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In Los Angeles A J & M Criminal Defense Lawyer Provides Expert Legal Representation
When choosing a criminal defense lawyer, it is important to find an individual with all of the traits needed to litigate a case successfully; experience alone is not enough to help ensure a trial victory. A truly effective attorney must have not only extensive experience, but he or she must also possess a comprehensive understanding of the law, an aggressive and unwavering determination, an understanding of the consequences of his or her actions, and a solid relationship with the client. At J & M Law Firm, our attorneys fulfill all of these traits. To schedule a free consultation with a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, contact a lawyer from our law firm today. We handle all criminal defense cases, including cases involving violent crimes, sex crimes, drug crimes, federal crimes, and white collar crimes.
- R.J. Manuelian Criminal Defense Lawyer
- A.J. Jingozian Criminal Defense Lawyer
- Randy Kravis Appellate Attorney
R.J. Manuelian Criminal Defense Lawyer
R.J. Manuelian was voted by his peers as a Rising Star in 2009 and 2010 by Southern California Super Lawyers. He won 4 back-to-back criminal cases in late 2009 and defended more than 10 trials that year. He represents clients who he feels he can help. Aside from being a talent in the courtroom, he counsels and helps his clients get their lives back on track. For R.J., its not about financial gain, rather, his passion is to help people who make bad mistakes. R.J. Manuelian was born and raised in New York. He graduated St. Johns University and pursued a Masters Degree from Long Island University with his thesis on Juror Bias: The Socio-Economic and Racial Differences Between a Juror and Defendant. R.J. later attended the Massachusetts School of Law outside of Boston. In 2002, he opened his law office in downtown Los Angeles and has been practicing criminal defense exclusively since. He has handled hundreds of criminal cases, ranging from cases involving DUI and motor vehicle crimes to murder.
Mr. Manuelian has tried countless jury trials. He has obtained many acquittals and produced hundreds of positive results for his clients in both State and Federal Court as a result of his experience, knowledge and relentless representation and advocacy. R.J. was published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal as being one of the attorneys who assisted in getting a $4.5 Million verdict against police officers who beat both of his clients, shot them both with pellet guns and then made a false arrest in order to conceal their actions all while their family members watched. He represented both clients in the criminal trial and won back to back acquittals for both paving the way for one of the largest civil rights verdicts in United States history. He has been asked by the media to provide legal commentary and his expertise has been used on CNN as well as other CBS and NBC affiliates. Commanding the respect from Judges and Prosecutors, he is a showman in the court who captivates a jurys attention and decimates his opposition. In February 2010, he was the cover story for Hollywood Weekly. The article stated ¦R.J., it could be said, comes from the Hannibal Lecture school of cross-examination: complete obliteration.
An example of his talent is best demonstrated in the People v. Hoxey/Smith. R.J. represented two young African-American citizens who were profiled as gang-members and drug dealers. Both Sherriffs senselessly beat both citizens causing severe injuries to both Mr. Hoxey and Ms. Smith. In actuality, Mr. Hoxey was waiting for Ms. Smith, a pre-med student, to braid the hair of a young girl. He was waiting in his vehicle when two Sherriffs pulled alongside his vehicle. Thinking he was a gang member and drug dealer, they forced him out of the vehicle, beat him with their hands, knees, batons and flashlights thinking no one would care.
They caused Mr. Hoxeys skin to melt and peel off when the Sherriffs held his face and body down on the scalding hot pavement while they were beating him and trying to arrest him in an attempt to conceal their unlawful actions. His girlfriend was also beat when she came to his rescue. In a movie-like moment, a former President of the NAACP Compton chapter coincidentally pulled to the scene and witnessed the entire incident as well as 20-30 other citizens who witnessed one of the worst Civil Rights violations in United States history. The NAACP representative and two young citizens were arrested and charged with a false crime in order to cover up the Sherriffs conduct. Mr. Manuelian was able to show the jury that the Sherriffs planted drugs in the car after to make it seem that these two law abiding African-American citizens were drug dealers. R.J. demonstrated through a rigorous cross of 7 Sherriffs that they had motive to lie, namely, avoiding being arrested by the Department of Justice for Civil Rights Violations.
