Simmons Wagner, LLP - Irvine, CA

Premier Irvine Criminal Defense Lawyers with Elite Prosecutorial Insight

Facing criminal allegations in California places your reputation, freedom, and entire livelihood on the line. When the full power of law enforcement and government prosecutors is marshaled against you, selecting the right criminal defense team is paramount. Simmons Wagner, LLP, located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive in Irvine, delivers premier defense counsel built on extraordinary courtroom experience. Partners Scott Simmons and Dan Wagner spent decades as Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorneys, giving them comprehensive understanding of how prosecutors evaluate, build, and argue criminal cases.

Scott Simmons served 30 years in the Orange County District Attorney's Office, handling 118 jury trials involving high-profile homicides and complex felonies, earning Prosecutor of the Year honors and training federal ATF agents on prosecution tactics. Dan Wagner prosecuted major crimes for 26 years, serving eight years as Head of the Homicide Unit and conducting over 80 jury trials after graduating cum laude from UC Hastings College of the Law. Together, they have tried more than 200 jury trials. For individuals seeking to find an attorney with unmatched trial credibility, Simmons Wagner offers an invaluable strategic advantage.

Comprehensive Defense Across California State and Federal Courts

The firm defends clients against the entire spectrum of misdemeanor and felony allegations, including:

Homicide and Violent Crimes

From murder and manslaughter charges to aggravated assault and kidnapping, the firm conducts exhaustive independent investigations, reviews ballistic and forensic reports, and exposes investigative errors to protect clients facing maximum statutory penalties.

White Collar Crimes and Financial Offenses

Allegations of embezzlement, money laundering, securities fraud, tax evasion, and healthcare billing fraud require meticulous financial scrutiny. The team collaborates with forensic accountants to challenge the government's evidence and dismantle prosecution theories.

DUI Defense and Vehicular Manslaughter

A driving under the influence conviction brings mandatory license suspensions, steep fines, and jail time. The firm's DUI defense attorneys scrutinize chemical breath and blood testing accuracy, field sobriety test protocols, and traffic stop legality to seek dismissals or charge reductions.

Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders

Domestic dispute charges frequently involve exaggerated claims or mutual conflict. The firm defends against corporal injury charges, criminal threats, and restraining order petitions, working swiftly to prevent unwarranted convictions.

Drug Offenses and Narcotic Investigations

Whether accused of simple possession, intent to distribute, or federal trafficking, the team attacks illegal search and seizure practices and champions diversion programs and treatment alternatives when appropriate.

The Decisive Advantage of Former Senior Prosecutors

Having supervised and executed hundreds of criminal prosecutions, Scott Simmons and Dan Wagner know precisely how law enforcement investigators cut corners and how district attorneys evaluate case weaknesses. This insight allows them to intervene proactively during pre-filing investigations, frequently convincing authorities to decline charges or reduce felonies to misdemeanors before court appearances even begin.

Connect with Simmons Wagner 24/7 for Immediate Legal Protection

Criminal charges require instantaneous legal intervention to safeguard your constitutional rights. The legal team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency consults. If you urgently need to hire a lawyer to protect yourself or an incarcerated family member, contact Simmons Wagner, LLP today for a confidential and free initial case evaluation.