Erica Esquivel is a passionate and dedicated criminal defense, appellate, and post-conviction attorney who fights tirelessly for justice, particularly for those seeking to challenge wrongful convictions and excessive sentences. With a practice rooted in transparency, diligence, and compassion, Erica brings an unwavering commitment to her clients—many of whom face the most pivotal legal battles of their lives.

Erica understands the profound impact a criminal conviction can have—not just on the individual, but on their entire family and future. She approaches each case with meticulous care, reviewing trial records and transcripts line by line, and valuing the client's own understanding of the facts as a key resource.

Fluent in Spanish and deeply connected to the communities she serves, Erica has achieved impressive victories across California—including successful motions under Penal Code §§ 1172.6, 1172.1/AB 600, 1473.7, SB 483, AB 2942, and juvenile transfer proceedings. Her casework spans from parole rescission hearings and Franklin motions to habeas corpus writs and high-stakes resentencings. She has represented clients facing life sentences, immigration consequences, and complex evidentiary challenges—and has secured their release, sentence reductions, and second chances.

Erica  is admitted to practice in all California state courts, as well as the United States District Courts for the Central, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Above all, Erica leads with integrity, listening carefully to her clients and advocating for meaningful change—both in the courtroom and beyond.