Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney Daniel DeLimon is fiercely passionate about defending you, your family, your freedom, and your future. As a former prosecutor with extensive high-profile experience, long standing relationships in the legal system, and an excellent reputation as one of the areas’ top trial lawyers, he obtains outstanding results for his clients.
OUR CASE RESULTS
WE SEEK VICTORY IN EVERY CASE
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Client Facing Murder Charges Found Not Guilty of All Charges (2022)
(Riverside County) Client charged with first degree murder and gun use. Client was facing 50 years to life.
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Client Found Not Guilty of Attempted Murder and Sexual Assault (2025)
(Riverisde County) Young client was charged with sexual assault and attempted murder in a domestic violence related incident.
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Client Found Not Guilty Of All Sexual Assualt Charges (2025)
(Riverside County) Client was arrested and charged with rape after an alleged "date rape" incident.
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Client Found Not Guilty Of All Sexual Assault Charges (2025)
(Riverside County) Client was arrested and charged with rape after an alleged "date rape" incident.
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No Charges Filed / No Jail Time
We've represented many clients facing misdemeanor charges who have successfully avoided criminal charges by hiring my office to represent them pre-filing and before the District Attorney's Office made a decision to file criminal charges.
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Drug Charges / Charges Reduced / No Jail Time
We've represented many clients who have successfully avoided criminal drug charges by hiring my office to represent them pre-filing and before the District Attorney's Office made a decision to file criminal charges.
Criminal Defense Attorney in Riverside
If you are under investigation or have been charged with a crime in Riverside, the decisions you make in the first hours and days matter.
Mr. DeLimon is an award-winning trial lawyer and former prosecutor with more than 20 years of criminal law experience and a documented record in serious felony cases. He has handled thousands of criminal cases and tried more than 75 jury trials to verdict, including approximately 30 homicide cases and death-penalty-eligible matters. The Riverside Superior Court recognizes Mr. DeLimon as qualified to handle capital cases in Riverside.
Mr. DeLimon has been named Riverside County Attorney of the Year four times and is a member of the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Before founding DeLimon Law, he spent 16 years inside the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, where he investigated, built, and presented cases as a homicide prosecutor. That firsthand experience now shapes how we approach every defense, from the earliest stages of an investigation through trial.
He is a powerhouse in the courtroom!“He has compassion and empathy for all parties as well as one of the sharpest legal minds around. He is a powerhouse in the courtroom; the kind of attorney people stop and listen to.”- Former Colleague
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GETTING OUR CLIENTS THE JUSTICE THEY DESERVE
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“He has compassion and empathy for all parties as well as one of the sharpest legal minds around. He is a powerhouse in the courtroom; the kind of attorney people stop and listen to.”- Former Colleague
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“I was facing multiple violent felonies and life in prison. Mr. DeLimon took my case to trial and the jury found me NOT GUILTY OF ALL CHARGES and I was released. I owe him my life.”- Client C.H.
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“Thankful for the interpersonal connection that Mr. DeLimon expressed through his work ethic and genuine concern for the best outcome of his clients!”- Daisy
16 Years of Prosecutorial Insight for Your Riverside Defense
At DeLimon Law, we start working immediately after contact, not at the next court date. We take over communications with agencies and departments, visit clients in jail shortly after an arrest when needed, and explain charges, the legal process, realistic outcomes, and fees in plain language so clients can make informed decisions without guessing.
Our defense team can:
Identify law enforcement errors or deficiencies in the investigation. Our in-house investigative team, which includes a former homicide detective and a senior District Attorney investigator, independently reviews police reports, re-investigates the facts, examines witness accounts, and identifies evidence the prosecution may have overlooked or handled improperly. Procedural errors and mishandled evidence can support suppression motions, reduced charges, or dismissals.
Identify legal defenses you may not know exist. We review investigative steps, forensic evidence, and procedural decisions carefully, including issues involving an unlawful search or seizure.
