Atty. Jonathan Franklin
Jonathan Franklin combines decades of courtroom experience with deep community and civic engagement. After earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado at Boulder and his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law, he worked as a Special Assistant Public Defender and then as an Assistant State Attorney in Orange County, prosecuting diverse criminal matters.
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Jonathan Franklin is a Member based in Beverly Hills, California, practicing at Law Offices Of Jonathan Franklin. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Florida (1992), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1992), California (1995), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1995). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. Political, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Beverly Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan Franklin combines decades of courtroom experience with deep community and civic engagement
- After earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado at Boulder and his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law, he worked as a Special Assistant Public Defender and then as an Assistant State Attorney in Orange County, prosecuting diverse criminal matters
- Relocating to Southern California, Mr. Franklin gained in-house experience in the entertainment sector before founding his own criminal defense practice
- He represents clients in DUI, white-collar, drug, domestic violence, and other serious criminal matters, applying a practical, results-oriented approach informed by his prosecutorial background
- An active member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association (Order of Distinguished Attorneys), the Los Angeles County Bar Association Delegation Committee, the ABA, and the Screen Actors Guild, Mr. Franklin also supports local charities and cultural organizations through fundraising, marathon participation, and board service
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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 Beverly Hills 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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