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Serving Criminal Defense Clients Since 1994

Nationwide, people turn to the firm Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP to defend against criminal charges. They turn to us because of our history of success in even the most challenging and high profile cases. They turn to us because we are efficient, effective and ready to fight to get positive results.

Why Do Clients Nationwide Turn to Us?

We represent a broad range of professionals, many of whom can afford any law firm. But they don’t want just any law firm. They want us.

They want our lawyers to provide their criminal defense representation because:


We Take a Team Approach.

When you choose us, you don’t simply get one lawyer. You get an entire team that is dedicated to finding the most positive solution to your problem.

We Provide One-On-One, Personalized Service.

We are not a mill. We are not interested in finding the easiest solution and moving on to the next case. We are ready to dig deep, find new doors and pursue the results you need.

We Act Fast.

In criminal defense matters, your future is on the line. By moving quickly, we can find early opportunities that may help us achieve positive results.

We Provide Value.

We are not the low-cost alternative, but we are committed to making every move count and providing you the valuable legal representation you deserve.

We Only Do Criminal Defense.

This is not something we do on the side. This is what we do. This is what we have always done. We know criminal defense inside and out.

Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP can defend you against any crime, including trademark and copyright infringement, sex crimes, white collar crimes, federal crimes, state crimes, writs and appeals, violent crimes, DUI, and Title IX.

Los Angeles Magazine Says…

Our leader, the firm’s Managing Partner Mark Werksman, has been listed by Los Angeles Magazine as one of LA’s “top white-collar criminal defense attorneys.” The same source also included his name on the list of Super Lawyers.*

In fact, our entire team has earned a positive reputation. As a result of years of working with the Justice Department, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and other forums for criminal justice, our lawyers have the respect of prosecutors and judges. Leaders in the judiciary, as well as fellow attorneys, regularly refer cases to us.

Call us at (213) 688-0460 or contact us online to schedule a consultation today.

* Southern California Super Lawyers is based on a survey of lawyers in the region. Lawyers eligible to participate include those who have been in practice for at least five years.

Contact Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP Today
Phone: (213) 688-0460
Fax: (213) 624-1942

Recent Case Results

  • Complete Dismissal of Molestation Charges
    Attorney Mark Werksman’s 29 year old client was falsely accused of molesting two neighborhood children and was subsequently charged with felony child molestation, with a significant prison sentence hanging over his head should he be convicted. Instead, at the preliminary hearing Werksman was able to convince the court to grant his client a complete dismissal of any charges.
  • Decision Set Aside
    Client, a college student in a faulty Title IX case, was awarded $130,000 in attorney fees.
  • Probation with No Jail Time for Drug Money Laundering Charge
    Wilmington man accused in New York federal court of laundering drug money through the sale of laptop computers. Mark was able to get the case transferred to federal court in Los Angeles, where he convinced the United States Attorney to reduce the charges. His client was sentenced to probation with no jail time on a misdemeanor conviction.
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