Stalking Attorney in Rancho Palos Verdes
Seasoned Defense for Clients in the South Bay Area
Being accused of stalking, especially in connection with a domestic relationship, can turn your life upside down. These cases often begin with a misunderstanding, emotional fallout from a breakup, or false assumptions about your intentions. Unfortunately, once law enforcement is involved, stalking allegations can escalate quickly and carry serious consequences.
Houlé Law understands how damaging these charges can be; your reputation, freedom, and future may all be on the line. You need a defense that can stand up to aggressive prosecutors whose job is to convict and who have the resources, drive, and ability to do so.
Discuss your arrest, investigation, or charges with a Rancho Palos Verdes stalking lawyer at Houlé Law. Call (424) 667-6455 or reach us online. We offer virtual consultations for your convenience.
Why Defense Representation Is Critical in Stalking Cases
In California, stalking is a “wobbler,” meaning it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. If the alleged victim has a restraining order in place or if you have a prior domestic violence conviction, the penalties increase significantly.
A stalking conviction can result in:
- Up to five years in prison for a felony conviction
- Up to $1,000 in fines
- Mandatory restraining or protective orders
- Loss of gun rights
- Probation with strict conditions
- Permanent criminal record affecting future employment and housing
Worse, many cases are built on circumstantial evidence or "he said, she said" accounts. That makes skilled legal representation not just helpful, but essential.
What Is Stalking Under California Law?
Under California Penal Code §646.9, stalking involves willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly following or harassing another person and making a credible threat that places them in reasonable fear for their safety or the safety of their immediate family.
In the context of domestic violence, stalking accusations often arise from:
- Repeatedly texting or calling a former partner
- Driving by or showing up at their home or work
- Attempting to speak with them after a breakup
- Following them in public or being present in places they frequent
- Monitoring their social media or online activity
What might seem like an effort to reconnect, explain, or check on someone can be interpreted as threatening, especially when emotions are high or a restraining order has been issued.
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.
Don’t Wait. Act Quickly & Strategically to Defend Yourself.
If you've been accused or arrested for stalking related to a domestic situation, do not speak to the police or respond to accusations on your own. The words you say or messages you send can be used against you. The sooner you contact a defense attorney who understands the law and the stakes, the better protected you’ll be.
Houlé Law provides trial-focused, discretion-driven criminal defense in Rancho Palos Verdes and the South Bay. Let us help you with an aggressive defense and staunch commitment to your future.
Phone us at (424) 667-6455 or reach us online to consult a Rancho Palos Verdes stalking attorney today. Put a former prosecutor who has resolved thousands of cases on your side.
