Moreno Valley Criminal Defense Attorney

Being arrested or accused of a crime can put nearly every part of your life at risk. Your freedom, employment, professional licenses, relationships, and reputation may all be affected by what happens next.

If you or a family member is facing criminal charges, you need an experienced Moreno Valley criminal defense lawyer who understands Riverside County courts and is prepared to challenge the prosecution from the beginning.

I’m Gregory H. Comings, and for more than two decades I have defended people accused of misdemeanor and felony crimes throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. My practice is solely devoted to criminal defense, including DUI, domestic violence, drug offenses, violent crimes, sex crimes, weapons allegations, theft offenses, probation violations, and serious felony cases.

When I take a case, I personally analyze the evidence, identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s position, and develop a defense strategy designed around the individual circumstances of my client.

Call me today at 951-686-3457 to discuss your matter and get your immediate questions answered, or fill out a contact form and I will call you back ASAP.

Why Choose Gregory Comings for Your Defense?

A criminal case can begin quickly. An arrest may be followed by questioning, searches, evidence collection, bail decisions, court appearances, and conversations with prosecutors. Decisions made during these early stages can affect the direction of the entire case.

That is why I believe effective criminal defense starts long before trial.

For more than 20 years, I have represented defendants in Riverside County and throughout the Inland Empire. I understand how prosecutors build criminal cases, how law enforcement investigations are conducted, and how seemingly minor facts can become critical pieces of evidence.

My job is to examine the case from the other side.

Was the traffic stop lawful? Did officers have probable cause? Was a search properly authorized? Are witness statements consistent? Does physical or digital evidence actually establish what prosecutors claim it establishes? Can evidence be excluded? Can charges be reduced or dismissed?

Those questions can change the outcome of a criminal case.

When you hire my office, you work directly with the attorney responsible for defending you. I believe clients deserve straight answers, realistic expectations, and a defense built specifically for their situation.

Recent Google Review

“I am so blessed and lucky to have hired Greg as my lawyer. I was looking to 3 to 5 years, 2 felonies and one was a strike felony I can’t share the specifics. Once I hired him, he got to work, pleaded with the DA that didn’t work but he dint stop there. In less than 6 months he was able to work his magic with the judge and he was able to plead my felonies down to misdemeanors, no jail time, dismissed court fees. He got me 120 days of community service or house arrest which that gets cut to half. I only did 2 months of house arrest when I was looking at some years at the big house not county.”

– Verified Google Review from Leonardo G.

Criminal Charges I Defend in Moreno Valley

Since 2003, I’ve represented people in Moreno Valley who have been charged with a wide variety of crimes. I’ve represented first time offenders with misdemeanor charges, as well as repeat offenders facing multiple felonies. I can help you too.

