Criminal Defense for Your Legal Protection
I, Rich Gallegos, offer comprehensive criminal defense services for individuals facing charges. With extensive experience in trials handling DUI, sex-related offenses, violent crimes, and as well as other criminal cases, I’m prepared to provide an aggressive defense at every stage of the legal process. No matter how complex the case, I’m here to fight for you and protect your rights.
My Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
I focus on protecting your rights and working proactively to prevent criminal charges and reducing consequences. By working with/against prosecutorial and investigative agencies, I ensure your constitutional rights are upheld at every stage.
Pre-Charge Defense: Work to prevent criminal charges from being filed.
Constitutional Protection: Ensure the prosecution follows all legal standards and respects your constitutional rights.
Aggressive Trial Defense: I will aggressively represent you at trial if necessary to win your case.
- Child Abuse
- Robbery
- Theft
- Firearm Offenses
- Gang Offenses
- Fraud and Embezzlement
Sex-related crimes/Violent Crime Defense
Sex-related and violent crime charges demand a serious and strategic defense. These cases carry lifelong consequences and require immediate action from a skilled attorney.
Sex Crime Defense: Discreet and aggressive defense against accusations of sexual assault or sexual misconduct.
Violent Crime Representation: Defense for charges including aggravated assault, domestic violence, or homicide.
A Death-Penalty Qualified Attorney: I am experienced at handling the most complicated and serious cases involving violent crime.
Protecting Your Rights: I work to ensure your due process and fight to have charges reduced or dismissed.
- Rape/Rape of a Child
- Sodomy/Sodomy of a Child
- Forcible Sexual Abuse
- Forcible Sodomy
- Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor
- Sexual Battery
- Lewdness
- Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child
- Child Pornography
- Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
- Date Rape
- Internet Crimes
- Probation Violation
- Use of Deadly Weapons
- Domestic Abuse/Child Abuse
- Assault
- Aggravated Assault
- Causing Mayhem
- Reckless Endangerment
- Manslaughter
- Vehicular Manslaughter
- Homicide
- 1st-Degree Murder
- 2nd-Degree Murder
- Aggravated Murder
DUI Defense
A DUI charge can have serious long-term consequences on your ability to drive and even your employment. With strict timelines to request hearings, acting fast is crucial to protecting your driving privileges and your future.
DUI Charge Defense: I defend against misdemeanor and felony DUI charges.
CDL/License Defense: I fight to protect your CDL/driver’s license status and your right to drive.
Alcohol-related Offenses: I provide defense for charges involving DUI, underage drinking, and alcohol-related crimes.
Consequences: DUI charges can result in fines, jail time, probation, ignition interlock, suspended licenses, community service hours, and more.
Drug Offenses
Drug charges can lead to serious legal penalties and unexpected consequences, including loss of employment, driving privileges, and future opportunities. It’s critical to have strong legal representation from the start.
Repeat Drug Offenses: Defense for possession with prior offenses/enhancements and related charges
Possession & Distribution: Representation for possession, distribution, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, or drug cultivation or manufacturing.
Prescription & Production Charges: Defense against forged prescriptions, prescription abuse, and similar offenses.
- DUI
- Repeat Offenses
- Vehicular Homicide
- Driving with Measurable Controlled Substance
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Distribution of a Controlled Substance
- Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
- Production/Cultivation
- Forged Prescription
- Prescription Drug abuse
- Probation Violation
Juvenile Charges
Juvenile offenses can have lasting impacts on a child’s future. With zero-tolerance policies and harsh consequences, it’s essential to have experienced legal guidance. I’ve worked within the juvenile justice system for years and understand how to protect young clients and their families.
Defense for Common Offenses: Representation for DUI, drug charges, theft, vandalism, and more.
Serious Charges: Handling gun crimes, gang-related activity, aggravated assault and sex offenses.
Probation Violations: Advocacy for juveniles facing consequences for probation violations or repeat offenses.
- DUI
- Drugs
- Theft
- Burglary
- Gun Crimes
- Gangs
- Sex Crimes
- Vandalism
- Assault
- Probation Violations
Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured due to another’s negligence, I am here to help you receive the justice and compensation you deserve. Whether you’ve been involved in a car accident, injured at work, or suffered a slip-and-fall, I will handle your case with compassion and dedication, ensuring your rights are protected.
Automobile & Semi-Trucks Accidents: I represent victims of car, semi-trucks, and motorcycle accidents.
Motorcycle, bicycle, and Pedestrian Accidents: I defend accidents involving cyclists or pedestrians.
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I’m committed to offering personalized legal services to help you through this challenging time. Reach out today to find out more about how I can defend your case.