Santa Clarita Criminal Defense Lawyer

Life changes in an instant. You or someone you love has been arrested in the Santa Clarita Valley. It can be an overwhelming experience and you have many unanswered questions. Most importantly, you need to know “How do I start the process of resolving this situation?”

Santa Clarita Criminal Defense Attorney Gregory Caplan understands the immediate concerns families face when a loved one has been arrested. Mr. Caplan takes the time to answer questions, provide prompt guidance, and help families determine the next steps to begin to find solutions.

Mr. Caplan focuses on innovative strategies for each client, including early intervention, contacting the District Attorney’s Office, before any charges are filed, to present his client's side of the story, providing a constructive opportunity to resolve cases at an early stage.

Santa Clarita Criminal Defense Lawyer Gregory Caplan focuses substantial efforts resolving cases in the three criminal courtrooms of the Santa Clarita Courthouse. He is familiar with the judges, the prosecutors, and court staff of the Santa Clarita Court, and he can help you, too!

Gregory Caplan can provide you with a local advantage when handling your case. Call, now, to find out how he can help you at 661-225-7905!   

More about Santa Clarita Criminal Courthouse Defense

Santa Clarita Courthouse has a reputation of being one of the toughest courts in the county of Los Angeles. The local community emphasizes a desire for a stringent law and order approach to their public safety. This strong public policy, coupled with a commitment by local law enforcement agencies, dictates that an extraordinary amount of government resources are spent enforcing violations, from the relatively minor, to the more serious. Thus, the courtrooms are typically filled each morning with 50 or more cases, ranging from traffic violations to serious felony involving thefts, drugs, assaults, and weapons.

Division One of the Santa Clarita Courthouse handles all of the felony arraignments, including all of the custody arraignments. At an arraignment, the judge informs the arrested person about statutory and constitutional rights, addresses the person’s right to an attorney, and typically sets court dates in the future in order to determine if the case can be resolved without a preliminary hearing or trial. Future court dates to resolve felony cases remain in this courtroom.

Divisions Two and Three at the Santa Clarita Courthouse are the misdemeanor courtrooms. The misdemeanor cases are divided evenly between these courtrooms. Once a case is assigned to one of these courts, it remains assigned there until it is ultimately resolved (unless the courtroom is unavailable). At arraignment, the process is similar to the felony courtroom, where the person being charged with a violation is advised of his or her rights, and future court dates are set.

More about Criminal Defense Attorney Gregory Caplan

Santa Clarita Criminal Defense Attorney Gregory Caplan provides criminal defense for a multitude of charges, including: hit & run, suspended licenses, drug crimes, theft crimes, weapons charges, pre-file investigations, DUI (driving under the influence)/alcohol offenses, Santa Clarita Municipal Code Violations, bench warrants and probation violations. Mr. Caplan can help you with expungement of your criminal record, as well.

Mr. Caplan works tirelessly on creative and innovative solutions for his clients at the Santa Clarita Courthouse. Find out what alternatives may be available to you, now! Call Gregory Caplan at 661-225-7905, today!

Cities We Serve Within the Santa Clarita Valley

Newhall, Canyon County, Valencia, Saugus, Six Flags Magic Mountain (theme park), Castaic, Stevenson Ranch, Val Verde, Bouquet Canyon, Newhall Ranch Road, Robinson Ranch, Sierra Highway, McBean Parkway, Castaic Lake (Lake Hughes), Lake Piru, 14 Freeway, and 5 Freeway.

Santa Clarita Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Defense Lawyer

Santa Clarita Defense Criminal Attorney Gregory Caplan provides effective legal representation in the Santa Clarita Valley.  He emphases prompt service to his clients and focuses on early intervention and alternative resolutions for clients. If you or someone you love is facing a criminal charge in Santa Clarita, California, you need the right attorney.