As a former Senior Deputy District Attorney in Ventura County, I, attorney Adam L. Pearlman, have garnered extensive experience in jury trials and can aggressively represent my clients when they are facing criminal charges. In many serious criminal cases, choosing the right attorney is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make. Retaining a skilled Santa Barbara criminal defense attorney who is trial-tested and knows how the prosecution thinks can make all the difference to the outcome of your case. In many situations, it can be the difference between obtaining a successful verdict and being slapped with harsh, undeserving penalties. It is therefore not a decision to take lightly.

Anthony Tall is a practicing lawyer in the state of California. Attorney Tall received his J.D. from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

Daniel Moaddel is a criminal defense attorney serving Los Angeles, California.

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.

At the Law Office of Mark A. Velez, you will be treated with the utmost respect and professionalism. I understand this is a confusing and stressful time for you which is why I provide services that are client-centered. I believe that everyone deserves a strong representation when facing criminal charges. Whether you are suspected of a crime or you have been arrested, call me for representation. During my time as a police officer, I arrested hundreds of people, written dozens of search warrants, and supervised officers for over 30 years. I know the common mistakes officer make, the signs that questioning was improper, evidence was missed, or indications that your rights might have been violated. If you have been arrested, have a scheduled court appearance date, or seek post-conviction assistance, I will handle your needs in a respectful and professional manner so you can put these matters behind you. Let me put my knowledge, experience, and relationships to work for you.