Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Founder of the Law Offices of Jerod Gunsberg, Jerod Gunsberg earned his law degree from the New York University. He then began his work defending people charged with state and federal crimes in California, where he is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California and in all California state courts. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District court for the District of Colorado.  His professional memberships include the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Criminal Courts Bar Association of Los Angeles and the Beverly Hills Bar Association, as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.

As an experienced drug crimes attorney, Mr. Gunsberg provides representation in cases involving the manufacturing, possession and furnishing of controlled substances such as Ecstasy, methamphetamines and cocaine, as well as prescription medications. He also accepts clients who have had their licenses suspended due to a DUI charge. To promote and protect people’s rights to legally use marijuana, he is a member of Americans for Safe Access, an organization dedicated to that goal. Mr. Gunsberg also holds a membership with the Drug Policy Alliance.

Mr. Gunsberg understands the nuances of the state and federal laws and develops the strategy that produces the best outcome. He applies this knowledge and skill for clients facing allegations of sex crimes such as statutory rape, indecent exposure, prostitution, child molestation, child pornography or sexual battery. His experience in the court room also involves the defense of people charged with violent crimes that include battery, criminal threats, elder abuse, kidnapping, murder and assault, as well as arson, robbery, burglary, vandalism, theft and other property crimes. He also assists people with matters such as bail, bench warrants, expungements, probation violations and three-strikes cases.