A phone call from jail. A court date was scribbled on a release form. A pending charge that nobody at home knows how to talk about yet. These are the moments that bring Sunset Field residents to our door, and we treat each of them with the urgency they deserve. Finding a dependable criminal defense lawyer in West Covina shouldn't feel like a gamble, which is why we built a practice around direct communication, real trial experience, and honest answers about what your case actually looks like. We've been doing this work for nearly two decades, and we know what changes outcomes.
Sunset Field sits within the West Covina jurisdiction, which means cases from this neighborhood typically move through the courthouses we work in every week. That kind of familiarity is part of what clients hire us for at SoCal Defense Lawyer, and it shows up in ways that matter: knowing which judges read motions carefully, knowing which prosecutors will negotiate and which won't, knowing what arguments tend to land in front of a particular bench. That local knowledge shapes strategy from the first conversation forward, long before anyone steps into a courtroom.
Tammy Higgins founded the firm after 16 years as a Public Defender across Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties. Her final assignment placed her in the homicide defense unit, where she handled cases that carried potential death sentences. She has tried more than 100 criminal cases to jury verdict, including over a dozen homicides, and California courts have granted her death penalty qualification. That credential goes only to attorneys cleared to defend clients where the maximum penalty is death, and it reflects a career built on serious courtroom work rather than quick plea processing.
Our work spans the full range of California criminal law. We defend DUI cases, domestic violence charges, drug offenses, gun and weapons matters, theft, assault, sexual assault, and homicide. We also handle expungement under Penal Code 1203.4, mental health diversion under PC 1001.36, veteran diversion, Racial Justice Act petitions under AB 256, re-sentencing petitions, and restraining order defense. Federal financial crime cases fall within our scope as well, with admission to practice in the Central and Southern Districts of California.
Our case results include not guilty jury verdicts on murder, gun, child molestation, and assault with a deadly weapon charges. Rape cases have been dismissed at preliminary hearings, domestic violence charges dropped, and $250,000 in seized assets returned to a client. Past results never guarantee future outcomes, but they reflect what trial-ready defense work makes possible. ThreeBestRated.com named us one of the 3 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in West Covina for 2026.
Sunset Field is a residential neighborhood within West Covina, California, recognized for its quiet streets, family-friendly atmosphere, and convenient access to the wider San Gabriel Valley.
Reach out today for a free confidential consultation, and let's get clear on what your defense should look like.
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