Elliot Rahmim Zarabi

Elliot Rahmim Zarabi

also known as Elliot R. Zarabi, Elliot Zarabi

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse ... +10 more

1055 West 7th Street, Suite 1770, Los Angeles, CA

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

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Law Offices of Elliot Zarabi

1055 West 7th Street, Suite 1770, Los Angeles, CA, 90017

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Elliot Rahmim Zarabi's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

102 Client Reviews

Showing 76 - 80 of 102 reviews

Posted by Julie May | February 23, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Elliot Zarabi the BEST of the BEST!!! FIRST class lawyer in all the west!

It was an absolute pleasure and honor working with Elliot Zarabi. I was devastated and felt very worried about the future with my husband’s arrest; he had 2 cases both carrying multiple felonies. I hired Elliot for both cases, He definitely was a miracle worker...from all the felonies my husband was... facing he walked away with 90 days jail and 1 "minor" felony. Elliot worked really hard to win both cases and in my eyes he succeeded tremendously, He is a hero in my daughter’s eyes. He was always at tentative, caring and very human, he was genuine! always kept me in the loop of everything going on...He went above and beyond his "lawyer duty" when he took it upon himself to get legal advice from a Immigration lawyer before making any decisions, since my husband is illegal in this country. This definitely shows the BEST client service no money can buy, it's just priceless! I will always be thankful for everything he did to help my husband and I thru this, He fought till the very end and WON! Thank You ALWAYS!!!

Posted by Nicole | January 14, 2013 | DUI & DWI

This guy for your DUI

Being a first time dui offender i was very hesitant on who i should hire as my legal representative. Being a college student i was on a very tight budget without the offense so i searched on for a confident, knowledgable, and understanding but financially affordable lawyer. Elliot checked out in all ...of the above. After talking with 3 lawyers prior Elliot; i gave him a call, threw my case at him, he heard me out, then i hired him minutes before my dmv hearing that he handled fairly well. After hearing me out he confidently said, "you have a strong case." Getting a dui is already unfortunate. In my case it was not only unfortunate but it was even more devastating whent it was an avoidable situation. i was sadly at the wrong place at the wrong time. After leaving restraunt having a couple drinks, a couple friends and i left to get a case of beer from the store in the same plaza. After checking out, i get in my car only to roll down my window to a civilian male saying, "you are too drunk to be driving." i did not know this man. after him lecturing me for a couple minutes, i get out of my car and said, "i dont know you, why are you harrassing me?" he responded with, "either get in my car or i am calling the police." surely enough i should have called the police myself however i took the initiative to drive off in fear of getting into his car. driving off i thought i could get away from him because he followed me out of the parking lot chasing me down the road. though i know i was going far past the speed limit i know for a fact i took all legal right turns, yet he states in his statememnt i blew through red lights. moments after i was pulled over by torrance police and was given a sobriety test and a breathalizer where i blew a .12. afterwards i was given a blood test at torrance memorial for accurate blood alcohol level which came out to be a .10. come to find out at c ourt the folowing day the civilian wrote a statememnt against me during my arrest but failed to mention the incident in the parking lot. After elliot heard my case i hired him because he sounded confident in his work. He got me 4months suspension of my license which would have been so much more if i had gone with a public defeander; it could have been a years loss of license. i am allowed a restricted license until march with a mandatory alcohol class and the breathalizer installed into an insured vehicle. in my crimiinal case, i was given a handful of alochol related classes i have to take with minimal fines instead of a months jail time and maximum fines plus a handful of community service. i am thankful beyond belief that i dont have to sit behind bars for that long. The best part of hiring elliot even though i was hoping for a dismissal of the charge was that he was able to bring my charge down to ta wet and reckless rather than a dui! i was given 36 months probation along with the wet and reckless and after that i can have elliot expunge my charge. For a lawyer that did not specialize in dui's he surely did the best he could. We were in and out at my final court appearance with a deal breaker. I would hire elliot again in the future if it came down to it hopefully i wont be running into the law any time soon. This guy is a confident, hard working, and easy going individual. He will definately be one of southbay's most respectable and finest attorneys if he isnt already.

Posted by Anthony | January 04, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Excellent attorney!

