Smart DUI and Immigration Criminal Defense when you need fast help in Southern California
When you are dealing with an arrest, it is easy to feel lost. We’re here to make things clearer. Harmony Law supports clients facing DUI, misdemeanor, or immigration-related charges and helps them get ready for court in Southern California. We explain everything in simple terms and stay with you through every step of the process.
Confidential — attorney-client privilege applies after consultation.
Local DUI and Immigration Criminal Defense for people facing charges in Los Angeles County
Helping you protect your license, your record, or your immigration status after an arrest
Getting arrested for DUI or another criminal charge can be stressful and confusing. Many people are unsure of what happens next, how serious the situation is, or how soon they must appear in court. At Harmony Law, we help clients in Downey, Bellflower, Compton, Lynwood, South Gate, Norwalk, and the rest of Los Angeles County understand what to expect and how to move forward.
We focus on DUI defense and immigration criminal defense, but we also help with related charges like domestic violence, drug possession, shoplifting, probation violations, and old convictions that may affect your future.
Our goal is to guide you step by step so you always know what is happening with your case.
Clear support for DUI cases in Downey, Bellflower, Compton, and Metro Los Angeles
If you were arrested for DUI, you may be dealing with two problems at once: a criminal court case and a DMV license suspension. Many clients must appear at the Downey Courthouse, Bellflower Courthouse, or Compton Courthouse, depending on where the arrest happened. Others may be sent to the Metropolitan Courthouse in Downtown LA.
We explain how each courthouse works, how to check in, where to go, and what usually happens on your first court date. We also help with:
DMV hearings
First-time DUI charges
High BAC cases
DUIs with accidents
Probation violations connected to DUI
Our goal is to help protect your license and reduce the impact on your record.
Immigration criminal defense for non-citizens facing charges in Los Angeles County
If you are not a U.S. citizen, even a small criminal case can lead to serious immigration problems. A DUI, domestic violence charge, theft case, or drug arrest can affect your immigration status, make future applications harder, or cause you to be placed into removal proceedings.
We help clients understand how their criminal case connects to immigration. This includes helping people who have hearings at the Los Angeles Immigration Court near Olive Street, or those who worry about an ICE hold after an arrest.
We also assist with:
Avoiding immigration-triggering convictions
Protecting DACA, TPS, or green card status
Reviewing plea deals to reduce long-term risk
Motion to vacate old convictions that now cause problems
Our goal is to defend your future, not just your court case.
Legal Note: Statutes we use:
Harmony Law uses California post-conviction relief laws to help immigrants, including Penal Code 1473.7 (failure to advise of immigration consequences), PC 1016.5 (court warnings), and PC 1203.43 (dismissal for drug diversion). We argue ineffective assistance of counsel (IAC) to protect your due process rights.
Support for other criminal charges that often come with DUI or immigration cases
Many people who contact us for DUI or immigration-related issues also have other criminal charges. We help with these as part of a complete defense plan.
This includes:
We keep everything simple and explain your options in clear language so you always know what to expect.
Legal Note: Statutes we use:
Harmony Law uses California post-conviction relief laws to help immigrants, including Penal Code 1473.7 (failure to advise of immigration consequences), PC 1016.5 (court warnings), and PC 1203.43 (dismissal for drug diversion). We argue ineffective assistance of counsel (IAC) to protect your due process rights.
Most people want a lawyer who knows the local courts. We help clients who must appear at these some of the busiest courts in Los Angeles and Riverside such as:
Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center (Downtown LA)
Located near Grand Park.Airport Courthouse (LAX Area)
Located near Los Angeles International Airport.Van Nuys Courthouse
Located close to the Van Nuys Airport.Compton Courthouse
Located near the Compton Civic Center.Bellflower Courthouse
Located near Clark Avenue and the 91 Freeway.Downey Courthouse
Located next to the Downey Civic Center.Metropolitan Courthouse (Downtown LA)
Located near the LA Convention Center.East Los Angeles Courthouse
Located close to Civic Center Way and Avenida Cesar Chavez.Riverside Hall of Justice
Located near the Riverside Convention Center.Riverside Historic Courthouse
Located next to Downtown Riverside’s Main Street Mall.Moreno Valley Courthouse
Located near the Moreno Valley Mall.Banning Justice Center
Located close to the Banning Civic Center.Indio Larson Justice Center
Located near the Riverside County Fairgrounds.Southwest Justice Center (Murrieta)
Located near the Murrieta Police Department.Blythe Courthouse
Located close to the Colorado River area.
Local guidance for people traveling to nearby courthouses
Additionally we assist in the following San Bernardino and Orange County courthouses:
San Bernardino Justice Center
Located near City Hall and the downtown district.Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse
Located next to the Victoria Gardens Mall.Victorville Courthouse
Located near the Victor Valley College area.Barstow Courthouse
Located close to the Barstow Station travel center.Joshua Tree Courthouse
Located near the Joshua Tree Visitor Center.Needles Courthouse
Located near the Colorado River.Central Justice Center (Santa Ana)
Located near the Old Orange County Courthouse museum.North Justice Center (Fullerton)
Located next to the Fullerton Police Department.West Justice Center (Westminster)
Located near the Westminster Mall.Harbor Justice Center (Newport Beach)
Located near Fashion Island.Harbor Justice Center (Laguna Niguel)
Located close to the Laguna Niguel City Hall.
We explain parking, check-in, courtroom floors, and what usually happens during early hearings. This helps reduce stress and makes the process easier.
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Meet Attorney
Natalie Sanchez
Natalie Sanchez is the founder and President of Harmony Law Incorporated. She is a dedicated and experienced criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, California, proudly serving clients throughout the greater Los Angeles area, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino County. Natalie grew up in a vibrant, diverse community and has always been acutely aware of the challenges and injustices that many face within the legal system.
Natalie Sanchez earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science from California State University, Long Beach. At CSULB, she developed a strong foundation in understanding the intricacies of government, law, and public policy. This awareness fueled her passion for law and led her to pursue a legal education at Western State College of Law in Irvine, California. At Western State College of Law she specialized in criminal law and honed her skills as a defender of rights.
Her practice is built on the foundation of client-centered representation. Natalie Sanchez believes every client deserves personalized attention and a defense strategy tailored to their unique circumstances. Being fluent in both English and Spanish allows her to communicate effectively with a broader range of clients, ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving high-quality legal representation.
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96%
Cases with Reduced Charges
89%
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15+ yrs
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Lead Counsel — Alexandra Harmony
Alexandra Harmony is a trial-ready criminal defense lawyer with 15 years of courtroom experience, former public defender background, and a track record of negotiating reduced outcomes for clients across DUI, drug, and violent offense cases.
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