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Santa Clarita Criminal Defense Lawyers
When arrested and charged with a crime, it is vital that you act quickly and contact a Santa Clarita criminal defense lawyer from the Law Offices of David M. Wallin. The legal team has more than 50 years of combined experience and is recognized in the legal community as an aggressive and hard-hitting criminal defense team with outstanding qualifications and a proven reputation.
Whether facing a misdemeanor or a felony charge, taking action to defend your case in court is a critical matter. Our legal team is highly qualified to fight for your defense. Our lead attorney is a former Deputy District Attorney and a certified criminal law specialist so you can be assured that you will be represented by an aggressive and skillful defense team that will fight from the moment of your arrest.


Your Case. Our Fight. Your Justice.
Our Featured Practice AreasSerious Charges Require Serious Representation
Undoubtedly, you can find representation that is cheaper than what our firm charges. You cannot, however, find representation of a higher quality. Your future and your reputation are at stake and our firm is here to protect those two valuable assets. Rather than seeking out the cheapest representation, select an attorney who has the accolades necessary to protect your rights.
At the Law Offices of David M. Wallin, it is not just about the money. We defend our clients because we care about their cases and want to see them get the freedom they are seeking. When clients come to our office, they can sense our honest desire to help them win their case. We care about getting the best possible outcome for our clients and will go to any and every length legally possible to achieve that goal. We tell our clients the truth and aggressively fight on their behalf.
DEFENDING CRIMINAL CHARGES AND ACCUSATIONS IN THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
If you have been accused of a crime, it is vitally important for you to secure legal representation immediately. Some offenses, such as DUI, require fast action in order to prevent serious ramifications and consequences. In a DUI case, an individual must reach out to the local DMV to schedule an administrative hearing within 10 days of the arrest if he or she wishes to prevent the suspension of their drivers' license. With help from a seasoned Santa Clarita criminal defense attorney, you can have your rights and interests represented at your hearing and during the criminal court proceedings. Our legal team works diligently to provide legal representation to clients facing virtually any criminal charge.
What Sets Us Apart?
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We Care About Your Future
Unlike many criminal firms that are solely focused on the hear and now, our seasoned legal experts are committed to making sure that we help develop a strategy or plan for the next stage of your life.
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Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Attorney David M. Wallin not only has over three decades of legal experience, but is also a certified criminal law specialist - a distinction that roughly only 180 attorneys in the entire state of California have earned.
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Cost-Effective Legal Representation
We're committed to charging a competitive rate for our legal services and offer a variety of financing options. We believe that quality legal representation shouldn't be reserved for those with vast financial means.
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A Team of Legal Professionals Fighting For You
Unlike most criminal defense firms that only have one attorney on staff, we have a team of legal professionals working together to provide our clients with a complex legal strategy to maximize their chances of a positive outcome.


AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE BACKED BY 50+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
When defending cases, there are certain critical steps taken in seeking a strong defense for our clients. Our legal team carefully reviews all the evidence that has been gathered against you, looking for the flaws and errors both in police reports, witness statements, and the chain of custody of any evidence. Lab history and procedures may be questioned or challenged. We employ private investigators, ballistics experts, polygraph operators and other experts that can be brought forward to provide evidence in the defense of your case. We aggressively cross-examine those who are providing evidence against you, including law enforcement.
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“The Law Offices of David M. Wallin really came to my rescue when I recently got in trouble with the law. I was facing years in jail and was losing all hope, but thanks to the efforts of my legal team, ...”
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“Great Attorney. Very Knowledgeable , I felt very comfortable with David. He was very informative with me in all parts of litigation and I felt very confident with him at all times.”
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“I was unsure that my case was even worth spending money on a lawyer since I thought I was definitely going to jail, but after a few hearings I had no jail time and put on probation with hardly any ...”
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“My case started when I was arrested in May of 2012. I originally had a different lawyer. I was unsatisfied so I heard from a friend about David M. Wallin. So I took a chance. I do NOT regret that ...”
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“To this point it has been an awesome experience very friendly, and helpful! Hopefully the outcome will be awesome!”
- Glen MacArthur