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Meet Jimmy Cha

A criminal defense attorney who has only ever stood on one side of the courtroom — yours.

Jimmy Cha, Orange County criminal defense attorney
Fullerton, California
The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys NACDA - Nation's Premier Top Ten Ranking Justia 10.0 Lawyer Rating Elite Lawyer - Legal Excellence Avvo Clients' Choice 2023 Martindale-Hubbell

A criminal defense attorney — and only that.

Jimmy Cha has built his career defending people accused of crimes in Orange County — and only defending them. He has never been a prosecutor. He has never been a police officer. He has never put anyone in jail. From his first days in law school, externing with the Orange County Public Defender and the Juvenile Defender’s Office, he has stood on one side of the courtroom: the side of the person facing charges.

Over that career he has handled thousands of criminal cases, from first-time misdemeanors to serious felonies. His clients include working professionals, law enforcement officers, and fellow attorneys — people who understand the system and chose Jimmy to defend them in it.

Direct Access

When you hire this firm, you hire Jimmy. Not an associate. Not a paralegal who passes your questions along. Every call, every court date, every decision is handled by the attorney whose name is on the door, from your first conversation to the final outcome. Call — and you hear back from Jimmy himself.

Education, honors, and service.

Education & Admission

Jimmy earned his Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law, with a Certificate in Criminal Law Studies, after graduating with honors in Sociology from UCLA. He has been a member of the State Bar of California since 2008.

Recognition

  • The National Trial Lawyers — Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • The American Society of Legal Advocates — Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Los Angeles Magazine — Southern California Outstanding Young Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers — Rising Star

Memberships

Jimmy is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association and the North Orange County Bar Association, and a founding member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys.

Community

Outside the courtroom, Jimmy mentors parolees and at-risk youth and speaks regularly at juvenile halls and camps — giving his time to the young people who need it most.

Whatever you’re facing, you can talk to Jimmy directly.

Call (714) 676-5451 for a free case evaluation.

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