Law Office of Michael L. Guisti is a premier Orange County criminal defense firm specializing in aggressive and strategic representation for individuals facing serious criminal charges. Led by award-winning attorney Michael Guisti, the firm stands out for its media recognition, high-profile case results, and unwavering commitment to protecting clients’ rights and futures.
Since 1999, the firm has built a reputation for crafting unique defense strategies tailored to each client’s specific circumstances, treating every case with individualized attention and compassion. With extensive experience handling misdemeanors, felonies, and federal cases, the firm is frequently sought by media outlets and is dedicated to securing dismissals, reduced charges, and favorable outcomes for clients throughout Southern California.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- DUI Defense
- Drug Crimes (Cocaine, Marijuana, Meth, Drug Paraphernalia, Possession, Sales, Trafficking)
- Federal Crimes (Arson, Federal Firearm Defense, Federal Marijuana)
- Sex Crimes (Child Molestation, Child Pornography, Indecent Exposure, Lewd Acts, Prostitution, Rape, Sexual Assault/Battery)
- Theft Crimes (Auto Theft, Burglary, Carjacking, Receiving Stolen Property, Robbery, Shoplifting)
- Violent Crimes (Murder/Homicide, Attempted Murder, Assault & Battery, Vehicular Manslaughter)
- White Collar Crimes (Bribery, Embezzlement, Extortion, Federal Tax Evasion, Forgery, Fraud Defense, Identity Theft, Medical Insurance Fraud)
- Real Estate Fraud (Deed Fraud/Forging, Foreclosure Fraud, House Flipping, Phantom Help, Predatory Lending, Straw Buyer)
- Hit and Run (Felony and Misdemeanor)
- Domestic Violence
- Juvenile Crimes
- Restraining Orders
- Sentencing and Probation
- Expungement
- DMV Hearings
- Proposition 36 and PC 1000 Drug Diversion
- Proposition 47
- Federal Criminal Defense
Serving clients throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County, the firm handles cases in courts including Central Justice Center, Harbor Justice Center, North Justice Center, and West Justice Center. Michael Guisti is a member of the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, recognized in the Nation’s Top One Percent of attorneys, and maintains a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating.
