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Jesse Antonio Arana

also known as Jesse Arana, Jesse A. Arana
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Avvo Rating8.4
  • Downey, CA
  • Licensed for 7 years
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About Jesse

Attorney Arana is a skilled Criminal Defense and Immigration Attorney who represents individuals all over California, including, but not limited to: Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County and San Diego County.

Jesse A. Arana was born in Los Angeles, California. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California in Santa Cruz where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Economics. While at UC Santa Cruz, he volunteered at the Watsonville Law Center, where he assisted the underrepresented immigrant community of Watsonville and provided Spanish translation.  

Recognizing that the law is a powerful tool that can better the lives of those in need, he then attended and earned his law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. During law school, he gained extensive experience outside the classroom by working for Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Flores Law Firm, and the Santa Clara District Attorney's Office.

After passing the CA Bar Exam on his first attempt, Attorney Jesse A. Arana served as a prosecutor for the Ventura County District Attorney's Office. As a Deputy District Attorney, he successfully prosecuted hundreds of different types of criminal cases, including, but not limited to, DUI, theft, battery, assault, resisting arrest, giving false information to a police officer, speed contests, reckless driving, hit and runs, possession of a controlled substance (such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, etc.) and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Attorney Arana is now proudly a Criminal Defense and Immigration Attorney. Mr. Arana is driven and determined to achieve positive results for his clients. He puts the focus where it belongs: on his client's goals.

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Practice areas

DUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 50%

    6 years

  2. DUI and DWI: 50%

    6 years

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

Law Offices of Jesse A. Arana

8350 Florence Avenue
Second Floor, Suite 700
Downey, CA, 90240

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive201305/09/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers41
    Legal guides1
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    OwnerLaw Offices of Jesse A. Arana2014 - Present
    Deputy District AttorneyVentura County District Attorney's Office2013 - 2014
    Certified Law Clerk/2L Honors Program ParticipantSanta Clara District Attorney2012 - 2012
    Certified Law ClerkFlores Law Firm2012 - 2012
    Summer Law ClerkHoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Inc.2011 - 2011
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    California Public Defenders AssociationMember2016 - Present
    Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
    Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionMember2015 - Present
    National College of DUI DefenseMember2015 - Present
    California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember2015 - Present
    Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionMember2015 - Present
    Mexican American Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
    Business Network InternationalMember2015 - Present
    Downey Chamber of CommerceMember2015 - Present
    KiwanisMember2015 - Present
    Alliance of Multicultural EntrepreneursBoard of Advisors Member2015 - Present
    Montebello Chamber of CommerceMember2015 - Present
    Orange County Hispanic Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
    Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember2014 - Present
    Los Angeles County Bar Association BarristersMember2014 - Present
    California Young Lawyers AssociationMember2013 - Present
    Ventura County Bar AssociationMember2014 - 2015
    American Inns of CourtMember2014 - 2015
    California District Attorneys AssociationMember2013 - 2014
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    WordPressA brief overview of the currently available DACA2015
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of San Francisco School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2013
    University of California - Santa CruzBA - Bachelor of Arts2009
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    National Honors Society Conference"What I wish someone would have told me when I was in High School"2015
    A brief overview of DACADeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals2015
    Lawyers in the CommunityBeing a Lawyer2014
    Alumni SpeakerWhat it Takes to Become an Attorney2014
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Motion to withdraw Guilty Plea because not Advised of Immigration ConsequencesPrevented client from being deported and became a US Citizen
    Felony Drug Sales Charge dropped to an InfractionClient pled no contest to a mere infraction
    DUI Criminal Charge reduced to a Non-DUI ChargeNon-DUI Conviction

    Reviews

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    Military Diversion Success!

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    Jesse Arana is hands down one of the best lawyers to ever grace the ground of this earth. I was lucky enough to have him by my side throughout the entire legal proceedings of my unique case. I am a military veteran with deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and found myself in a legal situation because of my reactions brought on from my PTSD and depression disorder. I was facing some pretty serious charges at the time and Jesse was able to manage to get my entire charges diverted to the Military Diversion program, an opportunity that I did not even know existed. Jesse treated me like a real friend. From the day I stepped into his office, he listened, evaluated the circumstances, was able to offer help and ultimately rode the entire process out by representing me in a court of law to the utmost degree a lawyer possibly could. Not only did Jesse help me in the courtroom, but Jesse helped me get my life back on track by seeking help through the Veterans Affair offices, advising me on obtaining treatment services, and also guiding me to seek a VA claim, a move that ultimately helped me receive 80% compensation from the Federal Government for my contributions to war. Jesse is an amazing person, lawyer, father, friend, and all around great person. If you are looking for a lawyer, you do not need to look any further as I can PROMISE you Jesse Arana is the lawyer that you NEED.
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    Dr C Ross M

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    Attorney Arana was very helpful and also flexible in his hours to meet and advise. Personable. Clearly intelligent. Approachable. Very thankful for having met him.
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    he was defend my case on DUI isasue

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    he was very helpfull for me remove the DUI ticket , he was keep inform on was goping on on the court over all he did a very good jog in my case.

    DO NOT RECOMMEND JESSE ARANA

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    Had to fire this Lawyer. He was representing me in my DUI case. He was extremely UNCONFIDENT during the hearings, would make you feel like you are bothering him and taking up his time whenever I had any questions and worries about my case. He was extremely rude to my family members when they would try to get ahold of him for me while I was in custody. I'm grateful I fired him and looked for an actual lawyer that was going to fight for me and not just play the part.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Miles Booth, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 7, 2019
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Jesse is thoughtful, hardworking and committed to his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

    Kenneth Hamilton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 15, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Jesse Arana is well respected by fellow members of the SoCal defense bar. He is helpful with assisting his colleagues, and passionate about defending his clients' rights and vindicating their innocence at jury trial. I endorse this lawyer.

    Aaron Spolin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 6, 2016
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Jesse is a fantastic lawyer, and I have known him since we both worked at the Santa Clara District Attorney's Office years ago. He is a lawyer's lawyer when it comes to DUI cases: he knows the material extremely well, attends many of the same training that officers attend, and other defense attorneys regularly consult him with DUI and other criminal law questions. I wholeheartedly endorse him.

    Susanna Litwack, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 2, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Duc Tran, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 25, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Jesse is a true professional. I can always count on Jesse to give my referrals the white glove treatment. He is extremely competent and has the experience to get the job done. Jesse gives every single client his all.

    Job Herrera, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 26, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Jesse Arana is one of the brightest criminal defense attorneys that I've come across. His experience as a former DA in Ventura is invaluable. I definitely endorse this lawyer!

    Regina Scherer, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 11, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Jesse Arana is an excellent attorney who is committed to zealous representation of his clients. He is skilled in courtroom argument, and negotiation with prosecutors. I wholeheartedly endorse him.

    Jennifer Zide, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 13, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I strongly endorse Mr. Arana. He is a hard-working and dedicated attorney with exceptional skills and experience in the courtroom. I know him personally as well as professionally. In his past experience as a prosecutor, he was always ethical, tenacious, and a seeker of justice. I know that he is committed to the defense of the individual and to maximizing opportunity for everyone. Despite his busy work schedule, he also found time to volunteer as a coach for a local mock trial team in an "underprivileged" area, where I know (as a fellow coach) that he was a great inspiration to the young people and made them feel capable and empowered. This is just the kind of person he is: a good person, and a fighter who will stand by you and will not let you down. As a fellow criminal defense attorney with my private practice in Ventura, I would refer any friends, family, or clients seeking the best defense representation in the L.A. area to Jesse Arana.

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