Case result
Not Guilty
6 counts after a 7-week jury trial
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Aggressive domestic violence and criminal defense across Los Angeles County. 23 years licensed. 2,000+ cases. Acquittals, dismissals, and felony reductions, with Victoria personally on every case.
- Free, confidential consultation
- Direct access to Victoria, not a case manager
- Every case personally investigated
- Cash & credit cards accepted
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Not Guilty6 counts after a 7-week jury trial
Felony → MisdemeanorClient facing 8 years; reduced on day 3 of trial, no probation
Not Held to AnswerDissuading a witness (strike offense)
AcquittedPeople v. Slaughter, after 6-day jury trial
Not GuiltyPeople v. Costido, after 7-day jury trial
All 5 Counts DismissedPeople v. Burden
AcquittedPeople v. Charmar Williams, after 7-day jury trial
DismissedPeople v. Mans, by the People on day of jury trial
Charges DroppedPeople v. Garcia, insufficiency of the evidence
Case DismissedTheft charge, PC 490.2
Not Guilty6 counts after a 7-week jury trial
Felony → MisdemeanorClient facing 8 years; reduced on day 3 of trial, no probation
Not Held to AnswerDissuading a witness (strike offense)
AcquittedPeople v. Slaughter, after 6-day jury trial
Not GuiltyPeople v. Costido, after 7-day jury trial
All 5 Counts DismissedPeople v. Burden
AcquittedPeople v. Charmar Williams, after 7-day jury trial
DismissedPeople v. Mans, by the People on day of jury trial
Charges DroppedPeople v. Garcia, insufficiency of the evidence
Case DismissedTheft charge, PC 490.2
2,000+
Cases handled
23
Years licensed
135
Lawyer endorsements
0
Disciplinary actions
Proven in the courtroom
Results that changed lives.
Case result
Felony → Misdemeanor
Client facing 8 years; reduced on day 3 of trial, no probation
Case result
Not Held to Answer
Dissuading a witness (strike offense)
Case result
Acquitted
People v. Slaughter, after 6-day jury trial
Case result
Not Guilty
People v. Costido, after 7-day jury trial
Case result
All 5 Counts Dismissed
People v. Burden
Case result
Acquitted
People v. Charmar Williams, after 7-day jury trial
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Practice areas
Focused where the stakes are highest.
2,049
cases
Domestic Violence
Spousal battery, criminal threats, and DV restraining order trials. No middle man, no firewalls. You speak directly with Victoria.
11
jury wins in 2 years
Criminal Defense
Misdemeanors and felonies, diversion, 17(b) felony reductions, and jury trials in the Criminal Courts Building, Torrance, and Van Nuys.
250
cases
Federal & Title IX
Students accused of cheating, plagiarism, or sexual misconduct, fully prepared for every phase of the administrative hearing.
500
cases
Personal Injury & Civil
Auto accidents and civil litigation, informed by her clerkship with law and motion judge Hon. Anthony J. Mohr.
A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows the judge.
Meet Victoria
Book smarts. Street smarts. Relentless.
Daughter of two Stanford graduates, Victoria spent 11 years running a law firm before ever passing the bar, learning zealousness and accountability from the inside. She has since tried cases in the Criminal Courts Building, Torrance, and Van Nuys.
She investigates every case she takes, stays mindful of what legal help costs, and is reasonable without ever being less than ambitious for her clients.
- 1989Begins 11 years as paralegal and firm manager, Law Offices of Theodore A. Cohen
- 2000Law clerk to the Hon. Anthony J. Mohr · Bancroft-Whitney Am Jur Award
- 2003Admitted to the State Bar of California · Opens her own practice
- 2009–11Wins 11 jury trials in two years in LA criminal courts
- 2013Super Lawyers Rising Star · LA Magazine Top Women Attorneys
- 2017Los Angeles Magazine Top Attorney
Community & service
Justice doesn't end at the courtroom door.
For two decades Victoria has given her time to students, young people, and defendants who can't afford a lawyer.
Annual
Volunteer Judge
American Mock Trial Association
2007–Now
Bar Panel Attorney
Indigent Criminal Defense Attorneys
2005–07
Volunteer Scorer Award ×3
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Mentor
Law Coach, Grant High School
Van Nuys Power Lunch Law Jeopardy
2010–Now
Member
Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
Mentor
Volunteer
People's Central High Continuation School
Client reviews
Clients call her a spitfire.
5.0
Avvo · 37 reviews
5.0
Google · 10 reviews
135
Peers · endorsements
Jul 2023
"Spitfire attorney"
Ms. Clemans fought for my husband and did not stop nor give up until a resolution was achieved, which resulted in obtaining the misdemeanor. We are forever grateful.
Jul 2024
"GREAT LAWYER!!!"
During the roughest time of my life, Victoria brought me peace in a complex and distressful situation. She is a sharp and aggressive lawyer. Victoria prepared me well, giving me the confidence I needed.
Nov 2021
"Great attorney"
She is assertive when needed yet practical. Ms. Clemans approaches her clients with an attitude of caring, not looking at them as just another case. Anyone who has her on their side is in good hands.
Sep 2022
"Criminal defense"
She was amazing. She got me a misdemeanor instead of a felony on my record. I recommend her for anyone who needs help with their case.
What fellow attorneys say
"Clearly one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the City of Angels."
"Victoria Clemans has an excellent reputation and is known for her fierce advocacy."
"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none."
"I would not hesitate to send a family member to her."
Phone
(310) 488-6357© 2026 Law Offices of Victoria Clemans. Attorney advertising.State Bar of California, licensed 2003. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.