Criminal Defense Attorney in Manhattan Beach
A Former Prosecutor Leads Your Defense When the Stakes Are Highest
A criminal investigation, arrest, or charge can threaten your freedom, career, family relationships, and reputation before you enter a courtroom. Sex crime and domestic violence allegations are especially sensitive because police contact, communication restrictions, and public exposure may create immediate consequences.
At Houlé Law, former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Lisa Houlé leads personalized, trial-ready criminal defense. Her prosecutorial perspective informs a strategy that accounts for both the accusation and its broader professional and personal effects.
Get guidance before making your next decision. Call (424) 667-6455 to discuss a criminal investigation, arrest, or charge with our firm.
Criminal Defense for Manhattan Beach Clients
We represent people facing investigations, felony charges, and misdemeanor charges throughout the South Bay. Our work can begin before prosecutors file a case, when decisions about police interviews, communications, and evidence may influence what happens next.
Our primary criminal defense matters include:
- Sex Crimes: We examine disputed consent, witness credibility, digital communications, forensic material, and statements made during an investigation.
- Domestic Violence: We review competing accounts, alleged injuries, witness statements, police reports, and related protective orders.
- Felonies & Misdemeanors: We develop a strategy based on the alleged offense, available evidence, procedural history, and stage of the case.
- Sex Crimes Consulting: Lisa Houlé provides consulting informed by extensive work involving complex, sensitive allegations.
15 Years as a Prosecutor, More Than 25 Years in Litigation
Before leading our firm, Lisa served as a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney. Her courtroom background provides firsthand insight into how prosecutors assess witnesses, organize evidence, identify weaknesses, and prepare cases for court.
Police officers, deputy sheriffs, and prosecutors regularly turn to her for defense in sensitive, high-stakes matters. She also served as a California POST law-enforcement instructor and instructed personnel from the LAPD, Department of Public Safety, and LAX Airport Police Department.
The Experience You Need. The Attention You Deserve.
Here's What Sets Houlé Law Apart
When your freedom, reputation, and future are on the line, you need proven expertise, personalized strategy, and the confidence of having a former top prosecutor in your corner. Houlé Law offers all this and more. Call (424) 667-6455 today and get started with our dedicated team.
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Former Prosecutor Advantage
With over 15 years as a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney, Lisa Houlé knows exactly how the other side thinks, using that knowledge to help you.
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Trusted by Law Enforcement
We are one of the few firms regularly called on to defend police officers, deputy sheriffs, and prosecutors in high-stakes, sensitive matters.
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Sex Crimes & Domestic Violence Focus
We focus on high-stakes sex crime and domestic violence cases, and we're often called on to provide consulting for fellow defense attorneys.
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Trial-Ready, Personalized Defense
Every case is prepared as if it’s going to trial. You work directly with Lisa Houlé, receiving focused, honest, and meticulous defense tailored to you.
A Personalized, Trial-Ready Defense Process
You work directly with Lisa Houlé throughout the defense process. We begin by examining the accusation, police reports, witness accounts, prior communications, physical and digital evidence, and the available procedural history.
We prepare every case as though it may proceed to trial. Strategy may change as prosecutors make charging decisions, new evidence emerges, court orders are issued, or witness accounts develop.
Our approach centers on:
- Focused case review: We identify inconsistencies, procedural concerns, and factual disputes that may shape the defense.
- Direct communication: We provide candid guidance tailored to the decisions the case presents.
- Sensitive-case handling: We consider privacy, family concerns, employment, professional standing, and possible media attention when developing strategy.
