
Michael L. Guisti, is a highly-respected Criminal attorney in Orange County with many years of successful experience defending clients' rights.
At the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Criminal Defense Lawyers and DUI attorneys are extremely familiar with prosecutors and judges and knowledgeable with the California criminal justice and court systems. Over the years, the Firm has earned the reputation as a leading Criminal Defense Law Firm in Orange County and Southern California. We have a proven record of obtaining victories of cases where a less experienced lawyer might not.
At Law Offices of Michael Guisti, our Orange County DUI Lawyers are dedicated to provide strong and high quality defense to our clients. Our attorneys have a thorough knowledge of legal procedures and will take an aggressive approach to defend you. We are committed to our clients and will do all we can to keep you out of jail.
Being arrested or charged with crime is the most frightening experience in one's life. Our criminal lawyers will keep you informed of all aspects of your case and advice you of any options available to you throughout the criminal process and we will help you reach the best possible outcome. We pride ourselves in the fact that we approach every case with winning on our minds.
The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti has successfully handled a vast array of criminal law cases, such as DUI/ DWI, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence, Murder / Homicide, assaults, Three Strikes Crimes, Violent Crimes, Juvenile Crimes, Fraud, Federal Crimes, Theft Crimes and many other Felony or Misdemeanor criminal cases in Orange County criminal courts and other Southern California courts.
We specialize in criminal defense in Orange County cities such as:
- Fullerton (North Justice Center)
- Newport Beach (Harbor Justice Center)
- Westminster (West Justice Center)
- Santa Ana (Central Justice Center)
- Laguna Niguel (Harbor Justice Center)
Attorney Michael L. Guisti himself is also a highly experienced Appeal lawyer and Appellate Attorney in State and Federal court including handling petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus and juvenile court matters.
At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our California Criminal Attorneys and DUI Defense Lawyers handle full range of criminal cases from misdemeanor to felony criminal cases, including:
- Appeals
- Assault and Battery
- Criminal Appeals (Criminal Appellate Lawyer)
- Criminal Defense
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Crimes
- DUI / DWI
- Firearms and Gun Offenses
- Habeas Corpus
- Juvenile Crimes
- Murder / Homicide
- Misdemeanors or Felonies
- Theft and Shoplifting
- Three Strikes
- Sex Crimes
- White Collar Crimes
- Civil Litigation
The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, a Professional Law Corporation, provides legal services throughout Southern California, including Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside counties.

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Case Results
Result: Case dropped.
Charge:Young man charged with selling 1000 tabs of ecstasy to undercover officer. Served less than 30 days in jail. R.W.
Charge: Man charged with assault with a deadly weapon for hitting someone in the face with a heavy metal dust pan.
Result: Case dropped and other party convicted of misdemeanor against my client in a separate incident. M.P.
Charge: Young woman charged with murder in a gang case.
Result: Charges reduced and she serves 6 months in county jail. V. B.
Charge: Juvenile charged with murder in gang case.
Result: Charges reduced to Assault with deadly weapon and released with credit for one year served in juvenile hall. N. L.
Charge: Young man charged with murder in gang case.
Result: Case dismissed by D.A. J. M.
Charge: Young man knocks the eye out his victim with a metal pipe. Charged with attempted murder and aggravated mayhem. Both cases carried life sentences.
Result: Charges reduced to Assault with a deadly weapon. T.D.
Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
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