On February 20, 2009, in the middle of trial, R.J. forced the District Attorney to give up and dismiss the case. He is now assisting both clients in their Civil Rights lawsuit currently set for trial this May in United States Central District Court in California. R.J. Manuelian is a member of many professional and community service organizations. He is a member of both the NAACP and NAEJA (National Justice for Equal Protection in America). His cutting edge technological skills combined with his strategy of always being on the offense has assisted hundreds of his clients from avoiding jail or prison. A respected California State Court Judge, described Mr. Manuelian as "aggressive" and said, "...if you were arrested, you want someone like Mr. Manuelian fighting your case."
Mr. Manuelian believes that all of his clients, including ones who admit committing crimes, deserve a second chance. His philosophy is simple: "Sometimes good people make bad mistakes. I learned at a very young age that the most important aspect in someone's life is their freedom and the right for a second chance. I fight for those for my clients as though I am fighting for family. If youre a lawyer just to make money, its going to show in your attitude and your results. That is what makes me different than other attorneys. I became a criminal defense attorney to help people, to become a criminal defender not a criminal pretender.
Licenses
- Massachusetts Bar (2000)
- California Bar (2002)
- District of Columbia Bar (2007)
Admissions
- United States District Court - Massachusetts (2001)
- United States Court of Appeals - First Circuit (2001)
- Supreme Court for the State of California (2002)
- United States District Court - California (2002)
- District of Columbia - Court of Appeals (2007)
- Supreme Court of the United States (2007)
Education
- Juris Doctor Massachusetts School of Law (2000)
- Master of Science in Criminal Studies Long Island University (Thesis on Jury Bias) (1998)
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Studies St. John's University (1993)
A.J. Jingozian Criminal Defense Lawyer
Mr. Jingozian has an extensive background in criminal law, focusing on white collar offenses, including misdemeanor infractions and felony crimes such as fraud. His comprehensive understanding of the legal system has proven to be an invaluable asset to his clients and has resulted in numerous successful case resolutions. Mr. Jingozian is an aggressive and dedicated criminal defense attorney, committed to providing his clients with personalized attention and the legal representation that they deserve.
Criminal Defense
Mr. Jingozian's enthusiastic and meticulous approach to handling criminal defense cases has translated into outstanding case results. Mr. Jingozian has an impressive record of obtaining government case rejections, avoidance of case filings, case dismissals, and sentence reductions for his clients. Among the cases in which Mr. Jingozian has obtained a successful resolution for the defendant include:
People v. Abulail Mr. Abulail was charged with six (6) felony counts of evading tax on cigarettes and four (4) felony counts of money laundering. The actions of Mr. Jingozian ultimately led to the prosecution dismissing all charges.
People v. Aceves Prior to Mr. Jingoziany's involvement in this case, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office was seeking 25 years to life for the alleged actions of Mr. Aceves. Mr. Jingozian was able to successfully defend the attempted murder charge and have it reduced. As a result of Mr. Jingozian's actions, Mr. Aceves received a four (4) year prison sentence for assault with a deadly weapon.
Licenses
- State Bar of California and United States District Court Central District of California
Education
- Juris Doctor University of La Verve College of Law (2000)
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science California State University Northridge (1997)
Randy Kravis Appellate Attorney
Randy Kraviss practice is limited exclusively to criminal appeals and writs. Mr. Kravis began his legal career in the Navy JAG Corps, where he served for four years as a lieutenant. During his service, he received several honors and awards, including the prestigious Navy Commendation Medal for his work as an appellate attorney. Mr. Kravis also graduated magna cum laude from American University law school, was inducted into the school's Honor Society, and served as an editor on its law review.
Mr. Kravis's practice is dedicated exclusively to helping defendants appeal their convictions in both the federal and state courts. In the course of his career as an appellate attorney, he has handled hundreds of appeals and writs of habeas corpus and has obtained numerous reversals for his clients, including those in the United States Supreme Court (Watson v. California; Naya v. California), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (United States v. Davis, 428 F.3d 802 9th Cir. 2005) and the California appellate courts (People v. Woren; People v. Valle; People v. Gonzalez). Mr. Kravis is also a regular legal commentator on Fox News Channel. He is pleased to be of counsel to the talented group of attorneys that make up the J & M Law Firm.
Contact Our Los Angeles Office to Speak with a Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been charged with a crime and are seeking a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, a lawyer from our law firm can help. We have the experience and knowledge needed to help successfully resolve your case. Contact J & M Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation. We provide skilled legal representation in cases involving sexual misconduct, violent crimes, drug offenses, white collar crimes, and a full range of other matters requiring effective criminal defense.
