Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP is a premier Los Angeles trial law firm specializing in criminal defense, personal injury, and mental health law, recognized for its relentless pursuit of justice and powerful advocacy. With over 50 years of combined legal experience and a reputation for handling tough, high-stakes cases, the firm stands out for its award-winning representation and proven record of securing favorable outcomes for clients across Southern California.
The firm adopts a client-focused approach, offering aggressive and attentive counsel available 24/7 to address urgent legal needs. Their team of seasoned trial attorneys is respected in the legal community, having successfully handled thousands of cases and secured millions in compensation for injury victims while achieving numerous acquittals and dismissals in criminal matters. They serve individuals facing criminal charges, victims of personal injury, and those involved in mental health proceedings, providing strong representation against insurance companies, prosecutors, and law enforcement.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- Arson
- Bank Robbery
- Criminal Trespass
- Disorderly Conduct
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Crimes
- DUI
- Elder Abuse
- Expungement
- Federal Crimes
- Felonies
- Gang-Related Crimes
- Hate Crimes
- Immigration Violations
- Internet Crimes
- Juvenile Crimes
- Kidnapping
- Minor in Possession
- Misdemeanors
- Parole Suitability Hearings
- Probation Violations
- Property Crimes
- Sex Crimes
- Theft Crimes
- Traffic Crimes
- Vandalism
- Violent Crimes
- Weapons Offenses
- White Collar Crimes
- Mental Health Law
- 5150 Holds
- 5250 Hearings
- 5250 Holds
- Incompetency Proceedings
- Mental Health Diversion
- Murphy Conservatorships
- Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
- Restoration of Gun Rights
- Restoration of Sanity
- Sanity Hearings
- Sexually Violent Predators
- Personal Injury
- Bicycle Accidents
- Brain Injuries
- Bus Accidents
- Burn Injuries
- Car Accidents
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Rideshare Accidents
- Scooter Accidents
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Civil Rights Law
- Sports Contracts
The firm serves clients throughout Southern California with offices in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Palmdale, and offers services in Spanish. Notable achievements include multi-million dollar settlements, high-profile case dismissals, and recognition such as Attorney Jamal Tooson being named 2019 “Litigator of the Year” by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers.
