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.
Practice areas
7 years
7 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2013 | 06/05/2022 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Offices of Jesse A. Arana | 2014 - Present |
Deputy District Attorney | Ventura County District Attorney's Office | 2013 - 2014 |
Certified Law Clerk/2L Honors Program Participant | Santa Clara District Attorney | 2012 - 2012 |
Certified Law Clerk | Flores Law Firm | 2012 - 2012 |
Summer Law Clerk | Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Inc. | 2011 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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California Public Defenders Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2015 - Present |
California DUI Lawyers Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
Mexican American Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Business Network International | Member | 2015 - Present |
Downey Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2015 - Present |
Kiwanis | Member | 2015 - Present |
Alliance of Multicultural Entrepreneurs | Board of Advisors Member | 2015 - Present |
Montebello Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2015 - Present |
Orange County Hispanic Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association Barristers | Member | 2014 - Present |
California Young Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Ventura County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
American Inns of Court | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
California District Attorneys Association | Member | 2013 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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WordPress | A brief overview of the currently available DACA | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of San Francisco School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
University of California - Santa Cruz | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2009 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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A brief overview of DACA | Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals | 2015 |
National Honors Society Conference | "What I wish someone would have told me when I was in High School" | 2015 |
Lawyers in the Community | Being a Lawyer | 2014 |
Alumni Speaker | What it Takes to Become an Attorney | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Motion to withdraw Guilty Plea because not Advised of Immigration Consequences | Prevented client from being deported and became a US Citizen |
Felony Drug Sales Charge dropped to an Infraction | Client pled no contest to a mere infraction |
DUI Criminal Charge reduced to a Non-DUI Charge | Non-DUI Conviction |
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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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