With over 18 years of legal experience concentrating on Criminal Defense, I have defended numerous clients accused of violating California and Federal Criminal Law. I have a high success rate in obtaining favorable outcomes for my clients. I work personally with you, one on one, to obtain the best possible resolution of your case. I have extensive experience obtaining crucial evidence and information from the police and prosecution, making motions to suppress evidence or dismiss the charges, negotiating beneficial plea bargains and trying cases to juries. In the event your case doesn't go the right way I have experience with appeals and writs.
Prior to serving people accused of crimes, I served my country as an infantry soldier in the U.S. Army, obtaining the rank of Sergeant and leading an infantry squad.
Here are a few cases to give you an idea of how I have been able to obtain positive results for my clients:
-- In a recent DUI drugs case, I was able to obtain a not guilty verdict.
-- In a recent DUI refusal case, I was able to obtain a not guilty verdict.
-- In a recent DUI case, I was able to get the case dismissed after winning a motion to suppress evidence.
-- In a recent DUI case where the blood came back at .23 I was able to hang the jury and obtain a favorable resolution by threatening to retry the case.
-- In a recent DUI refusal case, I was able to hang the jury and obtain a reduced charge.
-- In one particular domestic violence case, my client was accused of beating his girlfriend. I took the case to jury trial and was able to get a not guilty verdict on three counts.
-- In another case, my client was charged with felony theft by deception of a tax refund. I represented my client at the preliminary hearing and got all his felony charges dismissed. My client was then able to plead to a misdemeanor which allowed him to avoid jail time.
-- In the numerous DUI and Driving on Suspended License cases I have handled, I have been able to obtain dismissal of the charges, a reduction of charges or to modify the sentence. Most cases never had to go to trial.
-- In a recent DUI case, I defended a client for whom I was able to get all charges dismissed after I successfully argued a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute.
-- In the single Driving under a Suspended License case which neccessitated a trial I won a victory (a Not Guilty verdict) for my client.
-- In a domestic violence case, I was able to get my client a plea bargain that allowed him to avoid negative immigration consequences by utilizing my substantial background in Family and Criminal Law.
-- In defending a writ brought by the City to stop the court's order to turn over bad deeds the cop did, I was victorious.
-- In an appeal for a checkpoint case, I was able to overturn the trial court's ruling on a motion to suppress.
-- In an appeal of a DUI case, I was able to get one of the out of state priors stricken by the Court of Appeal.
Representative clients: I defend clients accused of violating Criminal Law. My clients have been accused of Assault and Battery, Child Abuse, Criminal Fraud, Drug Possession and Sale, Drunk Driving / DUI / DWI, Embezzlement, Felonies, Gun Possession and Homicide. I have taken cases defending clients accused of Misdemeanors, Parole and Probation, Record Sealing or Expungement, Securities Fraud, Serious Auto Crimes, Sexual Abuse, Speeding and Moving Violations, Tax Evasion, Theft, Vandalism, White Collar Crime, Juvenile, Federal, Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence. I have taken and defended numerous writs and appeals from Criminal judgments when the trial courts didn’t see things my client’s way.
Practice areas
Have represented 100s of clients charged with DUI in criminal courts and in front of the DMV.
24 years, 500 cases
Represented hundreds of clients in criminal matters including taking matters to jury trial. I have a proven track record of standing up to the prosecutor and obtaining the best results for my client.
24 years, 300 cases
Represented those accused of Domestic Violence, including domestic violence jury trials.
24 years, 100 cases
Represented those accused of violent crimes, including misdemeanors and felonies.
24 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
English
3699 Wilshire Blvd Ste 700
Los Angeles, CA, 90010
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1996 | 10/27/2020 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Edward J. Blum | 1996 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Deuce Defenders | Associate Member | 2013 - Present |
California DUI Lawyers Association | Associate Member | 2012 - Present |
California Public Defenders Association | Associate Member | 2009 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association -- Criminal Law Section | Member -- Criminal Law Section | 2006 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of West Los Angeles School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
U.S. Army Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course | N/A | 1988 |
U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course | N/A | 1987 |
Pennsylvania State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1985 |
U.S Army Basic Training | N/A | 1985 |
U.S Army Advanced Infantry Course | N/A | 1985 |
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Conference name | Title | Date |
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October Lunch MCLE Event | Intro to Criminal and DMV Writs & Appeals | 2016 |
CDLA So Cal Spring Seminar | Eliminating Bias | 2015 |
Pasadena MCLE Conference | Handling Your First DUI Case | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v. Kevin H. | Case dismissed after I suppressed eyewitness ID. |
People v. S.E. | Exhibition of Speed / License Suspension Vacated |
P. v. Carlos D. | Jury Verdict of Not Guilty On All Counts |
P. v. Han K. | Charges Dismissed after Serna Motion |
P. v. Wilbert S. | Not Guilty on Failure to Support |
P. v. David T. | Reduction to Misdemeanor After Prelim |
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One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.
Steven Fernandez, Family Attorney on Apr 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Blum is a very conscientious and effective advocate.
P Voll, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. They don't make 'em like Ed anymore. Ed is a solid, no holds barred true believer trial defender that I am proud to call a friend and colleague.
Hovanes Margarian, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 30, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Rosenfeld, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 23, 2013
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Attorney Blum is one of the hardest hitting criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles. He has an excellent reputation for getting his clients results, both through negotiations and through jury trials. If you or a loved one have been charged with crime your first call should be to Attorney Blum’s office.
Nadine Jett, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 3, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Manbir Chowdhary, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 2, 2010
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Edward Blum is a practitioner with over 12 years of expertise in the field of Criminal Defense. His experience and consistency in achieving results on behalf of his clients make him a highly respected member of Southern California's legal community. I endorse this lawyer.
Timothy Combs, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 3, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Blum shows a mastery of the law and a willingnes to help potential clients. His experience is evidenced by his thoughtful contributions here on avvo. He is a credit to the legal community in Southern CA
Robin Mashal, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 7, 2010
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Mr. Blum has made a subtantial number of contributions on avvo.com. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical. I endorse this lawyer's work
Garth O'Brien, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 17, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Blum is a tenacious drunk driving defense attorney. He dedicates himself to every case and will do his very best to secure a favorable outcome for his clients.
Lance Miyatovich, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Edward Blum is an outstanding criminal defense and DUI attorney. When requested to refer a lawyer in Southern CA I would not hesitate to send them to Mr. Blum
Matthew Williamson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 28, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work without hesitation. I like his passion for his work and his care for his clients. He's a nice guy and honest who will look out for his clients.
Shawn Mills, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2009
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Mr. Blum lives in Southern California while I live on California's Central Coast. When my clients need expert legal representation in the Southland I always refer them to Ed. Each of my clients has gotten GREAT legal representation and results because of the referral; they report that they were very satisfied with the legal services received, which makes us both look very good! I highly recommend Ed Blum for all of your legal needs!