Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney & Board-Certified Specialist Debra S. White

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When Your Future Is on the Line, the Lawyer You Hire Matters Most.

  • Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist — State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization (2016-Present)

  • 25+ Years Trial Experience in State & Federal Courts

  • Selected to Super Lawyers® (every year since 2015)

  • All 5-Star Client Reviews on Google, Avvo & Yelp

  • Trusted, Aggressive, and Compassionate Defense

Defending Clients in State and Federal Criminal Courts Throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Surrounding Counties

Your Freedom. Your Future. Our Fight.

To some attorneys, success against overwhelming odds is a fantasy. To Attorney Debra White, it’s all in a day’s work.

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Debra S. White is a California State Bar Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist with more than 25 years of trial experience throughout Los Angeles. She is the lead attorney of her firm, Debra White Criminal Defense Specialists. She defends the full spectrum of criminal charges, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including sex crimes, violent crimes, white collar crimes, domestic violence, DUI and vehicular manslaughter, narcotics, theft and property offenses, fraud, complex federal prosecutions, and high-profile cases.

Selected by Super Lawyers® for over a decade and trusted throughout Los Angeles and nearby counties, Ms. White is respected for her thorough preparation, clear communication, and determined advocacy, which have consistently led to positive results for her clients.

Fewer than 1% of California attorneys are Board-Certified in Criminal Law — a distinction that reflects expertise and advanced trial training. Ms. White, together with investigators, forensic specialists, and other necessary experts, bring that standard to every matter, from a first-time misdemeanor to a complex federal indictment, with a focus on:

  • Early Intervention

  • Thorough Investigation

  • Strategic Negotiations

  • Trial-Ready Preparation

  • Discretion & Protection

Debra S. White's Background & Philosophy

Client Testimonials

Trusted Defense. Proven Results.

  • Debra guided me through the worst time of my life — she was tough in court, but compassionate with me. I always knew she had my back.

    -D.P.

  • “Debra White defines excellence—creative, expert, and caring, with the best outcomes.”

    -M.L.

  • “Brilliant and fearless—Debra guided me through the worst, with life-changing results.”

    -M.N.

  • “The best attorney—thorough, diligent, and got me back to work with zero jail time.”

    -P.A.

  • “Magnificent defense attorney—communicative, dependable, and highly recommendable.”

    -A.T.

  • All I can say is thank GOD for Debra White… she is tough as nails, reliable, and always there.

    -S.N.

The Defense You Deserve

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(310) 424-5010

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Meeting locations by appointment in Calabasas, Downtown Los Angeles, and Woodland Hills

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Aggressive Defense. Trusted Advocacy. Compassionate Counsel.