When you get arrested one of the first things that run through your head is what am i going to do? Well one of the first things you need to do is seek legal help and Elliot is that kind of person you want to call. I was charged with two misdemeanors of resisting arrest and later on for charged for po...ssession of a controlled substance (not marijuana) back in March of 2012. I was inundated with attorney mail, offering me legal help and quite honestly did not know who to choose. So i called around, got free consultations and with some attorney's i just didn't feel like they really wanted to help me but just take my money. I called Elliot Zarabi and even in the first phone call i felt like he really wanted to take my case and help. I met with him, explained my case, and was explained how this process works. Right then i knew Elliot was somebody i wanted to work with and i hired him. I was in a place where money was a problem but Elliot worked with me in order to help my resolve my case. During those first few months like anyone i was worried, stressed, and not knowing what would happen but Elliot assured me that i should just relax, not worry and let him handle everything. Surely enough after a few months, i finally received a call from Elliot receiving great news. The two charges against me were dropped to an infraction and a fine. I am relieved, happy, and appreciative of Elliot's work. He worked with me throughout the whole process explaining any questions or concerns i had. Anytime i had a question he was always a phone call away and never too busy for his clients. Extremely recommend this attorney for all your criminal defense needs! Elliot is a good guy and will work with you to get the best outcome!

Posted by Pooh | December 21, 2012 | Criminal Defense

A Godsend

When I felt all was lost, Elliot was a Godsend. He is the best in the field. He handled my Petty Theft case with ease and was with me every step of the way. He kept me updated and helped me very very patiently with all my queries. I thank God every day of my life for having him on my case. He even ha...ndled my court appearances for me. Very knowledgable and patient. If you have any kind of problem with a criminal defense case, he's the person to approach. I would recommend him to anyone who wants a good ending to their case. Thanks Elliot!!!!! We are indefinitely indebted to you.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2012 | Criminal Defense

A VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE LAWYER

I have been in this country for over 30 years and I have never had an encounter with the law until this year, I was lost, scared, confused, just being in jail for just a couple of hours was the worst experience of my life. I was advised to seek legal counseling, I was checking the internet and foun...d this page, AVVO. Called Mr. Zarabi and he explained to me that was nothing to worry about, that he will take care of everything, and, he did. Mr. Zarabi is a professional, knowledgeable and affordable lawyer (he offered me a payment plan) that I will recommend without hesitation.

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Elliot Rahmim Zarabi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Malatesta

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elliot is a dedicated attorney who goes the extra mile for his client. If you need a criminal lawyer, he should be your guy."

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Damon Alimouri

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Elliot is a dedicated and diligent criminal defense lawyer. He handles his cases with unparalleled professionalism. I can say that confidently because I have worked with many, many lawyers. He stands out amongst the best as organized, concerned, and tenacious. Should I get in a jam, I know who I would call."

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Bryan Goodman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Elliot last May attending the Datamaster DMT Certification training in Los Angeles. He was the only attorney the the Los Angeles area to attend this valuable training, and that is what sets him apart from other attorneys practicing DUI defense. This shows he's serious about learning everything possible to better represent his clients charged with DUI. I endorse this lawyer."

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Azad Marvazy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Zarabi is a knowledgable, personable, zealous advocate for his clients who consistently gets positive results. This is one attorney who will leave no stone unturned in fighting for your rights. I highly recommend Mr. Zarabi for all criminal, DUI, & DWI defense."

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George Nickel

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Johnny Lai

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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John Rogers

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Mr. Zarabi on a number of criminal matters and highly recommend his representation. He's dedicated to achieving the most advantageous results for his clients."

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Hovanes Margarian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Sebastian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Zarabi is very impressive with how tirelessly he works for his clients. He's sharp, and a tough negotiator - something you need in this business. I've seen him in action many times and have always come away thinking his clients couldn't possibly be paying him enough for what he's doing for them."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Elliot. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Arash Khorsandi

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Zarabi and his high tech team of DUI defense lawyers are terrific. I ran into him in court one day and was truly impressed! hes tough and caring all at the same time, but most importantly after my conversation with him, I realized that he was honest and genuine, and that's hard to find these days. I endorse him!"

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Brad Margolis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Zarabi. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos"

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Joseph Woods

Unknown lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Cobb

Unknown lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Zarabi is a competent criminal defense attorney who's negotiated numerous DUI dismissals and created many happy clients."

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Benjamin Kuipers

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Zarabi as an attorney. His Avvo responses are concise yet informative and shows a depth of his understanding of the law. His reputation proceeds him into the legal community!"

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Sean Tabibian

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. He has dedication and fights hard to win cases."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Andrew Malatesta

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Client Choice, Avvo

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

DUI, Lead Counsel

2015

Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Criminal, Lead Counsel

2014

Criminal, Lead Counsel

2014

DUI, Lead Counsel

2014

AVVO Client Choice Award, AVVO

2014

AVVO Rated Attorney, AVVO

2013

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2013

DUI, Lead Counsel

2013

Criminal, Lead Counsel

2013

Avvo Rated Attorney, Avvo

2012

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2011

Avvo Rated Attorney, Avvo

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Elliot Zarabi

Associations

2013 - Present

International Footprinters Association

Member

2013 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

LACBA

Member

2011 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Brooke B.

DUI and Resisting Arrest Dismissed

Shamika M.

Case Dismissed

Patrick O

DUI Dismissed

Elias B

DUI Dismissed

Hector G.

