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30 years of Successful Criminal Defense in Orange County

Hiring John Anderson Law to defend you means hiring a team of the best criminal defense attorneys, investigators, and legal experts to work diligently on your criminal case. We commit our entire legal team to defending your rights and achieving the best possible outcome for you.

Si usted necesita a un abogado que entienda y hable el español, llame a Criminal Defense Team. También ayudamos a clientes con problemas de inmigración causados por un arresto. Los abogados penalistas del despacho legal de Criminal Defense Team prestan asesoría jurídica a los clientes en los condados de Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, San Diego y Los Angeles.

John H. Anderson, Esq.
Former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney

John Anderson spent five years as a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County where he rose to the position of Senior Trial Deputy and successfully concluded jury trials on all types of major crimes. Over three decades of his practice, Mr. Anderson has become a master of the finer points of obtaining justice for his clients. In many criminal cases, Mr. Anderson is able to settle the charges in their pre-trial stages. He is dedicated to understanding his clients' needs and aggressively pursues the most favorable results for every one of his firm’s cases.

Using the knowledge he has gained as a prosecutor, negotiator and defense attorney, Mr. Anderson works tirelessly to provide his clients the best representation available. Mr. Anderson has over 30 years of experience representing criminal defendants and frequently obtains successful results by jury trial determination.

Founder of a Successful Orange County Criminal Law Firm

In 1978 Mr. Anderson began a private law practice in San Clemente, California. Mr. Anderson and his skilled team of lawyers, aides and experts have established a thirty-year record of successful criminal defense in California. As a result of his resourceful approach and tenacious efforts, Mr. Anderson has developed solutions under the most difficult of circumstances

Member of the Arizona and California State Bar Associations
Born and raised in Safford, Arizona, Mr. Anderson boasts a distinguished and diversified legal career. As a young man, Mr. Anderson traveled extensively in Latin America and Western Europe, learning to speak fluent German and Spanish. In 1964, he received a B.A. degree from the University of Arizona and a J.D. in 1968. He was admitted to the Arizona and California Bars in 1968 and 1969, respectively.

Licensed Real Estate Broker

Mr. Anderson has been a licensed real estate broker for the past 25 years.

Mr. Anderson has been married for over 35 years and has raised four children. He enjoys playing golf and tennis, shotgun shooting and volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America.

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Our Staff Attorneys
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Troy C. McMahan, Esq.

Todd C. Anderson. Esq.

Linda A. Ledford,
Experienced California Paralegal

Brief History of John Anderson
Founded John Anderson Law in San Clemente, CA, 1978

Former Deputy District Attorney of Los Angeles County

Assistant General Counsel to a Fortune 500 company

Admitted to California Bar, 1969

Admitted to Arizona Bar, 1968

J.D. Law Degree, University of Arizona, 1968

B.A. Degree, University of Arizona, 1964

Long term “MANA (Manufacturers Agents National Association) approved attorney” and guest lecturer

San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Member

Fluent in Spanish and German

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