Biography

My practice is limited to criminal defense and DUI's. My criminal law background, and experience in the field provides me with a unique point of view of the criminal system that allows me to more appropriately advocate on behalf of my clients. I truly believe that good people often times make bad choices and/or decisions in life, and that everyone is entitled to good representation. EXCLUSIVE PRACTICE - My practice is limited to Criminal Defense, and DUI's exclusively. I graduated law school with a certificate in criminal law studies. A certificated allotted to only a few students who go above and beyond their normal curriculum in the field of criminal law. While at UCLA and law school, I worked as an intern for a local criminal defense firm. While in law school, I exerned in the Orange County Public Defender's Office and Juvenile Defender's Office. Upon graduation of law school, I opened up my own criminal defense practice to defend those who have been accused of committing a crime. This is all I have ever done, and all I ever will do in the field of law, as it is has been my life long goal and passion to help other people. CUSTOMER SERVICE - I treat clients the way I would want my mother to be treated if she was facing legal problems - with honestly, kindness, and respect. I don't scare clients into retaining me. I am honest and straight forward about a case, even when it is something the client does not want to hear. I answer all my calls personally because the last thing you want to do is call your attorney and get a secretary who has no idea who you are or the posture of your case. If I do not pick up your call, leave a message. I will call you back asap. FREE CONSULTATIONS - I will personally speak to you over the phone, and try to answer any questions that you may have. An informed client is the best client.I'm located in Fullerton, CA. Call for a free consultation. (714) 676-5451 or you can reach me on my work cell at (310) 498-1201.

Practice Areas

• Criminal Law
• Domestic Violence
• DUI & DWI
• Juvenile Law

Education

• Western State University College of Law
  2007
• University of California - Los Angeles
  2004

Professional Experience

• Law Office of Jimmy Cha APC
  Attorney at Law
  2008
• Orange County Juvenile Public Defenders Office
  Law Clerk
  2007
• Orange County Public Defenders Office
  Law Clerk
  2006
• Law Office of David P. Elder
  Attorney Investigator/Law Clerk
  2001

Awards

• Best DUI Lawyer in Fullerton
  Expertise
  2022
• Elite Lawyer / Top Attorneys
  Elite Lawyers
  2022
• Top 100 Criminal Defense
  The National Trial Lawyers
  2022
• Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney
  America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
  2022
• Top Attorney Award
  Top Attorney
  2022
• Best DUI Lawyer in Fullerton
  Expertise
  2021
• Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney
  National Academy Of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  2021
• Elite Lawyer / Top Attorneys
  Elite Lawyers
  2021
• Top 100 Criminal Defense
  The National Trial Lawyers
  2021
• Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney
  America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
  2021
• Best DUI Lawyers in Los Angeles
  Expertise
  2020
• Top 100 Criminal Defense
  The National Trial Lawyers
  2020
• Elite Lawyer / Top Attorney
  Elite Lawyers
  2020
• DUI/DWI Law
  American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
  2019
• Top 100 Criminal Defense
  The National Trial Lawyers
  2019
• Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
  America's Top 100 Attorneys
  2019
• Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award
  National Academy of Criminal Defense
  2019
• Rising Star
  Super Lawyers
  2018
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  National Trial Lawyers
  2018
• America's Top 100 Attorneys
  America's Top 100 Attorneys
  2018
• Top 10 Under 40
  National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  2018
• Top 10 Under 40
  National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  2017
• Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
  American Society of Legal Advocates
  2017
• Rising Star
  Super Lawyers
  2017
• 10 Best Attorneys
  American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
  2017
• 10 Best Attorneys
  American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
  2017
• 10 Best
  American Institute of Criminal LAw Attorneys
  2017
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  National Trial Lawyers Association
  2017
• 10 Best Attorney
  American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
  2017
• Top 100 DUI Attorneys Southern California
  The National Advocacy for DUI Defense
  2017
• Top 10 Under 40
  National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorney
  2016
• Top 100 Lawyers
  American Society of Legal Advocates
  2016
• Rising Star
  Super Lawyers
  2016
• Premier 100 Trial Attorneys For California
  National Academy of Jurisprudence
  2016
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  The National Trial Lawyers
  2016
• 10 Best
  American Instittue of Criminal Law Attorneys
  2016
• Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers
  The American Society of Legal Advocates
  2015
• Rising Star
  Super Lawyers
  2015
• Nation's Top One Percent
  The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  2015
• 10 Best Attorneys for the State of CA
  American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
  2015
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  National Trial Lawyers
  2015
• 2015 Top Attorney by Coast Magazine
  Coast Magazine
  2015
• Top 100 DUI Attorney in California
  National Advocacy for DUI Defense
  2015
• 2015 Top Criminal Defense Attorney's in Orange County
  The Orange County Register
  2015
• Southern California's Outstanding Young Lawyers
  Los Angeles Magazine
  2014
• Rising Star
  Super Lawyers
  2014
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  National Trial Lawyers
  2014
• Top 40 Under 40
  The American Society of Legal Advocates
  2014
• Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
  American Society of Legal Advocates
  2013
• Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney
  Super Lawyers
  0

Associations

• California System Involved Bar Association
• American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
• North Orange County Bar Association
• California DUI Lawyer's Association
• State Bar of California # 260979

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