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Our team of dedicated & dependable attorneys are experts in a wide range of practice areas. Whether you’re an individual or a corporation, we have the experience and results-driven mindset that you need on your side.
Weapons
We specialize in both misdemeanor and felony charges ranging from unlawful possession of fire arms to assault with a deadly weapon (ADW) and other serious crimes. We provide competent defense of individuals accused of weapons violations.
Drug Crimes
Drug crimes may include charges for trafficking, possession, possession with the intent to sell, marijuana cultivation, being under the influence of an illicit substance, drug dealing, etc. In many drug cases the narcotics seized by law enforcement is the most persuasive evidence against the defendant.
Civil Litigation
Civil letigation generally involve infringement upon the rights and protections of individuals. These wrongs, called torts, can vary greatly and include offenses ranging from the unlawful taking of property, invasions of privacy, negligence, intentional & unintentional infliction of emotional distress to severe rights violations.
Immigration Law
Becoming a United States citizen can often be a lengthy and difficult process. As a response to the terror attacks of September 11th 2001, the United States Government has undergone a comprehensive review of current Visa issuing practices as they pertain to national security. For more information on different types of criminal charges.
Criminal Defense
Criminal charges will often vary, depending on the type of crime. Certain offenses will fall within the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, while other charges may be filed in state courts. The two classifications for criminal prosecution are misdemeanor and felony. If convicted of a felony, the sentence can range from months to years in state prison or, in some cases, even the death penalty.
Assault & Battery
The criminal offenses of assault and battery occur when a person willfully inflicts bodily injury, resulting in a traumatic condition, upon another. Charges for these types of offenses can range from misdemeanor to felony, depending on the particular circumstances of each case.
Domestic Violence
The Law Offices of Areeg Akel handles State and Federal Crimes as well as all Felony and Misdemeanor offenses. For more information on drug relates charges such as; drug possession and drug trafficking continue below. If you would like to receive a consultation with a drug offense attorney click here.
Jail Release
In many criminal cases, several alternatives to physical incarceration are available for defendants either convicted of specific offenses or those who accept plea agreements. However, inexperienced criminal defense attorneys are often unaware of most alternative sentencing options.
Juvenile Cases
Unfortunately, each day many people receive injuries as a result of the negligence or willful act of another. If someone you love has been injured as a result of the intentional or negligent act of another, contact an attorney competent in this area of law immediately. If you would like to receive a consultation with a personal injury attorney click here.
Personal Injury
Becoming a United States citizen can often be a lengthy and difficult process. As a response to the terror attacks of September 11th 2001, the United States Government has undergone a comprehensive review of current Visa issuing practices as they pertain to national security. For more information on different types of criminal charges.
Wrongful Death
Unfortunately, each day many people lose their lives as a result of the negligence or willful act of another. Under California law these types of deaths, called “wrongful deaths” are remedied by “Wrongful Death Statutes.” These statutes provide surviving family members with legal recourse against the person or entity responsible for the death.
Estate Planning
Estate planning involves determining how an individual’s assets will be preserved, managed, and distributed after death. It also takes into account the management of an individual’s properties and financial obligations in the event that they become incapacitated, as well as setting up guidelines related to health care decisions.
Theft Crimes
Theft Crimes – Crimes of theft can range from obtaining by false pretence, larceny or embezzlement. Under California law it is unlawful for anyone to feloniously steal, take or carry away the personal property of another. Theft can also be the fraudulent appropriation of property entrusted to you, as well as defrauding a person of personal property, real property, money or labor by false or fraudulent representation or pretense.
Drunk Driving/ DUI
The Law Offices of Areeg Akel handles State and Federal Crimes as well as all Felony and Misdemeanor offenses. For more information on driving under the influence, (aka; dui, dwi, 502, drunk driving, driving while intoxicated) continue reading below. If you would like to receive a consultation with a dui attorney click here.