for our highly experienced defense team.
• Drugs and marijuana: A significant portion of the nation’s prison population is behind bars for drug crimes, including drug possession. With so much on the line, give your drug crime defense case to us.
• Forgery: Depending on the circumstances of your case, you could face more than a year in prison if convicted of forgery or falsifying documents in California. Defend yourself now.

When you reach out to our office, we start by learning exactly what happened from your point of view and reviewing any paperwork you have received from law enforcement or the court. From there, a criminal defense attorney Orange County clients retain from our firm can begin gathering police reports, body camera footage, and other discovery to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the prosecution’s case. We can also advise you on what to do—and what to avoid doing—while your case is pending, including how to handle contact from detectives, potential witnesses, or alleged victims. Our role is to guide you through every decision point, whether that involves fighting charges at trial or working toward a negotiated outcome that minimizes the impact on your record, your job, and your family.

What To Expect In The Orange County Criminal Court Process

For many people, a first arrest in Orange County is also their first experience with the criminal courts, and not knowing what comes next can be frightening. After an arrest, you may be released with a promise to appear or held in custody for a bail hearing, depending on the charge and your record. Your first court appearance, called an arraignment, is usually held at one of the Orange County Superior Court locations, where the judge will tell you what you are being charged with and ask for a plea. This is also when issues like bail, protective orders, and future court dates begin to take shape, so it is important to arrive prepared and represented.

Once the case moves past arraignment, there are typically several pretrial hearings where the prosecution and defense exchange discovery, file motions, and discuss possible resolutions. A criminal attorney Orange County residents work with from our firm can use this phase to challenge weak evidence, ask the court to exclude statements or items obtained in violation of your rights, and negotiate with the prosecuting agency if an appropriate plea offer is on the table. If your case does not resolve, it will be set for trial, where a judge or jury will hear evidence and decide whether the prosecution has proved the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Throughout this process, we explain what each hearing means, what your options are, and how each choice could affect the outcome so that you stay informed rather than overwhelmed.

• Domestic disputes: Have you been accused of domestic violence? Let us help you share your side of the story.
• Assault and battery: Violent crimes like assault and battery are vigorously prosecuted in Orange County. Do not go to court without first getting our defense representation.
• Non-sufficient funds: Writing or passing a “bad check” due to non-sufficient funds is considered a theft crime under California law. We can help you defend against the charge.
• Juvenile offenses: The Law Offices of Taylor & Taylor proudly offers defense representation to juveniles accused of serious crimes that could shape their futures depending on the outcome.
• Sex crimes: Need defense against a sex crime accusation? Talk to us about your options and how to protect yourself from the worst a conviction can do, such as requiring you to register as a sex offender.
• Expungement: Some criminal records can be expunged or sealed, which may greatly improve your occupational, academic, and financial opportunities in the future, so expungement is worth exploring.
• Manslaughter: Manslaughter is often seen as “not as serious” as murder, but it can still result in life-changing penalties like years and years in prison. Call now if you are accused of manslaughter.
• Murder: Our defense team has the experience, resources, and professional network needed to confidently defend our clients from murder charges.