Law Office of Sharen Ghatan | Pasadena Criminal Attorney - CA

Tenacious Criminal Defense Advocacy in Pasadena, California

An arrest or criminal investigation can permanently alter the course of your life without skilled legal protection. At the Law Office of Sharen Ghatan, operating as Pasadena Criminal Attorney, clients find a lawyer recognized for sharp courtroom wit, compassionate support, and unrelenting trial readiness. Located on East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, founding attorney Sharen H. Ghatan brings more than twenty-five years of high-stakes legal experience defending individuals accused of misdemeanors, complex felonies, and delicate criminal matters throughout Southern California.

Widely sought as a prominent legal analyst across national television, radio, and print media, attorney Sharen Ghatan combines deep knowledge of the California Penal Code with an innate understanding of local court procedures in Pasadena and Los Angeles County. When you hire an attorney who commands immediate respect from judges and prosecutors alike, you secure an advocate who will not hesitate to challenge illegal police searches, expose tainted witness testimony, or take a difficult case all the way to trial.

Full-Spectrum Defense for Misdemeanors and Felonies

Every criminal allegation requires an early and decisive strategic response. As established criminal defense lawyers, the firm handles cases from inception through final disposition, protecting clients facing serious legal consequences across numerous practice areas:

• DUI and Driving Offenses: Robust defense against misdemeanor and felony drunk driving, driving under the influence of drugs, checkpoint arrests, breath test discrepancies, and DMV license hearings.
• Assault and Violent Crimes: Formidable defense against charges of assault with a deadly weapon, simple assault, battery on law enforcement, voluntary manslaughter, and homicide.
• Domestic Violence: Sensitive, aggressive representation against allegations of corporal injury to a spouse, child endangerment, criminal threats, and domestic battery.
• Drug Charges: Protecting individuals from severe penalties related to illegal narcotics possession, intent to sell, distribution, and manufacturing under state statutes.
• White-Collar and Fraud Crimes: Sophisticated defense against complex allegations of credit card fraud, healthcare fraud, identity theft, forgery, and embezzlement.
• Theft Crimes: Resolving charges involving petty theft, grand theft auto, commercial shoplifting, and robbery through strategic mitigation and dismissal petitions.
• Juvenile Defense: Compassionate, rehabilitative defense protecting minors facing delinquency court proceedings, ensuring youthful mistakes do not destroy adult futures.

Multi-Award-Winning Representation and Multilingual Service

Recognized on the prestigious Super Lawyers list from 2019 through 2026, holding a perfect 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo, and earning multiple Clients' Choice Awards, attorney Sharen Ghatan has demonstrated a sustained history of legal excellence. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, she ensures seamless communication for clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, removing barriers during high-stress legal battles.

Round-the-Clock Legal Support When Minutes Count

Law enforcement arrests do not wait for business hours. Pasadena Criminal Attorney maintains twenty-four-seven intake accessibility so that defendants and their loved ones can obtain prompt guidance before making incriminating statements to investigators. When you need an attorney urgently, you can consult a lawyer at the firm for a free, confidential case evaluation and set up manageable payment plans tailored to your financial circumstances.