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Carlo Alberto Spiga
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Biography
California native Carlo Spiga completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, where he graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Carlo Spiga then attended Pepperdine University School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine in 1992. Carlo Spiga is licensed to practice law in the State of California, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal, and the Central and Eastern (Federal) District Courts.
Through his success with Spiga & Associates, Carlo Spiga has also developed an expertise on police corruption. He was one of the first attorneys to have his client released from prison based on allegations in the “Rampart” LAPD corruption scandal. He has also worked closely with the former inspector general of the LAPD in an effort to bring other wayward officers to justice. Spiga has been a sought after lecturer at law schools and has been featured on Radio and Television speaking on criminal defense and police corruption issues.
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- Cash
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Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
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Spiga & Associates
655 N Central Ave, Suite 1700, Glendale, CA, 91203
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Posted by Riccardo | February 26, 2026
Experience, Knowledgeable Attorney
I consulted with Mr. Spiga regarding Professional License Issues. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable in this area of law. He was very patient with me and gave be wonderful Advice. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Gilberto | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly satisfied
Carol spiga and his team are the best not only did they help me with my criminal case they helped me with an appeal with TSA and were able to get me back to work in a short amount of time
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2014 | Expungement
Needed to get my record clean!
I never thought I would have any problems with an old item on my record. Then out of the blue, INS started asking me questions about it. I decided to find a lawyer to expunge my record. Mr. Spiga did everything and before you know it..the expungment was granted!! Way to go!!
Posted by Molly | August 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Confident and Experienced Defense Lawyer
My husband and I are so grateful for Carlo Spiga's expertise in criminal defense. My husband had been charged with serious criminal charges for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Without Carlo's help, my husband would have faced extreme consequences. Carlo guided us through the whole process...
Posted by Harry | December 03, 2010 | Criminal Defense
The best Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer Without a Doubt!
I'm from out of state and was looking for a California Lawyer to represent my son who was charged with Burglary at the Van Nuys Courthouse. By luck I got Van Nuys criminal defense lawyer Carlo Spiga who has to be one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Los Angeles. He visited my son right away a...
Carlo Alberto Spiga's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Carlo. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the best criminal defense attorneys. All my referred clients that needed his help were extremely happy with the outcome of their cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Carlo is my go to guy for all of my criminal defense matters. I have referred many people to Carlo and they are always satisfied with his representation. He is fair and reasonable and has an stellar reputation in his field. I highly recommend Carlo Spiga."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Very good aggressive attorney. He always fights for his clients and never backs down from the District Attorney's office."
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Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Education
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Pepperdine Univ SOL
law
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Univ of California at Los Angeles
undergraduate
Languages
English
French
Italian
Spanish