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Stephen G. Rodriguez
& Associates
Attorneys at Law

633 West 5th St.
26th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071

Telephone
(213) 223-2173

Los Angeles City Attorney Hearings

Administrative Hearings

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor and your case has been referred to the Los Angeles City Attorney Hearing Program, you need a California criminal defense lawyer who can help you take full advantage of this alternative to criminal prosecution. Stephen G. Rodriguez has successfully represented hundreds of clients in these administrative hearings (also referred to as City Attorney Hearings), keeping their cases from being filed, and keeping them out of jail.

Alternative to Criminal Prosecution
The Los Angeles City Attorney prosecutes misdemeanor crimes committed in Los Angeles, California. In cases where a filing deputy has determined that misdemeanor filing guidelines have not been met, but that the case requires further action, the City Attorney Hearing Program is used as an alternative to criminal prosecution. A Hearing Officer conducts this type of administrative hearing - there is no judge or jury. The misdemeanors generally referred for a City Attorney Hearing involve low level non-violent offenses.

If a Hearing Officer determines after the hearing that the misdemeanor conduct or the alleged conduct will not occur again then the Officer can recommend that the City Attorney’s office not proceed with the criminal case. The Hearing Officer will keep the file open for one year before the file is completely closed out. If on the other hand, the Hearing Officer determines that the alleged misdemeanor conduct will reoccur or that the case is more serious than previously thought, then the Officer will recommend that the City Attorney’s Office proceed with the criminal prosecution.

An Experienced Attorney Makes The Difference
Being convicted for a misdemeanor is a serious matter. You could receive a jail sentence of up to 1 year and worst of all you will have a criminal record. An experienced criminal attorney familiar with these types of hearings can keep your case from being filed by preparing you for the hearing, determining your defenses, gathering documents that support you and preparing witnesses to testify on your behalf. The stakes are too high to represent yourself. Let our experience work for you!

If you have received a letter from the Office of the City Attorney requesting you to attend a City Attorney Hearing contact Stephen G. Rodriguez immediately to discuss your options.
If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding your City Attorney Hearing, please do not hesitate to contact us for a FREE CONSULTATION.

Law Offices of Stephen G. Rodriguez
633 West 5th Street
26th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071

Telephone
1(213) 223-2173

 

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