Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey

Specialties

With over 6,500 criminal cases handled, no one has more experience than Pat Carey. He isn’t just a «former prosecutor» as other claim to be. He spent 8+ years working with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. After serving as a prosecutor, he left the DA’s office and became a privately retained attorney focusing on criminal defense. He brought his knowledge of everything prosecution to put forward the best possible defense for his clients. He has not only the experience, but Pat has also trained Law Enforcement agencies and new prosecutors during his tenure with the D.A.‘s Office.

During his time with the District Attorney, he tried 62 jury trials for cases ranging from driving under the influence misdemeanors, to gang crimes, to special circumstance murder cases. As a felony trial lawyer, Pat conducted over 1,600 preliminary hearings. He has handled thousands of drug cases, sex crimes, cyber crimes, property crimes, and violent crimes.

Pat is a new breed of criminal defense attorney. He is up to date on the law, is technologically savvy, and understands how the office that is prosecuting you works inside and out.

History

Established in 2003.

Pat spent 8+ years at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. He learned every facet of criminal prosecution and brought that knowledge and experience to the defense side to help beat YOUR case.

He specializes in DUI cases having trained law enforcement agencies and prosecutors on how to prosecute them.

He handled media cases in the Major Crimes division and has taken over 60 cases to jury trial. His experience is unmatched by other local criminal defense lawyers.

Meet the Business Owner

Pat C.

Business Owner

During his time with the District Attorney, he tried 62 jury trials for cases ranging from driving under the influence misdemeanors, to gang crimes, to murder cases. He additionally spent one year assigned to a juvenile division focusing exclusively on juvenile cases where he handled over 75 juvenile adjudication trials. As a felony trial lawyer, Pat conducted over 1,600 preliminary hearings. His experience as a prosecutor is unmatched by those who claim to be «former prosecutors.» In his time as a defense attorney, he has already had cases dismissed either at the urging of the prosecutor or by taking the case to a judge and requiring dismissal.

In addition to his jury trial experience, Pat Carey has also handled thousands of drug possession and sales cases, sex crimes, robberies, burglaries, fraud, theft and embezzlement cases.