Atty. Angela Machala
Angela Machala is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Angela, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2022.
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Angela Machala is a criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Winston Taylor LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California (2001). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Angela Machala is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Angela, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2022
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Angela is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Angela Machala is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Angela Machala is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Angela Machala is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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