Calabasas Criminal Defense Attorney
Debra S. White is a board-certified criminal law specialist based in Calabasas, representing clients in serious misdemeanor and felony cases.
Calabasas criminal cases are prosecuted within Los Angeles County, and what happens early—arrest decisions, bail, release conditions, and first statements—often shapes the entire case. If you are under investigation or have been arrested, the priority is to protect your rights immediately, preserve evidence, and challenge assumptions before they become charges.
Debra S. White is a Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist (State Bar of California) with more than 25 years of trial experience. She is the founder and lead trial attorney of Debra White Criminal Defense Specialists and represents clients in Los Angeles County and Ventura County in state and federal criminal matters. Her deliberately non-volume practice is designed to provide direct, hands-on representation from the outset.
Criminal Defense in Calabasas, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County
Debra S. White defends clients facing criminal charges in California state courts and in federal court, and represents individuals during investigations and pre-charge matters before formal allegations are filed. She regularly handles serious misdemeanor and felony cases—including domestic violence, DUI and felony DUI injury, sex crimes, violent felonies, and fraud and other white collar investigations, as well as complex federal indictments and high-profile cases. While the governing law may be statewide or federal depending on the case, outcomes are often shaped by local practice: how matters are investigated and filed, how early hearings are handled, and how quickly the defense begins testing the evidence.
For more detail on Debra S. White’s state and federal criminal defense practice, including pre-charge or investigation-stage representation, visit the State & Federal Criminal Defense page.
Early intervention that can change the trajectory
In many cases, the most meaningful work happens before court dates pile up:
- Advising clients before interviews, statements, or “explanations” to law enforcement
- Preserving time-sensitive evidence (video, receipts, medical issues, witnesses)
- Challenging the legality of the stop, detention, arrest, and searches
- Addressing bail and release conditions to reduce disruption and exposure
- Identifying constitutional and evidentiary issues early for motion practice
Strategy built around what the prosecution must prove
A strong defense does not accept the narrative at face value. Debra S. White focuses on factual precision and disciplined case-building—testing witness reliability, scrutinizing police reports, verifying timelines, and challenging whether the evidence actually proves each required element beyond a reasonable doubt.
By appointment only and service area
Meetings are by appointment only. Debra S. White represents clients throughout Los Angeles County, including the San Fernando Valley and Van Nuys, and also handles matters in Ventura County, including Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Ventura, and surrounding communities. Secure remote consultations are available when appropriate.
Confidential consultation
All communications are confidential. Calls are answered 24/7 and messages are delivered directly to Debra S. White.
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Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist
State & Federal Criminal Defense
Confidential, no-cost consultations for serious criminal matters.