Jeremy Ian Lessem

In many cases, Jeremy has gone to trial and secured acquittals or lesser sentences for clients. In countless other cases, he has obtained plea agreements that served his clients’ best interests.

Jeremy believes strongly in establishing good communication with his clients. He takes the time to listen to them, understand their objectives and be honest in his assessment of their case.

“I want our clients to know that they will be treated fairly, and that we will represent them with integrity and thoroughness,” Jeremy says. “I don’t make promises about specific results. No ethical criminal defense attorney ever should. But I do feel that no one will work harder fighting for a client. At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP we will leave no stone unturned.”

He also possesses outstanding trial techniques and solid negotiation skills with prosecutors.For his continued achievements, Jeremy has been selected to the the prestigious list of Southern California Super Lawyers® in 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Jeremy has been featured in various news outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Rolling Stone Magazine, and Billboard Magazine.

Jeremy has worked on cases involving a variety of different forms of evidence, such as DNA, ballistics and chemical analysis. He knows how to challenge the testimony of police officers and forensic science experts and to identify the strengths and weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.