Mehrdad Ghassemkhani

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Languages Spoken

  • Farsi
  • Persian

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Mr. Ghassemkhani during an arraignment of a high-profile media case.
Mr. Ghassemkhani has had several media cases including a high profile conspiracy to committ home invasion robbery case.  Mr. Ghassemkhani represented David Gates who was also charged in the USB BRIBERY/EXTORTION scandal with national media attention.

Mr. Ghassemkhani is an aggressive, experienced and knowledgeable attorney who has handled thousands of felony and misdmeanor cases. Mr. Ghassemkhani has... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“This guy is awsome”

Posted by: Corey, 6 months ago.

Client Review: I have been falsely charged with pimping and pandering. Mr. G was definitely sent by my guardian angel!! Right off the bat he assured me that I am... more
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5 star rating

“Assualt w/ deadly wpn, GBI, Hate Crime 5-7yrs.... NOT GUILTY!”

Posted by: Christopher, 6 months ago.

Client Review: Call went to 911 dispatch 6 males assaulting 1 male. I was one of the 6 and immediately and mistakenly view as the instigator, cuffed and hauled off... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

25 endorsements


Jorge Luis Rodriguez

I endorse this lawyer. If you're in trouble contact Mr. Ghassemkhani so you can understand what defenses you have and your rights.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jorge Rodriguez , Indianapolis (IN), About 1 month ago
Jon Martin Pettis

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Pettis , San Diego (CA), About 1 month ago
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Résumé

 

License

8 years since Mehrdad Ghassemkhani was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2004 02/06/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
TRIAL ATTORNEY at COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER 2004–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Santa Clara Univ undergraduate
Univ of San Diego SOL law

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certificate of Attendance 1108/1109 Evidence San Diego Public Defender's Office 2012
Avvo Rated Attorney Awarded an Excellent Avvo Rating AVVO 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member California Public Defenders Association 2004-present
Member State Bar of California 2004-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 166 Legal Answers
5 Best Answers - chosen by asker
61 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
20 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
GATES FIRST TO PLEAD GUILTY IN USD BRIBERY CASE San Diego Union Tribune 2011
DEFENSE CLAIMS MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING ROOMMATE WAS INSANE 10news.com, Signonsandiego.com, sandiego6.com 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LECTURE ON BAIL REVIEWS 2009