Your Criminal and DUI Defense Firm In La Verne, California

Former Deputy District Attorney defending clients at the Rancho Cucamonga courthouse and throughout Southern California.

Christopher Lucero

Attorney at Law

Proudly Serving: The State Of California

Christopher Lucero

Attorney at Law

Were you Charged With A Crime or injured in an accident?

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Helping You Get the Best Possible Result

Recent results for clients facing criminal and DUI charges in Southern California, including matters handled at the Rancho Cucamonga courthouse

Wet Reckless Plea with No Jail Time

DUI

Misdemeanor Plea with No Jail Time

Felony Criminal Threats

Misdemeanor Plea to Battery

Felony Assault

Misdemeanor Plea with no jail time

Multiple felonies relating to illegal gun possession

Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Misdemeanor Plea with no jail time

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

No Charges Filed

Felony Domestic Violence

No Charges Filed

Felony Sex Crimes

No Charges Filed

Felony Assault

Misdemeanor Plea with No Jail Time

Felony Assault with a Firearm 

Wet Reckless Plea with No Jail Time

DUI

Put 10+ Years of Experience On Your Side


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Lucero, PC

When you are charged with a crime or DUI, you need more than general legal advice. You need a defense attorney who will examine the evidence, protect your rights, and pursue the strongest possible result.


At Lucero, PC, attorney Christopher Lucero provides focused criminal defense and DUI representation in La Verne, Rancho Cucamonga, and throughout Southern California. As a former Deputy District Attorney, he understands how cases are built and how to challenge them. We handle felonies and misdemeanors, including:

  • DUI and related driving offenses
  • Assault, battery, and domestic violence
  • Weapon and gun charges
  • Drug crimes
  • Theft, burglary, and white-collar offenses


Every case receives personal attention. You work directly with your attorney, and we build a strategy around the specific facts of your situation — including matters heard at the Rancho Cucamonga courthouse. Contact Lucero, PC for a free, confidential consultation. Call 213-668-7569.

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Defense Focused on What Comes Next

At Lucero, PC, we understand that a criminal charge or DUI can put more than your immediate freedom at risk. Your career, reputation, driving privileges, relationships, and future opportunities may all be affected by the outcome of your case. One arrest or accusation should not prevent you from taking steps to protect everything you have worked to build.


Attorney Christopher Lucero approaches every case with careful attention to the evidence, the circumstances surrounding the allegations, and the potential long-term consequences. Whether you are facing a DUI, misdemeanor, felony, or another criminal matter, our firm is committed to protecting your rights and pursuing a favorable resolution. If you have been arrested or accused of a crime in La Verne, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, or elsewhere in Southern California, contact Lucero, PC to discuss your next steps.

Criminal Defense

Criminal defense encompasses a wide range of misdemeanor and felony matters, including assault and battery, domestic violence, weapons charges, and other serious allegations. Depending on the offense and circumstances, a conviction can result in jail or prison time, probation, substantial fines, court-ordered programs, and a lasting criminal record.Beyond the immediate penalties, criminal charges can affect employment, professional licensing, housing, relationships, and future opportunities. Every case is different, and factors such as the available evidence, prior criminal history, law enforcement procedures, and circumstances surrounding the alleged offense can influence the outcome. Understanding your rights and available defense options early in the process can be critical when so much is at stake.

Criminal Defense

DUI Defense

DUI charges in California can carry serious consequences that extend well beyond the initial arrest. Depending on the circumstances, a conviction may result in driver’s license suspension, fines, probation, DUI education programs, and possible jail time. Penalties can become more severe when a case involves prior DUI convictions, injuries, drugs, chemical-test refusal, or other aggravating factors. A DUI case can also involve both a criminal court proceeding and a separate California DMV process affecting driving privileges. Evidence such as the legality of the traffic stop, field sobriety tests, breath or blood test results, officer observations, and testing procedures can all play an important role. Understanding these issues and acting quickly—particularly when DMV deadlines apply—can be critical to protecting your license, record, and future.

DUI Defense

Our Practice Focus – Strategic Criminal & DUI Defense



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Assault and battery charges can result from physical confrontations, threats, or disputes and may carry serious criminal penalties. The circumstances, evidence, and intent involved can significantly affect how a case is handled.

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Drug charges can involve possession, distribution, trafficking, or other controlled substance offenses. Depending on the allegations, a conviction may result in fines, probation, incarceration, and other lasting consequences.

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Felony and misdemeanor charges can carry serious consequences, including incarceration, probation, fines, and a criminal record. The severity of the penalties depends on the specific offense, circumstances, and prior history.

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White collar crimes involve financially motivated offenses such as fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, and forgery. These cases can involve complex investigations and carry significant financial and criminal penalties.

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A first DUI can result in license suspension, fines, probation, DUI education programs, and possible jail time. Acting quickly is important, especially when separate California DMV deadlines apply.

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A DUI arrest can trigger a separate DMV action against your driving privileges. California drivers generally have only 10 days to request a DMV hearing, making quick action critical.

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California imposes strict Zero Tolerance laws on drivers under 21. Even a low BAC can lead to license suspension and other consequences that may affect a young driver’s future.

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A DUI involving injury can lead to enhanced penalties and potentially felony charges. These cases often involve complex issues surrounding impairment, accident causation, and the severity of the alleged injuries.

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Christopher Lucero is a former Deputy District Attorney who now focuses on criminal defense and DUI cases. He represents clients in La Verne, at the Rancho Cucamonga courthouse, and across Southern California. Clients work directly with him and receive clear communication at every stage.

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Have Questions?

Facing a criminal charge or DUI can leave you uncertain about what comes next. Lucero, PC provides strategic, personalized defense for clients in La Verne, Rancho Cucamonga, and throughout Southern California. Contact us today for a free consultation with a former prosecutor.

Call 213-668-7569 to get started.