Paladin Legal Defenders

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today we honor the dedication and hard work that strengthen our communities. Wishing workers, families, and neighbors across Orange County a safe and well-earned day.

09/03/2026

Juvenile records can affect future opportunities if they are not properly addressed. This California Courts guide explains sealing juvenile records.

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Sealing juvenile court records Do you have a juvenile record? If you were arrested or involved in a court case or had contact with the juvenile justice system when you were under 18, the courts, police, schools, or other public agencies may have records about what you did.  For certain types of ca...

08/31/2026

"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is a success." — Henry Ford.

08/27/2026

An offense is an act or omission punishable under criminal law. Understanding the charge is the first step toward defending against it.

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An offense is an act or omission that is punishable under criminal law. The terms offense, criminal offense, and crime are often used interchangeably. The term offense may also be frequently used to describe a minor crime. However, an offense is not the same as a civil wrong, a term used in the cont...

08/24/2026

"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities."

08/20/2026

Elements of a crime are the parts prosecutors must prove. A strong defense looks closely at each one.

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Elements of a crime are the component parts of a crime. The prosecution must prove each of these elements beyond a reasonable doubt to establish the criminal liability. For example, “burglary” is defined as the act of (1) breaking; (2) and entering; (3) into the abode of another; (4) at night; (...

08/17/2026

Every case deserves a defense strategy built around the facts. Paladin Legal Defenders helps clients facing DUI, domestic violence, assault, felonies, misdemeanors, probation issues, and warrants.

08/13/2026

California’s Fair Chance Act helps limit how criminal history can be used in job applications. For many people, protecting the record means protecting the future.

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Basics of the Fair Chance Act In California, most employers can't ask about your criminal history before making you a conditional job offer After making you an offer, they can do a criminal history check and ask about your convictions. But they can't ask about or consider convictions that have been....

08/10/2026

Facing felony charges? We bring skill, strategy, and relentless defense to your case.

08/06/2026

An arrest without a conviction can still affect someone’s future. This California Courts resource explains record-cleaning options that may help people move forward.

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Who qualifies and what can be sealed If you had an arrest that did not result in a conviction, you may be able to seal your case under Penal Code section 851.91. This applies to any of the following situations: