San Fernando Valley Criminal Defense Attorney
It is extremely important to find an attorney familiar with the court where your case is being heard. San Fernando Valley criminal defense lawyer Gregory Caplan has helped clients in each of the local courts, which include San Fernando Court, Van Nuys Court, Burbank Court, and Glendale Court.
San Fernando, Van Nuys, Burbank, and Glendale Criminal Defense Attorney Gregory Caplan can simplify the process of defending your charges, including drug, weapon, theft, DUI/drunk driving, hit and run, suspended/revoked license, traffic infractions/offenses, local code/municipal code, airport, bench and arrest warrant, failure to appear, as well as probation violation matters. Mr. Caplan’s background in law enforcement and prosecution, in addition to his tenure as a defense lawyer, enables his clients to better understand their options in their specific cases.
Gregory Caplan was a prosecutor in the San Fernando Valley for six years. During those six years, he had an opportunity to build a good working relationship with many of the current prosecutors who staff the San Fernando Valley courtrooms, today. Mr. Caplan’s knowledge of the local courts enables his clients to understand their options in handling their criminal charges. Many San Fernando Valley criminal defense lawyers spend no time on their clients’ cases prior to court. Mr. Caplan, however, takes an aggressive approach to his clients’ cases. In many situations, he contacts the prosecutor before the case is filed, to request an “office hearing,” or other “criminal filing reject,” to avoid charges being filed altogether.
A possible alternative to a criminal filing is a City Attorney program which allows many people charged with criminal offenses, to obtain dismissals of their cases. Mr. Caplan is extremely knowledgeable in this field, and has handled numerous cases as a San Fernando Valley defense attorney where clients who were charged with a crime were able to obtain “Diversion” and dismissals. Mr. Caplan’s clients have received dismissals in Theft charges, Burglary charges, Weapon charges, Drug charges (including Marijuana), Vandalism charges, Hit and Run charges, and Domestic Violence and Battery charges. Criminal defense attorneys who are not familiar when and where these “Diversion” programs are available can cost you an opportunity to have your charges dropped. (These case resolutions depended on individual facts and circumstances- individual results vary.)
Mr. Caplan presents other credible alternatives to the prosecutors to consider instead of criminal convictions. Because of his extensive background in prosecution, criminal defense attorney Gregory Caplan has insight into what the prosecutor is thinking about his clients’ cases, and utilizes this insight to obtain effective resolutions on their behalf.
The Law Offices of Gregory Caplan have represented numerous clients charged with crimes in the San Fernando Valley courts, including in San Fernando, Van Nuys, Burbank, and Glendale. Once a person has been charged with any crime, he/she needs the experience and expertise of an effective San Fernando Valley criminal defense attorney. Gregory Caplan knows that early preparation and the investigation of the facts are crucial for a client’s defense and case. With his legal knowledge, Attorney Caplan has been able to negotiate with San Fernando Valley prosecutors to have many of his clients’ criminal charges reduced or dismissed.
Mr. Caplan is an extremely effective Burbank Criminal Defense Attorney because of his significant experience in that jurisdiction. No other Burbank Attorney has the experience that Gregory Caplan has at the Burbank Courthouse. He has handled 1000s of cases in the Burbank Criminal Courts during his legal career as a prosecutor and defense lawyer. He knows the prosecutors, judges, and court staff, and effectively represents his clients who are charged with violations in this jurisdiction.
Mr. Caplan is a San Fernando Criminal Defense Attorney who has handled numerous criminal cases in the San Fernando Court. Cases in this court are prosecuted by the Los Angeles City Attorney, as well as the Los Angeles District Attorney, depending on the location of the arrest and the severity of the charges. Felonies and offenses occurring in the San Fernando city limits are prosecuted by the district attorney, and the remaining cases are handled by the city attorney. Each of the arraignment courts can have 100 cases a day, or more. An effective San Fernando Criminal Lawyer can guide you through the crowded courtrooms and provide essential advice on how to best to handle your case. Gregory Caplan can walk you through the process and give you advice on how to approach your San Fernando case.
Mr. Caplan is also a Van Nuys Criminal Defense Lawyer who assists clients with cases in the Van Nuys Courthouse. Van Nuys Court is a difficult courthouse to represent oneself. The prosecutors and judges do not provide any legal advice or guidance on how to best handle your case. A Van Nuys Criminal Attorney can provide advice on legal defenses and approaches for your particular case, and can make an appropriate determination of whether the indicated sentence from the court is reasonable. Van Nuys Criminal Lawyer can assist you with your Van Nuys charges and determine the best strategies in your situation.
Mr. Caplan has helped clients as a Glendale Criminal Defense Attorney, providing effective legal representation for criminal charges in Glendale. Mr. Caplan finds that in this jurisdiction, it can be an effective strategy to contact the district attorney before charges are filed, to present his client’s point of view, and make a request that no criminal filing be initiated. Mr. Caplan makes it a point to become familiar with the filing DAs at the Glendale Court to provide positive information from his clients when they are accused of a crime in this jurisdiction.
If you have been charged with a felony, a misdemeanor, or failure to appear or an arrest/bench warrant has been issued in your name, contact the Law Offices of Gregory Caplan today. Criminal defense lawyer Gregory Caplan is proud to provide dependable legal counsel for clients throughout the San Fernando Valley. As an attorney with years of practice experience, Gregory Caplan has helped clients contest their serious criminal charges. San Fernando Valley Criminal Attorney Gregory Caplan understands the life altering effects a criminal conviction can have on his clients, which is why he strives to provide them with the guidance and resources they need to be successful in court.
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Directions to Gregory Caplan’s San Fernando Valley Law Office
11260 Wilbur Avenue, Suite 300
Northridge, CA 91326
(818) 536-3630
If you have been charged with a crime in the San Fernando Valley, it is in your best interest to speak with criminal defense lawyer, Gregory Caplan. Attorney Caplan will defend you in court, challenge evidence presented against you, and safeguard your individual rights.
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