Debra S. White
Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal defense in Los Angeles state and federal courts
Clients work directly with Debra S. White—from the initial consultation through resolution.
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Debra S. White is a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer and a Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist (State Bar of California). For more than 25 years, she has defended serious cases in California state and federal courts throughout Los Angeles County—including Van Nuys and the San Fernando Valley—and also handles matters in Ventura County.
A UCLA School of Law graduate, she is known for meticulous preparation, strategic judgment, and courtroom strength. She holds an AV Preeminent® peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Super Lawyers® for professional excellence.
Professional Recognition and Credentials
Certified by the State Bar of California and consistently rated 5 stars by clients.
Criminal Defense Practice Areas
Serious representation in Los Angeles state and federal courts.
Violent & Serious Crimes
Defense of domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon (ADW), murder, attempted murder, vehicular manslaughter.
High-Profile & Media Sensitive Cases
Representation in cases that draw public attention, where discretion and control over the process matter as much as the legal outcome.
Pre-Charge & Investigations Defense
Representation during investigations and before charges are filed, when early decisions can shape the direction of a case. When appropriate, we coordinate with Coastline Detectives to preserve evidence and test allegations early
Client Experiences
Selected client perspectives from serious criminal cases in Los Angeles and Ventura County.
Featured Case
Los Angeles Times
This case was featured in the Los Angeles Times for its legal and constitutional significance.
I was frivolously accused of several violent crimes and was facing five consecutive life sentences in prison. Ms. White was able to quickly navigate through the red tape and prove my innocence. She knew exactly what was going to happen and knew how to handle it effectively.
—Former client,Ventura County
Jury Trial — Not Guilty
Before the jury read the verdict, I told Debra White that regardless of the outcome, she had made us proud and I was grateful for hiring her. When the jury returned a not guilty verdict, I knew my son had received the strongest defense possible.
—Parent of former client, Los Angeles County
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Speak Directly with Debra s. White
Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist
State & Federal Criminal Defense
Confidential, no-cost consultations for serious criminal matters.