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Posted by Leah Marie | February 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Theft case DONE!

Great attorney! I hired Shawn on the spot for my theft case that was in warrant status a couple months ago. I had already gone to a couple consults with other attorneys but when I consulted with Shawn, I knew he was the type of attorney I needed for my case. Not only did he take off my warrant, but h...e also got my case dismissed! I definitely recommend Shawn! You will always be updated on your case and receive the proper treatment you need!

Posted by Alison McGuire | February 24, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Just when I thought I was doomed! The Matian Firm helped me completely!

Going into the office for my first consultation, I didn't know what to expect. During the meeting I was attended by Mr. Matian himself and assisted by his wonderful staff. I was so scarred with my case knowing I'm undocumented and had a first time DUI that I never went to court for. I was assured tha...t I had an arrest warrant and was in fear everyday of getting arrested and maybe deported as well. I had too much at risk leaving my Husband and child alone. I knew it had to be fixed as soon as possible. I've never been through something so terrifying in my life. However, he made me understand what the exact process was and made me feel completely secure. He told me he can do everything in his power to dismiss the case. He eventually convinced me completely with his firmness, experience, and courtesy. He even helped me out with providing me with a monthly payment plan which saved me completely. I didn't even have to appear with him for the first court date. Next thing you know I no longer had a warrant under my name and finally went home with my family without any doubt or worries. I was always informed with any updates on my case. Then going through with the process of each court date, he got my case DISMISSED! Everything he explained to me was exactly how happened and I couldn't be anymore great full. Now, I recommend all of my loving friends and family that made mistakes, just like I did in the past, to The Matian Law Firm.

Posted by David | November 09, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A Wonderful Attorney; Saved My Son

My son was facing vandalism charges in Downtown Los Angeles. He was charged with graffitiing 3 separate buildings in Los Angeles, he had 3 felony charges and bail was so high. We could not afford bailing him out, we met with many attorneys and picked Shawn Matian. He got straight to the point and exp...lained everything to us from A-Z in a way we understood. Shawn went to court the next day and reduced my son's bail to zero - he was released from jail which was the most important thing for me, but the lawyer said now is when the fight starts. He told me he would not quit until the felony counts were dismissed because it would effect my son's life forever. He worked very hard for almost a year. He contacted each of the property owners and reached an agreement with each owner to clean their damaged property. After that, he convinced all the owners to come to court and speak with the district attorney that they no longer wanted to press charges. Me and my wife could not believe he was able to do this. The case against my son was fully dismissed!! He is worth so much more than we paid, the amount of work he went above anything we expected. His staff is also wonderful. They are available 24 hours a day and were always there to inform us and keep us calm. Thank you Shawn Matian, God Bless You!

Posted by TK | November 09, 2014 | Domestic Violence

Got me out of JAIL!!!!

I was pulled over for speeding one night and the officer ran my name and told me I had a warrant for my arrest for domestic violence!! I told the cop it was not true, I have never been married or ever had any incident but he didn't believe me and arrested me on the stop!! And the jerk towed my car! ... m recently moved to California and have no family here so I called my roommate from jail in west hollywood. He told me he used this attorney, Shawn Matian, for a DUI case he had and that I should call him. I told my roommate to call him asap!! This was around 9pm. At around 11:30pm the jailer told me my lawyer was here and he wanted to talk to me, I was shocked. Not only did Shawn Matian show up, I hadn't even paid him yet!!! He told me his staff called him and he was close to the area. I explain the situation to him! He then went into action right in front of me! He demanded the Sgt be come talk to him and forced them to pull a description of the actual suspected who warranted. The results came back and the description was very close to me: Same exact name, DOB, height and very close weight, it was crazy! But, Shawn noticed it also said the suspect had tattoos in certain areas and a birthmark on his back. Shawn told me to take my shirt off, I have no tattoos and no birthmarks. Shawn immediately told the SGT. I was a grad student and this was violation of my rights and if I wasn't released he would sue. He was railing the COPS, and he kept finding differences, like for example: the crime occurred in 2002 in Burbank, I was living in Florida in 2002 and had never been to California. By 12:30am I was released!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it!!! The attorney even stayed until I got processed out!! This guy loved every second of giving it to those COPS and I loved watching it!! Every single person who was in my holding cell was asking for his card!! He is the best!!

Posted by DariusSomekhian | April 21, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Superb at what he does, handled my cases and answered my questions very well

Shawn Matian is a stand up guy. He handled my case and assisted me throughout all my problems. I dont know what I would have done without him being on my side.

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