DUI Dismissed

German A.

DUI Dismissed

Philip C - West Covina

DUI Dismissed

Tracy C.

DUI Dismissed

Donte C

DUI Dismissed

Hassan H.

DUI Dismissed

Michael M. - Felony DUI

Case Dismissed

Mary F. - DUI and Hit and Run

DUI and Hit and Run Dismissed

Miguel R

DUI Dismissed

Jose P

DUI Dismissed

MP - DUI

DUI Dismissed

Alredo G. - DUI Case

DUI - Dismissed

ML – Hit & Run Case Dismissed

Case Dimissed

Audrey J – Driving on a Suspended License

Case Dimissed

Brandon A. - Grand Theft Auto

Dismissed Charge

Maria V. - DUI Dismissed

DUI - Dismissed

Javier G.

Theft Charge Dismissed

Joseph M.

DUI - Dismissed

Marco G.

DUI - Dismissed

David R.

DUI - Dismissed

Patrick R.

DUI - Dismissed

Alfredo P. - DUI Dismissed

DUI - Dismissed

Gabe R - DUI Dismissed

DUI - Dismissed

Paul S. - Indecent Exposure Dismissed

Registration County Dismissed

Erick C. - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Morgan S. - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Kasandra V. - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Paul S. - Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Edwin L. - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

George P. DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Tony H. - DUI and Speed Enhacment

Charges Dismissed

Thomas N. - Possession with intent to sell

Deferred Entry of Judgement

Chastity W. - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Christopher H - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Tara H. - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Jose C. - DUI Rejected

DUI Rejected

Eliseo A. - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Carol M. DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Alicia R. - Case Dismissed

DA Reject

John P. - Not Guilty of Child Abuse

Not Guilty

Max C. DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Rachel M. Petty Theft Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Chisa C. - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Jenna J. Petty Theft Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Joanne P - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Vivian S. - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Ashley L - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

David A. - No Filing

no Filing

Mateo E. - Burglary Charges Dismissed

Burglary Charge Dismissed

Scott A. - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Oscar G. - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Ms. J - DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Diane S. - DUI Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Johnny Q. - DUI Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Client X - 2 Counts Battery, Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Harut A. – DUI Dismissed – 2/26/13

Dismissed and Reduced

Rebecca S. – DUI Charges Dismissed – 2/21/13

Dismissed and Reduced

Hooman S. – Theft Case Dismissed – 2/19/13

Dismissed

Nicole D. - DUI Charges Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Joyce Z – Burglary and Forgery Case Dismissed

Dismissed

Marcus J. DUI Charges Dismissed

Dismissed and Reduced

Nicole L. – DUI Charges Dismissed

Dismissed and Reduced

Laura L. – Grand Theft $20,000 – Case Dismissed

Dismissed

Kimberly F – Possession of Fake ID - Dismissed

Dismissed

Fab N. - Petty Theft Misdemeanor Dismissed

Dismissed and Reduced

Anotonio B. – Obstruction of Justice & Poss. of Ecstasy – Dismissed

Dismissed

Andy H. Charged with Burglary, Poss of Burg Tools and Theft Case Dismissed 12-18-12

Dismissed

Antoine P. Charged with Petty Theft – Case Dismissed 12-18-12

Dismissed

Nima S. – Probation Violation 11-27-12

Time Served

Carlos V. Misdemeanor Theft – Case Dismissed 11-19-12

Dismissed

Hiram M. – Charged with Forgery/Burglary/Obstructing Justice – Dismissed 10/23/12

Dismissed

Stephen G. – DUI Charges Dismissed – 10/22/12

Dismissed

Nydia M. Charge with Practicing Dentistry w/out License 10-9-12

Dismissed

Larissa A. Possession of a Controlled Substance Dismissed – 10/4/12

Dismissed

Joshua R. – 86 of 87 Counts Dismissed! 10/1/2012

Dismissed

Victor V. Petty Theft Case Dismissed

Dismissed

Freddy S. Case Rejected! Alleged Sexual Assault 7/26/12

Dismissed

Eric V. - Spousal Abuse Felony

Case Rejected

Art D.

Case Not Filed

Julian R.

Misdemeanor Dismissed!

Hala T.

Case Not Filed

Jordan M.

Pending Dismissal of Charge

Gurpreet K.

Reduced to Infraction

Roman S.

Charge Dismissed

Sophorn T.

Case Dismissed

Blanca G.

Case Dismissed

Maria B.

Case Dismissed

Matthew B. Charged with Felony Statutory Rape

Reduced to a Misdemeanor

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Education

2010

University of West Los Angeles School of Law - West Los Angeles

Juris Doctor

2007

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Dangers of Texting and Driving

Texting and Driving

Publications

2013

www.TipsyLaw.com DMV Proceedings

Languages

Farsi

Spanish

Armenian

Activity

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