In Los Angeles Federal and State Courts our track record is unmatched. We have successfully handled thousands of federal and state cases over many years of successful criminal defense practice in Los Angeles. Ron Hedding and Alex Kessel have decided to stand united in defense of those clients who must guard their reputations, rights and freedom...at all costs. Listen to our message, review our credentials and then come in for a face to face consultation in absolute privacy and decide who is the best...
Our Los Angeles based Federal Criminal Defense Firm has the federal background to defend your case with a skill set that is unrivaled. Whether your federal case requires a savvy negotiator or skilled trial attorney...we have the federal criminal defense knowledge to best represent you or your loved one. If you have a federal criminal case in the federal criminal court system in Los Angeles or anywhere in the nation...you must sit down with us face to face and allow us to educate you on how the federal criminal defense system works and design a plan to put you back on the road to a normal life.
CREDENTIALS THAT SET US APART
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Ronald D. Hedding, Esq.
*Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year 1999, 2003, 2004 and 2007 - the editors of Consumer Business Reviewed named Ronald D. Hedding Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year for his dedication to excellence and his accomplishments in the field of Criminal Defense.
*Member of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers - this honor is only bestowed upon the most distinguished law firms in America.The firms represented in the Bar Register are lawyers whose peers have awarded them the highest ratings for their legal ability and professional ethics. Fewer than 5% of all law firms qualify and are included in the Bar Register.
*Former Commissioner for the State Bar of California's Judicial Nomination Evaluation Commission - Mr. Hedding was part of the investigation process for the Governor of California related to the selection of Judges for Califonia Courts. He was part of a 38 person Commission tasked with investigating persons seeking judicial appointment by the Governor.
*Presidential Pardon 2004 - President George Bush granted a Presidential Pardon for one of the Hedding Law Firms client's. This pardon was worked on by the firm and pending for approximately four years before finally being granted.
*A.V. Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell - Mr. Hedding has received the highest marks for ethical standards and legal ability by other attorneys and judges. This honor is given to less than 5% of attorneys in the State of California.
*Named Rising Star 2005 - Mr. Hedding has been named a Rising Star by Law and Politics (the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine). This honor has only been given to 3% of attorneys in the State of California.
*Named Man of the Year 2002 - by American Biographical Institute, USA
*Outstanding Professional Award in the Field of Criminal Defense - 2002 by American Biographical Institute, USA
Alex R. Kessel, Esq.
*Tried Over 250 Jury Trials - Mr. Kessel is known as a pitbull in court...with the only goal of achieving the most favorable result for his client.
*Expert in the Federal Sentencing Guidelines - and expert in the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Mr. Kessel has convinced sentencing judges to impose lower sentences then recommended by the Government and Probation Department...through his extensive knowledge and favorable use of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
*Specializing in Federal Racketeering (RICO) and Conspiracy Cases - he has successfully defended clients all over the Nation in conspiracy cases covering Narcotics Offenses, Fraud Cases and Violent Crimes.
*20 years of Unparalleled Federal Criminal Defense - Mr. Kessel is not afraid to try a case against the United States Government and has extensive experience and gets results in drafting and arguing motions to suppress illegally obtained confessions, motions to dismiss based on a defective indictment and motions to suppress illegal wiretaps.
It is time to make a move that will immediately start the process to getting control of your life back! Call us and set up a free face to face consultation and we will take control of your case and put you in a position to defend you rights, reputation and freedom...(818) 986-2092
A SUMMARY OF HOW THE FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE SYSTEM OPERATES:
Federal law enforcement agent investigate individuals they believe are involved in criminal activity in violation of federal laws. The F.B.I., D.E.A., ICE Agents, Secret Service and Homeland Security are part of the investigative arm of the federal goverment related to the investigation of federal crimes. They gather evidence for federal prosecutors in federal cases.
Federal prosecutors, known as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), are tasked with the responsibility of enforcing federal laws and prosecuting those who break them. They will typically meet with federal agents and review the evidence gathered in a federal investigation. If they believe there is enough evidence to prosecute someone for a federal crime then they will usually file a federal indictment with the United States District Court that has jurisdiction over a particular federal case. The prosecutors and federal agents will then work hand in hand in prosecuting a federal case in Los Angeles and elsewhere in the country.
Federal judges are primarily responsible for sentencing an individual who has committed a federal offense. A federal judge must consult the Federal Sentencing Guidelines before sentencing someone in a federal case in Los Angeles. The Probation Department, the Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and the Assistant United States Attorney will all file sentencing position papers regarding what each believe an individual charged with a federal crime should receive. Ultimately, it is up to the sentencing judge to make the final decision.
For more specific information on your Los Angeles Federal Criminal cases please call us and we can discuss your specific situation. (866) 986-2092
Hedding Law Firm provides superior federal criminal defense to its clients in all Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Ventura County courtrooms on state and federal charges, and in the following cities:
Los Angeles County, California: Agoura, Altadena, Alhambra, Arcadia, Arleta, Azusa, Avalon, Baldwin Park, Bell Canyon, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Carson, Century City, Chatsworth, Claremont, Commerce, Compton, Covina, Cudahy, Culver City, Downey, Duarte, El Monte, El Segundo, Encino, Glendale, Glendora, Granada Hills, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Hollywood, Huntington Park, Industry, Inglewood, Irwindale, La Canada-Flintridge, Lakeview Terrace, Lakewood, Lancaster, Los Angeles, LAX, Long Beach, Lynwood, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Maywood, Mission Hills, Monrovia, Montebello, Monterey Park, Newhall, Norwalk, Northridge, North Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Paramount, Pico Rivera, Palmdale, Panorama City, Pasadena, Pomona, Redondo Beach, Reseda, Rolling Hills, San Fernando, San Gabriel, San Marino, Santa Clarita, Sherman Oaks, Santa Monica, Sierra Madre, South Gate, South Pasadena, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sylmar, Tarzana, Temple City, Toluca Lake, Torrance, Universal City, Valencia, Valley Village, Van Nuys, Venice, West Covina, West Hills, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Whittier, Winnetka, Woodland Hills.
Ventura County, California: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Westlake Village.
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