Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey

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Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey

This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *

Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey

Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey

Open for Business
Offers Video Calls

This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *

Firm Overview

Main Office

Iowa Courthouse Building
18411 Crenshaw Blvd
Suite 120
Torrance, CA 90504

Phone

(310) 526-2237

Fax

(310) 356-3671

Fees
Office Information
Criminal Defense

The Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey are a boutique law firm focusing on all facets of Criminal Defense. If you or someone you love has been accused or charged with a crime, you deserve to work with a high-caliber and results-driven law team.

The Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey are one of the top rated criminal defense law firms in all of Los Angeles County. Headquartered in Torrance, attorney Pat Carey and his law team utilize their unique law experience, to form the best possible defense for their clients. A boutique law firm, clientele is intentionally kept low so that each client may feel the personal 24/7 touch that one deserves when their freedom is on the line. Our in-house private investigator goes to work immediately to get to the bottom of your case, and is available for any questions or concerns that come up along the way.

Pat Carey is a State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Former Prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. As a criminal attorney, Pat’s experience is unmatched by his competitors. He has conducted over 60 jury trials for cases ranging from driving under the influence misdemeanors, to gang crimes, to special circumstance murder cases. Pat is a new breed of criminal defense lawyer. He is up to date on the law, is technologically savvy, and understands how the agency that is prosecuting you works inside and out.

With your freedom on the line, you need an attorney in your corner with the experience and network to get you the best outcome possible, while also being treated with the utmost professionalism and compassion. As a former deputy district attorney, Pat Carey has unique insight into the way criminal charges are handled by the state, and has a proven track record of success from both sides of the courtroom.

Our criminal defense team support clients with cases all over Los Angeles and Long Beach County, most notably Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lomita, and Palos Verdes Estates. If you or someone you love has been accused or charged with a crime, contact our office today. Early participation in the investigation will lead to more organized and stronger defense.

DUI and DWI

Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey
Pat Carey

Pat Carey is a State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Former Prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. After leaving the District Attorney office, he opened his own Criminal Justice practice out of Torrance. He brings his knowledge of everything prosecution and good standing connections within the DA office, to put forward the best possible defense for his clients. He has not only the experience, but Pat has also been an integral part of training programs for Law Enforcement agencies and new prosecutors during his tenure with the DA's Office. In September 2017, Pat trained a South Bay law enforcement task force at Gardena Police Department how to conduct DUI investigations. As a criminal defense lawyer, he has mastered the art of negotiation for his clients, and when your case cannot be settled Pat is relentless at trial. His trial experience is unmatched by his competitors given his experience in the District Attorney office.

Pat is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist with the California State Bar. What does that mean? There are 250,000 lawyers in California and only 400 have been granted the specialization. The State Bar will only award the specialization to those lawyers with the sufficient trial statistics and courtroom experience. So while a defense lawyer may tell you they have all the experience in the world, if they not a Board Certified Specialist, they do not have the specific experience they claim.

Pat Carey is not just a former prosecutor. He has tried 60+ jury trials for cases ranging from driving under the influence misdemeanors, to gang crimes, to special circumstance murder cases. As a District Attorney, he additionally spent one year assigned to a juvenile division focusing exclusively on juvenile cases where he handled over 75 juvenile adjudication trials. As a felony trial lawyer, Pat conducted over 1,600 preliminary hearings. His experience as a prosecutor is unmatched by many who claim to be former prosecutors. In his time as a criminal defense attorney, he has had cases dismissed either at the urging of the prosecutor or by taking the case to a judge and requiring dismissal. In addition to his jury trial experience, Pat Carey has also handled thousands of drug possession and sales cases, sex crimes, robberies, burglaries, fraud, theft and embezzlement cases. Pat is a new breed of criminal defense attorney. He is up to date on the law, is technologically savvy, and understands how the office that is prosecuting you works inside and out. In his career as a criminal defense lawyer, he has already been named Client's Choice by the lawyer rating guide, Avvo.com, every year since 2015.

While Pat works cases all over Los Angeles county, his criminal law firm specializes in the South Bay, given his long standing relationships in the local courtrooms. The main office is located in Torrance and Pat most frequently handles cases in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and Long Beach.

Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey
Pat Carey

Pat Carey is a State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Former Prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. After leaving the District Attorney office, he opened his own Criminal Justice practice out of Torrance. He brings his knowledge of everything prosecution and good standing connections within the DA office, to put forward the best possible defense for his clients. He has not only the experience, but Pat has also been an integral part of training programs for Law Enforcement agencies and new prosecutors during his tenure with the DA's Office. In September 2017, Pat trained a South Bay law enforcement task force at Gardena Police Department how to conduct DUI investigations. As a criminal defense lawyer, he has mastered the art of negotiation for his clients, and when your case cannot be settled Pat is relentless at trial. His trial experience is unmatched by his competitors given his experience in the District Attorney office.

Pat is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist with the California State Bar. What does that mean? There are 250,000 lawyers in California and only 400 have been granted the specialization. The State Bar will only award the specialization to those lawyers with the sufficient trial statistics and courtroom experience. So while a defense lawyer may tell you they have all the experience in the world, if they not a Board Certified Specialist, they do not have the specific experience they claim.

Pat Carey is not just a former prosecutor. He has tried 60+ jury trials for cases ranging from driving under the influence misdemeanors, to gang crimes, to special circumstance murder cases. As a District Attorney, he additionally spent one year assigned to a juvenile division focusing exclusively on juvenile cases where he handled over 75 juvenile adjudication trials. As a felony trial lawyer, Pat conducted over 1,600 preliminary hearings. His experience as a prosecutor is unmatched by many who claim to be former prosecutors. In his time as a criminal defense attorney, he has had cases dismissed either at the urging of the prosecutor or by taking the case to a judge and requiring dismissal. In addition to his jury trial experience, Pat Carey has also handled thousands of drug possession and sales cases, sex crimes, robberies, burglaries, fraud, theft and embezzlement cases. Pat is a new breed of criminal defense attorney. He is up to date on the law, is technologically savvy, and understands how the office that is prosecuting you works inside and out. In his career as a criminal defense lawyer, he has already been named Client's Choice by the lawyer rating guide, Avvo.com, every year since 2015.

While Pat works cases all over Los Angeles county, his criminal law firm specializes in the South Bay, given his long standing relationships in the local courtrooms. The main office is located in Torrance and Pat most frequently handles cases in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and Long Beach.

Firm Overview

Main Office

Iowa Courthouse Building
18411 Crenshaw Blvd
Suite 120
Torrance, CA 90504

Phone

(310) 526-2237

Fax

(310) 356-3671

Fees
Office Information
Criminal Defense

The Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey are a boutique law firm focusing on all facets of Criminal Defense. If you or someone you love has been accused or charged with a crime, you deserve to work with a high-caliber and results-driven law team.

The Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey are one of the top rated criminal defense law firms in all of Los Angeles County. Headquartered in Torrance, attorney Pat Carey and his law team utilize their unique law experience, to form the best possible defense for their clients. A boutique law firm, clientele is intentionally kept low so that each client may feel the personal 24/7 touch that one deserves when their freedom is on the line. Our in-house private investigator goes to work immediately to get to the bottom of your case, and is available for any questions or concerns that come up along the way.

Pat Carey is a State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Former Prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. As a criminal attorney, Pat’s experience is unmatched by his competitors. He has conducted over 60 jury trials for cases ranging from driving under the influence misdemeanors, to gang crimes, to special circumstance murder cases. Pat is a new breed of criminal defense lawyer. He is up to date on the law, is technologically savvy, and understands how the agency that is prosecuting you works inside and out.

With your freedom on the line, you need an attorney in your corner with the experience and network to get you the best outcome possible, while also being treated with the utmost professionalism and compassion. As a former deputy district attorney, Pat Carey has unique insight into the way criminal charges are handled by the state, and has a proven track record of success from both sides of the courtroom.

Our criminal defense team support clients with cases all over Los Angeles and Long Beach County, most notably Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lomita, and Palos Verdes Estates. If you or someone you love has been accused or charged with a crime, contact our office today. Early participation in the investigation will lead to more organized and stronger defense.

DUI and DWI

Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey
Pat Carey

Pat Carey is a State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Former Prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. After leaving the District Attorney office, he opened his own Criminal Justice practice out of Torrance. He brings his knowledge of everything prosecution and good standing connections within the DA office, to put forward the best possible defense for his clients. He has not only the experience, but Pat has also been an integral part of training programs for Law Enforcement agencies and new prosecutors during his tenure with the DA's Office. In September 2017, Pat trained a South Bay law enforcement task force at Gardena Police Department how to conduct DUI investigations. As a criminal defense lawyer, he has mastered the art of negotiation for his clients, and when your case cannot be settled Pat is relentless at trial. His trial experience is unmatched by his competitors given his experience in the District Attorney office.

