Jimmy Cha

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White Collar

Focus areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law – Federal, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Probation, Tax Evasion, Theft, White Collar Crime

Jimmy Cha, a renowned criminal defense attorney and the founder of the Law Office of Jimmy Cha, provides representation for individuals facing criminal charges across various areas in California, including Los Angeles, Anaheim, Fullerton, Koreatown, and Orange County. With a career spanning nearly 15 years, he has effectively handled a diverse range of cases, encompassing:

• Assault
• Battery
• Drug-related offenses
• Driving under the influence (DUI) and other traffic violations
• Domestic violence
• Misdemeanors
• Felonies
• Property crimes like fraud and theft
• Sexual offenses, including pornography
• Juvenile crimes
• Expungements

Drawing upon his extensive expertise and background, Mr. Cha employs robust and determined legal strategies on behalf of his clients. He recognizes the paralyzing impact that arrests or criminal investigations can have on individuals, disrupting various aspects of their lives. Notably, he has achieved numerous dismissals of charges and successful jury acquittals, fiercely advocating against formidable prosecutors in California. Furthermore, he holds certification as a gang expert in the state, offering guidance to fellow attorneys and serving as an expert witness on gang-related matters, prison inmate classification, and the perils of gang involvement.

A distinguished graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, Mr. Cha completed his Bachelor of Arts in sociology in 2004. Subsequently, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Western State College of Law in 2007, attaining a specialization in criminal law studies—an accolade granted to less than 5% of law students. During his academic journey, he undertook a judicial externship at the Orange County Juvenile Public Defender’s Office. He has been a licensed attorney in California since 2008.

Mr. Cha’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights of the accused has earned him recognition from esteemed organizations. He was honored with inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyers list and the American Society of Legal Advocates’ Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers list. Additionally, Los Angeles Magazine acknowledged him as one of Southern California’s Outstanding Young Lawyers, and he holds a “Superb” rating on Avvo.

As a founding member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys (AAPDA) and a participant in various legal associations—including the American Bar Association, the California DUI Lawyers Association, The North Orange County Bar Association, and The State Bar of California—Mr. Cha remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards of legal practice.