$ 350-650 per hour
A trial lawyer and an engineer, high-profile Attorney OMAR A. SIDDIQUI is a founding partner of the law firm SIDDIQUI LAW, a Prof. Corp. (fka Ulwelling Siddiqui LLP). Mr. Siddiqui and his high-profile cases consistently appear in prominent media circuits including television, radio, and newspapers. A powerful courtroom advocate, Mr. Siddiqui is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, and has been selected “SUPER LAWYER” by Thomson Reuters, Los Angeles Magazine, and Orange Coast Magazine numerous times, including 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019.
Primary focuses of Mr. Siddiqui's practice include trial advocacy and litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. Mr. Siddiqui's diverse practice includes civil & business litigation, corporate law, criminal defense, entertainment, sports & media law, intellectual property (copyrights ©, trademarks ®, patents), labor & employment, cyber law (computer, internet & e-commerce), science & technology law, environmental law, tort & personal injury, construction law (architect & engineer), as well as professional liability.
Mr. Siddiqui obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, where he currently serves on the Loyola Law School Board of Directors. Mr. Siddiqui's legal experience includes serving as a senior litigation associate at a prominent law firm. He also served as a judicial clerk for the United States District Court and the Superior Court of California (Orange County) where he garnered extensive knowledge of both the federal and state court systems.
Mr. Siddiqui is a civil, computer, and environmental engineer and holds Master of Science (M.S.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Engineering from the University of Southern California (USC). As Co-founder and former President of a computer manufacturing and consulting firm, Mr. Siddiqui gained extensive computer engineering experience in hardware, software, and technology development. He has also gained extensive engineering experience as a Civil & Environmental Engineer at a well-known engineering firm where he worked on numerous design projects.
Mr. Siddiqui also serves as an advisor and consultant to the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) on issues of national security & counter-terrorism and is an advisor/ partner with the CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (CIA). For his efforts as a first line of defense in national security matters, Mr. Siddiqui has been bestowed with numerous awards. He is a recipient of several Certificates of Congressional Recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives, the California State Assembly, the CIA, and the Department of Justice and the FBI, including the prestigious FBI Director’s Leadership Award presented by FBI Director JAMES COMEY at FBI Headquarters in Washington DC on April 2016. Mr. Siddiqui has met President BARACK OBAMA on numerous occasions, including at the White House, and was amiably referred to by the President as “The Lawyer”.
In 2018, Mr. Siddiqui was a U.S. Congressional Candidate running for the House of Representatives for California's 48th District. (). In the top two-jungle primary, Mr. Siddiqui ranked #5 out of 16 candidates.
From simple transactions to complex high-stakes litigation to working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) & the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), he is known for his innovative solutions, investigations, and case strategies. Trial Lawyer + Engineer + Scientist = PROBLEM SOLVER.
Super Lawyer (2019): Los Angeles Magazine
Super Lawyer (2019): Orange Coast Magazine
Super Lawyer (2018): Los Angeles Magazine
Super Lawyer (2018): Orange Coast Magazine
Super Lawyer (2017): Los Angeles Magazine
Super Lawyer (2017): Orange Coast Magazine
Super Lawyer (2016): Los Angeles Magazine
Super Lawyer (2016): Orange Coast Magazine
Super Lawyer (2015): Los Angeles Magazine
Super Lawyer (2015): Orange Coast Magazine
Super Lawyer (2011): Los Angeles Magazine
Super Lawyer (2010): Los Angeles Magazine
Super Lawyer (2009): Los Angeles Magazine
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Posted by Rohullah Latif (Engineer & Author) | December 28, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. Siddiqui is one of the most dedicated and trustworthy people I have had the honor of meeting. He took time out of his incredibly busy schedule to mentor and advise me on some important life decisions upon graduating college. Not many people can endure years of engineering and then complete law sc...
Posted by Zeeva Z (aka Zeeva International) | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Omar's had my legal back WELL-covered since 2005 as I developed my on-line business, e-zine, and other writings. A brilliant and creative thinker as well as as a Super-Lawyer, he's educated me, kept me within my First Amendment rights, and provided excellent advice and legal service. Once when I was ...
"Omar is a great attorney who gets great results for his clients. I would always want him in my corner."
