The Law Office of Zak Fisher is a Los Angeles criminal defense practice handling misdemeanors and other criminal charges in Los Angeles County, with flat-fee pricing and a free 20-minute consultation. The firm is a solo practice run by Zak Fisher (California Bar Number 332712, J.D. UCLA School of Law 2020), operating from West Hollywood and appearing in Los Angeles Superior Court locations across the county. Consultations are booked online, fees are quoted in writing before engagement, and clients communicate with the attorney directly by text, email, or phone.
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What this practice handles
The Law Office of Zak Fisher represents people charged with misdemeanors and other criminal offenses in Los Angeles County. Common case types include:
- Driving under the influence (Vehicle Code section 23152)
- Drug possession (Health and Safety Code sections 11350 and 11377)
- Petty theft and shoplifting (Penal Code sections 484, 488, 490.2, and 459.5)
- Simple battery and domestic battery (Penal Code sections 242 and 243(e)(1))
- Criminal threats (Penal Code section 422)
- Disturbing the peace (Penal Code section 415)
- Public intoxication (Penal Code section 647(f))
- Trespass (Penal Code section 602)
- Vandalism and graffiti (Penal Code section 594)
- Resisting, delaying, or obstructing a peace officer (Penal Code section 148)
- Driving on a suspended license (Vehicle Code section 14601)
- Reckless driving (Vehicle Code section 23103)
- Solicitation and prostitution (Penal Code section 647(b))
- First Amendment defenses in California misdemeanor cases
- Other criminal offenses (case-by-case)
How this practice is different
Flat-fee billing
Every engagement is quoted as a flat fee in writing before any retainer is paid. The fee is set by case type and stage (pre-filing, post-filing through pretrial, trial). There are no hourly bills, no minimum increments, and no surprise invoices. The financial incentive is aligned with resolving the case, not billing time.
Direct attorney access
Clients work with Zak Fisher personally. There are no paralegals fielding case questions and no rotating roster of associates. Texts and emails are answered within one business day. Court appearances are made personally by Zak Fisher, not covered by appearance counsel.
Modern intake and case management
Consultations are booked online through Clio Grow. Conflict checks, engagement letters, and document signatures are handled electronically. Discovery is reviewed in cloud-based case management software. Clients receive case updates by their preferred channel (text, email, or phone) on a schedule that fits their case.
Free 20-minute consultation
The Law Office of Zak Fisher offers a free 20-minute consultation to anyone facing a pending criminal charge in Los Angeles County. The consultation includes a review of the charging document or police report (if available), an explanation of the likely procedural path, and a flat-fee quote if the case is one the firm can take.
Defense approach
Every case is built from the police report, body-worn camera footage, dispatch audio, and any other discovery the prosecution is required to produce under Penal Code section 1054 and Brady v. Maryland. Tactics regularly used in Los Angeles County criminal practice include:
- Motions to suppress evidence under Penal Code section 1538.5 when a stop, detention, search, or arrest was not supported by reasonable suspicion or probable cause
- Pitchess motions under Evidence Code sections 1043 to 1045 to obtain officer personnel records on credibility, prior dishonesty, or prior excessive force
- Motions to dismiss for speedy trial violations under Penal Code section 1382 and the Sixth Amendment (Serna motions)
- Challenges to Miranda violations and to statements obtained without a knowing and voluntary waiver
- Negotiation of pretrial diversion under Penal Code section 1001.95 for eligible misdemeanors
- Mental health diversion under Penal Code section 1001.36 and military diversion under Penal Code section 1001.80 where applicable
- Negotiation of reductions to infractions, dismissal upon completion of conditions, and informal diversion
- Trial preparation and willingness to take cases to bench or jury trial when the prosecution’s offer does not reflect the evidence
Zak Fisher has obtained dismissals, reductions, and diversion entries in Los Angeles County misdemeanor cases. Specific outcomes depend on the facts of each case, the assigned courtroom, the assigned deputy district attorney or city attorney, and the client’s prior record. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Los Angeles County courthouses
See the full guide to Los Angeles County criminal courthouses for addresses and areas served.
