Your rights.
Your future.
A focused defense.
An investigation or criminal charge brings urgent questions. Start with a direct conversation about your situation and the next step.
Clarity when it matters most.
Gravitas Law Group provides criminal defense counsel for individuals confronting allegations and court proceedings. Each matter begins with the facts, the procedural posture, and the client’s priorities.
Investigations & allegations
Early legal guidance can help you understand the issues and prepare for decisions involving interviews, document requests, and potential charges.
Defense of criminal charges
A defense requires scrutiny of the allegations, the evidence, and the available legal arguments. Discuss representation for your particular charges and court.
A direct conversation
Have the court name, case number, and next hearing date available if you know them. Start with basic information; the firm can explain how to share sensitive materials after reviewing potential conflicts.
What should I bring to an initial conversation?
Bring any summons, charging document, hearing notice, and a list of upcoming deadlines. Avoid sending detailed confidential information through ordinary email before the firm agrees to represent you.
Does contacting the firm create representation?
No. Representation requires the firm’s agreement. A consultation request does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.
Criminal offenses
& related proceedings.
Explore the allegations, evidence, possible consequences, and first steps for common criminal matters.
DUI & traffic offenses
A DUI case can affect both your freedom and your ability to drive. The criminal prosecution and DMV license proceedings involve separate decisions.
Explore this topic ↗02Drug offenses
Drug allegations can range from possession for personal use to sales, transportation, or manufacturing. The substance and the conduct alleged matter.
Explore this topic ↗03Theft & property offenses
Property allegations often turn on intent, ownership, identification, and the circumstances of a disputed transaction.
Explore this topic ↗04Sex offense allegations
A sexual offense allegation can put personal relationships, employment, and reputation at immediate risk. A careful, discreet review of the evidence is essential.
Explore this topic ↗05Violent offense allegations
Assault, battery, robbery, and homicide allegations require close scrutiny of what happened, who was involved, and what the evidence can establish.
Explore this topic ↗06White collar & financial allegations
Financial investigations often grow out of complex transactions, business relationships, or disputed accounting. Understanding the records is central to the defense.
Explore this topic ↗07Domestic violence allegations
A domestic violence case can involve criminal charges, protective orders, and immediate disruption to home and family life. Each proceeding needs careful attention.
Explore this topic ↗08Firearm & weapons offenses
California firearms cases may concern possession, carrying, prohibited status, weapon classification, or conduct involving a firearm. Federal law may raise additional issues.
Explore this topic ↗09Juvenile matters
A young person’s case requires attention to immediate court issues and longer-term education, family, and record consequences.
Explore this topic ↗10Expungement & record relief
A past case can continue to affect employment and other opportunities. California offers several forms of record relief, each with its own rules and limits.
Explore this topic ↗11Probation violations
An alleged violation can put an existing grant of probation at risk even when there is no new criminal conviction.
Explore this topic ↗12Federal criminal matters
Federal investigations and prosecutions follow their own procedures and can involve substantial document discovery and sentencing issues.
Explore this topic ↗A starting point for your questions.
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
These are different classifications of criminal offenses, with different potential punishment. The charging statute, the facts alleged, and any prior convictions can affect classification and sentencing. Some offenses may be charged as either. Review the actual charging document with counsel.
Can a charge be reduced or dismissed?
That depends on the evidence, the law, and the procedural history. A review may identify evidentiary issues, legal defenses, or eligibility for a negotiated disposition or diversion. No particular result can be promised.
Can a criminal case affect employment or immigration?
Some arrests, charges, and dispositions may affect professional licensing, employment, immigration status, or other rights. Tell counsel about these concerns before making decisions about a plea or resolution, and obtain specialized advice when needed.
What should I do about an upcoming court date?
Keep the notice and contact counsel promptly with the court, case number, and date. Do not assume a consultation request changes your obligation to appear or meet a deadline.
For general court procedures, visit the California Courts criminal case guide ↗.