The Law Offices of Erik Babcock specialize in litigating criminal, administrative and civil matters.
We represent individuals, corporations and other entities in a broad range of matters from investigation through trial and appeal.

Our Philosophy

Erik Babcock believes in winning. He develops the strongest defenses to reach the best results, whether it be an acquittal, a settlement, or just making a client’s problem go away. With his client-first approach, he protects them from the criminal justice system and makes sure they are treated with respect.

Attorney Profile

Erik Babcock is an experienced trial lawyer specializing in criminal defense. He also has extensive experience in civil litigation defense. He represents individuals and companies in a range of criminal and civil matters in both state and federal court. He also regularly defends clients in regulatory, administrative and licensing matters.

Mr. Babcock also has extensive experience in appeals and writs. He has briefed and argued dozens of cases in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the California Courts of Appeal.

Mr. Babcock has successfully tried everything from murder cases in state court, to wire fraud and RICO gang cases in federal court.

Areas of Practice

Traditional Criminal Law Practice

Homicide (including vehicular manslaughter)

Assault, Battery, and Domestic Violence

Firearms

Narcotics (including possession and possession for sale)

Sex Offenses

Theft/Fraud/Forgery/Embezzlement

Elder Abuse

Juvenile

Traffic Offenses

DUI (including DMV hearings)


White Collar Practice

Financial Offenses (including money laundering, bank/wire fraud, tax evasion, bankruptcy fraud, Medicare and insurance fraud, government contracting fraud, and embezzlement)

Grand Jury Investigation (including of corporate officers and employees)

Environmental Violations

Import/Export Crimes

Theft of Intellectual Property

Antitrust Violations

Securities Fraud


Civil Practice

Civil Litigation (including personal injury, civil rights, medical malpractice, real estate, business disputes, fraud)

Forfeiture

Restraining Orders

Appeals and Writs


Administrative Practice

Licensing and Disciplinary Proceedings (including before the SEC, Medical Board, Department of Energy, DMV, Department of Insurance, Contractor’s State Licensing Board, Board of Behavioral Science, Board of Psychology, Chiropractic Board, Board of Registered Nursing and school boards)

OSHA Citations


Postconviction Practice

Federal and State Appeals

Writs of Habeas Corpus

Vacating Convictions to Avoid Deportation

Sealing Arrest and Conviction Records

Expungements

Parole Hearings

Certificates of Rehabilitation/Pardons