The Law Office of Zak Fisher appears in Los Angeles Superior Court locations across the county, including:
- Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center (210 W Temple St, Los Angeles)
- Airport Courthouse (11701 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles)
- Van Nuys Courthouse (6230 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys)
- Long Beach Courthouse, 275 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach (South Bay and Long Beach criminal calendar)
- Pasadena Courthouse, 300 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena (San Gabriel Valley criminal calendar)
- Beverly Hills Courthouse, 9355 Burton Way, Beverly Hills (West LA misdemeanors)
- Inglewood Courthouse, 1 Regent Street, Inglewood (South LA criminal calendar)
Zak Fisher has also appeared in Orange County and Riverside County Superior Court.
About the attorney
Zak Fisher (full name Zakary Ryker Fisher) is a California criminal defense attorney based in West Hollywood. He earned his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law in 2020 and was admitted to the State Bar of California in October 2020 (license number 332712, active). He runs the Law Office of Zak Fisher as a solo practitioner and personally handles every case the firm accepts. Read the full attorney bio.
How to get started
- Book a free 20-minute consultation at the firm’s online scheduler. Bring the charging document, citation, or police report if you have one.
- Discuss your case with Zak Fisher directly. The consultation covers the charges, the likely procedural path through Los Angeles Superior Court, and any immediate steps to take.
- Receive a flat-fee quote in writing if the case is one the firm can take. There is no obligation to retain.
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Contact
Law Office of Zak Fisher
8335 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 354
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 818-7461
Email: info@zakfisherlaw.com
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday
Frequently asked questions
What is a misdemeanor in California?
Under California Penal Code section 17, a misdemeanor is a criminal offense punishable by up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $1,000 (or more for specific offenses), or both. Most misdemeanors in Los Angeles County are filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office or by city attorney’s offices (Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa Monica, and others). Misdemeanors carry a criminal record but do not result in state prison time.
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony in California?
The dividing line is the maximum punishment authorized by the statute. Misdemeanors are punishable by up to one year in county jail. Felonies are punishable by more than one year, served in either county jail (for low-level felonies under Penal Code section 1170(h)) or state prison. Some offenses, called “wobblers,” can be filed as either misdemeanors or felonies depending on the facts and the prosecutor’s discretion. DUI with injury, domestic violence, and certain theft offenses are common wobblers.
What should I do if I have been charged with a misdemeanor in Los Angeles?
Note the date and courthouse on the citation, the charging document, or the bail receipt. Do not discuss the facts of the case with anyone other than a lawyer. If you have not yet been arraigned, you generally have until the arraignment date to retain counsel; if you have been arraigned, you have until the next court date. Book a free consultation with the Law Office of Zak Fisher or another qualified Los Angeles criminal defense attorney as soon as practical so motions deadlines and discovery requests are preserved.
How much does a Los Angeles misdemeanor lawyer cost?
Pricing varies by attorney, case type, and case complexity. The Law Office of Zak Fisher bills flat fees per case, quoted in writing before engagement, by case type and stage. There are no hourly bills. Specific flat-fee ranges are discussed during the free consultation.
Do I have to appear at every court date in Los Angeles County?
For most misdemeanors, California Penal Code section 977(a) allows a defendant to authorize counsel to appear without the defendant being physically present, except for certain critical hearings (e.g., entry of a guilty plea or sentencing in some cases). The Law Office of Zak Fisher generally appears under section 977 so clients do not need to miss work or travel for routine status conferences.
Can a misdemeanor in Los Angeles be expunged?
Most misdemeanor convictions in California are eligible for dismissal under Penal Code section 1203.4 once probation is successfully completed (or after one year if no probation was imposed). The process is sometimes called “expungement,” though the legal effect is set-aside and dismissal, not removal of the record. The Law Office of Zak Fisher handles 1203.4 petitions for prior LA County misdemeanor convictions.
What courts does the Law Office of Zak Fisher cover?
The firm regularly appears in Los Angeles Superior Court locations including the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, the Airport Courthouse, the Van Nuys Courthouse East, the Long Beach Courthouse, the Pasadena Courthouse, the Beverly Hills Courthouse, and the Inglewood Courthouse. Zak Fisher has also appeared in Orange County and Riverside County Superior Court.
Does the Law Office of Zak Fisher handle felonies?
The practice focuses on misdemeanors and other criminal charges in Los Angeles County. Felony matters, including violent felonies, are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Book a free 20-minute consultation to discuss whether the firm is the right fit for your case.
Is the consultation actually free?
Yes. The Law Office of Zak Fisher offers a free 20-minute consultation to anyone facing a pending criminal charge in Los Angeles County. There is no obligation to retain, and the consultation includes a review of the charging document or police report (if available) and a flat-fee quote if the firm can take the case.