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Our Inglewood Office is located at:

Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc.
Inglewood Criminal Defense Attorneys and DUI Lawyers

5901 W Century Blvd, Suite 750
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 331-0988

Inglewood Criminal Defense Lawyer

Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles county. Unlike some other LA suburbs, Inglewood does not fall under the jurisdiction of the City of Los Angeles. It is a separate city with its own government and administration. Inglewood was incorporated on February 14, 1908. The estimated population in 2019 was 108,151, and this represents a loss of about 1500 residents since the 2010 census. Inglewood has a diverse population. The 2010 census found that just over half its residents were Latino, and more than forty percent of residents were African American. Inglewood is home to both the Rams and the Chargers, which both play home games out of SoFi Stadium.

In the event that you have been accused of a crime in the area, you should call the Inglewood criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of David Chesley as soon as you can. Our experienced team is standing by to defend your rights and resolve your case as favorably as possible.

Here are some helpful city resources:
Inglewood Police Department
One Manchester Boulevard
Inglewood, CA 90301
Telephone: 310-412-5111

Inglewood City Hall
One Manchester Boulevard
Inglewood, CA 90301
Telephone: 310-412-5111

Inglewood Public Library
Main Library
101 W. Manchester Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
Telephone: 310-412-5397

Crenshaw – Imperial Branch Library
11141 Crenshaw Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90303
Telephone: 310-412-5397

Inglewood Attractions
Centinela Springs
Centinela Park
700 Warren Lane
Inglewood, CA 90302

SoLA Contemporary Art Museum
3718 West Slauson Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90043
Telephone: 323-903-5737
Email: info@solacontemporary.org

Beach Boys Historic Landmark
3701 W 119th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Phone: 310-643-9157

Crime in Inglewood

The Inglewood Police Department has compiled helpful information about crime rates throughout the city. Crime was down significantly in 2019, compared with the previous year. The overall crime rate dropped by 16 percent. Homicide was down a staggering 85 percent. This is good news for local residents, but it is important to stay alert. There are still many crimes that occur in Inglewood every year. Crime rates are often higher along busy roads, such as:

La Cienega Boulevard
Manchester Boulevard
Century Boulevard
La Brea Avenue

Courthouses
Superior Court of Los Angeles
Inglewood Courthouse
One Regent Street
Inglewood, CA 90301
Telephone: (310) 419-1300

Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse
110 Regent Street
Inglewood, CA 90301
Telephone: (310) 412-8301

The experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of David S. Chesley have appeared in courthouses throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area. We know how to work with judges and prosecutors to achieve fair outcomes for our clients. Appearing in court can be an overwhelming experience, but with an experienced defense lawyer on your side, you will know exactly what to expect at every step of the way.

The Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

When a defendant is charged with a crime, they face sentencing that can include fines, fees, restitution, and time in jail or prison. But these direct consequences are not the only painful outcome of a criminal conviction. Criminal convictions also carry collateral consequences. The fallout from a criminal conviction can last for years or even for the rest of your life. Therefore, it is absolutely critical that you hire a defense attorney as soon as you learn of a criminal investigation against you. The sooner a defense lawyer becomes involved in your case, the better options they will have for mitigating the damage of a criminal conviction.

So what exactly are the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction? One of the most important issues that come up is parenting rights. If you are convicted of a crime, this can usually be used as evidence against you in the family court. Family court judges make parenting orders based on the best interest of the child. As a result, a judge can determine that awarding custody to a parent with a criminal record is not in the child’s best interest and so denying parenting rights on this basis. The most severe restriction is awarding sole custody to the other parent. In this case, the parent with a criminal record would not be allowed any parenting time, now would have the right to make legal decisions on behalf of the child. Because this is such a dramatic impairment on your rights as a parent, it usually only occurs when the crime is very serious (such as homicide or sexual assault). Crimes against children are also scrutinized very carefully by the parenting court. If your conviction was for child abuse, child endangerment, sexual conduct with a minor, or any other crime against a child, you are likely to have your parenting rights limited in some way. The restriction does not have to be permanent or even complete. Many parents have the right to limited parenting time even if the other parent has sole custody. In some cases, the family judge orders supervised parenting time on a temporary basis until the parent proves that there is no danger to the child. These restrictions can be painful, but they are also temporary.

Another right that is frequently an issue is gun ownership. Once you have a felony conviction on your record, you are a prohibited possessor of firearms. This right can be restored in some cases once your sentence is over and you have met all administrative requirements (such as paying restitution and court costs). That process is not automatic. If they are eligible, the defendant must file a petition to have their gun rights restored and then make their case to a judge. Some gun rights can never be restored. The Brady Handgun Bill prevents anyone who is convicted of a domestic violence offense from possessing a firearm for the rest of their life. Even minor misdemeanors, such as disturbing the peace, can revoke your gun rights if there is a component of domestic violence in the crime. This ban is permanent. You cannot petition to have it restored later. Unless the conviction is later overturned entirely, you will be unable to lawfully own a gun for the rest of your life.

Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with an Inglewood Criminal Defense Lawyer Today

At the Law Offices of David S. Chesley, we fight hard to protect defendants’ important constitutional rights. You don’t have to spend hours searching online for a “criminal defense lawyer near me.” Our legal team serves clients throughout Inglewood and the surrounding areas. Clients across Los Angeles County trust our legal team, and we will fight hard for you, too. Call our Inglewood law offices at (213) 341-4427 or contact us online today to schedule your case review.