• DUI Defense: A DUI arrest does not automatically mean a DUI conviction. Traffic stops, field sobriety testing, breath tests, blood tests, officer observations, and the circumstances surrounding an arrest can all be challenged. I represent clients facing first-time DUI, second and subsequent DUI, felony DUI, DUI involving an accident, underage DUI, drug-related DUI, and commercial driver DUI charges.
• Domestic Violence: Domestic violence allegations frequently arise from emotionally charged situations where officers must make immediate decisions based on conflicting accounts. I defend allegations involving domestic battery, corporal injury to a spouse or partner, criminal threats, restraining-order violations, stalking, false imprisonment, and related offenses.
• Drug Crimes: California drug cases can range from relatively straightforward possession allegations to serious felony investigations involving sales, transportation, manufacturing, or distribution. I represent clients accused of possession for sale, drug trafficking, drug transportation, drug manufacturing, prescription drug offenses, drug conspiracy, possession while armed, and drug offenses involving allegations of distribution.
• Violent Crimes: Few allegations carry greater consequences than a violent felony. A conviction can expose someone to lengthy incarceration and create consequences that follow them for the rest of their life. I defend clients facing allegations involving assault, battery, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, manslaughter, attempted murder, murder, vehicular manslaughter, and criminal threats.
• Theft and Property Crimes: A theft-related conviction can damage employment prospects, professional licensing opportunities, and your reputation long after a criminal case ends. I represent Moreno Valley clients accused of offenses including petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting, burglary, auto theft, receiving stolen property, vandalism, carjacking, and robbery.
• Sex Crimes: Sex crime accusations can begin damaging someone’s reputation before a case ever reaches a courtroom. These cases require discretion, careful investigation, and an attorney willing to examine the allegations independently rather than accepting the government’s version of events. I defend cases involving allegations of sexual assault, rape, sexual battery, indecent exposure, lewd conduct, solicitation, sex trafficking, and other felony and misdemeanor sex offenses.
• Crimes Involving Children: Criminal allegations involving children require an especially careful defense because of both the severity of the potential punishment and the emotional nature of the accusations. I represent clients accused of offenses involving child abuse, child endangerment, statutory rape, child sexual assault, child pornography, and other allegations involving minors.
• Gun and Weapons Charges: California has complicated firearm and weapons laws, and an alleged weapons violation can become considerably more serious when combined with another criminal charge. I defend allegations involving unlawful firearm possession, carrying a concealed weapon, possession by a prohibited person, illegal sale or transfer, firearm use during an alleged crime, negligent discharge, discharging a firearm in public, and firearm sentencing enhancements.
• Probation Violations: A probation violation can put someone who has already avoided incarceration at risk of being taken into custody. Alleged violations may involve a new arrest, failed drug test, missed appointment, failure to complete a program, failure to pay required amounts, or some other claimed violation of probation conditions. I represent clients in probation violation and revocation proceedings and work to demonstrate why incarceration is unnecessary whenever the facts support that position.
• Gang Allegations and Enhancements: Gang allegations can dramatically increase the seriousness of a criminal prosecution. Law enforcement may attempt to establish gang involvement through photographs, social media, associations, tattoos, prior contacts, neighborhood connections, or statements from witnesses. Those assumptions need to be tested.

GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED – Your Defense Begins Today

Every moment counts when you’ve been arrested. Don’t wait for the first court date to act. Contact the Law Office of Gregory H. Comings, APC for immediate legal representation in Moreno Valley.

Request a Consultation – Available 24/7 – CALL 951-686-3457

Arrested in Moreno Valley? What You Do Next Matters

If you have been arrested or believe you are under investigation, avoid trying to explain the situation to law enforcement on your own. Statements made in an effort to “clear things up” can quickly become evidence against you.

You have the right to remain silent and the right to speak with an attorney. You should also avoid discussing the case on social media, deleting potential evidence, contacting an alleged victim when a protective order may apply, or attempting to influence witnesses.

Contacting a criminal defense lawyer early can help preserve evidence, evaluate police conduct, identify witnesses, review video or digital evidence, and begin building a defense before the prosecution’s case gains momentum.

The Defense Approach That Delivers

Effective criminal defense is about preparation, precision, and making the right strategic decisions at the right time. With more than two decades of courtroom experience in Riverside County and throughout the Inland Empire, I know how to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and use them to my client’s advantage.

Depending on the facts, the goal may be dismissal, reduced charges, avoiding custody, protecting a professional license, defeating an enhancement, or preparing for trial. Every case is different, but the level of preparation and personal attention I provide does not change.

Direct Access to Your Criminal Attorney

When you hire my office, you work directly with me. I keep clients informed, explain their options clearly, and provide straightforward guidance about the decisions ahead.

You will not be passed between departments or left wondering who is handling your case. I remain personally involved throughout your defense.

More Than 20 Years Defending People in Moreno Valley

For more than two decades, I have defended people facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Moreno Valley and throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. That experience comes from handling real cases, appearing in court, negotiating with prosecutors, challenging evidence, and preparing serious criminal matters for trial.

Whether this is your first arrest or you are facing a felony with the possibility of significant jail or prison time, my objective is the same: determine exactly what the prosecution can prove and build the strongest defense available.

Facing Criminal Charges in Moreno Valley? Start Your Defense Now.

The sooner a defense begins, the more opportunity there may be to preserve evidence, locate witnesses, investigate the circumstances of the arrest, and prepare for court. The Moreno Valley Courthouse is located at 13800 Heacock Street, Building D #201 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (open in Google Maps).

If you have been arrested, charged with a crime, received notice of a court appearance, call me right now at 951-686-3457 to discuss your matter and get your critical questions answered, or fill out a contact form and I will call you back ASAP.