About Us

Meet Our Attorneys

Arsany Said

Alejandro Barraza

Managing Partner

Arsany & Barraza, Attorneys at Law
Riverside Criminal Defense & Immigration Attorneys

At Arsany & Barraza, Attorneys at Law, we provide aggressive, strategic, and results-driven representation to individuals facing criminal charges and immigration consequences throughout Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and across Southern California.

We are a trial-focused criminal defense and immigration law firm dedicated to protecting your freedom, your record, and your ability to remain in the United States. When everything is on the line, you need attorneys who are not afraid to fight—and who know how to win.

Aggressive Criminal Defense Backed by Trial Experience

Our firm defends clients charged with serious felonies, violent offenses, DUI, domestic violence, firearm charges, and high-exposure criminal cases. We are known for meticulous case preparation, powerful courtroom advocacy, and an uncompromising defense of our clients’ constitutional rights.

Attorney Arsany Said brings over a decade of courtroom experience handling some of the most serious and complex criminal cases in Southern California. Having served on conflict panels, he has been entrusted with cases involving life sentences and even death penalty exposure. He has conducted numerous jury trials and has secured multiple not guilty verdicts in high-stakes cases, including attempted murder, rape, and assault charges. 

His reputation is built on precision, preparation, and commanding courtroom presence—qualities that make a critical difference when your freedom is at risk.

Criminal & Immigration Defense Under One Roof

A criminal conviction can do more than lead to jail—it can trigger deportation, denial of status, or permanent bars to reentry. That is why our firm takes a dual-defense approach, carefully analyzing both the criminal case and its immigration consequences from day one.

Attorney Alejandro Barraza focuses on defending individuals at the intersection of criminal and immigration law, representing:

• Non-citizens (undocumented individuals, visa holders, and lawful permanent residents)
• Clients facing removal due to criminal charges
• Individuals seeking post-conviction relief to avoid immigration consequences

Mr. Barraza has extensive experience navigating both systems and works strategically to protect your immigration status while defending your criminal case. 

He also represents clients in:

• Family-based immigration petitions
• U-Visas and humanitarian relief
• Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
• Post-conviction motions to mitigate immigration consequences

Real Results. Real Defense.

We don’t just negotiate—we prepare every case as if it is going to trial. That preparation leads to results, including:

• Not Guilty verdicts in attempted murder, rape, and felony assault cases
• Felony dismissals, including domestic violence charges
• Diversion outcomes for mental health and rehabilitation-focused cases
• DUI reductions, including high BAC cases reduced to wet reckless

Our results reflect one thing: we fight—and we know how to win.

A Different Approach: Defense with Strategy & Humanity

We understand that many clients are facing more than just charges—they are dealing with mental health challenges, trauma, substance use issues, or life circumstances that brought them into the system.

We aggressively advocate for:

• Mental health diversion (PC 1001.36)
• Veterans treatment courts
• Rehabilitation-based sentencing alternatives
• Mitigation-driven defense strategies

We don’t just defend cases—we tell your story, present your humanity, and fight for outcomes that protect your future.

Proven Background & Local Experience

Both attorneys bring strong courtroom and community-based experience:

• Former Indigent Defense experience in Southern California
• Conflict panel representation in serious felony cases
• Active involvement in the Riverside County Bar Association, HBAIE, and local legal community
• Deep familiarity with Riverside and San Bernardino courts.

This local experience gives our clients a strategic advantage in navigating the system.

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Our Mission

Our mission is simple:
To aggressively defend your case, protect your immigration status when necessary, and secure the best possible outcome—no matter how serious the charges.

When Everything Is on the Line

If you are facing criminal charges or immigration consequences in Riverside, San Bernardino, or anywhere in Southern California, you need attorneys who will stand with you and fight back.Arsany & Barraza, Attorneys at Law
Defending you in criminal court. Ready for Trial.