The Law Offices of Paul S. Geller Blog

Interviewer: What would you say are some of the more common misconceptions that people have about assault and domestic violence as a whole? Paul Geller: I’m certainly not condoning domestic abuse or domestic violence or assault cases of any sort, but I think often times you’ll have situations where there may be an argument between a husband and a wife, for instance, and it…Read More

I was a prosecutor with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office from 1999-2003, before I became a defense attorney, and during that time I prosecuted many drug crimes involving every type of drug and every aspect, whether it was possession for personal use, transportation, sale or any other reason. I have also handled larger drug cases like conspiracies, wiretap cases,…Read More

Interviewer: Can you discuss alternative programs and diversion programs and their benefits? Organizations Do Pressure Legislators to Continue with Mandatory Penalties for DUIs Paul Geller: DUIs are a very heavily legislated area of law and because of that and the pressures that Mothers Against Drunk Driving and other organizations have put on the legislator in passing some minimum terms of punishment, it’s…Read More

I always approach every case, whether ranging from a DUI all the way up to a murder case, with the same approach, and that is: what can I do to try to get my client’s case dismissed? I have a very good rapport and reputation with prosecutors because of what I bring to the table, having been a prosecutor and…Read More