Trial Attorney

DCD Law is a criminal defense firm with a decade of experience representing individuals across the community in both English and Spanish. The firm has successfully resolved over 1,000 cases, providing strong defense for clients facing DUIs, violent crimes, sex crimes, and a wide range of other charges. DCD Law is committed to protecting clients’ constitutional rights and upholding the presumption of innocence. The team emphasizes thorough case preparation to pursue dismissals, reduced charges, or acquittals, while maintaining direct attorney access for clear communication and personalized attention throughout the legal process.

About the role

The Trial Attorney role is a full-time, on-site position based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. The attorney will manage a criminal defense caseload from intake through resolution, including client interviews, legal research, case strategy development, and preparation of motions and other pleadings.

• Appear in court for arraignments, pretrial hearings, motions, and trials
• Conduct witness interviews and depositions
• Negotiate with prosecutors
• Review discovery and evaluate evidence
• Advise clients on legal options and risks
• Maintain accurate case documentation
• Collaborate with support staff to ensure timely filings and uphold high standards of advocacy and professionalism

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in California and in good standing with the State Bar
• Ideally 2-3 years of experience
• Strong foundation in criminal law and procedure, with the ability to analyze statutes, case law, and evidentiary issues
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, including suppression motions, pretrial motions, and sentencing memoranda
• Proven ability to appear in courts for hearings, negotiations, and client advocacy across various stages of the criminal process
• Demonstrated skill conducting and managing trials, including jury selection, opening statements, witness examination, and closing arguments
• Experience handling depositions or formal witness examinations, and effectively using testimony in case strategy
• Prior criminal defense or litigation experience preferred, including work on DUI, violent crime, or other felony and misdemeanor matters
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills, strong negotiation abilities, and sound professional judgment
• Ability to manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and maintain organized, detailed case files
• Spanish language proficiency is highly beneficial to serve a diverse client base