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Murder - Homicide

California Homicide Defense Lawyer
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When the stakes are at their highest, you want an experienced California Board Certified Criminal Defense Specialist on your side. Located in Long Beach, criminal defense attorney Richard Poland has over 30 years experience defending clients against serious criminal charges, including murder and homicide.

He has earned a reputation for excellence because of his thoroughness and aggressive style. Because he realizes what is at stake, Richard Poland is prepared to devote the time needed to provide a serious defense for serious criminal charges.

We won't lie to you; defending a murder or homicide case is time-consuming and expensive. It takes time to cover all the bases and do everything possible to prepare the best possible defense. All the evidence must be thoroughly examined. We will determine whether proper procedures were followed and will seek to exclude evidence when they were not followed. We will also talk to witnesses and prepare the best possible defense. If we don't have the time to devote to your case, we will not accept you as a client.

Experienced California Homicide-Murder Defense Attorney

We have extensive experience trying high-stakes cases, and can represent clients accused of any violent crime, including the following:

  • Murder (including murder in the first degree)
  • Vehicular homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Felony murder (you can be charged for murder if someone was killed by you or a co-conspirator during the commission of a felony)
  • Attempted murder

If you are suspected or accused of murder or of killing another individual, or if you are accused of attempted murder, you should seek the very possible representation. At the very least, your freedom is at stake. Schedule a free initial consultation to discuss whether we are the right firm to represent you by calling us at 562-437-6418 or filling out our intake form on our Contact page so we can contact you.

Because You Deserve a Tough, Aggressive Defense from a California Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist with over 30 Years Experience.

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The Long Beach criminal defense lawyer at the Law Office of Richard L. Poland defends people accused of committing crimes throughout southern California and the South Bay area, including the cities of Long Beach, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Gardena, Hawthorne, San Pedro, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Carson, Lawndale, Seal Beach, Signal Hill, Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Anaheim, Gardena, Lakewood, Carson, Compton, Buena Park, Fullerton, Norwalk, South Gate, Downey, Irvine, Inglewood, and Bellflower. Attorney Poland also represents clients throughout the communities in and around Los Angeles County and Orange County, and his law practice takes him from San Diego and San Francisco.