About Steven Michael

Steven Michael Cron is a criminal defense attorney admitted to the State Bar of California in 1974, holding. He is currently active and practices at Cron, Israels & Stark, a law firm located in Santa Monica, California. Mr. Cron has over 50 years of experience in criminal law, representing clients in various criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and federal crimes. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, from initial case evaluation to trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.

Mr. Cron earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, in 1973. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, graduating in 1970. During his time at Hastings, he developed a strong foundation in criminal law, which has been the focus of his legal career.

Throughout his career, Mr. Cron has handled a wide range of criminal cases, including drug crimes, theft, violent crimes, and white-collar offenses. He has represented clients at all stages of litigation, from pre-trial motions to appeals, and has a reputation for thorough case preparation and effective courtroom advocacy. His extensive experience has made him a sought-after attorney for complex criminal defense matters.

Mr. Cron has been admitted to practice before several courts, including the Superior Court of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His broad court admissions reflect his capability to handle cases at both the state and federal levels, providing comprehensive defense strategies for his clients.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Cron has been actively involved in various professional organizations. He served on the State Bar of California's Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct from 1993 to 1996. He is a member of the National Conference of Bar Presidents and has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense by Los Angeles Magazine since its inception. Mr. Cron also contributes to legal education as an adjunct professor at the Pepperdine University School of Law and has appeared as a legal commentator on national and local media outlets, including Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC.

Education

Univ of California at Los Angeles

Undergraduate Degree

UC Hastings COL

Law Degree

Languages

English (Spoken) Spanish (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Cron, Israels & Stark
1974

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California State Trial Court · Admitted 1974
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1974

Types of Cases Handled

felonies misdemeanors federal crimes drug crimes theft violent crimes white-collar offenses

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Certifications & Awards

Criminal Law in Los Angeles

California State Bar

Professional Associations

Fox News, CNN, MSNBC

Legal Commenator 2000 - Current

Pepperdine University School of Law

Adjunct Professor 1995 - Current

State Bar of California

Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct 1993 - Current

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR PRESIDENTS

has membership 1993 - Current

California Lawyers for Criminal Justice

has membership 1993 - Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

has membership 1993 - Current

Santa Monica Bar Association

has membership, Board of Trustees 1992 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 401 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1200 Santa Monica CA 90401

Office 2

 1541 Ocean Ave #200 Santa Monica CA 90401

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