Wallin & Klarich - Criminal Defense Attorneys - West Covina, CA

Four Decades of Premier Criminal Defense in West Covina

Established in 1981 by founding partners Paul Wallin and Stephen Klarich, Wallin & Klarich - Criminal Defense Attorneys has stood as one of California's most established and reputable defense firms for more than 40 years. Located conveniently inside The Calvo Building at 1619 W Garvey Ave N Suite 107 in West Covina, the firm delivers robust, client-first legal advocacy for residents throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County. Over four decades of practice, the firm has guided tens of thousands of individuals and families through their most difficult legal battles, establishing a distinguished track record across municipal, state, and federal courts throughout Southern California.

When criminal accusations threaten your liberty, livelihood, and family stability, having an established legal team by your side is essential. The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich understand that being accused of a crime creates profound stress and uncertainty. If you need to find an attorney who knows the local judges, prosecutors, and courtroom procedures in the West Covina courthouse, this team provides the experience and resources needed to achieve optimal case outcomes. Defendants who need a lawyer immediately benefit from an attorney on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Strategic Defense Against Misdemeanor and Felony Charges

A criminal conviction carries permanent consequences, from potential imprisonment to loss of employment licenses and civil liberties. As seasoned criminal defense lawyers, the team applies proven defense strategies tailored to the specific facts of each case:

Tenacious Advocacy Across Serious Accusations

• DUI defense and DMV administrative hearings, challenging breath and blood test accuracy, improper police stops, and preserving driver licenses.
• Domestic violence representation, defending against spousal battery, corporal injury allegations, and fighting unfair restraining orders.
• Drug crime defense, representing clients facing possession, manufacturing, transportation, and prescription medication offenses.
• Violent crime defense, crafting resolute defenses against assault, battery, weapon allegations, manslaughter, and homicide charges.
• Theft and burglary defense, resolving petty theft, grand larceny, embezzlement, and commercial burglary allegations effectively.
• Traffic ticket defense and moving violations, protecting commercial driving credentials and mitigating points on your record.
• Juvenile crimes and campus discipline defense, protecting young clients and preserving their educational opportunities.

Clients looking to hire a lawyer benefit from responsive communication, with the firm guaranteeing that calls and emails receive swift attention within 24 hours.

Record Clearing and Comprehensive Family Law Counsel

In addition to aggressive criminal litigation, Wallin & Klarich assists individuals with post-conviction relief and related household legal transitions:

Expungements, Restorations, and Domestic Relations

• Criminal expungement and record clearing under California Penal Code Section 1203.4, removing guilty pleas to enhance job opportunities.
• Early termination of probation and certificate of rehabilitation petitions, restoring essential civil rights and personal freedom.
• Divorce representation and legal separation, resolving contested property division, spousal maintenance, and asset disclosures.
• Child custody and visitation advocacy, ensuring parenting plans serve the best interests and emotional health of minor children.
• Child support calculations and post-decree modifications, aligning financial support orders with true parental circumstances.

With an AV Preeminent peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell and multiple Super Lawyers accolades, Wallin & Klarich delivers trusted legal advocacy for residents throughout West Covina, California.