Alexander Thomas Henderson

Alexander Thomas Henderson
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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • The Law Office of Alec Henderson
    5042 Wilshire Blvd.
    #23500
    Los Angeles, CA 90036
    Office: 415-359-6742
    Mobile: 415-359-6742
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (3)

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Interview on Channel 7 in Redding, CA after filing suit against the city for enacting a ban on all permitted and licensed dispensaries of medical marijuana.

A criminal justice system that is honest, fair and effective is one of America's most important institutions. History teaches us that the strength of our... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


“Horrible issues with this guy”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: I hired this lawyer in 2011. My experience with him has been hell. I advise you NOT to hire Alec Henderson. He has personal vices that can harm you... more
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“RARE LAWYER WITH HEART COMPASSION & JUSTICE TO THOSE WHO DESERVE IT”

Posted by: a Domestic Violence client, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: A LAWYER WITH BREVITY AND EXPERIENCE -HE WOULD SHELTER YOU FROM OPPRESSION BECAUSE HE LISTENS FROM THE HEART
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


William Patrick Daley

I have had the pleasurer to work with Alec for the last few months, and found him to be diligent and thorough in his preparation and analysis and a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: William Daley , Over 3 years ago
Deirdre Lynn O'Connor

I worked with Mr. Henderson for several years at the Los Angeles County Public Defenders Office. He is an excellent criminal defense lawyer, who... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Deirdre O'Connor , Torrance (CA), About 4 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

25 years since Alexander Thomas Henderson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1988 03/18/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney/Owner at Law Office of Alexander Henderson 2006–2008
Deputy Public Defender at Los Angeles County Public Defender 1988–2004

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
UCLA School of Law Law Juris Doctor 1988
UCLA Linguistics Bachelor with honors degree Cum Laude 1985

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Not Guilty Verdicts in numerous serious cases Juries

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Associate Attorney Bay Area Military Law Panel-NLG 2009–present
Member National Lawyers Guild 2009–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 113 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
43 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
46 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Mehserle Protester Settles Felony Case Oakland Tribune 2010
Family Tree Medical Marijuana Co-op Fights BAck Redding Record Searchlight 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Protecting Military Service Members from Unlawful Pretrial Punishment November Meeting/Bay Area Miltary Law Panel 2009
Presiding over Civil Contempt Hearings Los Angeles County Bar Family Law Judges Conference 1997
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