LAURA E. AKERS

Whether you have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor, a knowledgeable attorney can greatly affect the outcome of your case. If conviction could mean prison or a damaging criminal record, play it safe and hire a lawyer with a proven track record in criminal law.
I am a former prosecutor and deputy district attorney, so I know what motivates a prosecutor, and I know how they approach their cases. I have strong ties in San Diego County and can utilize my knowledge of those courts to your advantage.


A felony charge can range from drug possession to rape or murder, and the outcomes can vary greatly. I can aggressively defend you in most felony charges, including:
Burglary or felony theft
Assault
Serious domestic violence
Felony drug possession and related charges
Violent crimes, such as homicide or attempted homicide
Felony DUI
Vehicular assault or vehicular homicide
Felonies Can Sometimes be Reduced to Misdemeanors
As an attorney with over two decades of experience, I am familiar with felony defense strategies that work and I know which ones don't. I have successfully assisted clients in reducing felony charges to misdemeanors and I have extensive experience defending clients in misdemeanor offenses, such as traffic violations, and misdemeanor assault and domestic violence charges.
When dealing with the district attorney, communication is of the utmost importance. I know how to examine the police reports, and decipher what is true and what is false.