Stepanian and Donath LLP
Summary
Main Office
2030 Main Street, Suite 1040
Irvine,
CA 92614
Languages
English, Spanish, Farsi, Armenian, Hebrew
Years of Experience
Over 12
Websites
Geographies
Office Locations
Irvine Office
2030 Main Street, Suite 1040
Irvine, CA 92614
Glendale Office
1055 North Central Avenue
Suite 102
Glendale, CA 91202
Riverside Office
4229 Main Street
Suite 1
Riverside, CA 92501
Our excellent reputation is rooted in our ability to consistently obtain the best possible results.
At Stepanian & Donath LLP, our attorneys have built an unparalleled reputation for providing the highest quality legal service in both criminal defense and civil litigation throughout Southern California. Our skilled, aggressive, and zealous representation has time and time again helped our clients consistently reach settlements and verdicts in litigation where other counsel have failed. Our results speak for themselves.
To best serve our clients' legal needs, we have offices throughout Southern California, serving Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. For clients who speak English as a second language, we have staff who can assist in Spanish, Armenian, Farsi, and Hebrew.
Our attorneys have handled literally thousands of felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile criminal cases, ranging from Homicides to first time Driving Under the Influence charges. Whether your charges are complex real estate fraud, first time DUI, gang related assault, resisting arrest, multi-defendant kidnapping for ransom, or petty theft, we have seen and done it all. Our experience and throrough understanding of the law translates to a strategic advantage for our clients and leads to our superior results. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Case History
People v. A.D.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Client was charged with Vehicular Manslaughter after being involved in a head on collision with another driver. Witnesses testified that Client was driving over 20mph over the speed limit, was swerving out of control, lost control of her vehicle, and crossed over into oncoming traffic, striking another vehicle head-on. Client also had a controlled substance in her system, and admitted to being on her cell phone just prior to the accident.
Outcome: Result: Hung Jury on all charges – No Conviction
People v. D.B.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Client was charged with a DUI, along with additional enhancements for having a Blood Alcohol Level above a .15, and two counts of Child Endangerment. Client was found at 11:30PM on the side of a rural road passed out behind the wheel of her vehicle. The vehicle engine was still warm, her keys in ignition and the radio was playing. In the front passenger seat next to Client was a half empty bottle of vodka, and her 1 and 3 year old children were in their car seats in the back seat.
Outcome: Result: Not Guilty on all charges
People v. J.B.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Client was charged with being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance. Client was contacted outside his house by officers who noted his erratic behavior. Subsequent tests determined that Client was under the influence of a controlled substance.
Outcome: Result: Case Dismissed – Illegal Search and Seizure
People v. C.A.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Client charged with Spousal Battery Resulting in a Traumatic Condition, Resisting Arrest, and Child Endangerment. Alleged victim suffered a bloody nose and claimed that Client had punched her in the face. Officers at trial also claimed Client fought with them with his daughter present at the scene.
Outcome: Result: Not Guilty on all charges
People v. J.B.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Client was charged with terrorist threats with the use of a knife less than 4 months after he had been released on parole. Client had three separate strikes already, including Attempted Murder, Robbery, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon. If convicted, client would be sentenced to 35 years to life. We ran a 995 motion, eliminating the use of knife allegation, then ran a Romero motion eliminating several of his strike prior allegations.
Outcome: Result: Client plead guilty to Vandalism, sentenced to 32 months in prison, avoided picking up a 4th strike, and spared a life sentence.
People v. T.B.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Client was charged with Terrorist Threats and Harassing Phone Calls after allegedly threatening to kill his ex-wife’s new boyfriend.
Outcome: Result: Case Dismissed – Violation of Speedy Trial Rights
People v. M.E.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Client was charged with possession of Methamphetamine. During execution of a search warrant on an alleged drug house, two separate officers claimed to have seen Client throw a white baggie over his shoulder which contained Methamphetamine. Client was the only individual at the house at the time.
Outcome: Result: Hung Jury on all charges – No Conviction, Case Dismissed
People v. D.H.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Client charged with Reckless Driving. Client was alleged to have initiated a road rage incident with an off duty police officer.
Outcome: Result: Not Guilty on all charges
People v. P.D.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Client charged with a DUI along with an additional enhancement for having a Blood Alcohol Level above a .15 Client was spotted parked on the side of the freeway, failed his field sobriety tests, blew a .17 on the PAS machine, and admitted on the stand to having drank before he drove his vehicle.
Outcome: Result: Not Guilty on all charges
People v. J.M.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Client charged with Spousal Battery Resulting in a Traumatic Condition. Alleged victim suffered serious swelling and bruising to the face, and testified in tears at trial that Client became angry over her emails with an ex, and subsequently punched her in the face.
Outcome: Result: Not Guilty on all charges
Lawyers
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Locations : Glendale, CA; Irvine, CA; Riverside, CA
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