Prior to forming her own firm Ms. Elden has experience with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.  As a Law Clerk, she was responsible for bench memos for Honorable Arthur Alarcon and actively participated in the actual writing of several published opinions for the 9th Circuit, as well as participating in Judicial Conferences.  After leaving the 9th Circuit she went to work as a Deputy City Attorney prosecuting Criminal Cases, Misdemeanors, Arraignments, Plea Bargains, and Trials.  Her experience in the City's Attorney's Office provided in-depth knowledge of the Criminal Court System.

Ms. Elden then partnered in Elden & Elden a Criminal Law Defense Firm where she represented criminal defendants across the country in both Federal and California State Cases (1985-1994).  Ms. Elden created Paula Elden Attorney at Law (1994-Present) to benefit her clients with her experience and dedicated representation.  Today Ms. Elden has amassed over 3 decades of Criminal Defense experience that includes private and public clients.  When faced with being arrested and criminal charges, Ms. Elden wants you to have confidence in her 30 years Criminal Law experience in reaching an optimal outcome in your case.