Debra S. White
Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
Direct Representation in State and Federal Criminal Matters
Clients work directly with Debra S. White—from the initial consultation through resolution.
Debra S. White
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Debra S. White is a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer and a Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California. For more than 25 years, she has defended clients faced with serious charges in California state and federal courts throughout Los Angeles County, including downtown Los Angeles (CCB), Van Nuys, Airport Courthouse, and other Los Angeles courthouses.
A UCLA School of Law graduate and seasoned trial lawyer, Debra S. White brings extensive trial experience, meticulous preparation, strategic judgment, and courtroom strength to every case. She holds an AV Preeminent® peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has earned recognition by Super Lawyers® for more than 10 consecutive years for professional excellence.
Professional Recognition and Credentials
Certified by the State Bar of California and consistently rated 5 stars by clients.
CORE Practice Areas
Strategic defense in serious state and federal matters throughout Los Angeles and surrounding counties.
State & Federal Criminal Defense
Hands-on defense in serious state and federal criminal matters, including investigations, indictments, felony prosecutions, and high-exposure cases.
Sex Crimes Defense
Discreet, strategic defense in serious sex-crime investigations and prosecutions involving credibility issues, digital evidence, forensic evidence, and high-stakes allegations.
Pre-Charge & Investigations Defense
Discreet, strategic defense for serious criminal investigations involving law enforcement contact, search warrants, digital evidence, witness issues, and potential charges before a case is filed.
Related Defense Matters
MEDIA COVERAGE
Selected Media Coverage
Debra S. White has been quoted and identified as defense counsel in coverage of significant criminal cases in Los Angeles and Southern California.
PEOPLE
Coverage of Los Angeles Criminal Case
People reported on a pending Los Angeles criminal case in which Debra S. White represents the defendant.
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Dismissal and Order of Factual Innocence
The Los Angeles Times reported on a case handled by Debra S. White following dismissal of the charges and entry of an Order of Factual Innocence.
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Defense in Serious DUI and Murder Prosecution
The Los Angeles Times covered Debra S. White’s representation in a criminal prosecution involving murder and DUI charges arising from a fatal collision.
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, Louis Gonzalez, III
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.
—Loved one of former client
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Debra S. White
Board-certified criminal law specialist
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