Craig S. Thigpen

Successful Trial Attorney Experienced in All Types of Criminal Cases

Former Los Angeles County Public Defender in private practice since 1989 focusing exclusively upon criminal defense, representing clients from thousands of DUI's to potential Death Penalty murder cases with almost everything in between. 

Defeated LA District Attorney of the Year with a 'not guilty' verdict in serious felony case facing over 20 years in prison with a less than one hour jury deliberation after a 3 week trial before a judge later chosen for the California Supreme Court.

Also the attorney in a published opinion by The California Court of Appeals taught in law schools for ethical representation of my client, People v. Gadson (1993) 19 Cal. App. 4th 1700 [24 Cal. Rptr. 2D 219].

However, understandably most clients do not wish to go to jury trial for multiple reasons. My negotiating skills, personality and court relationships usually lead to a favorable disposition, but it is important for the prosecution to know that I both can and will successfully go to trial.