Dominic Cantalupo is a criminal defense attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in complex state and federal cases. He has built a distinguished career combining legal expertise with financial acumen.
Dominic’s professional journey began in public accounting, where he spent seven years as a public accountant in Beverly Hills. During this time, he audited stock brokerages, investment advisors, and financial service businesses while preparing audit reports, tax returns, and SEC filings. He passed the CPA exam before he transitioned to law school.
Since beginning his law practice, Dominic has specialized in criminal defense. He served as a Federal Defender and member of the CJA Panel for more than 20 years, developing deep expertise in case preparation, trial advocacy, and negotiation. His practice encompasses all aspects of criminal defense, from initial appearance, discovery review and motion practice to witness preparation and courtroom litigation.
Dominic graduated summa cum laude from Whittier College School of Law, where he served on Law Review and received an AmJur Award. He earned his B.A. in Economics from UCLA and is admitted to the California State Bar.