Former prosecutor · Doug Sherrod
Redondo Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal defense from an office in Redondo Beach. Get help assessing an arrest, a citation, or an investigation and the decisions ahead.
Criminal defense from an office in Redondo Beach
Sherrod Defense is based in Redondo Beach and represents residents and visitors facing investigations, arrests and filed criminal charges. An allegation can create immediate concerns about returning home, driving, work and what to say when police follow up. Doug Sherrod starts with the documents and facts that determine your next decision.
Our office is at 116 S Catalina Ave, Suite 113. Arrange a consultation before visiting. Bring the citation or release paperwork even if you have not received a formal complaint. An arrest and a filed case are different stages, and the defense approach should reflect where the matter stands.
Redondo Beach police and the City Prosecutor
Redondo Beach Police Department may prepare the investigation, while a prosecutor reviews whether to file charges. The City Prosecutor’s Prosecution Division handles misdemeanor violations of state law and city ordinances. Its stated duties include reviewing felony arrests referred back by the District Attorney for misdemeanor consideration. The District Attorney handles felony prosecutions.
The City Prosecutor identifies domestic-violence, identity-theft and pier-related prosecution programs among its work. Those published priorities do not establish the strength of an individual allegation. For an incident near the waterfront or at a business, identifying independent witnesses and preserving available video can be more useful than debating the case from the police summary alone.
When your paperwork lists Torrance court
Redondo Beach’s prosecutor files criminal complaints in the Superior Court’s Southwest District. If your notice directs you to the Torrance Courthouse, the address is 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503. The attorney’s Redondo Beach office is not the courthouse; confirm both locations when arranging a meeting or hearing.
Review the department and appearance requirements with counsel. Bring any emergency or criminal protective order, including its expiration and contact restrictions. A disagreement about an order should be addressed through the proper court process, not by assuming that the other person’s invitation cancels it.
Defense for DUI, domestic violence and other charges
DUI defense examines the stop, chemical testing and the separate DMV licensing process. Domestic violence defense addresses the relationship, alleged conduct, recordings and protective orders.
Drug crimes defense examines possession, knowledge, search issues and any allegation of intent to sell. Assault and battery defense focuses on identification, the sequence of events, injuries and possible self-defense.
Theft and shoplifting defense evaluates intent, ownership, valuation and prior-conviction allegations. The charge on a citation may differ from the charge later filed; bring both documents if you have them.
Evaluating the evidence behind the allegation
Doug Sherrod is a former Los Angeles County prosecutor. His experience informs questions about what a witness actually saw, whether an identification is reliable and whether the evidence supports the charged offense. The defense may need to examine the events before an officer arrived, not only the statements collected afterward.
For a relationship dispute, preserve complete message threads and relevant photographs rather than selected screenshots alone. For a driving allegation, record the timeline of driving and testing for counsel. For a property allegation, retain receipts and ownership records. Do not alter or delete potentially relevant material; discuss how to preserve it safely.
Questions from Redondo Beach clients
Can the complaining witness drop the case? A witness’s wishes may be relevant, but charging decisions belong to the prosecutor. Do not pressure a witness to change a statement or ignore a subpoena.
What should I bring to a first meeting? Court and police paperwork, the next hearing date, any orders and a private timeline. Tell Doug about related assault allegations or restraining-order proceedings so the matters can be considered together.
Speak with Doug Sherrod
Sherrod Defense is based at 116 S Catalina Ave, Suite 113, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Call (310) 279-5113 or request a free initial consultation. Have your citation, release paperwork, court notices and any protective orders available.
Doug Sherrod is a former Los Angeles County prosecutor. That experience informs his analysis of proof, witness credibility and charging decisions. Representation begins with the facts of your case and a discussion of realistic options.
Criminal defense throughout the South Bay
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Official sources and further reading
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Local information checked September 21, 2026. Court assignments and procedures can change; follow the notices and orders in your own case.