Debra S. White

Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer

Criminal defense in Los Angeles state and federal courts

Clients work directly with Debra S. White—from the initial consultation through resolution.

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney

Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist

Debra S. White is a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer and Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California. For more than 25 years, she has defended serious criminal cases in both state and federal courts throughout Los Angeles and surrounding counties, including the San Fernando Valley.

A UCLA School of Law graduate, she is known for meticulous preparation, strategic judgment, and courtroom strength. She holds an AV Preeminent® peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Super Lawyers® for professional excellence.

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Debra S. White, Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer and Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist
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Professional Recognition and Credentials

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Certified by the State Bar of California and consistently rated 5 stars by clients.

Criminal Defense Practice Areas

Serious representation in Los Angeles state and federal courts.

Sex Crimes Defense

Defense of sex crime allegations in Los Angeles, challenging credibility, investigative practices, and expert evidence.

Federal Criminal Defense

Defense in federal investigations and prosecutions in U.S. District Court, including fraud, federal drug offenses, firearms, and sex offenses.

Violent & Serious Crimes

Defense of domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon (ADW), murder, attempted murder, vehicular manslaughter.

High-Profile & Media Sensitive Cases

Representation in cases that draw public attention, where discretion and control over the process matter as much as the legal outcome.

DUI Defense

Defense of DUI and drug-related charges, including cases involving high BAC allegations, refusals, and prior convictions.

Pre-Charge & Investigations Defense

Representation during investigations and before charges are filed, when early decisions can shape the direction of a case.

Los Angeles Criminal Defense — Courts & JURISDICTIONS

Debra S. White is a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer who represents clients throughout Los Angeles County, including Van Nuys, the San Fernando Valley, and Downtown Los Angeles.

She regularly appears in the Van Nuys, San Fernando, Airport, and Downtown Los Angeles courthouses. She also handles select state and federal matters in neighboring Southern California counties, including Ventura County.

Los Angeles County Superior Courts:

Van Nuys • Downtown Los Angeles • San Fernando • Airport Courthouse

Federal Court:

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Select Ventura County Matters:

Ventura County Superior Court

Clients work directly with Debra S. White at every stage of the case, backed by more than 25 years of practice in Los Angeles and surrounding counties, as well as in United States federal courts.

Client Experiences

Selected client perspectives from serious criminal cases in Los Angeles and Ventura County.

Featured Case

Los Angeles Times

This case was featured in the Los Angeles Times for its legal and constitutional significance.

I was frivolously accused of several violent crimes and was facing five consecutive life sentences in prison. Ms. White was able to quickly navigate through the red tape and prove my innocence. She knew exactly what was going to happen and knew how to handle it effectively.

—Former client,Ventura County

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Jury Trial — Not Guilty

Before the jury read the verdict, I told Debra White that regardless of the outcome, she had made us proud and I was grateful for hiring her. When the jury returned a not guilty verdict, I knew my son had received the strongest defense possible.

—Parent of former client, Los Angeles County

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Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist

State & Federal Criminal Defense

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