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Steven M. Cron
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Biography
Selected as "Super Lawyer" 2004-2019. Top 5% of all Attorneys in California. 44 Years Experience. Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the California State Board of Legal Specialization. Former Prosecutor.
Steve Cron was born in 1948, and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He attended North Hollywood High School, UCLA, and Hastings College of the Law, graduating in 1973. He passed the bar on the first try, and began working as a Deputy Public Defender for Los Angeles County. During his six years in the Public Defender’s Office, he handled juvenile cases, misdemeanors and felonies. It was a great place to start, with a high volume of cases ranging from minor misdemeanors to murders, and everything in between.
After six years, in 1980, Steve decided to start his own practice. He loved the practice of law, but wanted the opportunity to be his own boss and to be able to build long-term relationships with his clients.
For 30 years, Steve has been in private practice in Santa Monica, representing those accused of criminal acts. He alone represents each of his clients, and he maintains personal relationships with the clients while representing them, and often, for many years after the attorney/client relationship has ended. When clients hire Steve, they know they’ll get his undivided attention, and that their case won’t be handed off to another lawyer with less experience.
Steve loves being a criminal defense lawyer. Everyday he gets to help people who are often in trouble and experiencing a terrible time in their lives. Being able to help people dig out of those situations is really rewarding. Although being arrested or charged with a crime is a horrible experience, Steve always tries to find a way to make this a positive experience. An arrest is often the result of recurring negative behavior, and sometimes such an experience can cause someone to reevaluate their lives and change negative behavior. For example, someone arrested for a DUI might come to realize that they’ve been drinking too much and take steps to curtail their drinking, or a domestic violence arrest might cause someone to begin anger management classes which help to save a relationship. Many of Steve’s clients keep in touch with him long after their cases are over, often telling him that they hated the experience of being arrested, but it caused them to change some habitually negative behavior which they had overlooked prior to their arrest.
Steve is often the lawyer who judges and prosecutors call when their friends or loved ones are in trouble. He’s credible, respected, and has over 35 years of experience representing people in criminal cases in Los Angeles County.
When a client is innocent, no one will fight harder. He has investigators and experts available to help prove our side of the case. He has an exemplary record as a trial lawyer, at one point winning nine consecutive federal jury trials.
When clients want to settle a case, Steve has the knowledge and experience to know what the issues are and how best to address them. His personal relationship with the clients lets him know what issues are most important to that particular client. His long-standing relationships with prosecutors and judges, give him the opportunity to present his client’s case in the best possible light. His credibility and reputation mean that his words will be taken seriously.
Steve Cron has been certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the State Board of Legal Specialization since 1984. There are only about 300 lawyers in the entire state who can call themselves Certified Criminal Law Specialists. He’s also been recognized by his peers every year since the inception in Los Angeles Magazine’s annual poll of Super Lawyers in Criminal Defense. Steve’s an Adjunct Professor at the Pepperdine University School of Law, and he’s a regular legal commentator for CNN, Fox News, ABC, NBC, CBS, and many other national and local magazines and newspapers. They ask Steve for his opinion, because he’s respected and knowledgeable, and people in the news want to know Steve’s opinions about current legal cases.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
70%
52 years | 5,000 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
52 years | 5,000 cases
Domestic Violence
10%
52 years | 2,000 cases
Federal Crime
10%
52 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 52 years
State: California
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Cron, Israels & Stark
401 Wilshire Blvd, Suite #1200, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
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Posted by Ricardo | July 31, 2015 | DUI & DWI
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I received my first (and hopefully last) DUI back in October and like everyone else, I was freaking out. I was worried I was gonna lose my job and get into some financial hardship let alone deal with the court system. After meeting with Steve for the first time, I knew right then and there that he wa...
Posted by Juan | December 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Mr. Cron saved me after I was arrested for grand theft
if you need a criminal lawyer in Los Angeles, Steve is your guy. The numbers on my car came back as stolen and I was arrested for grand theft. It turns out that it was the dealer's problem when he bought the car. It was a mess and Mr. Cron saved me. He handled my case like a pro! I was impressed with...
Posted by Jonathan | June 24, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Do yourself a favor and hire Steven Cron ASAP!
Choosing a lawyer for the first time is an extremely difficult process and hard decision to make. I spoke to many lawyers until a friend referred me to Steven Cron and I decided to go with him. I was facing 2 felony criminal drug charges, possible jail time and hundreds of hours of community se...
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"I recommend Mr. Cron to anyone charged with a crime. A review of his credentials makes it clear that is well-established in the community."
"I would encourage anyone who is facing charges to contact him to prepare their defense. He is a highly experienced and aggressive attorney who fights to defend each of his clients."
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"When you, or a loved one, finds yourself in need of a DUI or criminal defense attorney, it is important to retain a lawyer who is experienced, knowledgeable and competent. Mr. Cron is well respected in the legal community for those reasons."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2016
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2014
California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2013
Rated AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2012
California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
Work Experience
1974 - 1980
Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
Associations
1987 - Present
Santa Monica Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Assault Case Dismissed
Charges Dismissed
Probation for felony vandalism and possession of a deadly weapon - LAX Airport Courthouse
Probation
Felony Carjacking Charges Reduced to Attempted Auto Theft
Charges Reduced
Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed
Charges Dismissed
Education
1973
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Defending Criminal Cases
cronisraelsandstark.com
2010
Legal Analyst
Legal Commentator
Publications
2012
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section newsletter
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Languages
English
Spanish
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