Ted Thompson Law - Culver City, CA

Resolute Criminal Defense Legal Services in Culver City

Facing criminal allegations can endanger your freedom, your driving privileges, and your long-term career prospects. At Ted Thompson Law, individuals confronting serious state or federal charges receive assertive legal representation backed by more than thirty years of dedicated trial practice. Founded by Theodore Earl Thompson, a graduate of the UCLA School of Law admitted to the State Bar of California in 1985, the firm is committed exclusively to criminal defense litigation. Unlike practitioners who began their careers as state prosecutors, Ted Thompson has dedicated his entire legal career strictly to defending the accused. When individuals need to hire an attorney who will remain by their side from the initial arraignment through jury trial, Ted Thompson provides direct, unwavering representation.

Comprehensive Defense Across California Criminal Matters

Every criminal charge demands thorough case investigation, scrutiny of police conduct, and aggressive evidentiary challenges. Ted Thompson Law handles a broad spectrum of misdemeanor and felony defense matters throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California courts, including:

• DUI and DWI Defense: Defending against first-time and repeat driving under the influence charges, chemical test refusals, administrative DMV driver license suspensions, and felony DUI allegations.
• Drug Crime Defense: Representing defendants accused of possession of controlled substances, drug sales, possession for sale, transportation, manufacturing, and prescription drug violations.
• Violent Crime Allegations: Delivering strategic courtroom defense in cases involving assault with a deadly weapon, battery, domestic violence incidents, robbery, and manslaughter.
• Theft and Burglary Offenses: Safeguarding clients facing accusations of petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting, commercial burglary, residential burglary, and receiving stolen property.
• Traffic Ticket and Juvenile Offenses: Providing robust advocacy for moving violations, reckless driving charges, license restoration matters, and specialized juvenile delinquency court proceedings.

Direct Attorney Representation Without Middlemen

A central tenet of Ted Thompson Law is personalized advocacy. At larger law firms, clients frequently discover that their cases are delegated to junior associates who lack courtroom experience. At Ted Thompson Law, every client works directly with Ted Thompson himself throughout each phase of the judicial process. Ted Thompson is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court, all California state trial and appellate courts, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Immigration Court, enabling him to assess the criminal-immigration impact for non-citizen clients.

Immediate Responsive Counsel When You Need It Most

Criminal charges rarely happen during regular business hours, which is why Ted Thompson Law maintains round-the-clock availability for critical emergencies. When a loved one has been arrested and you need a lawyer urgently to secure prompt bail release, evaluate search warrants, or preserve time-sensitive surveillance footage, immediate intervention is essential. The office is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, ensuring seamless communication across diverse communities. Clients looking to find an attorney can take advantage of a free initial consultation to discuss the facts of their case and initiate a vigorous defense strategy.