Criminal Defense Law Firm

read moreACHG consists of partners Cristina Arguedas, Ted Cassman, Laurel Headley, and Raphael Goldman. We consistently win cases against district attorneys and federal prosecutors with much larger staffs and far heftier budgets. The keys to our success are teamwork, tenacity, intelligence, and powerful advocacy. Individually, ACHG's partners are regularly named among the best lawyers in the United States. We collaborate on every phase of a case, with an emphasis on painstaking investigation, quick mastery of complex material, careful strategic planning, and meticulous follow-through.

read moreACHG consists of partners Cristina Arguedas, Ted Cassman, Laurel Headley, and Raphael Goldman. We are distinguished trial lawyers who recognize that being prepared and ready to take a case to trial is often also the most effective negotiating tactic. We also have a top-notch appellate practice at all levels that has seen victories in the U.S. Supreme Court as well as the state and federal courts of appeals. With this unusual combination of skills, we bring unique talents and perspective to each phase of our clients' cases.

read moreCris Arguedas is recognized as one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in the United States. In her 20-plus years in private practice, she has represented high-profile clients in some of the most visible cases around the country, as well as many little-known clients on relatively routine matters that never make the nightly news. Cris is equally adept at handling complex white-collar cases, sensational murders, and the full range of less serious criminal cases. She works closely with other ACHG lawyers as well as a team of investigators, jury consultants and other top experts she has assembled over more than two decades.