Paul Wallin is one of the most highly respected attorneys in Southern California. His vast experience, zealous advocacy for his clients and extensive knowledge of many areas of the law make Mr. Wallin a premiere Southern California attorney.

Mr. Wallin founded Wallin & Klarich in 1981. As the senior partner of Wallin & Klarich, Mr. Wallin has been successfully representing clients for more than 40 years. Clients come to him for help in matters involving assault and battery, drug crimes, juvenile crimes, theft, manslaughter, sex offenses, murder, violent crimes, misdemeanors and felonies. Mr. Wallin also helps clients with family law matters such as divorce and child custody.

Over the past 40 years, Wallin & Klarich Founding Partner Stephen Klarich has successfully defended thousands of persons accused of committing crimes.

Mr. Klarich has represented our clients facing criminal charges including but not limited to murder, manslaughter, rape, child molestation, conspiracy, drug offenses, domestic violence, juvenile matters, three strikes cases, robbery and burglary. For more than a decade, Mr. Klarich has focused on post-conviction matters such as writs, appeals and having our clients removed from the sex offender registry.

Matthew B. Wallin is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney at Wallin & Klarich. He approaches each case as an opportunity to help an individual at a time when they need it most and understands that he is the one they have turned to for help.

Mr. Wallin has represented hundreds of our clients in cases involving DUI and DMV hearings, domestic violence, assault and battery, drug crimes, misdemeanors and serious felonies. With extensive experience handling DUI cases, Mr. Wallin is one of the premiere DUI defense attorney in Southern California.

Jonathan M. Lynn is a skilled and passionate attorney at Wallin & Klarich. Mr. Lynn uses his position as an attorney along with his extensive knowledge of the law to serve as an advocate for his clients while also providing them with high-quality legal advice.

As an experienced criminal defense attorney, Mr. Lynn has represented hundreds of clients in cases ranging from serious felonies, federal crimes and sex crimes to child abuse, murder and juvenile crimes. Whatever the type of criminal matter they are facing, clients put their trust in Mr. Lynn because they feel that their case is in very capable hands.

“I strongly believe that every person charged with a crime has a constitutional right to an effective defense,” Mr. Lynn said. “That includes having a representative who speaks for the client’s best interests in court. I believe a criminal defense attorney and client work best together when they develop a clear litigation strategy to protect the client’s rights.”

Mr. Levy became an attorney to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. As a person born in the Islamic Republic of Iran, he saw how people would get arrested for nothing more than their religious beliefs. Those same people were not given access to an attorney or a just court system.

“No one should be treated like another case number. What I can provide to my clients is a promise that I will be their voice in the criminal justice system and will do everything in my power to preserve their legal rights as human beings”

Mr. Dorman was born and raised in Newport Beach. While pursuing his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin, he took political science and constitutional law classes which hooked him, and he knew that he wanted to practice law. Mr. Dorman then chose to attend Western State College of Law, during which he had the opportunity to intern at the Orange County Public Defenders’ Office, fueling his passion for law. Through his studies and internships working with criminal defense attorneys and public defenders, Mr. Dorman has developed a deep commitment to professional excellence and a passion for defending those facing the force of the law.

“After 20 years of practicing criminal defense law, the passion still remains”.

Born and raised in Orange County, Jonathan Marshall has been a member of the California Bar since 2010. He began his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney for the County of Riverside under the county’s Temporary Assignment Program, where he prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases. Afterward, he focused on criminal defense, representing clients in DUI, domestic violence, and various misdemeanor and felony cases. This experience provides him with a strong foundation in legal practice and a deep understanding of courtroom strategy.

Mr. Marshall’s background as both a prosecutor and defense attorney gives him a unique perspective, allowing him to aggressively defend clients while anticipating how prosecutors build their cases.

Mr. Marshall said, “My goal is to ensure every person’s right to due process is protected and to provide a strong and effective defense for my clients.”

Louis Pilato has practiced criminal law for over 40 years. Originally from New York, he was a prosecutor for many years. Throughout his career, he has engaged in over 350 jury trials in addition to countless non-jury trials and other court hearings in criminal cases. He has successfully defended his clients in cases ranging from murder to petty theft. His experience includes handling cases in the courts in San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial, Orange and Los Angeles counties. Mr. Pilato is a zealous advocate who will aggressively fight for your freedom.