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

About Elliot

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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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 16 - 20 of 25 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Rachel | June 28, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Charges for alleged DUI DROPPED. Thank you, Elliot!

I hired my attorney after I was pulled over, under the suspicion, of driving under the influence. The field sobriety test was a bust and the police claimed the breathalyzer test read twice over the legal limit. I had done my research. Needless to say, I was dismayed by what I could find on the web.... I contacted several attorneys and felt strongly inclined towards Elliot Zarabi, Esq. Over the phone, he sounded earnest and, at first, I couldn't point my finger as to why I felt compelled to retain his services. I shared my concerns with him and he assured me he would do whatever was in his power to help me out. He was straightforward as to the possible outcomes and I never once felt misled or patronized (as I have with other attorneys). Our face-to-face made me feel even more at ease and I unloaded my concerns and he was attentive and listened- never once speaking over me- at all times. As an individual who was in a very rough spot, Elliot was able to put my mind at ease. His attorney fees for DUI cases are reasonable, especially given what he accomplished thus far for me. His reply to emails/phone calls/texts were timely and I never once felt neglected. We spoke only a handful of times, as I felt all the reassurance in the world that he was on top of my case. The DMV was rescheduled and what was looming over me was the arraignment. We spoke prior to the date and he had the most wonderful news for me...my case was dropped and I know it was thanks to his representation. My case, from inception to court outcome, was less than two months. My inclination to hire Elliot was spot on and I am happy I stuck with my gut feeling about him (his attorney summary, client reviews, our phone conversation and ultimately, our in-person meeting were all part of that strong compelling feeling that I am now happy I listened to) . I am very pleased with the outcome of my court case and am currently awaiting news from the DMV. I will post back when the verdict is in. At the onset of this ordeal, I felt my situation was dire and the outcome bleak, at best, yet I have nothing but positive information to post. In closing, I endorse Elliot 110% as he went above and beyond for me! Signed, Grateful Client

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

HIRE HIM!

Elliot is amazing! I could not have asked for a better lawyer! After doing a ton of research and calling several lawyers, Elliot Zarabi was the one that stood out for me. Not only are his prices reasonable, but he was very informative and honest. After getting myself into this situation, he was very ...reassuring and he really wanted to help me. Elliot was able to get me the best possible outcome of the situation which is what he predicted and my case was dismissed. He kept me informed and was there for me every step of the way. Being that I am an EMT, I was worried about my license getting revoked but he went above and beyond and made sure that did not happen. Elliot really cares about his clients and will make sure to fight for you!

Posted by Nicole | May 16, 2013 | DUI & DWI

A Stand Up Guy! Hard to come by in lawyers!

I was faced with a DUI refusal after denying a breathalyzer as the arresting officers refused to explain the law to me, I had an out of state license and had just moved here at the time. I called a dozen lawyers offering free consultations and all of them just overwhelmed me and made it sound like th...ey could do no wrong. Elliot was honest right out the gate, told everything to me straight and didn't give me the run around. I found that admirable and chose to hire him to defend me. Elliot fought for me in court for months so I could keep it in the back of my mind and try to get a grip back on my life since this shook me up. After the DA was finally ready to settle due to "problems with proof" he was able to reduce the Refusal charge (which is completely treated like a first DUI, and often has worse reparations) to a plea of No Contest for a Wet Reckless, which will drop off of my record after my three year probation instead of hanging on like a first offense DUI. I was also able to save my license (the DMV happened to lose my paperwork). I was grateful with the reduction because it requires a shorter term alcohol education classes, and I didn't have to buy an interlock device for my car. He always made me feel comfortable and when I had a bad time and was afraid and freaked out he was just a phone call away. He would never turn down a question. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Johnny | April 03, 2013 | DUI & DWI

The guy to defeat your DUI

Thanks to avvo, I found this very awesome attorney! He's a man of his word and he kicksass. He is a hardcore magician when it comes to dismissing dui cases. I felt very confident when he told me not to worry about anything and let him handled everything. I did what he told and BAM what do you know, C...ASE DISMISSED. This is no joke guys, Mr. Zarabi is your guy to defeat your dui. I can finally go back to my stressfree life. No more driving and getting high. He is very knowledgeble and he really does care a lot for his clients. He is very very affordable and he also had a payment plan available for me. So seriously guys. Please do not think twice about hiring him. All you have to do is give him a call, throw your case at him, and just kick back.

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!!!

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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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Charles Rathburn

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrew Malatesta

Sexual harassment lawyer

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Damon Alimouri

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Bryan Goodman

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Robert Mobasseri

Lemon law lawyer

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Azad Marvazy

Employment and labor lawyer

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Emilya Shaaya

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John Rogers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Sebastian

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brandon Sua

Criminal defense lawyer

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Arash Khorsandi

Personal injury lawyer

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Brad Margolis

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Malosack Berjis

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Joseph Woods

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Jeremy Cobb

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Sean Tabibian

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Javaheri

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Sharon Babakhan

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Vincent Tubiana

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Michael Terani

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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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