Anthony Arzili

Attorney Anthony Arzili has earned the reputation among Los Angeles judges and Attorneys as an aggressive and talented advocate for his clients.

Once Attorney Anthony Arzili graduated from UCLA and Southwestern Law, he knew he was determined to be one of the best attorneys in his field. But in order to be one of the best, Attorney Anthony Arzili knew he had to learn from the best.

Attorney Anthony Arzili was allowed to work with the prestigious Homicide Unit of the Orange County District Attorney’s office. He assisted the veterans of this “cream of the crop” unit in the prosecution of high profile murders.

Attorney Anthony Arzili continued his mentorship with the L.A. District Attorney’s Office’s specialized Hard-Core Gang Unit. At the D.A.’s office Attorney Anthony Arzili assisted with the prosecution of numerous Murder trials and Death Penalty cases. Attorney Anthony Arzili received rave reviews from his mentors both at the O.C. District Attorney’s office and the L.A. District Attorneys’ office for his excellent work ethic and passion for everything that he tackled.

With a wealth of experience and knowledge gained from his internships with the District Attorney’s Office of L.A and Orange County, Attorney Anthony Arzili was offered a position in the area of law that was his true passion, Criminal Defense.

Attorney Anthony Arzili became an associate with one of the Premier and largest criminal defense law firms in California. Attorney Anthony Arzili quickly distinguished himself as the law firm’s best trial attorney. Attorney Anthony Arzili’s unrivaled preparation for his cases coupled with this “Bulldog” tenacity resulted in victory after victory.

Attorney Anthony Arzili also realizes that not all cases require a hard-nosed, “take no prisoners” approach. A huge part of being a great defense attorney is being able to resolve your client’s problems without a fight.

Resolving your case in the best way possible comes down to knowing the District Attorney’s that are assigned to your case and the courtrooms where the action takes place.

Attorney Anthony Arzili has developed excellent relationships with the decision makers in your court. These relationships and his reputation as a winner at trial produces results that other attorneys would only dream of.

State Bar of California, Admitted 1998

U.S. District Court-Central District-Admitted 2001

Los Angeles County Bar Association– Admitted 2002

University of California, Los Angeles  B.A. Political Science-American Law-1994

Southwestern University, School of Law, J.D.  1997

• State v. S.M. (2014) Client was charged with the Attempted Murder of an Off-Duty Police officer in Los Angeles. He was facing a life prison. The case was made more difficult because our client gave a full statement to the detectives on the case, essentially placing himself at the scene of the crime. An independent eye witness also placed my client at the scene. We went to work, first delving into the police officer’s version of what took place.  The deeper we went, the more we realized that the officer’s recollection was not reliable. The prosecution did not bend and the case went to a Jury Trial. During the Jury trial, the prosecutions case began to unravel.  My cross-examination of the star witness (the off duty police officer) broke the case wide open.  The prosecutor asked to meet and returned with an offer where my client would do 2 years and be released.   Faced with a possible life sentence if the jury convicted him, my client took the 2 year offer and the attempted murder was dismissed and he pled to an assault charge.      , 2014
• State v. YB (2013) A prominent L.A. Doctor was wrongfully accused of Felony Assault, Criminal threats and Battery.  Charges carrying a possible 10 year prison sentence and loss of his license to practice.   After a 1 year long battle, the case moved to a Jury Trial.  The prosecutors were dead set on sending the Dr. to Prison for 2 years and the complaining witness had filed a 1.5 million dollar lawsuit.   At trial, the complaining witness crumbled under cross examination.    The rest of the prosecution case folded like a house of cards.   After 10 days of trial, the jury returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty on all charges.   All charges were dismissed.  , 2013
• State v. IC. (2012)  Client was a 17 year old tried as an adult for attempted murder. The case was built on shoddy police work and unreliable witnesses.  The Case carried a Life sentence.  During the first Jury trial in 2011, the jury was hung 7 to 5.   The district attorney’s office decided to pursue a 2nd trial.   Retrials are usually successful for the prosecution.  Not this time.  After 2.5 weeks of evidence, the jury unanimously found my client not guilty.  After spending 1 year in custody awaiting charges, he returned home to his family.  , 2012
• State v. EL.  (2011) Client was charged with Felony Assault causing great bodily injury and Robbery.  Charges carried 4 years 8 months in State Prison.  After a Jury Trial in the Los Angeles Superior Court, the Jury hung 11-1 in favor of a Not Guilty Verdict.  All charges were then dismissed against my client., 2011
• State v. FS.  Client arrested for assault likely to cause Great Bodily Injury.  Norwalk Jury Acquitted my client of all charges. , 2010
• State v. AA.  Client Arrested for Attempted Murder. After trial, a los angeles Jury acquitted my client of all charges and he was released., 2009
• State v. JE  . Client was charged with felony assault, terrorist threats and vandalism.  He was facing over 6 years in prison.   After a Jury Trial in the Los Angeles Superior Court, my client was acquitted of all charges. , 2008
• State v. RT.  Client was arrested for Attempted Murder and at trial, all charges dismissed when we argued that insufficient evidence was presented to link my client to the crime., 2008
• State v. RH.   Client arrested for Felony Sales of Narcotics.  Facing substantial Prison Time. Jury acquitted him of Felony Charges., 2007
• State v. MC.   Client was charged with numerous sexual assault felony charges. A jury found our client not guilty of all felonies., 2006
• State v. FC.   Client charged with two other men with felony fraud charges. two other men were convicted by a jury and sent to prison. My client was acquitted and released., 2005
• State v. EP.   Client acquitted in LA courthouse of 5 felony assault with a firearm charges.  Released from Custody.  Facing 12 years in Prison., 2004

• Lectured on the topic of defending those accused of sex crimes before a large undergraduate class.  This class was a series of lectures on people who work in the sex industry in different capacities., Lecturer, Defending Sex Crimes, California State University-Fullerton, 2005
• Lectured to largest criminal defense firm in southern california on handling domestic violence cases.  Lecture included sections on handling misdemeanor and felony domestic violence cases with an emphasis on jury trials and character evidence, Speaker, Domestic Violence Cases and Character Evidence, WK Law Firm, 2004
• Lectured to the largest criminal defense firm in southern california on common professional ethics issues for practitioners. , Professional Ethics for the criminal law practitioner, WK Law firm, 2003
• Lectured to the largest criminal defense firm in southern california on issues regarding Jury Selection in misdemeanor and felony trials., Speaker, Jury Selection in Criminal Trials., WK Law firm, 2003

• Judge for National Invitational Mock Trial Competition-UCLA, 2011
• Volunteered My services Pro Bono on the matter of State v. Delgado.  My Client’s house was raided and she was arrested by overzealous officers.  Client was indigent and unable to afford legal counsel.  I was able to secure video surveillance video that contradicted police officers sworn version of events.  All charges were dismissed.  My client is evaluating a civil action against the police, 2010
• Judge for USC Mock Trial Tournament, 2007
• Judge for USC Mock Trial Tournament, 2005