Criminal Defense Practice Areas in Orange County

Focused Criminal Defense
in Orange County

If you had a heart condition, you wouldn’t call a foot doctor. So when you’re facing criminal charges, whether minor or life-changing,  you don’t want just any lawyer. You need someone who is fully dedicated to criminal defense work.

At the Law Office of Sarah Sager, we focus exclusively on criminal defense. That means we don’t just know the law. We understand how it actually works in the courtroom, with local judges, DAs, and police departments across Orange County, California.

No matter the charge, you need a defense attorney who’s honest, direct, and ready to fight for you.

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General Criminal Defense
& Legal Process

  • Rights After an Arrest
  • Criminal Process
  • Pre-File Investigations
  • Petition for Factual Innocence
  • Expungements and Record Clearing
  • Proposition 47 Petitions
  • Three Strikes Cases
  • Collaborative and Diversion Courts
  • Pretrial Mental Health Diversion
  • Judicial Diversion
  • Preliminary Hearings
  • Violations of Probation

Crimes Involving People

  • Assault and Battery
  • Criminal Threats
  • Domestic Violence Charges
  • Domestic Battery
  • Inflicting Bodily Injury on a Spouse or Partner
  • Elder Abuse Defense
  • Stalking and Harassment
  • Kidnapping

Sex Offense Defense

  • Sex Crimes
  • Sexual Battery
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Child Molestation / Sexual Abuse
  • Meeting a Minor
  • Possession of Child Pornography
  • Lewd Act

Weapons, Drugs, and
Controlled Substances

  • Drug Charges (Possession, Sales, Trafficking)
  • Marijuana / Cannabis Possession and Distribution
  • Gun and Weapon Offenses
  • Illegal Firearm Possession
  • Carrying a Concealed or Loaded Firearm

Other Offenses and Legal Issues

  • Miscellaneous Crimes
  • False Statements to Police Officers
  • Gang-Related Crimes
  • DUI
  • Evading a Police Officer
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Fireworks Possession

Property and Theft Crimes

  • Property Crimes
  • Grand Theft 
  • Petty Theft and Shoplifting
  • Burglary
  • Robbery
  • Receiving Stolen Property
  • Arson
  • Identity Theft

White Collar and Financial Crimes

  • White Collar Crimes
  • Fraud and Embezzlement
  • Accounting Fraud
  • Forgery
  • eCrime and Internet-Related Offenses

Violent and Serious Felony Crimes

  • Violent Crimes
  • Manslaughter
  • Murder
  • Homicide and Related Offenses

Youth-Related Offenses

  • School-Related or Minor Offenses
  • Early Intervention for Teens

Speak with a Defense Attorney Today

If you or someone you care about is facing charges, time matters. The sooner we step in, the more we can do to help. We offer free consultations, flat-rate pricing, and direct access to your attorney — not a case manager. You’ll get clear answers, fast action, and real support from day one. We’re available 24/7, including weekends and holidays.