Jimmy Cha
Law Office of Jimmy Cha, A Criminal Defense Firm
- Biography
My practice is limited to Criminal Defense and DUI’s. My criminal law background, and experience in the field provides me with a unique point of view of the criminal system that allows me to more appropriately advocate on behalf of my clients. I truly believe that good people often times make bad choices and/or decisions in life, and that everyone is entitled to good representation.
EXCLUSIVE PRACTICE – My practice is limited to Criminal Defense, and DUI’s exclusively. I graduated law school with a certificate in criminal law studies. A certificated allotted to only a few students who go above and beyond their normal curriculum in the field of criminal law. While at UCLA and law school, I worked as an intern for a local criminal defense firm. While in law school, I externed in the Orange County Public Defender’s Office and Juvenile Defender’s Office. Upon graduation of law school, I opened up my own criminal defense practice to defend those who have been accused of committing a crime. This is all I have ever done, and all I ever will do in the field of law, as it is has been my life long goal and passion to help other people.
CUSTOMER SERVICE – I treat clients the way I would want my mother to be treated if she was facing legal problems – with honestly, kindness, and respect. I don’t scare clients into retaining me. I am honest and straight forward about a case, even when it is something the client does not want to hear. I answer all my calls personally because the last thing you want to do is call your attorney and get a secretary who has no idea who you are or the posture of your case. If I do not pick up your call, leave a message. I will call you back asap.
FREE CONSULTATIONS – I will personally speak to you over the phone, and try to answer any questions that you may have. An informed client is the best client.
I’m located in Fullerton, CA. Call for a free consultation. (714) 676-5451 or you can reach me on my work cell at (310) 498-1201.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
- Since 2008
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Korean:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Attorney at Law
- Law Office of Jimmy Cha
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2008 –
Current
- Extern
- Orange County Juvenile Public Defenders Office
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2007
- Extern
- Orange County Public Defenders Office
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2006 –
2007
- Attorney Investigator/Law Clerk
- Law Office of David P. Elder
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2001 –
2007
- Education
- Western State University College of Law
- J.D. (2007) | Law
- Criminal Law Studies Certificate
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- University of California – Los Angeles
- B.A. (2004) | Sociology
- Sociology Honor Society
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- Awards
- Client Champion – PLATINUM
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2024
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- 2024
- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fullerton
- Three Best Rated
- 2024
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney
- America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
- 2024
- 2021, 2022
- Top 100 National Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2024
- 2014-2022
- Elite Lawyer Award
- Elite Lawyers
- 2024
- 2020-2024
- Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney
- National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- 2024
- 2019, 2021
- Best DUI Lawyers in Fullerton
- Expertise.com
- 2024
- 2021, 2022
- Client’s Choice Award
- Avvo
- 2023
- 2010-2013, 2015, 2018-2019, 2022-2023
- Top Attorney Award
- Attorney.com
- 2022
- 2019-2022
- Best DUI Lawyers in Los Angeles
- Expertise.com
- 2020
- 10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys
- American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
- 2019
- 2017
- Top 10 Under 40
- National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- 2018
- 2016-2018
- America’s Top 100 Attorneys
- America’s Top 100 Attorneys
- 2018
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2018
- 2014-2018
- Top 100 DUI Attorneys Southern California
- The National Advocacy for DUI Defense
- 2017
- 2015
- 10 Best Attorneys
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- 2017
- 2016
- Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- 2017
- 2013-2017
- Premier 100 Trial Attorneys For California
- National Academy of Jurisprudence
- 2016
- Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in Orange County
- The Orange County Register
- 2015
- Top Attorney Award
- Coast Magazine
- 2015
- 10 Best Attorneys for the State of CA
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- 2015
- Nation’s Top One Percent
- The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- 2015
- Southern California’s Outstanding Young Lawyers
- Los Angeles Magazine
- 2014
- Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- California Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- California Public Defenders Association
- Member
- Current
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- California System Involved Bar Association
- Board Member at Large
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2019 –
Current - Activities: CSIBA advocates for policies that advance the interests of formerly incarcerated and system involved individuals seeking a career in law.
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- American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
- Founding Member
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2015 –
Current -
- North Orange County Bar Association
- General Member
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2011 –
Current -
- California DUI Lawyers Association
- Member
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2009 –
Current -
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State Bar of California
 # 260979
- Attorney Member
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2008 –
Current -
- Publications
- Right to Remain Silent
- Law Office of Jimmy Cha Legal Articles
- 2023
- Websites & Blogs
- Formerly Incarcerated or System Involved Person Considering a Career in Law, 1st Annual Convening of the California System Involved Bar Association, UCLA School of Law
- March 7, 2020
- California System Involved Bar Association
- Guest speaker at the 1st annual Convening: The California System Involved Bar Association at UCLA Law School. For current undergrad and law school students, and graduates who want to pursue a career in law. Focus is on access to the legal profession for formerly incarcerated and system involved individuals.
