Jesse A. Arana

Jesse Arana is a skilled Criminal Defense Attorney who represents individuals all over California, including, but not limited to: Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County.

Jesse A. Arana was born in Los Angeles, California. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California in Santa Cruz where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Economics. While at UC Santa Cruz he volunteered at the Watsonville Law Center where he assisted the underrepresented immigrant community of Watsonville and provided Spanish translation.  

Recognizing that the law is a powerful tool that can better the lives of those in need, he then attended and earned his law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. During law school, he gained extensive experience outside the classroom by working for Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Flores Law Firm, and the Santa Clara District Attorney's Office.

After passing the CA Bar Exam on his first attempt, Attorney Jesse A. Arana served as a prosecutor for the Ventura County District Attorney's Office. As a Deputy District Attorney, he successfully prosecuted hundreds of different types of criminal cases. In 2015, Attorney Jesse Arana opened his law practice as a criminal defense attorney.

Awards and Organizations

• Richard Hutton Award Recipient -  2023
• Rising Stars selected by SuperLawyers Magazine from 2019 - 2023
• Past President of the Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association (CCBA) - 2022
• Past President of the Southeast District Bar Association (SEDBA) - 2018
• California DUI Lawyers Association - member since 2015