Areas of Practice

Legal representation is provided at all stages of a California case, from initial filing through final resolution. This includes pretrial advocacy, motion practice, negotiations, hearings, trial preparation, and sentencing.

Criminal Defense

Criminal defense services address charges brought in California state court at every phase of a case, from early proceedings through disposition. Representation includes case assessment, pretrial motion practice, hearings, negotiations, trial preparation, and sentencing advocacy.

Matters handled range from lower-level offenses to serious felony charges. Each case is approached with close attention to procedural posture, evidentiary issues, and constitutional protections, with the goal of achieving informed and strategic outcomes tailored to the circumstances of the case.

Traffic Offenses

Traffic offenses can carry consequences beyond fines and citations, including points on a driving record, increased insurance premiums, license suspension, or mandatory court appearances. While often viewed as minor matters, traffic cases may have lasting effects if not handled carefully.

Representation is available for a range of traffic-related offenses, including moving violations, misdemeanor traffic offenses, and cases involving license issues. Advocacy focuses on minimizing penalties, protecting driving privileges, and resolving matters efficiently whenever possible.

Restraining Orders

Domestic violence and civil restraining order proceedings often arise from emotionally charged personal, family, or workplace disputes. These matters commonly involve allegations of threats, harassment, unwanted contact, or escalating conflicts between parties.

Restraining orders can carry significant collateral consequences, including impacts on employment, housing, professional licensing, firearm rights, and child custody. Representation is provided for both petitioners seeking protective orders and respondents defending against them. Because of the potential long-term effects, legal representation is beneficial regardless of which side of a restraining order proceeding a party is on.

Criminal Conviction Appeals

Representation is provided in criminal conviction appeals arising from California state court proceedings. Appellate advocacy focuses on identifying legal and constitutional errors that occurred during trial or sentencing and presenting those issues through focused written briefing and oral argument where applicable.

Appeals may involve challenges to evidentiary rulings, jury instructions, constitutional violations, or sentencing errors. Appellate matters are approached through careful review of the record and precise legal analysis.

Title IX Appeals

Title IX matters often arise from allegations involving interpersonal conduct in academic settings, including situations where accounts of events differ or where informal interactions later become the subject of formal complaints. These cases may involve dating relationships, social encounters, communications between students, or conduct occurring at campus or off-campus events.

Title IX proceedings frequently move quickly and may involve parallel criminal investigations or significant academic consequences, including suspension, expulsion, or permanent disciplinary records. Representation includes motion practice, written submissions, and appeals, with a focus on procedural fairness, due process concerns, and evidentiary issues.

Services for Attorneys

Litigation support services are available to attorneys in both state and federal matters. These services are designed to assist with complex legal issues, motion practice, and trial preparation in criminal and constitutional cases.

Motion Drafting

Motion drafting support includes legal research and briefing across a range of issues, including:

  • Sentencing memoranda and mitigation advocacy

  • Motions to suppress and Fourth Amendment challenges

  • First Amendment-based motions and briefing

  • Motions to sever or consolidate cases

  • Joinder and misjoinder issues

  • Pretrial motions and motions in limine

  • Complex procedural and constitutional issues

Support may be provided on a discrete or ongoing basis.

Trial Support

Trial preparation support includes assistance with pretrial motions, organization and preparation of exhibits, and development of materials for direct and cross-examination. These services are intended to support efficient preparation and effective courtroom presentation.

Get in Touch

For inquiries regarding legal representation or attorney services, please contact the office by phone or email. Consultations may be scheduled upon request.

Contact Us

Email: info@graylegaldefense.com

Tel: (619) 752-4214

Fax: (619) 320-4248

Mail: PO Box 3206 San Diego, CA 92163