Finding Justice Where Others Couldn’t
Winning the Cases the Others Didn’t

In addition to his 20 years experience as a Southern California criminal defense attorney, Antonio J. Bestard has developed a unique appellate (appeals) practice in revisiting negative verdicts for clients whose previous counsel lacked skills, experience or simply didn’t do their homework. He has made successful appeals at all levels of the State and Federal courts and is well known and respected by prosecutors after multiple cases where his determined investigation, preparation and fearless litigation skills resulted in an overturned verdict and a dismissal of charges against his client.

DEATH PENALTY

California appeals lawyer Antonio J. Bestard represents clients after conviction by California State or Federal courts, and has represented clients facing the death penalty as well. Antonio J. Bestard applied and was accepted to serve by the Judges and attorneys who determine who has the knowledge and experience to represent a defendant facing the “Death Penalty” in Southern California County. This is an elite group of California attorneys who are required by the California Supreme Court to stay on the cutting edge of the law by demonstrating that they have taken courses on issues relating to death penalty cases every year in order to be allowed to be appointed by the courts to represent an individual whose life is on the line.

Antonio J. Bestard has taken the time to study the results of appellate courts and cares to utilize this knowledge in devising a strategy that will enhance the chance of success in challenging a conviction. Many times attorneys will raise an issue but not realize how to frame it as a winning argument for the appellate courts. This is a gift that cannot be taught. In the case of Murdoch v. Castro, a murder case, the lawyer handling the case raised important issues but did not know how to structure the issue to obtain a successful result in the state courts. She referred the matter to Antonio J. Bestard . Attorney restructured the issues so that they were compelling, and was able to turn a losing case into a winning case by obtaining a successful result in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Antonio J. Bestard truly believes that thorough investigation and preparation is always the key to a just verdict for his clients. He is always abreast of new technology and techniques in the legal field that will enable him to add to his comprehensive knowledge of California and Federal law. Too often, a client feels that they lack an understanding of the process, but we can provide them with information to apprise them of their options, and help them make informed decisions.

Practically every year Antonio J. Bestard attends a seminar that is presented by attorneys involved with the fight against the death penalty. The purpose of this four day seminar is to keep the attorneys who are waging the war against the death penalty abreast on all the latest arguments, tools and strategies to not only obtain successful results in death penalty cases but in murder cases as well. If an attorney has been involved in a high profile case they will often come and present a lecture at this event. The education that is obtained at this seminar is not only valuable to death penalty cases but to all type of criminal cases. It is the lessons learned in these hallowed rooms that Antonio J. Bestard applies to all of his cases, may it be a routine DUI to a Capital murder case. This is true about appellate cases as well as cases facing trial. Applying the lessons learned by those dealing with the harshest of penalties to the every day criminal case insures a client he will have the best representation possible. This is a core value of Antonio J. Bestard .

Antonio J. Bestard has worked closely with other attorneys on appeals, including a high profile death penalty case, and is frequently called on to advise defense counsel on new appellate strategies after the initial verdict and subsequent appeals.

If you have a client or case that requires a fresh perspective from a certified CRIMINAL LAW SPECIALIST, contact Antonio J. Bestard today at the number below.

CLICK HERE for a brief overview of some of Antonio J. Bestard ’s successful results and note how he has been able to turn lost causes into a wins for his clients.

Murder / Drug Charges / 3 Strikes / Rape / Sex Crimes / Death Penalty
Gang-Related / Gun Charges / Money Laundering / Embezzlement
Drunk Driving (DUI) / Appeals

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Certified Specialist - Criminal Law
The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Antonio J. Bestard Attorney at Law
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