- Access to Higher Education Summit, Tulare County, Juvenile Detention Facility
- January 27, 2018
- Guest speaker at the Tulare County, Juvenile Detention Facility. Spoke amongst currently incarcerated youth about gangs and how people can change.
- Passport to Life Career and Education Expo, San Diego
- August 5, 2016
- Passport to Life. Plenary speaker for youth, ages 14-24, who are on probation or have been on probation in San Diego County. Passport to Life is a career and education expo presented by the San Diego Superior Court, Juvenile Division; San Diego County Probation Department; San Diego County Office of Education, Momentum Learning; San Diego City College; San Diego Workforce Partnership; San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office.
- Family Dispute Resolution Regional Training, Orange County, CA.
- May 27, 2016
- Family Dispute Resolution Regional Training, presenting in front of family court services, child custody mediators, recommending counselors and evaluators from Southern California trial courts held at Central Justice center training them on conflict resolution amongst our youth, gangs, and drugs.
- Progress Through Innovation, 47th Annual JCCASAC State Conference
- May 12, 2016
- JCCASAC
- Guest Speaker at the 47th Annual JCCASAC State Conference, teaching educations, mentors, program coordinators, and policy makers on how to effectively reach out to troubled youth involved in gangs, drugs, and other issues teenagers face.
- Camp David Gonzales Guest Speaker
- March 12, 2016
- Guest Speaker at Camp David Gonzales in Calabasas, speaking to youth about gangs, drugs, and delinquency
- East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility Guest Speaker
- March 10, 2016
- Guest speaker at East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility in San Diego speaking to youth about gangs, drugs, and delinquency
- Beyond the Bench
- December 3, 2015
- Judicial Counscil of California
- Beyond the Bench, Judicial Council of California, training judges, probation officers, attorneys, social workers, etc. on legal issues pertaining to juvenile courts, incarceration and reentry, and racial injustice.
- Juvenile Law Class guest speaker, Western State University College of Law
- November 11, 2015
- Western State University College of Law
- Juvenile Law class guest speaker on juvenile delinquency and gangs at Western State University College of Law
- Adolescent Brain Development and System-Involved Youth
- April 17, 2015
- Juvenile Delinquency and recidivism.
- Gangs
- March 25, 2015
- North Orange County Bar Association
- Guest speaker on Gangs at North Orange County Bar Association
- Orange County Juvenile Court Judicial Training
- September 16, 2014
- OC Juvenile Court Judicial training, guest speaker on gangs, prisons, drugs, and peer pressure.
- Prison Reform
- August 2, 2014
- SB260 prison reform/juveniles serving life sentences, guest speaker
- Gangs and Drugs Guest speaker
- June 3, 2012
- All Nations Church
- Guest speaker at All Nations Church on gangs and drugs
- CSUF Psychology Class Guest Speaker
- April 4, 2012
- Drugs and gangs.
- CSUF Psychology 101 Class Guest Speaker
- February 14, 2011
- Drugs and Gangs
- Whittier Police Department Guest Speaker
- January 14, 2011
- Whittier Police Department
- How to conduct oneself in court, and how to be a better officer.
- Fullerton College Guest Speaker
- April 27, 2010
- Fullerton College, guest speaker on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development and the effects of gangs, drugs, and peer pressure on adolescents (Psychology class by Emily Cheng)
- Current Gang, Drugs, and Teenage Problems
- April 7, 2010
- LACES Magnet School
- LACES Magnet School in Los Angeles, guest speaker educating faculty on the current trends of gangs, drugs, and teenage problems
- Troubled Teens
- March 18, 2010
- LACES Magnet School
- LACES Magnet School in Los Angeles, guest speaker for troubled teens involved in gangs, drugs, and delinquent life styles
- Gangs, Violence, Drugs, and Life Skills
- February 5, 2010
- Los Angeles Conservation Core
- Los Angeles Conservation Core guest speaker on gangs, violence, drugs, and life skills
- Impact of Gangs, the Law, Trends, and Understanding
- January 29, 2007
- WSU Criminal Law Association
- Guest speaker for WSU Criminal Law Association on the impact of gangs and the law, current gang trends, and understanding gangs
- Gangs, Experiences, and Possible Consequences
- March 3, 2007
- Cross Roads High School
- Guest speaker at Cross Roads High School in Van Nuys on the perils of gangs, experiences, and possible consequences
- Gangs
- February 7, 2007
- Cal State Fullerton Criminal Justice Class
- Topic of gangs, and issues.
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