At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, we deliver focused, results-driven representation across four core practice areas that directly impact individuals and families in Santa Monica and throughout Southern California.

• Criminal Defense: We aggressively defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges, including DUI, drug offenses, assault, theft, domestic violence, sex crimes, and white-collar matters. From pre-filing intervention and bail hearings to trial and appeals, our goal is dismissal, reduction of charges, or the best possible outcome.
• Mental Health Law: We specialize in cases where mental health intersects with the justice system. This includes involuntary holds, sanity hearings, mental health diversion programs, competency restoration, Murphy Conservatorships, and advocacy in specialized mental health courts. Our approach prioritizes treatment and rehabilitation when appropriate, while protecting constitutional rights.
• Personal Injury: We fight for maximum compensation for victims of car accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. With a “no recovery, no fee” structure for injury cases, we handle every aspect of your claim so you can focus on recovery while we pursue the full financial relief you deserve.
• Civil Rights: We hold accountable those who violate constitutional and civil rights, including claims involving excessive force, false arrest, discrimination, and privacy invasions. Our civil rights practice complements our criminal defense and personal injury work to deliver complete justice for our clients.

Choosing the right law firm can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Here is why clients throughout Santa Monica repeatedly turn to Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP:

• Decades of Proven Experience: Our attorneys bring more than 50 years of combined courtroom experience and have handled thousands of cases, including over 200 jury trials.
• Board-Certified Excellence: Jeremy Lessem is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization; a distinction held by less than 1% of criminal defense attorneys in the state.
• Local Knowledge and Accessibility: Our convenient office locations mean we understand local courts, prosecutors, and procedures. We respond quickly and meet clients where it is most convenient.
• Client-First Philosophy: Every client works directly with an experienced attorney who remains personally involved throughout the entire case. You receive 24/7 availability, honest communication, and relentless advocacy tailored to your specific situation.
• Track Record of Results: From case dismissals and reduced charges to multi-million-dollar personal injury settlements and successful civil rights verdicts, our history speaks for itself.

We treat every client with dignity and respect, fighting as if the case were our own because we believe in the presumption of innocence and the right to full and fair compensation.

Take control of your situation today. Contact our team at (888) 643-2943 for a free consultation. Let Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP be your powerful advocate in Santa Monica and beyond.