Negotiate your case with prosecutors. We communicate with prosecutors before charges are formally filed when early intervention may prevent a case from entering the court system entirely. When charges have already been filed, we represent clients at arraignments, bail hearings, motions, and negotiations, and bring the same preparation to courtroom proceedings when a case goes to trial.
Mr. DeLimon is an award-winning trial lawyer and former prosecutor who served as a homicide attorney in the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office before founding his criminal defense and civil rights firm.
Former Prosecutor Insight & Independent Investigation
Mr. DeLimon spent 16 years inside the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, where he investigated, built, and presented criminal cases as a homicide prosecutor and helped train the next generation of Riverside County prosecutors. That experience informs our defense strategy: we understand how cases are charged, how investigators build their files, and where those cases are most vulnerable.
Our documented results also include not-guilty verdicts involving murder, attempted murder, sexual assault, and serious drug allegations, as well as dismissals of forcible rape and other felony charges. Past outcomes vary by case and don’t predict future results.
We use independent investigation to re-examine the facts and may intervene before charges are filed when early contact with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is appropriate.
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4-Time Attorney of the Year
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Former Prosecutor
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Death Penalty Qualified
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Widely Respected By Legal Community
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High-Profile Case and Media Experience
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17 Years Proven Trial Experience
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you are facing criminal charges, you may be asking yourself a variety of questions. We understand how overwhelming this time may be, so we strongly encourage you to read our FAQs or contact us with any questions you may have.
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The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure, and this has long been interpreted to mean that police cannot simply arrest you for any reason they want. Instead, in most cases, police officers need to demonstrate probable cause to believe you committed a crime and obtain a valid arrest warrant.
However, like most legal principles, there are exceptions to the warrant requirements for an arrest. This is because there are situations in which taking the time to stop and get a warrant is not possible or might endanger the public. The following are some reasons why police might be able to arrest you without a warrant:
- The officer witnessed you committing a criminal offense
- The officer witnessed you committing a traffic offense
- There are exigent circumstances, including officers believing that someone (or the public in general) is in danger if you are not arrested, that you are destroying evidence of a crime, or that you might escape and avoid arrest if a warrant is sought
For example, if an officer pulls you over because you were allegedly driving erratically, and they discover you are intoxicated due to a breathalyzer test, they can arrest you at the traffic stop without seeking a warrant. This is because letting you drive away would be a risk to public safety, they witnessed the offense happening, and the chemical test provided probable cause to believe you were over the legal limit.
In all of these situations, however, officers still need to meet the probable cause standard for a lawful arrest. If there was no probable cause, your defense lawyer could prove that your arrest was unlawful and seek the dismissal of your charges.
How We Protect Your Rights in a Riverside Criminal Case
Even when the state’s case appears strong, we evaluate its evidence and explain what options are realistically available, so you can make decisions based on an honest assessment rather than guesswork. The sections below outline how we protect clients during investigations, bail hearings, and evidentiary challenges.
If your case is in a neighboring county, see our guide to working with a criminal defense attorney in San Bernardino.
Protecting Your Rights During the Investigation
When you retain us, we communicate directly with law enforcement and prosecutors on your behalf. You shouldn’t discuss the facts of your case with investigators before obtaining legal advice. We explain your rights at every stage of the process.
Representing You at Bail Hearings
The court may consider the nature of the charge, your criminal history, public-safety concerns, flight risk, and other circumstances when setting bail.
We represent clients at bail hearings before the Riverside Superior Court and argue for release or reduced bail when the circumstances support it. We present the facts that support release while the case is pending.
Determining Whether the Evidence Against You Can Be Suppressed
The Fourth Amendment limits how police may conduct searches and seizures. If investigators violated your constitutional rights while building the case against you, we can seek suppression of that evidence. Suppressed evidence generally can’t be used by the prosecution against you. Depending on the remaining evidence, suppression may weaken the state’s position or prompt the prosecutor to reconsider the charges.
