I've represented athletes for the last 26 years in handling criminal defense cases across Los Angeles County in all 38 courthouses.  I was an athlete in both high school and college.  I have a pretty good reputation with those individuals who possess phenomenal athletic skills and often end up getting themselves into trouble.

A criminal case can often impact athletics, whether you're a collegiate athlete, a high school or college athlete, or a professional athlete.

You want to get endorsements, and some people are trying to get into a college.  I've represented some high-level high school athletes and college athletes who are significantly impacted if they end up with a conviction on their record, serving jail time, or being placed on probation.  Sometimes, their travel can be restricted.

I believe I'm well-suited to represent athletes in Los Angeles County who are charged with criminal offenses.  What we do is have you come into my office, where we can discuss the matter in private.  If that's not feasible for you because you're traveling, in a different state, or unavailable, we can obviously meet via FaceTime or just over the phone.

I do like to put that person in contact with my client, though, because I think it's essential for their representation to have an attorney who knows them and has a sense of their personality.

Prosecutors might give You the benefit of the doubt

A lot of time, prosecutors — especially if they know that you're a seasoned athlete and you have some good opportunities — they're going to try to give you the benefit of the doubt if they can in trying to resolve your matter.

Obviously, if you have a case where you're not guilty and you're going to take it to trial, we don't really need to discuss a favorable resolution with the prosecutors.

We're either trying to convince them to dismiss the case because they don't really have sufficient evidence against you, or we're simply preparing the case for trial to try to outmaneuver them.

If you're facing a criminal case, you need someone who will fight for you. You need someone who understands the opportunities at stake for an athlete. I'm committed to being that person for you.

Many people have great, promising careers. They don't want to let this criminal charge stop them from pursuing their athletic career, preventing them from attending a higher-level school, or even affecting them in the future when they're no longer an athlete. They want to secure a job in the workforce or as a commentator.

Whatever the case may be, if you have problems, are an athlete, and have a criminal case pending against you in LA County, talk to somebody who worked for the prosecutors and the District Attorney's office in the early 1990s.

I also worked for a Superior Court judge in the early 1990s. In 1994, I hung out my shingle and have been representing athletes and many people charged with crimes on the defense side since then.

I know how to strategize, win, and negotiate cases. So, please pick up the phone, or have your agent do so; however, you prefer to handle it. Let's discuss it and see what we can do to assist you.

Hedding Law Firm is a criminal defense law firm located in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, at 16000 Ventura Blvd, Suite 1208, Encino, CA 91436. We are also located at 633 West Fifth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071—call (213) 542-0979 for a free case evaluation.