Practice · 04

Criminal Defense

If you have been arrested or charged, you are entitled to counsel. We defend clients against charges brought by any agency in Ventura.

Reviewed by Malachi Bowman

01Matters

Matters we take

Representation from the arrest through the verdict.

  1. 04.01Arrests and booking
  2. 04.02Charges and arraignment
  3. 04.03Bail and release
  4. 04.04Plea negotiations
  5. 04.05Trial defense
  6. 04.06Warrants

02How it runs

How a case runs

The order we work in on criminal defense cases.

  1. Step 01

    Review the arrest

    We read the arrest report and the MDT record against the footage.

  2. Step 02

    Challenge the evidence

    Anything gathered unlawfully, we move to exclude.

  3. Step 03

    Negotiate or defend

    We seek dismissal or a fair plea, and take the case to trial when that is the better course.

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The booking desk at the Hayward County Jail

03Before you open a case

What to bring

  • The charges, as written
  • Date, time and location of the arrest
  • Arresting agency and officer, if known
  • Your clips or screenshots
  • Names of witnesses
Open a case

04Questions

Common questions

The partner on this practice

Portrait of Malachi Bowman, Founding Partner

Reviewing partner

Malachi Bowman

Founding Partner

Leads the firm's police misconduct and civil rights practice.

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