Silva L. Megerditchian

Years of experience in the criminal defense world, Ms. Megerditchian represents children and adults who are arrested and facing the loss of their freedom.  Silva L.  Megerditchian is a skilled trial attorney who formed and manages SLM Law, APC.  After Silva graduated from law school, she briefly worked for a private firm where she handled criminal matters, both state and federal, and civil litigation where she handled divorce and personal injury law.  Prior to founding the firm, she was a civil servant representing indigent clients who could not afford an attorney.  She served the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office for over 7 years and represented thousands of clients in virtually every aspect of criminal and juvenile law–from infractions to misdemeanors and felonies.  Silva won recognition for her tireless representation of minors and has won many cases for children getting their cases dismissed and their records clean.  She has also won countless cases and earned hundreds of dismissals for her adult clients--leading to her winning accolades and being a frequent legal analyst for Court TV, Law And Crime Network, CBS LA, and ABC LA.   Prior to entering the Public Defender’s Office, Silva also worked for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where she clerked and assisted in prosecuting countless criminal offenses, including high profile white collar crime cases.  She now has a successful firm representing all those who have been arrested whether federal or State Cases.