Criminal Defense in Downtown Los Angeles

Strategic defense from pre-indictment investigations through appeal

Federal Criminal Defense in Southern California

Windsor Kimball APC is a boutique criminal defense firm serving clients in federal district court, California state court, and throughout the Ninth Circuit with direct attorney access and strategic representation from pre-indictment investigation through appeal.

Experience You Can Trust

With more than 50 years of combined experience in federal criminal defense, we bring deep knowledge of federal investigations, trial practice, sentencing, and appeals to every case.

50+

Years Combined Experience

More than five decades focused on the niche area of federal criminal defense in California federal courts and the Ninth Circuit.

1:1

Direct Attorney Attention

We do not farm out work to associates. Clients work directly with us, receive personalized attention, and can reach us when urgent issues arise.

360°

Full-Scope Representation

We handle matters from pre-indictment investigation through trial, sentencing, and appeal, with strategy built for every stage of the case.

Practice Areas

Federal criminal defense for serious cases across trial, sentencing, and appeal.

White Collar Criminal Defense

We defend individuals and businesses facing allegations of financial crimes. These cases often involve complex financial records, expert testimony, and sophisticated legal theories.

Federal Drug Offenses

Federal drug cases frequently involve conspiracy charges, wiretaps, confidential informants, and lengthy mandatory minimum sentences.

Immigration-Related Crimes

The federal government aggressively prosecutes immigration offenses, particularly illegal reentry after deportation.

Federal Firearms Offenses

Federal firearms prosecutions often carry mandatory minimum sentences and raise questions about prior convictions, searches, and sentencing enhancements.

Federal Appeals

We handle appeals in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, including direct criminal appeals, sentencing appeals, and sentence reductions.

Other Federal Crimes

We also represent clients charged with violent crimes, theft, public corruption, RICO violations, and other complex federal offenses.

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Practice Areas

Federal criminal defense for serious cases across trial, sentencing, and appeal.

White Collar Criminal Defense

We defend individuals and businesses facing allegations of financial crimes. These cases often involve complex financial records, expert testimony, and sophisticated legal theories.

Federal Drug Offenses

Federal drug cases frequently involve conspiracy charges, wiretaps, confidential informants, and lengthy mandatory minimum sentences.

Immigration-Related Crimes

The federal government aggressively prosecutes immigration offenses, particularly illegal reentry after deportation.

Federal Firearms Offenses

Federal firearms prosecutions often carry mandatory minimum sentences and raise questions about prior convictions, searches, and sentencing enhancements.

Federal Appeals

We handle appeals in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, including direct criminal appeals, sentencing appeals, and sentence reductions.

Other Federal Crimes

We also represent clients charged with violent crimes, theft, public corruption, RICO violations, and other complex federal offenses.

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Practice Areas

Federal criminal defense for serious cases across trial, sentencing, and appeal.

White Collar Criminal Defense

We defend individuals and businesses facing allegations of financial crimes. These cases often involve complex financial records, expert testimony, and sophisticated legal theories.

Federal Drug Offenses

Federal drug cases frequently involve conspiracy charges, wiretaps, confidential informants, and lengthy mandatory minimum sentences.

Immigration-Related Crimes

The federal government aggressively prosecutes immigration offenses, particularly illegal reentry after deportation.

Federal Firearms Offenses

Federal firearms prosecutions often carry mandatory minimum sentences and raise questions about prior convictions, searches, and sentencing enhancements.

Federal Appeals

We handle appeals in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, including direct criminal appeals, sentencing appeals, and sentence reductions.

Other Federal Crimes

We also represent clients charged with violent crimes, theft, public corruption, RICO violations, and other complex federal offenses.

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Representative Results

Recent outcomes from federal criminal defense matters.

Central District of California

Motion For Compassionate Release Granted

District Court granted reduction in sentence pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) to time-served and immediate transfer to home confinement.

CDCA Case No. 19-CR-0344 (September 29, 2026)

Central District of California

Jury Acquittal: Assault on A Federal Officer

Client acquitted of assaulting federal officer; motion for judgment of acquittal granted on additional count.

CDCA Case Nos. 17-CR-273-ODW; 13-CR-824-CAS

Central District of California

Dismissal and Hung Jury: RICO; Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances; Distribution of Methamphetamine

Where client was facing potential life sentence in three separate cases, first case was dismissed after court granted defense motions; second case went to trial and jury hung on racketeering charges leading to time-served sentence that resolved the remaining two cases.

CDCA Case Nos. 18-CR-173 (time served); 13-CR-484-CAS (time served sentence); 13-CR-817-CAS (charges dismissed)

Central District of California

Jury Acquittal: Conspiracy to Murder, Assault With Intent To Murder, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

Jury acquitted client on all counts, finding only a lesser included misdemeanor assault resulting in six month sentence.

CDCA Case No. 05-CR-1111-RGK-4

Facing Criminal Charges?

Time is critical in federal or California state criminal matters. We keep our caseload selective, evaluate cases creatively, and work flexibly with a client’s budget so they can receive strong representation.