Gregory Randolph Caplan

Gregory Randolph Caplan

4.8
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, State, Local And Municipal Law

445 South Figueroa Street, Suite # 3100, Los Angeles, CA

About Gregory

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Los Angeles Criminal Defense focusing on first-time offenders and exploring alternative resolutions.

20 years | 700 cases

80%
DUI and DWI 10%

29 years | 1,000 cases

10%
State, Local, and Municipal Law 10%

29 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices Of Gregory Caplan

445 South Figueroa Street, Suite # 3100, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

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Gregory Randolph Caplan's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | DUI & DWI

Posted by Mitch | December 18, 2009 | DUI & DWI

I highly recommend Gregory R. Caplan, Esq.

In my case, a DUI charge combined with an at-fault accident, Greg Caplan obtained the best result that I could expect from an attorney. His thorough understanding of the law and how it applied to my case combined with his extensive experience and relationships with both prosecutors and judges made t...he process as painless as possible

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Steven Cron

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Greg Caplan due his extensive experience and track record of success defending his clients. He is also a well-respected member in the legal industry."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Gregory. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ryan Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Kasenow

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Vincent Floyd

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this lawyer's work. Greg is extremely knowledgeable about complex criminal defense issues. He is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients."

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Frederick Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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David Kestenbaum

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Alan Eisner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Matthew Ruff

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Gregory is one of the best lawyers in his field. No one will work harder to achieve the best result."

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Thomas Christopher

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Gregory Caplan is an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney that really cares about his clients. Having the experience of working as a Prosecutor, Mr. Caplan is uniquely qualified to assist his clients. I highly recommend Gregory Caplan to anyone who has need of a Criminal Defense Attorney."

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Dmitry Gorin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Frederick Page

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Anne Jollay

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Nicholas Waddles

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Ann Zaletel

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Debbie Caplan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Greg. He defends his clients zealously and obtains amazing results for clients by thinking outside the box."

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Anita Patel

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Greg for 12 years. We used to work together in the District Attorney's Office. He is an outstanding lawyer who is committed to his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer's work."

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Jennifer Monroe

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Greg for six years. We worked together as prosecutors and now each use our background, training, and experience to defend our clients charged with crimes. Greg is extremely knowledgeable in the field and diligently works on his cases to seek favorable resolutions. I confidently recommend him."

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George Kita

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly recommend hiring Greg Caplan for any criminal defense case. He is very detail oriented and delivers results for his clients. His unique strategies are the product of his extensive background in criminal law, which included a period of nine years as a California prosecutor. Gregory Caplan was the Prosecutor in the Burbank Courthouse for the Burbank City Prosecutor from 2000-2006. During that time, and thereafter, he successfully handled 1000s of cases in the various courtrooms of the Burbank Superior Court, as a Burbank Criminal Lawyer. You are in good hands with this lawyer. I strongly recommend anyone facing a criminal case to hire Greg Caplan."

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Steven Cron

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Vincent Floyd

Employment and labor lawyer

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Robert Kasenow

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frederick Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alan Eisner

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Kestenbaum

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Ruff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dmitry Gorin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frederick Page

Employment and labor lawyer

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Anne Jollay

Employment and labor lawyer

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Nicholas Waddles

Employment and labor lawyer

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Ann Zaletel

Employment and labor lawyer

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Debbie Caplan

Employment and labor lawyer

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Thomas Christopher

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Anita Patel

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Jennifer Monroe

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George Kita

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

1995

Glendale Law Review, Glendale College of Law

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Offices of Gregory Caplan

2000 - 2006

Assistant/Deputy City Prosecutor, Burbank City Prosecutor

1999 - 2000

Drug Task Force Prosecutor, Madera Narcotic Enforcement Team

1997 - 2000

Deputy District Attorney, Madera County District Attorney

1995 - 1997

Senior Law Clerk/Law Clerk, Los Angeles District Attorney's Office

1989 - 1989

Law Clerk, Fresno County District Attorney

1989 - 1989

Extern, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Associations

2007 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2007 - Present

North Valley Chamber of Commerce

Member

2007 - Present

Burbank Chamber of Commerce

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Burbank Petty Theft Case (Penal Code section 484) Dismissed

Dismissed in the interests of justice.

Drug Diversion Case Dismissed

Drug Diversion dismissal pursuant to Penal Code section 1000.4.

Felony Case Reduced, Probation Ended Early, & Case Expunged

Felony Reduction to Misdemeanor, Probation Terminated Early, & Expungement

City Attorney Office Hearing- Case Closed

Case closed without filing.

Dismissal of Penal Code section 171.5, Prohibited Item at Airport Misdemeanor

Dismissal upon completion of community service

Weapon at Airport Charge Dismissed

Dismissed upon completion of community service.

Felony Plea Vacated

Felony charge vacated/expungement granted

Expungement of 15-year-old theft conviction

Dismissed pursuant to PC 1203.4

Civil Compromise of Hit and Run

Discharged/closed without conviction

Misdemeanor Driver's License Case Dismissed

Dismissal

Airport Weapon Case Dismissed

Dismissed upon completion of pre-trial diversion program.

Hit and Run Charge Misdemeanor Dismissed

Plea to zero-point traffic infraction

Burbank Misdemeanor Dismissed

Dismissed misdemeanor

Dismissal of Charges- possession of switchblade at airport

Dismissed upon payment of court costs.

Dismissal of Shoplifting Charges

Dismissal

Theft Case Dismissed

Dismissal

P v. V

Plea vacated and charge replaced with infraction.

P v. Y

Probation terminated early and two separate cases expunged.

P v. F.

Case Expunged

P v. H.

Vacated Burglary Charge/Probation Terminated/Charge Expunged

P v. S.

Felony Burglary Arrest- Diversion/Infraction

People v. B.

Allegation of Grand Theft- $600+

People v. G.

Petty theft dismissed; infraction result.

Pre-Filing Case of A.

Possession of Marijuana- City Attorney Diversion

P v. P.

Child Abuse Charge- DA agreed to dismiss case

People v. A.

Marijuana charge-dismissed. Plea to Infraction.

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Education

1996

Glendale University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

California St Univ Fresno

Criminal Justice

1990

Los Angeles Valley College

Associate

Speaking Engagements

2011

Burbank Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Helping First-Time Offenders in Burbank Court

2009

North Valley Chamber of Commerce

Criminal Defense in the San Fernando Valley

2005

Los Angeles County Prosecutors' Association

Restitution in Criminal Cases

2005

In-House City Of Burbank

Changes in Law as it Relates to Local Law Enforcement Practices

1998

Madera County Victim Services

Domestic Violence Solutions

Publications

2014

Burbank Business Journal 2014 Law Updates

2014

Burbank Business Journal Traveling at Bob Hope Airport

2011

Burbank Criminal Defense Information Resource Burbank Criminal Defense Information Resource

2011

Burbank Criminal Defense Blog Burbank Criminal Defense

1995

Glendale Law Review The Right of Privacy

Languages

English

Activity

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