Orange County Criminal Lawyer

Mr. Azami was voted the best criminal defense attorney in Orange County by the Orange County Register in 2024! Further yet, Senator Michelle Steel awarded Mr. Azami a congressional certificate of recognition for being selected as one of the best attorneys/law firm in Orange County.

Mr. Azami always prioritizes your defense with the first goal being to obtain a dismissal. Obtaining dismissal of charges can be achieved by show the district attorney lack of sufficient evidence or by getting his client into a diversion program/deferred entry of judgment. There are numerous diversion programs such as: Court Diversion (Penal Code Section 1001.95), Mental Health Diversion (Penal Code Section1001.36), DUI Court (Drunk Driving), Drug Court, Veteran’s Court, Military Diversion (Penal Code Section 1001.80) and others. These programs generally require the client to complete a set of requirements with the understanding that a successful completion leads to dismissal of charges. Not everyone, nor every charge, qualifies for such programs but we can help analyze your qualification.

Mr. Azami’s practice covers Drug & Alcohol Crimes, Domestic Violence Crimes, Vehicular/Traffic Crimes, Sex Crimes, Crimes of Violence, Property Crimes and Expungements.

Types of Drug and Alcohol cases which we accept:

Alcohol:

• Open Container, VC 23222
• Public Intoxication/Drunk in Public, PC 647(f)
• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI), VC 23152 (a and b)
• DUI with Accident & Property Damage
• DUI with Accident & Injuries
• DUI and Immigration Status
• Furnishing Alcohol to an Under-aged Person (18-20 year olds), Business and Profession Code (B&P) 25658(a)
• Possession of Alcohol by Minor B&P 25662

Drugs:

• Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUI), VC 23152 (g)
• Furnishing Tobacco Products to a Minor, PC 308(a)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, HS 11350(a)
• Possession of a drug paraphernalia, HS 11364(a)
• Possession of Non-Narcotic Controlled Substance, HS 11377(a)

Traffic/Vehicular Crimes include:

• Hit and Run, VC 20001, VC 20002
• Vehicular Manslaughter, PC 192.5(c), PC 192.5(d)
• Driving Without a License, VC 12500
• Driving on a Suspended License, VC 14601
• Reckless Driving, VC 23103-23105
• Exhibition of Speed – VC 23109, Street Racing
• Joyriding Car Theft, VC 10851

His last vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run case resulted to dismissal of the felony count and probation only for the manslaughter charge-no jail or prison time.

Domestic Violence Charges which we defend against:

• Domestic Battery, PC 243(e)(1) or 273.5
• Aggravated Trespass, PC 601
• Child Neglect/Failure to Provide Care, PC 270
• Child Endangerment, PC 273a
• Child Abuse, PC 273d
• Elder Abuse, PC 368
• Criminal Threats, PC 422
• Stalking, PC 646.9
• Revenge Porn, PC 647(j)(4)
• Posting Harmful Data on the Internet, PC 653.2

A recent domestic battery cases resulted in dismissal of all charges.

Crimes of Violence which we defend against:

Homicide Charges

• Murder – PC 187
• Manslaughter – PC 192(a) and PC 192(b)

Other Violent Crimes:

• Kidnapping, PC 207
• Assault, PC 240
• Battery, PC 242
• Robbery PC 211

Types of sex charges we defend:

• Statutory Rape in California, PC 261.5
• Rape PC 261
• Sodomy PC 286
• Solicitation for Prostitution PC 647(b)
• Indecent Exposure PC 314
• Lewd Acts/Lewd Conduct PC 647(a)
• Revenge Porn PC 647(j)(4)
• Sexual Battery/Assault, PC 243.4

A recent case with charges of rape, sodomy and strangulation resulted in dismissal of all sex charges and prevented the requirement for registering as a sex offender.

Types of property crime charges we defend against:

• Vandalism
• Arson
• Trespass
• Defacing Public Property
• Burglary, PC 459
• Vehicle Theft, PC 487(d)(1)
• Credit Card Fraud, PC 484e

In addition to defense of criminal charges, Mr. Azami can assist with expungement of your criminal record. Expungements could be requested as a matter of right. Certain crimes and under certain circumstances qualify for expungement. When you file for an expungement, you are withdrawing an earlier guilty plea. However, keep in mind that expungements won’t clean your record for immigration purposes of for obtaining certain jobs like law enforcement. In addition, it won’t erase “priors” for subsequent arrests. For example, if you expunge a DUI of 3 years ago but then get a second DUI on the 5th year, that first DUI will still count to make the current DUI your second. Second DUI’s have harsher penalties. You would have to allow 10 years to elapse before your next DUI can be counted as a “first DUI.”

How To Recall a Bench Warrant or Arrest Warrant?

Warrants are usually issued when you fail to pay a traffic citation, fail to appear in court when ordered to do so, or when you violate the terms of your probation or parole. Mr. Azami recalls bench warrants so that you will not have to be fugitive any longer. Mr. Azami is experienced in handling warrants and we can save you time from having to go to court yourself. Sometimes it is even possible to recall the warrant on the same day. Do not take a chance on getting dragged into custody during the worst time; driving, sleeping, working, or being with your children.

Regardless of your needs, contact our office for a discreet and free consultation. Call us now (714) 321-9999.