Criminal defense trial attorney · Los Angeles County

Charged with a crime? Hire the lawyer who goes to trial.

Aggressive domestic violence and criminal defense across Los Angeles County. 23 years licensed. 2,000+ cases. You speak directly with Victoria — no middle man, no firewalls.

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  • Free, confidential consultation
  • Avvo 9.8 “Superb”
  • 11 jury wins in 2 years
Victoria Clemans, criminal defense attorney, photographed in her Santa Monica law office
  • 23Years licensed in California
  • 2,000+Cases handled
  • 9.8Avvo rating — “Superb”
  • 135Lawyer endorsements
  • 0Disciplinary actions

Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2013 Los Angeles Magazine Top Attorney, 2017 State Bar of California, admitted 2003

Verdicts & dispositions

Cases she took to trial — and what happened

Most lawyers settle. These are outcomes Victoria obtained in Los Angeles County courtrooms.

  1. Not Guilty

    6 counts, after a 7-week jury trial.

  2. Felony → Misdemeanor

    Client facing 8 years; reduced on day 3 of trial, no probation.

  3. Not Held to Answer

    Dissuading a witness (strike offense).

  4. Acquitted

    People v. Slaughter, after 6-day jury trial.

  5. Not Guilty

    People v. Costido, after 7-day jury trial.

  6. All 5 Counts Dismissed

    People v. Burden.

  7. Acquitted

    People v. Charmar Williams, after 7-day jury trial.

  8. Dismissed

    People v. Mans, by the People on the day of jury trial.

  9. Charges Dropped

    People v. Garcia, insufficiency of the evidence.

  10. Case Dismissed

    Theft charge, PC 490.2.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Practice areas

What Victoria defends

2,049 cases

Keep a domestic violence charge from defining the rest of your life

Spousal battery, criminal threats, and DV restraining order trials. No middle man, no firewalls. You speak directly with Victoria.

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Scales of justice representing criminal defense and domestic violence trial work at the Law Offices of Victoria Clemans

11 jury wins in 2 years

Fight the charge instead of pleading to it

Criminal defense: misdemeanors and felonies, diversion, 17(b) felony reductions, and jury trials.

250 cases

Protect your degree and your record when the school moves first

Federal & Title IX defense for students accused of cheating, plagiarism, or sexual misconduct.

500 cases

Recover what you are owed after a collision

Personal injury & civil: auto accidents and civil litigation.

Every day you wait, the prosecution builds its case.

Free, confidential consultation. Serving all of Los Angeles County from Santa Monica.

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Portrait of attorney Victoria Clemans, Esq., founder of the Law Offices of Victoria Clemans in Santa Monica
Victoria Clemans, Esq. · State Bar of California, 2003

About

She learned the courthouse before she learned the bar exam.

A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows the judge.

Victoria’s guiding principle
  1. 1989–2000

    Eleven years as a paralegal and firm manager — a decade inside litigation before ever arguing a case.

  2. 2000

    Law clerk to the Hon. Anthony J. Mohr.

  3. 2003

    Admitted to the State Bar of California.

  4. Today

    Daughter of Stanford graduates, and a trial lawyer with 2,000+ cases and zero disciplinary actions.

Los Angeles skyline at night, the county-wide service area of the Law Offices of Victoria Clemans

Service area

Defending clients across Los Angeles County

The office sits at 401 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse, in Santa Monica — and Victoria appears in courthouses throughout Los Angeles County. Available now for confidential consultations. Cash and credit cards accepted.

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Community & service

Justice doesn’t end at the courtroom door.

For two decades Victoria has given her time to students, young people, and defendants who can’t afford a lawyer.

  • Volunteer Judge

    American Mock Trial Association

    2007–Now

  • Bar Panel Attorney

    Indigent Criminal Defense Attorneys

    2005–07

  • Volunteer Scorer Award ×3

    Constitutional Rights Foundation

  • Law Coach

    Grant High School / Van Nuys Power Lunch Law Jeopardy

    2010–Now

  • Member

    Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

  • Volunteer

    People’s Central High Continuation School

Reviews & endorsements

What clients and other lawyers say

Ms. Clemans fought for my husband and did not stop nor give up until a resolution was achieved

Client’s spouse Jul 2023

Victoria brought me peace in a complex and distressful situation. She is a sharp and aggressive lawyer.

Paul E. Jul 2024

She is assertive when needed yet practical…not looking at them as just another case.

Joel Nov 2021

She got me a misdemeanor instead of a felony on my record.

Verified client Sep 2022

Peer endorsements

Clearly one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the City of Angels.

Victoria Clemans has an excellent reputation and is known for her fierce advocacy.

One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none.

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Contact

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No middle man, no firewalls. Call for the fastest answer, or send a message and she’ll follow up.

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Office
401 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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