Case-Specific Attention
Every matter has its own facts, record, and legal issues. The approach begins with the circumstances of the individual case.
Experience · Dedication · Results
Skilled Criminal Defense and Post-Conviction Representation
Guarding the Rights of Californians.
Careful Legal Review
Understanding the relevant facts, procedural posture, and applicable law is central to evaluating possible next steps.
Clear Next Steps
Contact the office to discuss your matter and whether our firm may be appropriate for your needs.
Criminal Defense
We defend individuals facing serious criminal charges in California, from DUIs to violent crimes, sex crimes and more.
Post-Conviction Practice
We handle appeals, habeas petitions, parole hearings, 1172.6 resentencing, and juvenile resentencing matters.
California Cases Only
Criminal Defense
Experienced legal representation for individuals facing serious criminal allegations in California.
Criminal Charges We Handle
- Assault and battery
- Domestic violence
- Murder and homicide
- Money laundering
- Sex crimes
A Case-Specific Approach
Every case has its own facts, evidence, and legal issues. Careful review of the circumstances is important to evaluating potential defenses and next steps.
“I fight hard for you. Prosecutors don’t intimidate me, and neither do judges. Whether defending you at trial or pursuing the most favorable and advantageous resolution possible, I am dedicated to protecting your rights and fighting for the best possible outcome.”
Discuss Your Situation
Contact the office to discuss your case and potential next steps. Please do not include confidential facts in an initial message.
Every criminal case is different. The outcome depends on the facts, evidence, applicable law, and circumstances of the case. No particular result is guaranteed. This website provides general information and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
California Cases Only
Post-Conviction Practice
A criminal conviction does not always mark the end of the legal process. California law provides several avenues through which eligible individuals may challenge a conviction, seek review of a sentence, or pursue relief after judgment.
The Law Offices of Angela Berry represents individuals in California post-conviction matters, with attention to the legal issues, procedural requirements, and individual circumstances of each case.
Post-Conviction Matters We Handle
- Appeals: Reviewing potential legal errors and pursuing appellate relief where appropriate.
- Habeas Corpus Petitions: Seeking post-conviction relief through applicable habeas corpus procedures.
- Wrongful Conviction Challenges: Evaluating potential legal grounds to challenge a conviction.
- Sentence-Related Matters: Exploring available legal avenues to challenge or seek modification of a sentence.
- Parole Hearings: Representing individuals in parole proceedings.
- Murder Resentencing Under Penal Code § 1172.6: Handling qualifying petitions and resentencing matters under California law.
- Juvenile Resentencing Matters: Addressing applicable resentencing and post-conviction issues involving juvenile cases.
A Careful, Case-Specific Approach
Post-conviction proceedings can involve complex legal standards, filing deadlines, and procedural requirements. Each matter requires careful evaluation of the record, the applicable law, and the relief that may be available.
“My appellate practice began with a clerkship in the California Attorney General’s Office. My extensive experience at both the trial and appellate levels gives me a unique perspective and a special understanding of how to identify and develop the arguments that win.”
The Law Offices of Angela Berry approaches each case individually, with a focus on identifying potential legal issues and evaluating available options.
Discuss Your Case
If you or a loved one is seeking post-conviction relief in California, contact the office to discuss the circumstances of the case and possible next steps.
Every case is different. The availability of post-conviction relief depends on the facts, applicable law, and procedural requirements. No particular result is guaranteed. This website provides general information and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
About the Firm
Focused, attentive legal representation.
Angela Berry continues to practice exclusively criminal law in California, as she has done so for 35 years. Her office is now based in Hawaiʻi, but her practice remains focused on California criminal defense and post-conviction matters.
A Hawaiʻi Office. A Continued Commitment to California.
Relocating to Hawaiʻi has changed the office’s physical location—not the focus of Ms. Berry’s practice. She continues to handle California matters and regularly travels to California when personal appearances are required.
Much of a case’s work happens beyond the courtroom: careful review of records, legal research, preparation, and communication with clients and others involved in the matter. Ms. Berry remains engaged in that work between trips and gives each case individual attention. When in-person attendance is needed, she will be in California to address it.
Bar Admissions & Professional Affiliations
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of California — Bar No. 157379
- Hawaiʻi State Bar — Bar No. 10564
Professional Affiliations
- Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association — Board Member
- San Fernando Valley Bar Association — Former Chair, Criminal Law Section
- California Public Defenders Association — Member
Awards & Professional Recognition
Throughout her career, Angela Berry has been recognized for her dedication to criminal defense and the protection of individual rights.
- Constitutional Rights Foundation — Lawyer of the Year, Private Sector (2007)
- The National Trial Lawyers — Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2015, 2016, 2017)
- Los Angeles County Bar Association — Women’s History Month Honoree
- Criminal Courts Bar Association — Johnnie Cochran, Jr. Award (2022), recognizing her tireless, fearless, and relentless dedication to her clients in the pursuit of justice.
Make an Inquiry
Discuss your legal matter.
Use the contact details below to ask about scheduling a consultation. Please do not include confidential facts in an initial message.
EMAIL THE OFFICE →Phone 866-285-1529
Email angela@guardingyourrights.com
Office address 75-5660 Kopiko Street, Suite C-7, #399, Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i 96740
Practice focus California