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Anita Kay and Courtney Pilchman are nationally recognized criminal defense attorneys. They have appeared as legal analysts on news programs including Bill O'Reilly, FOX News, Court TV, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, Hannity and Colmes and Studio B just to name a few. They are regarded within the legal community as tough negotiators, bold advocates and aggressive and skilled courtroom litigators.

Besides being one of the top criminal defense firms in Orange County, our accessibility to our clients and exhaustive work ethic is what makes us the best. At the law firm of Pilchman & Kay, in Irvine, California, our criminal defense attorneys are here to educate, guide, and protect you throughout the entire process. If you have been charged with any felony or misdemeanor crime anywhere in the Southern California, please contact an attorney at Pilchman & Kay, PLC today for a free initial consultation.

Former Prosecutors
Our attorneys Courtney E. Pilchman , Anita A. Kay and Gary M. Pohlson (Of Counsel) are all former prosecutors, who have more than 30 years of legal experience to put to work for you. They have been assigned to some of the most elite units in the District Attorney’s Office including Sexual Assault, Crimes Against Children, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, Auto Theft and General Felony Prosecution. Our criminal defense lawyers have handled thousands of cases ranging from low level misdemeanors to the most serious of felonies including Homicide, Rape, Robbery and Third Strike cases.

As former prosecutors, our attorneys know how the government builds a case. Our lawyers have years of experience working with law enforcement agencies, forensic experts, criminalist and medical experts building solid cases to prosecute defendants. Now we use this expertise to tear those cases down!

Aggressive in Court
We are tough when we need to be and will aggressively represent you in court. Our combination of skill, experience, compassion and strength adds up to effective representation that gets results for clients.

Whether you have been accused of fraud crimes, drug crimes, sexual offenses, DUI, or theft, please contact the California criminal defense lawyers of Pilchman & Kay today.

Compassionate With Clients
We will take the time to thoroughly explain your options, the applicable laws, and the steps in the legal process. We will be at your side, giving you experienced legal advice you can rely upon. When you hire our firm, you get an attorney willing to speak to you any time of the day.

Primarily a criminal defense practice, Pilchman & Kay does maintain a limited civil practice. Victims of crimes can benefit from the legal representation of our attorney’s in civil court including, injuries resulting from DUI's, police pursuits and other traffic related matters to police brutality and children who have been sexually abused or molested.

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Featured Cases & Results

CASE: Client charged with 187 Felony counts of Identity Theft, Forgery, Commercial Burglary. Maximum exposure of 96 years in state prison.
RESULT: Client plead guilty to 4 counts for 2 years state prison

CASE: Client charged with misdemeanor hit and run.
RESULT: Case dismissed

CASE: Client charged with: DUI (prescription drugs), possession of illegal prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia, child abuse.
RESULT: Jury trial where DUI, child abuse and possession of illegal prescription dismissed.

California Criminal Attorney Blog

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