Alan Eisner, Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles, California
focused on Criminal Defense and White Collar
Los Angeles, CA
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Alan Eisner is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Currently practicing at Eisner Gorin LLP.
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- Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
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- Criminal Defense · White Collar
- Handles Criminal Defense and White Collar matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026).
About Alan Eisner: Alan Eisner is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Currently practicing at Eisner Gorin LLP.
Areas of practice
Alan's practice areas in Los Angeles
Alan concentrates on criminal defense and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense cases in Los Angeles, California
Alan takes criminal defense matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alan agrees to represent you.
White Collar cases in Los Angeles, California
Alan takes white collar matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Alan Eisner, criminal defense attorney serving Los Angeles
Alan Eisner is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Currently practicing at Eisner Gorin LLP. Alan works from Los Angeles, California and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Mr. Eisner has successfully defended clients facing the most serious criminal accusations for over 33 years. He practices criminal defense exclusively, and have been a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law - Certified by the California State Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization - for over 20 years.
This designation, and periodic recertification, comes only after demonstrating the highest level of proficiency in criminal defense, extensive litigation of complex and serious cases, and a review of his character and background amongst peers, prosecutors and judges.
Among the hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases he has successfully litigated are murder, vehicular manslaughter, violent sex crimes, narcotic possession and sales, white collar crimes including embezzlement, loan fraud, bank fraud, insurance fraud, identity theft, computer intrusion and internet pornography. Mr. Eisner specializes in federal criminal defense.
He is involved in every stage of the case proceedings, often intervening immediately with police investigators and prosecutors in attempt to avoid or divert from a criminal filing at the outset. If the matter must proceed to court, our legal team will work diligently toward getting clients out of custody at arraignment and bail hearings.
Our law firm will challenge charges at the Preliminary Hearing stage, Pretrial motions and at Trial, Appeal and Probation Violations. Our criminal defense law firm prides itself on being zealous advocates, turning over every leaf to insure the client is afforded the protections to which they are entitled. We insure that our clients are treated fairly by the justice system.
Mr. Eisner received his B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1982, his J.D. degree from Loyola Law School in 1985, and became a member of the California Bar in 1986. He was employed as a Deputy Public Defender in Los Angeles from 1987 through 1992 when he opened my own practice.
Alan was admitted to the United States District Court for the Central District of California in 1992, and to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 2001. He traveled throughout the United States defending clients in Federal Court.
He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ), San Fernando Valley Bar Association (SFVBA), Association of Federal Defense Attorneys (AFDA), and the Criminal Courts Bar Association (CCBA).
When clients and their families come to our firm with their criminal problem it is often the worst circumstance they have faced in their lives. There is nothing more important to him, both personally and professionally, than navigating them through the trauma to a successful resolution.
Alan's approach to criminal defense cases
Mr. Eisner has successfully defended clients facing the most serious criminal accusations for over 33 years. He practices criminal defense exclusively, and have been a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law - Certified by the California State Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization - for over 20 years. This designation, and periodic recertification, comes only after demonstrating the highest level of…
Clients Alan works with
Alan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense and white collar matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Alan studied and practices
Loyola Marymount University
JD · 1986
Jurisdictions
Alan's state bar admissions
California, U.S. Dis
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Alan studied at JD in Loyola Marymount University.
Law school and academic background
Alan completed JD in Loyola Marymount University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alan runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Alan's legal honors and published work
Alan has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — California Super-Lawyers, 2010 - Present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 5% U.S. Law Firm, 2006-Present
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — California Super-Lawyers, 2010 - Present (2026).
Locations
Alan Eisner's office in Los Angeles
Alan's primary office is at 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800, Los Angeles, California, 90067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Eisner Gorin LLP
2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800
Los Angeles, California 90067
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How to hire Alan Eisner — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alan
Alan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alan Eisner
How much does it cost to hire Alan for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alan offer a free consultation?
Alan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alan's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Alan's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in California typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alan take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Alan is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alan accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Alan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Criminal Defense attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Alan handles criminal defense matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified criminal defense attorneys in that community.
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- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
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- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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