Practice Areas
Why Clients Turn To The Law Offices of Arash Hashemi
Every criminal charge brings different risks, different procedures, and different defense strategies. A person accused of DUI, domestic violence, a drug offense, theft, a violent crime, or a federal offense should not be treated with a one-size-fits-all approach.
The Law Offices of Arash Hashemi represents clients in Los Angeles with more than 20 years of criminal defense experience, handling cases with careful review, focused strategy, and a clear understanding of what each charge can mean for a client’s future.
Legal Practice Areas
DUI
A DUI arrest can jeopardize your license, record, and future, whether the case involves a first offense, repeat DUI, DUI with injury, or felony DUI.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence accusations often involve domestic battery, corporal injury, criminal threats, or restraining order violations that can affect both your freedom and reputation.
Drug Crimes
Drug charges may include possession, possession for sale, transportation, trafficking, cultivation, or prescription-related offenses, each requiring close review of the evidence.
Theft Crimes
From shoplifting and petty theft to burglary, grand theft, and embezzlement, theft charges can carry serious consequences that deserve a strong defense from the start.
Violent Crimes
Assault, battery, robbery, criminal threats, and related violent crime charges can lead to harsh penalties and demand an immediate, focused defense.
Homicide / Murder
Murder allegations are among the most serious charges in California and demand a thorough, aggressive defense from the outset.
Self-Defense
When you acted to protect yourself or someone else, self-defense may be a critical issue in fighting assault, battery, or homicide allegations.
Sex Crimes
Sex crime allegations involving rape, sexual battery, lewd acts, solicitation, or internet-based offenses can threaten your freedom, reputation, and future.
Gun Crimes
Gun crime charges involving unlawful possession, concealed weapons, prohibited ownership, or firearm use during another offense can expose you to serious penalties.
Federal Crimes
Federal prosecutions for offenses such as fraud, drug trafficking, firearms violations, and conspiracy require a defense strategy built for federal court.
White Collar Crimes
White collar crime cases often involve embezzlement, identity theft, forgery, bribery, or other financial allegations that can put your career at risk.
Fraud
Fraud charges may stem from accusations involving credit cards, insurance claims, checks, wire communications, or other false representations for financial gain.
Prostitution
Charges involving prostitution or solicitation can expose you to criminal penalties, public embarrassment, and lasting damage to your record and reputation.
Expungement
Expungement can help eligible clients dismiss old convictions, improve background checks, and move forward with better employment and licensing opportunities.
Probation Violations
Probation violation allegations can put you at risk of jail, stricter conditions, or revocation. Our firm works to protect your freedom and your future.
Name Change
Our firm helps clients with legal name change petitions for adults, minors, and families, guiding you through the court process and required filings from start to finish.

