At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, we understand that criminal defense cases require a multifaceted...

A New Lawsuit Against Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall A recent federal lawsuit filed against Los Angeles...

In California, 5150 and 5250 holds are critical legal mechanisms under the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, designed to address mental health crises...

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Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP recently achieved a powerful victory for a teenager brutally assaulted at Los Padrinos...

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At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, we understand the complexities of the juvenile justice system, particularly when mental...

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