Edward Blum, Lawyer
The Law Office Of Edward J. Blum
Prior to serving people accused of crimes, I served my country as an infantry soldier in the U.S. Army, obtaining the rank of Sergeant and leading an infantry squad. Protecting people's rights has always been a mission of mine and transitioning to a career in law just made perfect sense.
Since then, now with over 18 years of legal experience concentrating on Criminal Defense, defending numerous clients accused of violating California and Federal Criminal Law, I have a high success rate in obtaining favorable outcomes for my clients.
My Legal Background
In both State and Federal Courts, I defend clients accused of violating Criminal Law. Throughout my career, I have taken, defended and won numerous Writs and Appeals from Criminal judgments when the Trial Courts didn’t see things my client’s way. I am honored to be the Attorney of choice for many other attorneys when they choose an attorney to appeal their own clients’ cases.
My clients have been accused of Assault and Battery, Child Abuse, Criminal Fraud, Drug Possession and Sale, Drunk Driving / DUI / DWI, Embezzlement, Felonies, Gun Possession, and Homicide. I have taken cases defending clients accused of:
Misdemeanors
Parole and Probation
Record Sealing or Expungement
Securities Fraud
Serious Auto Crimes
Sexual Abuse
Speeding and Moving Violations
Tax Evasion
Theft
Vandalism
White Collar Crimes
Juvenile Crimes
Federal Crimes
Sex Crimes
Domestic Violence
My extensive experience ranges from obtaining crucial evidence and information from the Police and Prosecution, making successful motions to suppress evidence or dismiss charges, negotiating beneficial plea bargains and Hearings to Trial cases, in front of Juries and Justices.
Recent Cases
Here are a few of my latest cases to give you an idea of how I have been able to obtain positive results for my clients:
In a Domestic Violence case, my client was accused of beating his girlfriend. I took the case to jury trial and was able to get a Not Guilty verdict on three Counts.
In another case, my client was charged with Felony Theft by Deception of a tax refund. I represented my client at the Preliminary Hearing and got all his felony charges dismissed. My client was then able to plead to a Misdemeanor which allowed him to avoid jail time.
In a recent DUI drugs case, I was able to obtain a Not Guilty verdict.
In the numerous DUI and Driving on Suspended License cases I have handled, I have been able to obtain dismissal of the charges, a reduction of charges or to modify the sentence. Most cases never had to go to trial.
In the single Driving under a Suspended License case which went to trial, I won a victory (a Not Guilty verdict) for my client.
In a Domestic Violence case, I was able to get my client a plea bargain that allowed him to avoid negative immigration consequences by utilizing my substantial background in Family and Criminal Law.
I won against the City of Los Angeles in a Writ to stop the Court’s order to turn over bad deeds of the cop, winning the case for my client.
If you are facing legal issues and unsure where to turn, I am happy to answer any questions you may have, as well as provide a free consultation. Call me today!
Licenses/Certifications
 Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Education/Training
University of West Los Angeles School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
U.S. Army Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course N/A 1988
U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course N/A 1987
Pennsylvania State University BS - Bachelor of Science 1985
U.S Army Basic Training N/A 1985
U.S Army Advanced Infantry Course N/A 1985
Memberships
Deuce Defenders Associate Member 2013 - Present
California DUI Lawyers Association Associate Member 2012 - Present
California Public Defenders Association Associate Member 2009 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association -- Criminal Law Section Member -- Criminal Law Section 2006 - Present
Free Consultation
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