Criminal Defense Attorney in Costa Mesa

Since the start of his law career in 1991, Daryl D. Anthony has had a true penchant for defending criminal cases and helping clients restore their lives when their charges are eventually dismissed or their sentences are reduced. His career in criminal law started off as a public defender, and he transitioned to a position as Deputy District Attorney before ultimately opening his own private local criminal defense law firm. Around Costa Mesa, he’s earned a reputation as the most personable and meticulous lawyer in town. At our firm, you’ll always work directly with the lawyer you hired – while other criminal defense lawyers are known to hand clients off to associates on a regular basis. If you’ve ever hired another criminal defense attorney, you’re definitely familiar with the feeling that your lawyer doesn’t have enough time to devote to your case. We promise you won’t feel that way at our office.

When you walk through the door of the Law Office of Daryl D. Anthony, a Professional Law Corporation, we guarantee you’ll be greeted by a criminal defense lawyer who will fight tirelessly in your defense. We have won dismissals for thousands of criminal cases over the years, and we never stop fighting in our clients’ defense. The excellent reputation we’ve established at our local Costa Mesa law firm is important to us, and we’ve spent decades upholding it. If you find yourself in a legal situation and require the assistance of a criminal defense attorney in Costa Mesa, you’ve come to the right place.

When you find yourself facing criminal charges, we’ll come to your defense and help you restore your reputation. We specialize in criminal defense of all types, including:

Aggravated Assault – PC 240 Aggravated Assault

Aiding and Abetting or Accessory – PC 31 Aiding and Abetting; PC 32 Accessory After the Fact

Arson – PC 451 Arson

Assault or Battery – PC 240 Assault; PC 242 Battery

Bribery – PC 641.3 Commercial Bribery; PC 67 Bribery of an Executive Officer; PC 67.5 Bribery of Ministerial Officers or Public Employees; PC 68 Bribery by Officers and Public Employees

Burglary – PC 459 Burglary

Child Abandonment – PC 270 Child Neglect

Child Abuse – PC 273d Child Abuse

Child Pornography – PC 311 Child Pornography

Computer Crimes – PC 502 Unauthorized Computer Access

Conspiracy – PC 182 Criminal Conspiracy

Credit or Debit Card Fraud – PC 484g Unauthorized Use of a Credit or Debit Card

Criminal Contempt of Court – PC 166 Criminal Contempt

Cyberbullying – PC 653.2 Cyber Harassment; EC (Education Codes) 32261, 32265, 32270, and 48900 Bullying of Pupils

Disorderly Conduct/Disturbing the Peace – PC 415 Disturbing the Peace

Domestic Violence – PC 273.5 Domestic Abuse

Drug Manufacturing and Cultivation – HS 11379.6 Manufacturing a Controlled Substance; HS 11358 Cultivation of Marijuana

Drug Possession – HS 11350 Possession of a Controlled Substance

Drug Trafficking or Distribution – HS 11352 Drug Trafficking/Sale of a Controlled Substance; HS 11351 Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance

DUI or DWI – VC 23152 Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated

Embezzlement – PCs 503-515 Embezzlement

Extortion – PCs 518-527 Extortion

Forgery – PC 470 Forgery

Fraud – PC 484 Fraud

Harassment – PC 653.2 Harassment

Hate Crimes – PC 422.6 Hate Crime

Homicide – PC 187a Premeditated Murder

Identify Theft – PC 530.5 Identity Theft

Indecent Exposure – PC 314 Indecent Exposure

Insurance Fraud – PC 550 Insurance Fraud

Kidnapping – PC 207 Kidnapping

Involuntary Manslaughter – PC 192 Manslaughter

Voluntary Manslaughter – PC 192 Manslaughter

Minor in Possession – BP 25662 Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Money Laundering – PC 186.10 Money Laundering

First-Degree Murder – PC 187 Murder

Second-Degree Murder – PC 187 Murder

Open Container – VC 23222 Open Container of Alcohol

Perjury – PC 118 Perjury

Probation Violation – Penal Code 1203.2a Probation Violation

Prostitution – PC 647b Prostitution

Public Intoxication – PC 647f Public Intoxication

Racketeering – PC 186 Racketeering

Rape – PC 261 Rape

Robbery – PC 211 Robbery

Securities Fraud – Corporations Codes 25110, 25540, and 25541 Securities Fraud

Sexual Assault – PC 243.4 Sexual Battery or Assualt

Shoplifting – PC 459.5 Shoplifting

Solicitation- PC 653f Solicitation

Stalking – PC 646.9 Stalking

Statutory Rape – PC 261.5 Statutory Rape

Tax Evasion – California Revenue and Taxation Code 19705; California Revenue and Taxation Code 19706

Theft – PC 484 Theft or Larceny; PC 487 Grand Theft; PC 488 Petty Theft

Vandalism – PC 594 Vandalism

White Collar Crimes – PC 186.11 White Collar Crimes

Wire Fraud – PC 502 Mail and Wire Fraud

If you’re facing criminal charges, it’s time to find a reliable and experienced Costa Mesa criminal defense attorney to defend you – and you’ll find just that at the Law Office of Daryl D. Anthony. Whether you’re weighing your options, you’re aiming for a lesser sentence or dropped charges, or you need help pursuing expungement so you can move on with your life with a clean slate, contact your trusted criminal defense lawyer in Costa Mesa. Your criminal attorney will take great care to learn every detail about you, your charges, and your case. We’ll work alongside you and help you determine the best way to approach your legal defense, and we’ll be there for every legal proceeding, trial, and hearing. With our professional team, you’ll have a legal team and skilled defense attorney who genuinely care and want the best for you.

It may be difficult to locate a defense lawyer you can truly trust with your case. After all, you may be unfamiliar with the legal system, and your entire future depends on an effective and organized defense. Legal processes and legalese can leave you confused and overwhelmed. Not to worry – your criminal defense lawyer is here to guide you through every step. Your criminal lawyer will clearly explain every legal term and help you make decisions about how your case should be handled. We genuinely care about you, and we thoroughly enjoy assisting our Costa Mesa neighbors. We pledge to aggressively preserve your rights, and our knowledge allows us to find creative ways to restore your good name.

Legal cases are as unique as the people and situations involved, so we always take a different, completely customized approach to every defense strategy. We have countless success stories about cases similar to yours, so you can be confident that our innovative defense strategies are effective. Bad things happen to good people sometimes – but our job is to turn this uncertain and life-altering situation into a small bump in the road. We’re pleased to offer legal consultations, where we’ll let you know exactly how we can assist if you want to find the best way to negotiate your sentence, you believe your legal rights were violated at some point, you’re facing felony or misdemeanor charges, or you’ve been wrongfully accused of a severe crime. You don’t have to walk this uncertain path alone, so be sure to reach out to us before you enter a plea or make any decisions about how to proceed. Our legal counsel might be the difference between a lengthy jail term and a lesser penalty. Daryl D. Anthony and his team are thrilled to be able to assist you with your case, and we can’t wait to walk with you as we build a rock-solid defense together. We’re thrilled to walk alongside you as you work to overcome your legal obstacles.

Don’t have to face your legal battle alone – contact the Law Office of Daryl D. Anthony today at (714) 541-6644.