William M. Weinberg

William M. Weinberg is a seasoned criminal defense lawyer in Orange County. His clients describe him as honest, communicative and knowledgeable. He cares about your case and has over 30 years of experience that he can use to vigorously defend you to the full extent that the law permits. He was a Felony Trial attorney with the Orange County Public Defender's Office and tried more than 100 cases to verdict. He has tried more than 100 cases to verdict in Orange County criminal court and is well-respected by his peers in the legal community. He is on your side but has good rapport with prosecutors and judges that can be parlayed into more effective defense of your interests whether you’re charged with a white collar crime, violent crime, property crime, or sex crime.

Mr. Weinberg is an Orange County native who was born and raised in Santa Ana, California. Raised as the youngest of four children, in a family of lawyers, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Chapman College and a Juris Doctor degree from Western Case University College of Law. In 1993, he was admitted to practice before all state courts and he is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court, Central District.

Mr. Weinberg began his career in the public defender’s office before moving over to his own private practice that is dedicated to criminal defense and juvenile matters. He is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the California Public Defenders Association. He has defended many different kinds of people from a range of criminal charges including charges homicide, drug possessions and sale, sex crimes like sexual battery, and white collar crimes such as embezzlement or fraud. His office is located in the Atrium in Irvine—he has an easy drive to all of the Orange County courts and can quickly respond to matters that arise in the course of your case.

Mr. Weinberg represents clients in the following matters:

• Homicide
• Drug Offenses
• Three Strikes-Serious Felonies
• Crimes Against Persons such as Assault
• Domestic Violence
• White Collar Fraud
• Drunk Driving/Traffic Matters
• Probation Violations
• Violations of Restraining Orders
• Sex Offenses

Every individual accused of a crime, whether a misdemeanor or a felony, deserves a fair, knowledgeable defense. While prosecutors must prove any criminal charge beyond a reasonable doubt to secure a conviction, they typically have significant resources with which to investigate and build their case. In many cases, the deck is stacked against you because you are working with far fewer resources and less legal knowledge than law enforcement officers and are prosecutors.

Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor theft charge or a felony crime against a person like battery, criminal charges must be taken seriously. A conviction could deprive you of your freedom and give you a criminal record that haunts you far into the future in connection with a job search or housing application. As a person accused of a crime, you should have someone on your side who can hold the government to its own standards and make sure you have a fair shake in a complex system that can be very difficult to navigate by yourself.

Mr. Weinberg sees each case as unique. While some lawyers rush their clients through and urge them to take plea deals even when that’s not the best outcome they can see, he understands how important his clients’ cases are to them.

He dedicates himself to figuring out the best defense strategy available to you, and how to distinguish your story from others’ stories in front of a prosecutor, judge, and jury. Whether you’re suspected of a white collar crime like accounting fraud or embezzlement, or you’ve been arrested for burglary and robbery, you deserve to have someone on your side who can protect your constitutional and procedural rights.

He understands how the criminal justice system works, and with many personal relationships with prosecutors and judges, he understands how they think and how to aggressively serve his clients’ interests. You should not answer questions from the police until you talk to him.

Standing accused of a crime is a stressful and frightening experience. When the stakes are so high, you need to talk with a trustworthy Orange County criminal defense attorney about your legal options immediately. Call William M. Weinberg for a complimentary consultation at (949) 474-8008 or fill out our online form. When retained, he can work out a fee structure suited to your needs.