Michael Berg is an experienced criminal defense attorney who is dedicated to defending his clients and ensuring they receive excellent representation. He has represented more than 1,000 clients in felony and misdemeanor cases in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Imperial, and Kern counties. He has defended clients against a wide array of charges, including murder, sex crimes, domestic violence, drugs, gun crimes, battery, gang crimes, assault with a deadly weapon, three strikes, child abuse, DUI, theft, embezzlement, credit card fraud, identity theft, and traffic matters. Michael also handles probation violations, pre-filing investigations, and negotiations with officers and prosecutors. He additionally represents victims of domestic violence. Through years of practicing criminal law in Southern California, Michael has built relationships with prosecutors and judicial officers based on his ability to identify strong legal and factual defenses for his clients. When appropriate, he also prepares materials for prosecutors to “humanize” his clients and share mitigating factors that can help to prevent charges from being filed or reduce their severity. He also has successfully worked with expert witnesses on DUIs, DNA, gangs, accident reconstruction, mental health, and other issues to develop defenses and prepare the best arguments for pre-trial and trial phases. Michael graduated from Southwestern University School of Law in 2005. During law school, Michael was a certified law clerk in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and handled over 5,000 arraignments and 2,000 bail motions. He also previously clerked in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.

​Antonio J. Bestard has 40 years of experience, and is prepared to manage the complexity issues of criminal law. Mr. Bestard is Certified Legal Specialist in Criminal Law, and is fluent in Spanish. He has been an active member of the State Bar of California since 1976. He is a member of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.

Jeffrey Costell is a practicing attorney in the state of California. He graduated from Georgetown University with his J.D. in 1980. He currently works for Costell & Cornelius, Law Corporation specializing in real estate law.

Bryan was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He was the Valedictorian of his graduating class at the University Of West Los Angeles School Of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate Degree. Prior to law school, Bryan was a successful entrepreneur, owning several businesses in the service industry

Peter Haber started Haber Law Firm after several years as a legal executive at Popcornopolis, a gourmet popcorn brand sold at groceries and stadiums nationwide. In this role, Peter served as the company’s sole in-house legal advisor as it related to all functions of the company’s operations, including dispute resolution, compliance, and employment law, to name a few. With his help and guidance, the company relocated its entire corporate and manufacturing operation, developed a new factory and warehouse, and was successfully acquired by private equity.

My journey in law was inspired by personal experiences and a commitment to advocating for individuals and families. Growing up in a Spanish-speaking immigrant household, I witnessed the need for ethical attorneys who could provide guidance through the challenging immigration process. This drove me to initiate my professional career in immigration law and for six years I served as a resource for those seeking a better future in a new land. My dedication to serve only deepened when personal circumstances led me to understand the importance of estate planning. Witnessing firsthand the emotional and legal difficulties my family faced during such times was a catalyst for my pursuit of law, drawing parallels to the notion that assembling furniture becomes significantly smoother when armed with a clear plan. These experiences highlighted the critical need for proactive planning in navigating life's most sensitive and intricate moments. Just as constructing furniture necessitates a thoughtful blueprint, I recognized that charting a legal path requires comprehensive understanding, meticulous attention to detail, and a well-crafted strategy. This realization ignited my passion for guiding individuals through these intricate processes, ensuring their interests are safeguarded and their goals achieved. Through my journey, I've come to appreciate the value of compassionate and effective legal support in empowering individuals to make informed decisions. I understand that the challenges faced by individuals and families can be emotionally taxing, and my commitment lies in offering guidance that not only simplifies the complex legal landscape but also provides peace of mind during times of uncertainty.

Arthur is a dedicated and experienced attorney with a passion for delivering exceptional legal counsel and advocacy to clients. With 8 years of experience, Arthur has a strong background in workers’ compensation and personal injury defense. Given his years working as a defense attorney, Arthur brings a unique perspective to his client’s cases as he is well versed on how these claims are defended. His deep expertise and industry knowledge allows him to offer specialized legal guidance that addresses challenges and opportunities presented in each case. Above all, Arthur is committed to client satisfaction. He takes the time to understand each client's unique goals and concerns, providing tailored legal solutions that align with their objectives. He brings a transparent communication style ensures that clients are informed and happy with their representation each step of the way. Arthur earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Dale E. Fowler School where he excelled both inside and outside of the classroom. He earned a CALI Award recognizing the top grade in both Trial Advocacy and Advanced Mediation. Arthur went on to become the President of the Moot Court team representing the law school in various competitions across the country. He was also actively involved in the American Bar Association after being elected as the 9th Circuit’s Governor from 2014 to 2015. He is the proud father of a wonderfully energetic and amazing two-year-old daughter. When Arthur is not suiting up for legal battle, he spends his time with his family and cheering for his favorite sports teams. Go Lakers!

Lilit Safaryan is a practicing lawyer in the state of California handling personal injury. matters.

Joel Glaser is the principal of Joel Glaser APC in the Los Angeles, Newport Beach and San Diego offices. His practice includes Employment and Business Litigation. Mr. Glaser has extensive experience in Employment Practices Liability, including defending whistleblower, wrongful termination, harassment, race, age, disability, and gender discrimination and retaliation cases. He has also defended wage and hour class actions and single plaintiff cases. Additionally, he has counseled employees and employers on employment-related matters such as applications and hiring, sexual harassment policies and training, employment handbooks, internal investigations, compliance issues, employee discipline issues, severance agreements and termination issues. He has represented clients in both state and federal court, and before the California Labor Board, Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Unemployment Appeals Board. In the area of Business Litigation, Mr. Glaser has handled issues related to business litigation, real estate, collections and compliance issues. He has brought and defended numerous general business litigation actions, including actions for breach of contract, fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, specific performance, quiet title, landlord-tenant discrimination, insurance bad faith, professional liability, products liability, and collections claims. Mr. Glaser has tried to verdict several employment and personal injury claims, tried to a defense verdict a homeowners’ association dispute, obtained summary judgment for a government contractor on an age and disability discrimination action, and has obtained positive feedback from clients on the excellent results he has obtained in defending allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract and product defects. Prior to forming Joel Glaser APC, Mr. Glaser successfully tried and arbitrated several cases to verdicts favorable to his clients at AmLaw 100 firms. Mr. Glaser represents companies in several industries throughout the United States, including government contractors, hotels, restaurants, appliance stores, hardware stores, electronics stores, industrial manufacturers, banks, private lenders, product manufacturers, distributors and retailers, real estate management companies, and other companies in various industries.

Douglas Shaffer practices out of Santa Monica, CA and has been licensed for 34 years. This attorney attended Pepperdine University School of Law and handles cases in Accident & Injury.