Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney

When your freedom is on the line, fight like it matters.

Gramling Law Group defends people facing serious criminal allegations throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Orange County, including DUI, domestic violence, drug possession, sexual battery, rape, child abuse and murder cases. Every fee is a flat fee quoted in writing before you hire, and payment plans are available for qualifying clients.

Call (909) 654-4575 or request a criminal defense consultation online.

Trial-Tested Defense From a Former Public Defender

Before private practice, attorney Daniel Gramling served as a public defender in Riverside County and as an alternate public defender in Los Angeles County. That background matters because criminal defense is not theoretical. It is built through arraignments, negotiations, preliminary hearings, evidentiary motions, jury selection, cross-examination and trial.

The firm builds practical, aggressive defense strategies from the first conversation: identifying weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, evaluating search and seizure issues, reviewing witness credibility, and preparing every case with the seriousness it deserves.

Serious Defense for Serious Charges

Every charge has consequences. The strategy depends on the facts, the evidence, the prosecutor, the judge and the client’s goals. Gramling Law Group handles a wide range of criminal matters in the Inland Empire and across Southern California.

DUI Defense

Defense for alcohol and drug-related DUI allegations, including stop issues, field sobriety testing, chemical testing, DMV consequences and plea negotiations. Every DUI flat fee includes the DMV administrative per se hearing, and the 10-day DMV deadline is handled for you.

Domestic Violence

Representation in cases involving alleged corporal injury, criminal threats, protective orders, witness credibility issues and the collateral family court consequences that follow a domestic violence arrest.

Drug Possession

Defense for possession-related offenses, including search and seizure issues, unlawful detention arguments, diversion eligibility, Proposition 47 analysis and dismissal strategies.

Sexual Battery and Rape

Defense in high-stakes sex offense allegations requiring careful investigation, witness analysis, discovery review and protection of the accused’s rights at every stage.

Child Abuse Allegations

Representation in emotionally charged cases involving child abuse allegations, family dynamics, criminal exposure and overlapping custody consequences.

Murder and Violent Crimes

Defense for the most serious allegations, including violent felony charges, preliminary hearings, bail issues, forensic evidence and trial preparation.

Defense Stories That Show the Work Behind the Result

These examples show the types of problems criminal defense clients face, the strategic pressure points that matter, and the outcomes that can be achieved when the evidence is challenged early.

Late-Night Stop Challenged After Arrest

A client was arrested after a late-night traffic stop and accused of driving under the influence. The defense focused on the legality of the stop, the officer’s observations, field sobriety testing, and whether the prosecution could prove impairment beyond a reasonable doubt.

Domestic Dispute Reviewed Before Filing

A client was arrested after a domestic dispute where the initial allegations sounded serious. Early review identified credibility concerns, context missing from the initial report, and inconsistencies that mattered to the charging decision.

Possession Case Redirected Toward Dismissal

A client facing drug possession allegations needed a result that protected employment, record and future opportunities. The defense evaluated search issues, eligibility for diversion, and whether the prosecution could connect the alleged substance to the client.

Felony Exposure Reduced Through Evidence Review

A client was facing felony assault exposure with serious potential consequences. The defense focused on the actual injury evidence, witness reliability, self-defense issues, and whether the prosecution could prove the felony-level allegation.

Weak Evidence Pressured Before Trial

A client was accused of theft where the accusation depended heavily on the reporting party’s version of events. The defense focused on gaps in proof, credibility issues, and whether the prosecution could establish intent.

Jury Trial Defense in a High-Stakes Case

A client facing serious felony exposure proceeded to trial. The defense centered on preparation, cross-examination, challenging assumptions in the prosecution’s case, and presenting reasonable doubt clearly to the jury.

Defense Starts Before the First Court Date

A strong defense is not built by waiting. It begins immediately by reviewing the facts, identifying constitutional issues, gathering defense evidence, and preparing for negotiation or litigation.

Case review. We review the allegations, court date, police report status, bail concerns and immediate risks.
Evidence analysis. We evaluate witness statements, body-cam footage, search issues, testing evidence and weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.
Defense strategy. We determine whether the case calls for negotiation, diversion, suppression motions, preliminary hearing strategy or trial preparation.
Courtroom advocacy. We appear, argue, negotiate, challenge evidence, and protect your record, freedom and future.

Courts We Appear In

Riverside Hall of Justice, Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta, Banning and Indio; San Bernardino Justice Center, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga and Victorville; and the Los Angeles and Orange County criminal courts. Your attorney can often appear for you on misdemeanor matters under Penal Code section 977.

Charged With a Crime? Do Not Wait.

The decisions made early in a criminal case can shape everything that follows. Before speaking further, signing anything, or walking into court alone, speak with a defense attorney who understands how these cases are actually litigated. Flat fees are quoted in writing after a free consultation, and payment plans are offered for qualifying clients.

Call (909) 654-4575 or request a criminal defense consultation and we will respond the same business day.

Past results are provided for informational and advertising purposes only and do not guarantee a particular result in any future case. Every case depends on its own facts, evidence, law, judge, prosecutor and circumstances. The final fee depends on the charge, case complexity, urgency, court location, hearing schedule, discovery volume and scope of representation. Payment plans are subject to approval. This page does not create an attorney-client relationship; one is formed only after a written agreement is signed by both client and attorney.