Pat is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist with the California State Bar. What does that mean? There are 250,000 lawyers in California and only 400 have been granted the specialization. The State Bar will only award the specialization to those lawyers with the sufficient trial statistics and courtroom experience. So while a defense lawyer may tell you they have all the experience in the world, if they not a Board Certified Specialist, they do not have the specific experience they claim.

Pat Carey is not just a former prosecutor. He has tried 60+ jury trials for cases ranging from driving under the influence misdemeanors, to gang crimes, to special circumstance murder cases. As a District Attorney, he additionally spent one year assigned to a juvenile division focusing exclusively on juvenile cases where he handled over 75 juvenile adjudication trials. As a felony trial lawyer, Pat conducted over 1,600 preliminary hearings. His experience as a prosecutor is unmatched by many who claim to be former prosecutors. In his time as a criminal defense attorney, he has had cases dismissed either at the urging of the prosecutor or by taking the case to a judge and requiring dismissal. In addition to his jury trial experience, Pat Carey has also handled thousands of drug possession and sales cases, sex crimes, robberies, burglaries, fraud, theft and embezzlement cases. Pat is a new breed of criminal defense attorney. He is up to date on the law, is technologically savvy, and understands how the office that is prosecuting you works inside and out. In his career as a criminal defense lawyer, he has already been named Client's Choice by the lawyer rating guide, Avvo.com, every year since 2015.

While Pat works cases all over Los Angeles county, his criminal law firm specializes in the South Bay, given his long standing relationships in the local courtrooms. The main office is located in Torrance and Pat most frequently handles cases in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and Long Beach.

Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey
Pat Carey

Pat Carey is a State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Former Prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. After leaving the District Attorney office, he opened his own Criminal Justice practice out of Torrance. He brings his knowledge of everything prosecution and good standing connections within the DA office, to put forward the best possible defense for his clients. He has not only the experience, but Pat has also been an integral part of training programs for Law Enforcement agencies and new prosecutors during his tenure with the DA's Office. In September 2017, Pat trained a South Bay law enforcement task force at Gardena Police Department how to conduct DUI investigations. As a criminal defense lawyer, he has mastered the art of negotiation for his clients, and when your case cannot be settled Pat is relentless at trial. His trial experience is unmatched by his competitors given his experience in the District Attorney office.

Pat is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist with the California State Bar. What does that mean? There are 250,000 lawyers in California and only 400 have been granted the specialization. The State Bar will only award the specialization to those lawyers with the sufficient trial statistics and courtroom experience. So while a defense lawyer may tell you they have all the experience in the world, if they not a Board Certified Specialist, they do not have the specific experience they claim.

Pat Carey is not just a former prosecutor. He has tried 60+ jury trials for cases ranging from driving under the influence misdemeanors, to gang crimes, to special circumstance murder cases. As a District Attorney, he additionally spent one year assigned to a juvenile division focusing exclusively on juvenile cases where he handled over 75 juvenile adjudication trials. As a felony trial lawyer, Pat conducted over 1,600 preliminary hearings. His experience as a prosecutor is unmatched by many who claim to be former prosecutors. In his time as a criminal defense attorney, he has had cases dismissed either at the urging of the prosecutor or by taking the case to a judge and requiring dismissal. In addition to his jury trial experience, Pat Carey has also handled thousands of drug possession and sales cases, sex crimes, robberies, burglaries, fraud, theft and embezzlement cases. Pat is a new breed of criminal defense attorney. He is up to date on the law, is technologically savvy, and understands how the office that is prosecuting you works inside and out. In his career as a criminal defense lawyer, he has already been named Client's Choice by the lawyer rating guide, Avvo.com, every year since 2015.

While Pat works cases all over Los Angeles county, his criminal law firm specializes in the South Bay, given his long standing relationships in the local courtrooms. The main office is located in Torrance and Pat most frequently handles cases in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and Long Beach.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *

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This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *

* Nolo has confirmed that every member attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the state agency that licenses lawyers. Any past disbarments and suspensions (with possible exceptions for minor violations or nonpayment of dues, in our discretion) will be indicated accordingly in the badge. Member attorneys are required to notify Nolo immediately if they become the subject of any disciplinary action by any state licensing agency.