25 Years Experience in Orange County California.

The duo of Gassia Apkarian and Phillip Zalewski brings vast experience and fierce determination to help you fight and win your case.  Their work includes  collaborating with members of Congress in Washington as well as taking on causes near and dear to their hearts. Through their humanitarian efforts, they have received millions of dollars of federal aid for refugees overseas.  Being involved in politics, Gassia Apkarian was invited to work with the president as his advisor in Republic of Armenia.  Both Gassia Apkarain and Phillip Zalewski gained invaluable experience working  in the Orange County Public Defenders' Office. 

Utillizing the knowledge gained while working with the Public Defenders Office, Gassia Apkarian & Phillip Zalewski have the ability to handle  the toughest criminal cases including: DUI's, White Collar Crimes, Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence Cases, Crimes involving Juveniles, Drug Crimes, Theft, Fraud Cases and Homisides. Their continuing education has allowed them to become experts in innovative fields such as DNA testing and forensic science. Being aware of newest  crime fighting technologies gives them the edge  and advantaqge to understand the intricacies of forensic science.  Gassia Apkariaqn and Phillip Zalewski  are often contracted by Orange County professionals  to advise them on issues such as DNA, finger printing, serology, firearms ballistics, and accident reconstruction.

Orange County Criminal Defense Attorneys

When charged with a crime in Orange County for  it is important to understand the laws involved in these cases.  Being accused or caught in a criminal act such as DUI or Domestic Violence for example, can be serious and life changing. DUI and Domestic Violence cases in Orange County have typically been frowned upon the community without the understanding of the nature of the crime.  It is important to find an attorney who will not judge you and look for your best interest within the means of laws in Orange County.  We understand your situation and the importance of confidentiality.  We look forward to helping you resolve your case.  Our teams of expert lawyers are here to answer any of your questions. Please feel free to contact us at 1-877-339-3946.

If you have been arrested you need to be consulted by an experienced attorney specializing in criminal law.  The most important priority is to obtain a lawyer who will represent you to obtain a release of custody (if necessary) and provide legal expertise about what is to come in the days and years ahead.

People who have been recently arrested need to talk to an attorney as soon as possible. Fill out our case evaluation form and we will immediately respond, or get on the phone now and call us 1-877-339-3946. The most urgent priority is often getting a lawyer to help arrange release and provide some information about what's is to come in the days ahead.

Criminal defense cases are complicated and require detailed investigation to be properly evaluated.  Our experienced lawyers have the expertise to handle most criminal cases  and provide you with the best possible defense. We specialize only in criminal defense and are dedicated to our clients from start to finish. Gassia Apkaian and Phillp Zalewski together have  25 years of experience defending clients in Orange County who have faced charges ranging from white collar crimes to multiple homicides.

Orange County Criminal Defense is our specialty.

In Orange County, CA our focus areas of criminal defense includes: domestics violence, drug charges, juvenile justice, white collar crime, investment fraud, government fraud, social security identity fraud, homicide and murder, perjury penalty, sex crime, assault and battery, DUI, insider trading, tax evasion, child abuse, man slaughter.

Apkarian & Zalewski, APC - The Orange County Criminal Defense Team

County of Orange / Orange County California

918 E. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Office 714-550-0309
Fax 714-550-8003

DIRECT LINE: Philip Zalewski: 562-884-7044
DIRECT LINE:Gassia Apkarian: 949-433-2072

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Serving our clients and our community is our goal. Domestic violence and criminal cases is our expertise.  We thrive on ensuring our clients the best legal services and protecting there rights.  Please feel free to check our homepage for general information about our lawyer services in Orange County, CA.


Our defense team at Apkarian & Zalewski are specialized lawyers handling criminal cases and domestic violence in Southern California that includes Orange County, County of Orange area. Orange County: Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, La Habra, Lake Forest, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, Yorba Linda. Orange County Communities: Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Rossmoor, Sunset Beach, Surfside.