Criminal Defense
in Orange County & Los Angeles area
No matter what type of crime you have been accused of committing, our dedicated team has the knowledge, experience, and passion necessary to protect your rights and freedom in state and federal court.
Criminal Defense Practice Areas
Ferrentino & Associates is a boutique criminal defense firm in Costa Mesa serving clients throughout Orange County and Southern California.
Have you been charged with a misdemeanor or serious felony offense? Perhaps you’ve been accused of committing a federal crime or your company has been served with a criminal subpoena No matter how desperate your case may seem, the team at Ferrentino & Associates can provide the counsel, support, and relentless courtroom representation you need.
Your case will never be handed off to a lawyer you didn’t hire. Attorney Correen Ferrentino is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist who reviews every detail of each case in collaboration with our team of paralegals and investigators. The firm also has established relationships with leading experts throughout the country and utilize them when the case calls for expert consultation. Together, our entire firm is invested in our clients’ cases to deliver the highest standards of legal support and representation. When you hire our Orange County criminal defense lawyers, you have an entire team of professionals on your side.
Appeals & Post-Conviction Relief Through Southern California
Together, with their relentless trial representation and years of insight, Attorneys Ferrentino and Gamable have made a name for their practice in the area of criminal defense trials, appeals, and writs. Attorney Ferrentino is specifically well-known and respected for her skill in writs and appeals, and her services as an appellate attorney are actually sought by other lawyers. As a team, they are able to strategize our clients’ defenses, litigate trials, research and draft motions and appeals, and provide the best possible representation to the criminally accused.
Post Conviction
In some cases, a criminal conviction can be appealed and a case re-tried if there is evidence of error in the handling of the original trial. These cases are not like other criminal cases; they require the representation of a trial attorney who is experienced in appellate court. They require an appellate attorney like those found at Ferrentino & Associates.
Federal Drug Crimes
A drug crime conviction can have a lasting impact on your life and the life of your entire family. You cannot afford to go without trusted counsel and guidance during this challenging time. The Orange County drug crime attorneys at Ferrentino & Associates have been representing those accused of drug offenses for over 30 combined years.
White Collar Crimes
“White collar crime” generally refers to a financial crime that doesn’t involve any violence and is typically committed by a business or government professional. Examples of white collar crimes include corporate fraud, money laundering, and financial services fraud.
If you have been accused, reach out to our Orange County white collar crime lawyers at Ferrentino & Associates. We have the experience and resources to fight for you and protect your reputation.
Immigration Relief
Correen Ferrentino has been designated as an expert witness in several criminal post-conviction immigration cases to render an opinion whether the trial attorney rendered ineffective assistance in either failing to properly advise the client regarding immigration consequences or in failing to seek an immigration safe resolution.
In recent news, Ferrentino has been retained by the Immigration Law Center in Los Angeles, where the court granted an order to show cause based on ineffective assistance of counsel.