Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney & Board-Certified Specialist
Debra S. White
When Your Future Is on the Line, the Lawyer You Hire Matters Most.
25+ Years of Criminal Defense Trial Experience in Los Angeles State and Federal Courts
Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist — State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization since 2016
Graduate, UCLA School of Law — Top-Tier National Law School
Preeminent® Peer Review Rated — Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell
Selected to Super Lawyers® every year since 2015
5-Star Client Reviews on Google, Avvo & Yelp
Defending Clients in State and Federal Criminal Courts
Your Freedom. Your Future. Our Fight.
To some attorneys, success against overwhelming odds is a fantasy. To Attorney Debra White, it’s all in a day’s work.
Debra S. White is a California State Bar Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist with more than 25 years of trial experience throughout Los Angeles. She is the lead attorney of her firm, Debra White Criminal Defense Specialists. She defends the full spectrum of criminal charges, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including representation before charges are filed, federal crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes, white collar crimes, domestic violence, homicide, attempted murder, driving under the influence, vehicle manslaughter, narcotics, theft and property offenses, fraud, complex multi-defendant prosecutions, and high-profile cases.
Selected by Super Lawyers® for over a decade and trusted throughout Los Angeles and nearby counties, Ms. White is respected for her thorough preparation, clear communication, and determined advocacy, which have consistently led to positive results for her clients.
Fewer than 1% of California attorneys are Board-Certified in Criminal Law — a distinction that reflects expertise and advanced trial training in criminal law. Ms. White, together with investigators, forensic specialists, and other experts, bring that standard to every matter, from a first-time misdemeanor to a complex federal indictment, with a focus on:
Early Intervention
Thorough Investigation
Strategic Negotiations
Trial-Ready Preparation
Discretion & Protection
Trusted Defense. Proven Results.
Client Testimonials
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Debra guided me through the worst time of my life — she was tough in court, but compassionate with me. I always knew she had my back.
-D.P.
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“Debra White defines excellence—creative, expert, and caring, with the best outcomes.”
-M.L.
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“Brilliant and fearless—Debra guided me through the worst, with life-changing results.”
-M.N.
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“The best attorney—thorough, diligent, and got me back to work with zero jail time.”
-P.A.
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“Magnificent defense attorney—communicative, dependable, and highly recommendable.”
-A.T.
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All I can say is thank GOD for Debra White… she is tough as nails, reliable, and always there.
-S.N.
Discreet & Confidential Consultations
The Defense You Deserve.
(310) 424-5010
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Meeting locations by appointment in Calabasas, Downtown Los Angeles, and Woodland Hills