Debra S. White

Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Focus areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Probation, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft

Debra S. White, an unwavering advocate in the field of criminal defense, serves as the founder and senior trial attorney at the Law Offices of Debra S. White, a boutique legal firm situated in Los Angeles, California. Recognized as a certified specialist in criminal law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, she has dedicated over two decades to passionately and effectively safeguarding the legal rights of her clients in both state and federal criminal courtrooms.

Ms. White’s expertise lies in the vigorous defense against grave felony charges, encompassing offenses such as domestic violence, homicide, rape, sexual assault, internet crimes, illegal firearms possession, murder, manslaughter, money laundering, and white collar fraud. Her unwavering commitment to devising robust legal strategies, coupled with her profound comprehension of the legal framework, has earned her a reputation as a formidable litigator and a dependable ally for individuals confronting legal challenges.

Renowned for her numerous legal triumphs, Ms. White has achieved the coveted AV Preeminent* rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest accolade. This rating reflects the anonymous assessments of fellow members of the legal community and the judiciary, bearing testament to Ms. White’s exceptional legal prowess and unwavering ethical standards.

Ms. White maintains close affiliations with several esteemed professional organizations, including the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the Criminal Courts Bar Association. She holds licenses to practice law in all California state courts and federal courts.

Having earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy as an honorary graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1995, Ms. White subsequently pursued her legal education at the University of California Los Angeles School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 1999.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® serves as the facilitator of a peer-review rating process.