Los Angeles & South Bay Drug Crimes Law Firm

Okabe & Haushalter: About the Firm

When faced with drug charges, it’s important to find a highly skilled defense attorney you can trust to protect your rights and fight for your freedom.  Drug charges are very serious accusations, ones that can land you behind bars and strip you of your rights.  By reaching out to an experienced Los Angeles drug crimes attorney at our firm, you can ensure you have the committed representation and aggressive defense needed to take on the prosecution and win your case.

Attorney Profiles

Attorney Ryan T. Okabe, Los Angeles & South Bay Drug Crime Attorney
Ryan T. Okabe began his career in criminal law with the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office. He learned early on the importance of being passionate and completely dedicated to defending his clients at all stages of criminal proceedings. While in the Public Defender’s Office, Attorney Okabe successfully tried a wide variety of criminal cases.  After working as a public defender, Mr. Okabe brought his defense experience to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where he gained valuable insight into the workings of prosecutorial agencies. His experience with both sides of the legal system provides his clients with unparalleled advantages in obtaining the best possible legal defense, and makes him one of the most sought after criminal defense attorneys in Southern California.
Education:
Mr. Okabe graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He obtained his law degree from Loyola of Los Angeles Law School and was a member of the Hobbs Trial Advocacy Program. 
Legal Associations:
Mr. Okabe is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, South Bay Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Japanese American Bar Association, and the Indigent Criminal Defense Panel.  Mr. Okabe is licensed to practice law in State and Federal Courts in California.
Other:
Mr. Okabe’s commitment to legal scholarship is shown by his advanced research in Fourth Amendment law.  Mr. Okabe co-authors the California Loose-leaf Search and Seizure Handbook, a leading authority on criminal law in California. 
Mark J. Haushalter, Los Angeles & South Bay Drug Crime Lawyer

Mark J. Haushalter began his career as a misdemeanor and felony prosecutor. His experience as a prosecutor has given him the experience necessary to handle even the most complex drug crime cases.  His dedication to his clients, attention to detail, and involvement in high profile cases has made him one of the top drug crime defense attorneys in South Bay and Los Angeles. 
Education:
Mark J. Haushalter graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology & Law Studies. He then attended University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California where he graduated with honors in oral advocacy.
Legal Associations:
Mr. Haushalter is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, South Bay Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, California Public Defenders Association, and the Indigent Criminal Defense Panel.  Mr. Haushalter is licensed to practice law in State and Federal Courts in California and Illinois.
Other:
Mr. Haushalter also co-authors the California Loose-leaf Search and Seizure Handbook, a leading authority in California criminal law. 
For more information about our law firm, please contact Okabe & Haushalter today!