Charged With a Crime?
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State and Federal Criminal Defense

How We Help

Unparalleled Legal Knowledge

As a California State Bar, Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Bob translates deep expertise and experience into courtroom results for every client.

Stronger Together

Know-how and relationships matter. Allow our longstanding relationships with experts, and the long-term trust Bob has built, to work to your advantage.

Empathy and Creativity

We humanize you in the courtroom and use innovative strategies to secure the best result.

The Hartmann Law Firm Difference

We always tell clients

what they need to hear, not what they want to hear.

Honesty and candor is how we will together work through your legal challenges. We speak to clients with wisdom gained from decades in the legal field.

HUMANIZING CLIENTS

Our clients are good people, whose families love and depend upon them, who will not re-offend and do not belong in jail. Our strategy is focused on bringing out your best qualities and not allowing the prosecutor to turn you into a nameless and faceless “defendant.”

BUILDING TRUST WITH CLIENTS

We value your trust. We earn your trust by doing what we say we will do and being accessible 24/7/365.

REDUCING CLIENTS STRESS AND ANXIETY

We understand being arrested and charged with a crime is one of the worst experiences of your life, and everything we do is geared towards reducing stress for you and your family. We will “help you get through it!”

Humanize Through Mitigation

How We Serve Our Clients

Defending with precision, strategy, and experience

The Hartmann Law Firm

Create Reasonable Doubt and Client Empathy
Evidence Review and Investigation
Strategic Judgement and Client Counseling
Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Fear

Since 1987, we have represented clients in every imaginable type of criminal case. We provide our clients with a strong, strategic defense built on a deep knowledge of California and federal law, decades of criminal courtroom experience, empathy, and our innate understanding of “what works.”

Leverage must be built at every stage of the case. Our investigation and case review often uncovers weaknesses in the prosecutor’s case, from a witness’s inconsistent statements to exploitable mistakes by law-enforcement. Our knowledge of a judge’s likes and dislikes increases the likelihood the Court will grant our requests over the prosecutor’s objection. Our experience and reputation allows us to implement the best strategies to obtain dismissals, reduced charges, no jail, and plea withdrawals.

Most importantly we listen, we strive to reduce your stress and anxiety, we understand the implications to your professional license or immigration status if there is a conviction, and we treat clients with respect, including promptly returning calls and texts.

Every case is approached with discretion, tenacity, and the individualized attention it deserves.

Crimes Against The State

When the stakes are at their highest, the Hartmann Law Firm provides aggressive and meticulous defense.

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Crimes Against Persons

The goal is simple: no jail, no felony, and no conviction. The Court must see you as a person, not just one of dozens of defendants in the courtroom.

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Federal and White-Collar Crime

The Hartmann Law Firm represents athletes, business owners, celebrities, companies, elected officials, executives, and professionals, facing complex federal, and white-collar allegations.

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Property Crimes

Property damage charges can be nearly as ruinous as violent offenses. Protect yourself with a powerful defense strategy.

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DUI

Your career and reputation are on the line. Let us build a strong defense to safeguard your future.

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Juvenile Offenses

Juvenile Court has a completely different set of rules and procedures than adult court, and that’s why most attorneys rarely step foot into the courthouse.

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ALL PRACTICE AREAS

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Criminal law is a critical area of law,
and having a specialist with in-depth
knowledge can make all the difference
in navigating its complexities.

What Our Clients Say

I’ve had a lot of experience with lawyers over the years, but never a good one until now. Robert is a professional. He conducts himself as such and is very involved in his work.

Paco M

Felony Criminal Matter

What Our Clients Say

Not only is he professional but he is also someone you can talk to on a personal level. I highly recommend Robert and would undoubtedly use him again in the future.

Jorge R

Real Estate Fraud

What Our Clients Say

I will always highly recommend Mr. Hartmann to anyone looking for the best attorney out there. He is undoubtedly a caring and most importantly, honest, attorney. Highly recommended!

Karina C

Theft Charge

What Our Clients Say

Your news that my case will be dismissed is good news. Thank you for your representation on this. I’ll be sure to let our mutual friend know his recommendation to you was spot on!

Mike D

Environmental/Pollution

What Our Clients Say

I can’t express enough my gratitude for your generosity, patience, expertise and willingness to work on my case.

Helen H

Wire Fraud

What Our Clients Say

Your professionalism and courtesy, combined with your ability to keep your head when I was losing mine, are all attributes worthy of respect.

George L

Felony Criminal Matter

What Our Clients Say

Thanks for everything you did for me during the process of my trial. It really is nice to know there are lawyers like yourself that care.

Allison C

Felony Criminal Matter

What Our Clients Say

Thank you so much for all your help! I really appreciate all you did to help me! I am so glad I had you as an attorney. I know you fought hard to get me the best possible outcome. Thank you so much!

Jessica R

DUI Charge

What Our Clients Say

You gave me very sound guidance without being judgmental. You really helped get me on the right track and I appreciate it!”

Brett C

Misdemeanor Criminal Matter

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What Wins Cases?

Three things:

Empathy for the client and their situation.
Experience, preparation, and hard work.
Professional relationships with the judge and prosecutor.

Judges want reassurance the offense won't happen again. It is critical for the attorney to understand and listen to the client, give them the proper advice while the case is on-going, and then present the client to the Court and prosecutor in such a way they understand jail is not necessary. That's the secret sauce.

Contact Hartmann Law Firm

714-381-1366
Bob@HartmannLawFirm.net
650 Town Center, Suite 1200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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Disclaimer

Charged With a Crime?Reduce Stress and Anxiety.

How We Help

Unparalleled Legal Knowledge

Stronger Together

Empathy and Creativity

The Hartmann Law Firm Difference

We always tell clients

what they need to hear, not what they want to hear.

HUMANIZING CLIENTS

BUILDING TRUST WITH CLIENTS

REDUCING CLIENTS STRESS AND ANXIETY

Humanize Through Mitigation

How We Serve Our Clients

The Hartmann Law Firm

Bedside Manner

Criminal law is a critical area of law, and having a specialist with in-depth knowledge can make all the difference in navigating its complexities.

What Wins Cases?

Contact Hartmann Law Firm

Charged With a Crime?
Reduce Stress and Anxiety.

Criminal law is a critical area of law,
and having a specialist with in-depth
knowledge can make all the difference
in navigating its complexities.