Estate planning lawyer
2019
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Orange Coast Magazine)
2019
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Los Angeles Magazine)
2018
FBI ACAAA Recognition & Appreciation, FBI Albuquerque CAAA
2018
Certificate of Appreciation -- Judge, Orange County Science & Engineering Fair
2018
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Orange Coast Magazine)
2018
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Los Angeles Magazine)
2017
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Orange Coast Magazine)
2017
Certificate of Appreciation (FBI + DEA), Bethel Korean Church (Irvine, CA)
2017
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Los Angeles Magazine)
2017
Certificate of Appreciation, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
2017
FBI Service Award, FBI Los Angeles CAAA
2017
Attorney of the Month (Cover Story), Attorney Journal
2017
Certificate of Appreciation, Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
2016
USS Alexandria (SSN 757) Challenge Coin Medallion, U.S. Navy [Commanding Officer T.A. Santala]
2016
FBI Director's Leadership Award, FBI Director James B. Comey / Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
2016
Certificate of Appreciation, City of Fullerton/ Fullerton Police Dept. (Chief Dan Hughes)
2016
Certificate of Appreciation, County of Orange - California (Michelle Steel, Vice-Chair & Supervisor, 2nd Dist.)
2016
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Orange Coast Magazine)
2016
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Los Angeles Magazine)
2016
Certificate of Appreciation, Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
2015
Certificate of Participation, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
2015
Certificate of Appreciation, Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
2015
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Orange Coast Magazine)
2015
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Los Angeles Magazine)
2015
FBI Certificate of Recognition, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)/ U.S. Dept. of Justice
2015
Certificate of Recognition, California State Assembly (Young Kim, 65th Dist)
2014
Certificate of Congressional Recognition (April 2014), U.S. House of Representatives (Ed Royce, 39th Dist).
2014
Certificate of Congressional Recognition (June 2014), U.S. House of Representatives (Ed Royce, 39th Dist).
2014
Certificate of Recognition, California State Assembly (Sharon Quirk-Silva, 65th Dist)
2011
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Los Angeles Magazine)
2010
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Los Angeles Magazine)
2009
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (Los Angeles Magazine)
2004
Certificate of Excellence, Consulate General of Pakistan
2004 - Present
Attorney/ Partner, SIddiqui Law, a Prof. Corp (Ulwelling | Siddiqui LLP)
2017 - 2018
U.S. Congressional Candidate (CA 48th Dist)., U.S. House of Representatives
2015 - 2019
CIA Partner/ Advisor, Central Intelligence Agency
2014 - 2019
FBI National Director, Special Projects + National Board CAAA, FBI National Cit. Acad. Alumni Assoc. [FBI National CAAA]
2012 - 2014
FBI Chairman of the Board (CAAA), FBI Los Angeles Cit. Acad. Alumni Assoc. [FBI LA CAAA]
2000 - 2004
Attorney, Morris Polich & Purdy, LLP
1999 - 2000
Judicial Law Clerk/ Extern, U.S. District Court (Central District Of California)
1998 - 1999
Law Clerk/ Case Facilitator, Superior Court of California (County of Orange)
1994 - 1998
Co-Founder/ President + Computer Engineer, Innovative Technologies & Engineering, Inc.
1992 - 1997
Civil Engineer, SID Geotechnical, Inc.
2018 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
2016 - Present
Loyola Law School (Loyola Marymount University)Member, Board of Directors
2015 - Present
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)Advisor/ Partner
2015 - Present
Fullerton Police DepartmentAdvisory Board Member (Police Chief's Advisory Committee)
2010 - Present
InfraGard Alliance [FBI + Joint Regional Intelligence Center + OC Private Sector Terrorism Response Group]Alliance Member
2010 - Present
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Advisor/ Consultant (National Security/ Counter-Terrorism)
2009 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals (9th Circuit)Admitted to Practice
2001 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
U.S. District Court (Central District of California)Admitted to Practice
2001 - Present
U.S. District Court (Northern District of California)Admitted to Practice
2001 - Present
U.S. District Court (Southern District of California)Admitted to Practice
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FE/ EIT Engineering Certification
2017 - 2017
Fullerton Fire Dept. / Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Member, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy
2017 - 2017
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS)Member (National Leadership Academy - Washington D.C.)
2015 - 2015
Fullerton Police Dept.Graduate, Fullerton Police Cit. Academy
2010 - 2010
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (Los Angeles, CA/ Washington D.C.)Graduate, FBI Cit. Academy
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
MS - Master of Science
1995
BS - Bachelor of Science
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High School / International Baccalaureate (IB)
2019
U.S. Congress - House of Representatives
2018
Enviro-National Security: Environmental Impacts on Homeland Security & Local Defense Strategies (Panel presentation w/ CA State Senator Kevin de Leon)
2018
Speaker: FBI National CAAA
2018
Speaker: FBI Albuquerque CAAA
2018
Keynote Speaker: Executive Power & National Security
2017
Instructor: Technology Law + Contract Drafting
2017
Speaker: FBI National CAAA
2017
Keynote Speaker: CIA Mission Diversity
2016
Speaker: FBI National CAAA
2015
Speaker: FBI National CAAA
2014
Speaker: FBI National CAAA
2006
Employer Civil Liability for Holiday Parties
2004
Design Zone: ADA, Accidents and Arbitration
2003
Significant Trends and Cases Affecting the Architect
2017
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