Burglary & Theft

Irvine and Orange County Theft and Burglary Lawyer

"I'll stand up for anyone and stand between them and their accusers or the government."

Whether you are arrested for shoplifting at Southcoast Plaza or are charged with a more serious theft crime, Irvine-based attorney David E. Swanson will use innovative strategies to resolve your case. If your objective is to avoid jail, he is a criminal defense lawyer that can help you.

The law office of David E. Swanson is located close to the Southcoast Plaza mall. With that proximity, we have represented numerous clients charged with shoplifting. Retail store and mall management take shoplifting very seriously and do everything they can to deter it. An individual caught stealing a small item is in danger of being made an example and severely punished for the theft crime.

Extensive trial experience, exclusively in the area of criminal defense, has resulted in Mr. Swanson receiving the designation of Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. As a public defender and now a private practicing attorney, he has an insight into how the court system works and uses that insight to negotiate with prosecutors and even the theft crime victims.

A criminal matter can sometimes be resolved civilly. Reaching a compromise in a theft charge will require the defendant to compensate the theft victim for their loss. Resolving the criminal matter in that fashion sometimes prevents charges from being filed against the offender or petitioning the court to have the charges dropped. A one-time mistake deserves the option to rectify it and make the victim whole again.

For more information or to schedule an appointment regarding a theft crime, please contact us.