subject: Sean Erenstoft Aggressively Asserts His Clients' Rights - Earns Civil Rights Advocacy Honors [print this page] Sean Erenstoft Aggressively Asserts His Clients' Rights - Earns Civil Rights Advocacy Honors
Los Angeles, CA
First Amendment advocate, Sean Erenstoft faced off last year with the Los Angeles District Attorney who complained that Erenstoft filed a lawful civil suit against what Erenstoft termed a "corrupt government witness" the DA had offered as a witness against Erenstoft's client in a stalking matter then being tried by Steve Cooley's office.
Despite the fact that Erenstoft called media attention the fact that he had filed the suit to timely address the civil mis-doings of the witness (which included assault and battery on Erenstoft's client in 2008), the DA perceived the lawsuit as intended to intimidate the witness.
Erenstoft maintained that civil suits are filed everyday for a host of legal reasons, including the redress of grievances, money, and to obtain restraining orders.
It seems that Erenstoft got mis-handled by a DA who was unhappy with his aggressive manner of pushing back against the virtually unchecked power of the prosecutor.
In 2008 and 2009, Erenstoft raised concerns about the DA's office and its handling (and hiding) of criminal discovery thereby effectively violating the Constitutional rights of defendants to obtain evidence to afford them a fair and full hearing.
Erenstoft was also critical of the DA's lackadaisical handling of the whistle-blower's complaints leading (one year later) to the indictments pertaining to official corruption in the City of Bell.
Later yet, Erenstoft called on Cooley's office to normalized the penalties exacted for similar crimes (such as DUI and drug offenses) to ensure fairness in the system of justice.
His criticism of the DA's office went virtually un-noticed until his recent handling of the famous "Bling-Ring" case which launched Erenstoft's stature and amplified his concerns about Los Angeles' criminal justice system.
Regardless, Erenstoft remains staunch supporter of the deputies and other law enforcement personnel who have provided the insights and information which have served to launch his own policing of our government.
Sean Erenstoft is committed to providing his clients with honest and zealous representation. He and his staff are dedicated to providing a written retainer agreement specifically outlining the services to be rendered; and the expenses anticipated. Erenstoft is a zealous communicator and enjoys making telephonic and email contact with his clients. All telephone calls and electronic communications will be answered and returned promptly. If you have a question, Sean Erenstoft and his staff know and understand that communication is important. Erenstoft understands that his clients are nervous and need a responsive partner in stressful times.
Sean Erenstoft is a Los Angeles based lawyer who is respected by prosecutors and judges throughout Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley for his integrity and ethical representation. Erenstoft takes great pride in working closely with individual and their families to ensure that everyone is informed about the status of their case. Consultations are always free and confidential. Call the Law Office of Sean Erenstoft today to discuss a strategy to protect your legal rights.
