Jesse Antonio Arana
also known as Jesse Arana, Jesse A. Arana
About Jesse
Biography
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
2
Practice Areas
10 years
10 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Jesse A. Arana
7355 Greenleaf Avenue, Second Floor, Whittier, CA, 90602
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Jesse Antonio Arana's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best defense attorney
Jesse is by far the most skilled and dedicated attorney I’ve ever worked with. He carries a confident presence—some might even call it cocky—but he consistently backs it up with professionalism and proven results. Jesse goes above and beyond, leveraging every resource and strategy at his disposal to ...
Posted by ANONYMOUS | December 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
DO NOT RECOMMEND JESSE ARANA
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 tr...
Posted by Nickolas | December 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Military Diversion Success!
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 f...
Posted by Dr CRoss | September 6, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Dr C Ross M
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.
Posted by Liberato Mares | June 25, 2015
he was defend my case on DUI isasue
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.
Jesse Antonio Arana's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jesse is thoughtful, hardworking and committed to his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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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Criminal defense lawyer
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Immigration lawyer
Family lawyer
Car accident lawyer
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Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Jesse A. Arana
2013 - 2014
Deputy District Attorney, Ventura County District Attorney's Office
2012 - 2012
Certified Law Clerk, Flores Law Firm
2012 - 2012
Certified Law Clerk/2L Honors Program Participant, Santa Clara District Attorney
2011 - 2011
Summer Law Clerk, Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Inc.
Associations
2016 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionMember
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2015 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Mexican American Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Business Network InternationalMember
2015 - Present
Downey Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
KiwanisMember
2015 - Present
Alliance of Multicultural EntrepreneursBoard of Advisors Member
2015 - Present
Montebello Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
Orange County Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association BarristersMember
2013 - Present
California Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Ventura County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
American Inns of CourtMember
2013 - 2014
California District Attorneys AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Prevented client from being deported and became a US Citizen
Client pled no contest to a mere infraction
Non-DUI Conviction
Education
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
"What I wish someone would have told me when I was in High School"
2015
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
2014
Being a Lawyer
2014
What it Takes to Become an Attorney
Publications
2015
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can I terminate probation early in Ventura County for DUI w/ injury if no restitution was ordered?
29 Oct 2015
I got an arraignment about shoplifting. What do i need to do?
17 Feb 2015
If someone is on unsupervised probation for alcohol consumption, can they be arrested if drinking, but not breaking the law?
11 Feb 2015