Anton Vialtsin, Esq., E.I.
Founder & Lead Attorney, LAWSTACHE™ Law Firm · San Diego
Anton Vialtsin is the founder and lead attorney at LAWSTACHE, providing aggressive and personalized legal representation. He focuses on protecting clients’ rights in federal and state criminal cases. Success never happens by chance. Anton Vialtsin’s clients quickly realize that it’s his hard work and dedication that make the difference.
Professional Experience & Notable Accomplishments
- Member of the Criminal Justice Act Criminal Defense Panel
- Handled hundreds of federal criminal cases, including drug importation/distribution (21 USC §§ 952, 960, 963), transportation/harboring of illegal aliens (8 USC §1324), passport misuse, and illegal entry (8 USC §1326), conspiracy to kill in a foreign country (18 U.S.C. § 956);
- Defended high-profile federal cases involving complex wire/mail fraud, aggravated identity theft, and theft of public property;
- Through motion practice, he recently negotiated a one-year jail term on an attempted murder charge. (People of California v. K.M.)
- Mr. Vialtsin also defended the chief marketing officer of a bank facing a twenty-two-count fraud indictment with losses of nearly one million dollars. The government’s offer and the probation department’s recommendation were for over eight years in prison. Anton Vialtsin prepared a convincing sentencing memorandum outlining alternative dispositions to the Court, which later imposed a probationary sentence without any custody. (People of California v. K.P.)
- Federal Felony Case DISMISSED, July 22, 2025. JUDGMENT OF DISMISSAL in Criminal Case as to “R.C.” Count 1, knowingly and intentionally importing approximately 71.47 lbs. of methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21 USC Sec. 952 and 960. Attorney Anton Vialtsin, managing partner of San Diego Criminal Defense Attorneys at LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM, argued factual innocence. [Federal Court, Southern District of California]. (United States of America v. R.C.)
- Successfully obtained dismissal in federal drug distribution case involving 34.5 pounds of methamphetamine (United States of America v. J.A.)
- Mr. Vialtsin assisted attorney Jeremy Delicino in Salt Lake City in preparing for a death penalty trial. That case resulted in the first acquittal in a police shooting in the state of Utah since 1973;
- Active member of NORML Legal Committee, frequently selected for felony drug-related defense in California and Nevada.
Practice Areas
Federal Criminal Defense in San Diego County
- Drug importation and distribution cases
- Immigration-related federal offenses
- White-collar crimes: fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering
- Firearms violations and violent federal crimes
California State Criminal Defense
- Murder, assault, domestic violence, and violent crimes
- DUI, drug possession, and trafficking
- Theft, burglary, and property crimes
- White-collar crimes and fraud cases
- Firearm-related offenses
Specialty Practice Areas
Featured business litigation case: OAO Alfa-Bank v. Yakovlev
In his most prominent Business Litigation case, Alfa Bank filed suit in California seeking enforcement of a $30 million judgment from Russia under the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of his client because the bank failed to establish sufficient service of the Russian lawsuit as required by California law. This case was unique because the bank’s employees and experts on Russian jurisprudence resided in Russia and were unable to come to the United States for depositions. Hours were spent deposing individuals with the assistance of interpreters over internet-based video conferences. Over the course of litigation that lasted nearly two years, Anton Vialtsin became deeply familiar with Russian banking laws and local civil procedure rules. The bank appealed the ruling in the California Court of Appeals. Anton Vialtsin was the lead attorney at all stages of the case. OAO Alfa-Bank v. Yakovlev
Why Choose Anton Vialtsin at LAWSTACHE?
- Over a decade of experience in federal and state criminal defense and specialized legal areas
- Member of the Criminal Justice Act Criminal Defense Panel at the Southern District and Central District of California
- Five-star client reviews on Google
- Licensed in California and Nevada
- Direct access to your lawyer: 619-357-6677
Bar Admissions
- California State Bar
- Nevada State Bar
- U.S. Federal Courts (Southern District of California)
- U.S. Federal Courts (Central District of California)
- U.S. Federal Courts (District of Nevada)
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Location
Visit our office at: 185 West F Street, Suite 100-D, San Diego, CA 92101