Recent Results

Multiple defendants each facing 7 years charged with smuggling prescription drugs into California from Mexico our client was the only defendant who received NO JAIL TIME!
Client facing 5 years for possession of deadly weapon we negotiated a plea for NO JAIL TIME!
Client facing 3 life terms for multiple felony counts of Child Molestation and Sodomy with child we proved the charges were fabricated by victims mother DISMISSAL of all charges at preliminary hearing!
Strike case: Client charged with possession of methamphetamine facing 25 years we filed a Romero Motion which was granted case REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR!
Client's estranged girlfriend alleged Client broke into her room and choked her facing 14 years in State Prison we won at trial JURY ACQUITTAL.
Police allegedly discovered 3 bags of marijuana in client's glove box faced 6 years we filed a 1538.5 motion to suppress resulting in DISMISSAL of all charges!
Client allegedly sold rock cocaine to undercover officer faced 10 years following our argument client received NO JAIL TIME!
Client facing 15 years for Armed Robbery we proved misidentification Judge DISMISSED the case!

What our clients say Client Testimonials

I am truly pleased with my experience with the Law Offices Of David S Chesley. They answered all my questions and provided me with great advice and legal services. My case resolved quickly. Thank you!
Rodrigo L.

I left court yesterday with my last case being wrapped up. Two court appearances and that’s it. He represented me in a couple of different cases and was impressive to say the least. Always a phone call or text message away. Confident and aggressive when he needed to be. Calming and thorough when meeting with me. Attorney Chesley did exactly what he said he would and I got the results I needed. He seemed to know all the right people at the Temple Street courthouse. You can always get in contact with him quickly and he is a great lawyer. I highly recommend his legal services.
Ricardo Esteves

My brother was given a very caring attorney that was assigned to his case and we had very helpful case managers throughout the process. I strongly recommend David Chesley to anyone who is in trouble. I called in to get help on my brothers case and right away I liked their service. My brothers charges were eventually dismissed after the attorney got him into a program, now he could go on without the trouble of having anything on his record
Erica Geller

I retained Mr. Chesley and his firm and from the beginning they were extremely professional both in communicating the status of my case to me, explaining the situation as a whole, and just downright taking care of business. It was money well spent for a job well done. Thanks again to David and Melissa others that worked on my case. I recommend this firm to anyone in need of legal representation. Don’t just accept things the courts force on you, call this firm and protect yourself.
Elizabeth F.

I contacted Mr. Chesley and his firm because some unfortunate events had left me in a jam. Detectives were demanding I testify or be prosecuted for a crime I didn’t commit. (I wasn’t involved or even at the scene of the alleged crime when it supposedly took place.) Mr. Chesley explained to me that he had been through similar situations with his clients before and understood exactly what was going on. His response to what took place was nothing short of amazing. No matter how small my concern, Mr. Chesley addressed it in a timely manner. He advocated for what is right and empathized with me in dealing with the Court system. After meeting with the supervising D.A. and providing alibi evidence he was able to get me out the situation. I’m very grateful to have found him.
Leon Hanley

I hired David Chesley for my criminal defense in 2012. he was recommended to us for is success results and his low fees. David is very smart and his professional legal advice was honest & much appreciated during these stressful time. David’s knowledge, advice, and communication about what we were to expect was reassuring and beneficial to me. He charged me a reasonable flat rate and didn’t charge me any surprise fees. In my case David Chesley was able to negotiate with the prosecution attorney for the best result I could hope for. He had success at getting my criminal charges dismissed with the judges approval. You will not be disappointed if you hire The Law Offices of David S. Chesley.
Britanny Givens

David is very professional, yet very casual. Although it is typically not easy to speak straight up with an attorney, he is very easy to talk to. He replied to my questions quickly and was available all hours. Not only did he get my case resolved with a dismissal, he went above and beyond and got me an expungement without me even requesting it. He never beats around the bush and tells you like it is. At the same time is willing to work overtime to get the results you request. I would use David’s services again in the future.
Andrew A.

very satisfied being a client with the Law Offices of David Chesley.. Negin represented both my husband and I and got both our cases dis issued… Negin was on top of our cases she really cares and did everything she said she would do!!! thanks a lot Negin
Rita K.

I don’t write many reviews, however this time I had to share my admiration and appreciation for this firm. Attorney Negin Akhavan is definitely a person you want representing you in any criminal legal battle. She is the clear definition of the frace “is not what you know, but who you know ” she is not only knowledgeable, she also has the relationships with the right people. I couldn’t be happier with the results she was able to provide.

Thank you Negin.
Gabriel V.

An old felony charge came up, so I hired David and his team in June, and he got me a release on my own cognition on a felony charge in July which has never happened to me, and got it dismissed in October. He was responsive when I called and always kept me updated. Got my case dismissed, was easy to work and handled everything for me. He did an excellent job. I highly recommend David Chesley for any criminal defense.
Jason Corona

They really helped me out in a timely manner. I had a drug charge from 16 years ago and they dealt with it quickly. I can’t recommend them enough. If you have a criminal charges check them out they are awesome.
Santiago L.