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Sam J Israels
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Former LA Prosecutor. Selected as "Super Lawyer" in 2019. Client's Choice Award Winner in 2014.
Sam J. Israels is a law firm partner with the Law Offices of Cron, Israels, & Stark. Mr. Israels received his J.D. degree from the Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Israels also previously worked at the Los Angeles Office of the City Attorney. He is admitted to practice law in the State of California.
Mr. Israel's practice focuses on the areas of criminal defense, including driving while intoxicated cases, drug crimes, sexual assault cases, white collar crimes, domestic violence cases, and traffic violations; and personal injury and administrative law matters. Mr. Israels is a member of the State Bar of California and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
70%
21 years | 3,000 cases
DUI and DWI
15%
21 years | 2,500 cases
Domestic Violence
10%
21 years | 1,000 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
5%
21 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Cron, Israels & Stark
12100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 410, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
Cron Israels and Stark
401 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1200, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
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Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent with mental health related legal defense
Sam is a fantastic lawyer at dealing with crimes done under mental health breakdowns. He was able to use his connections to find me the right psychiatrist to diagnose me, who recommended me for a mental health diversion. Instead of jail time I got the right therapy and psychiatric care I needed, Sam ...
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2019 | Criminal Defense
No connections. No experience. Never returns calls and messages
Mr Israels charged me $5,000 for only 1 letter to the detectives. He pretended to be very well connected and to know detectives, prosecutors, and judges but appeared to know nobody. Mr Israels failed to perform. He never returns calls and messages. His very low experience and expertise complicated tr...
Sam Israels
Replied last March 25, 2019I must admit that I was surprised by this review. Mostly because I never charged you anything and refused to take the case. I know that you really wanted me to take the case, but this doesn’t change the facts.
Posted by Deborah K. | December 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Sam got my ticket ERADICATED. No points, nothing on my record, nothing to my insurance.
Sam Israels helped me fix a ticket for a misdemeanor suspension when I'd never been notified I was suspended (and the ticket they claim I never paid was paid, but the check never cashed and so on and so forth, the DMV sucks, etc). Anyway I got pulled over and ticketed for driving while suspended ...
Posted by keith | April 20, 2014 | DUI & DWI
SAM the man
Went to Phil and SAM for a DUI case, Phil was very considerate and courteous as well as being reasonable. Now SAM is the one who handled my case and did far more than i expected, if you ever are going to put your money into the pockets of a firm or an attorney. I would bar none recommend SAM Israels,...
Sam J Israels's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sam is as competent and as fine an attorney as you will find. He's an excellent negotiator and litigator who get the best results for his clients."
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"Mr. Israels is a highly experienced attorney who fights to defend each of his clients. His expertise is clear for many reasons, including his recent selection to Super Lawyers. I would encourage anyone charged with a crime to contact him."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Top Contributor, Avvo
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Witkin Award, Santa Clara University Law School
Work Experience
2005 - 2008
Deputy City Attorney, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office
Associations
1995 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1995 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Drunk in Public Charges Dismissed
Charges Dismissed
Not Guilty Verdict in Assault with a Deadly Weapon Case
Not Guilty Verdict
Battery & Child Abuse Charges Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case dismissed - Driving at a high rate of speed
Case Dismissed
Education
N/A
Santa Clara Univ SOL
law
N/A
Univ of California Irvine
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2012
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Defending Domestic Violence Cases
Publications
2012
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Defending Domestic Violence
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What does refused in CEAV status mean? Is it normal for us consulate to make a decision after 1 week of getting my packet?
09 Jul 2019
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What to expect from the judge ?
02 Jul 2019
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I’ve been charged with 5 counts of forgery F5. How much time can I be looking at and what is the chances I will see no jail time
24 Jun 2019