Practices

Assault & Battery

Assault and battery charges range from misdemeanor simple battery to felony assault with deadly weapons, carrying jail time, fines, and permanent criminal records.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence charges carry mandatory protective orders, batterer's programs, and lifetime gun prohibitions, even for misdemeanor convictions affecting families and Second Amendment rights.

Drug Crimes

Drug charges range from simple possession to sales and trafficking, with penalties including jail, prison, fines, and license suspensions, though diversion programs may allow dismissals.

DUI

DUI convictions carry license suspensions, jail time, fines exceeding $10,000, and consequences affecting employment, insurance, professional licenses, and your ability to drive legally.

Embezzlement

Embezzlement charges involve allegations of misappropriating funds or property entrusted to you, carrying prison time, massive restitution, and permanent professional license revocation for careers.

Expungement

Expungement allows eligible defendants to withdraw guilty pleas and dismiss convictions, removing them from most background checks and restoring employment opportunities and professional licensing eligibility.

Juvenile Crimes

Juvenile charges are handled in delinquency proceedings focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment, with records that can be sealed upon successful completion of programs.

Probation & Parole Violations

Probation and parole violations can result in jail time, prison sentences, or reinstatement of original suspended sentences without new trials for technical or substantive violations.

Restraining Orders

Restraining orders affect custody, visitation, gun rights, and employment, with violations charged as criminal contempt carrying jail time and additional restrictions on your freedoms.

Sex Crimes

Sex crime convictions require lifetime sex offender registration, severely restrict housing and employment, and carry lengthy prison sentences with devastating personal and professional consequences.

Theft & Burglary

Property crimes include theft, burglary, vandalism, fraud, and trespassing, with penalties ranging from probation to state prison depending on property values and damage amounts.

Theft & Property Crimes

Property crimes include theft, burglary, vandalism, fraud, and trespassing, with penalties ranging from probation to state prison depending on property values and damage amounts.

Violent Crimes

Violent crime convictions carry the longest prison sentences, count as strikes under Three Strikes Law, and prohibit gun ownership for life with mandatory custody time.

Weapons Charges

Weapons charges carry mandatory prison sentences, lifetime gun prohibitions, and potential federal prosecution with decades-long sentences for possession, brandishing, or assault with firearms.

White Collar Crimes

White collar crimes include fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, and money laundering, carrying federal prison sentences up to 30 years, massive restitution, and professional license revocation.

What our Client say about Us

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” I don’t even know where I begin with how grateful I am for Central Coast Criminal Defense, specifically Kit and Adrienne. From the moment we first spoke on the phone to when I got the call that they got my case dismissed I truly felt the dedication and support from Kit and Adrienne. Possibly the best part of this experience for me was feeling that these two genuinely cared about me as an individual and believed in my story. I do not have enough great things to say about this firm! They were hard-working, prompt, informative, and affordable! I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone in need of an attorney.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Kit and Adrienne!! “

Hannah Clingerman
” I contacted CCCD the morning after receiving a DUI. They immediately got to work, and we’re able to save my license from being suspended. During a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed almost impossible, Adrienne Haddad was especially helpful to me. Not only was she able to defend me from an unjust accusation, her calm and empathetic demeanor always helped me remain hopeful. I am eternally grateful for her service and I recommend her for legal defense.

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Andrea D
” I was charged with DUI so I hired the team at Central Coast Criminal Defense. Although the odds were not on my favor and every piece of evidence was against me, my Attorney, Adrienne Haddad was able to have my DUI reduced to a reckless driving. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would do it. “

Sam Damon
” In a time of uncertainty and great need, I was fortunate to meet Kit from Central Coast Criminal Defense. After explaining my situation, he explained to me what our options were and how he recommended proceeding. He was always understanding and supportive throughout this entire process. I couldn’t be more grateful for Kit’s knowledge and help. I would recommend Kit and his team to anybody looking for help. “

Jason Varley
” I am so happy to have found my criminal lawyer and his firm. He was amazing in court and I was glad I had him by my side during the most stressful time of my life. In the end, I wouldn’t have to serve any jail time and would be able to continue with my life, all thanks to my lawyer and this law office! “

Paulina Komza
” The outcome can never be guaranteed when working with the judicial system. The affordable rates to fit my budget without compromising the quality of service I received, I have and will continue to recommend to others. “

Evelynne Griffith