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After being nominated by the Cochran Firm as their top criminal attorney in the fall of 2005, Michael started his own law firm. Currently, the Law Offices of Michael K. Cernyar are headquartered in Long Beach, California, with offices in Los Angeles and Newport Beach. We represent clients throughout the United States.
AN ENTIRE CAREER DEDICATED TO CRIMINAL DEFENSE
As you confront this most unpleasant set of circumstances, allow me to
introduce our firm and to offer you the assistance and support of an attorney
who has handled criminal cases similar to yours.
Having practice criminal defense for several years, I wish to share with you
some information that is essential to your defense. Early involvement by your criminal lawyer is crucial.
Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony - in state or federal court - retaining a criminal lawyer immediately after your arrest is crucial for several reasons. Moreover, having a criminal lawyer protecting
your Constitutional Rights and conversing with the prosecutor that is assigned
to your case - far in advance of the first court date - along with speaking to
the officer who filed the case, are successful strategies we have employed in
defending our clients.
Throughout the years I have represented many clients including those charged
with the most serious felonies, as well as those charged with their first misdemeanor. My position is that the longer the accused
waits in retaining a criminal lawyer, the more problematic the situation may
become.
Please feel free to call and meet for a Free Consultation in one of
our offices. I will meet with you to explore how best to defend and resolve
your case. Our 24-hour number is 800-409-7010.
RECENT HIGH PROFILE CASES
Click on the links below to view recent high profile cases:
Weapons Case
Identity Theft Ring Leader
RECENT RESULTS
Each case we defend has its own unique set of facts, strengths and weaknesses. Accordingly, the results listed below do not in themselves guarantee a prediction in the outcome of any matter, but the chances of favorable results increase dramatically if the criminal lawyer is passionate about the case and provides early involvement.
Weapon Charges
Client is accused of possessing loaded handgun at the airport. Client is facing prison. Result: Charges not filed after early involvement.
Medical Marijuana
Client is accused of illegally possession of several
marijuana plants despite having a legitimate marijuana prescription. Client faces 1 year in jail. Result: Case dismissed at arraignment after early involvement.
Computer Hacking
Client is accused of hacking into ex-employer’s computer
system allegedly causing losses over $100,000.
Client confesses to FBI agent and faces confinement in a federal
penitentiary. Result: Felony charges were
dismissed after early involvement.
Sexual Assault
Young woman wearing short skirt, commando style, meets
client (young college student) in a bar.
Young woman sits on client’s lap and rubs up against client. Young woman has client arrested for sexual
assault. Client is facing 3 years in
prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Result: Charges not filed after early involvement.
Domestic Violence
Young woman breaks into client’s (ex-boyfriend)
apartment. Witnessing the breaking and
entering, client contacts 911. Young
woman is hurt while breaking and entering, and blames the injuries on the
client. Client is arrested for domestic
violence and faces 1 year in jail. Result: Charges
not filed after early involvement.
Computer Crime
Client is accused of being international kingpin to computer
phishing and computer fraud ring, allegedly causing several hundred thousands
of dollars of loss to Wal-Mart. Client
is charged with over 39 counts and faces 25 years in prison. Result: Case dismissed.
Computer Fraud
Client is accused of bilking a doctor out of tens of thousands of
dollars through PayPal. Client is
charged with 5 counts of computer fraud.
Result:
Charges dismissed.
Medical Marijuana
Client is accused of illegally possession 40 marijuana
plants despite having a legitimate marijuana prescription. Client faces 3 years
in prison. Result: Case dismissed by the Court after smart,
bold and aggressive defense at prelim.
Weapon Charges
Client is accused of possessing over 1 million rounds of
ammunition, 70 pounds of black powder, along with 100 guns. Client is charged with 5 counts and faces 3
years in prison. Result: Probation granted, with time
served.
Narcotics
Client is accused of selling narcotics to undercover
officer. Client is charged and faces
jail term. Result: Case dismissed.
Internet Sting
Client is accused of meeting with undercover officers for
the purpose of providing narcotics.
Client is charged and faces jail term.
Result:
Case dismissed.
Sexual Assault
In busy food court, during lunch hour, a young woman is
pinched in derriere by unknown perpetrator.
Victim and witnesses did not view the actual pinch, but doesn't stop them from wrongfully
accusing Client since he is unfortunately nearest to victim at some point after the alleged pinch. Client is cited for sexual
assault. Client is facing jail time and
lifetime registration as a sex offender.
Result:
Case is dismissed on the first day of trial.
Piracy
Client is accused of pirating software, computer games, and
commercial films while employed at major studio. Client faces confinement in a federal
penitentiary. Result: Felony charges were
dismissed.
Michael
K. Cernyar’s success as a criminal defense lawyer is based upon his integrity,
mastery of criminal law, attention to detail and his willingness to
confront issues with the government head on.
Moreover, Michael K. Cernyar's reputation as a brilliant criminal defense attorney has been recognized by others. Michael K. Cernyar has recently been interviewed by ABC, The Wall Street Journal, the Associate Press and other publications.
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