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AARON P. MCALLISTER - Awarded Super Lawyers, Rising Star in 2018 & 2017; Awarded "10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys" in 2018 & 2017; Awarded "10 Best Attorneys for DUI/DWI Defense" in 2018, 2017, & 2016. RECEIVED MORE THAN 30 LEGAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS SINCE 2015 RELATED TO OUTSTANDING SERVICE, ADVOCACY, CASE RESULTS, AND REPRESENTATION.
Since starting his solo practice in 2015, Mr. McAllister's case results include: (i) felony jury trial, client facing more than 20 years prison, jury voted 12 to 0 NOT GUILTY; (ii) DUI jury trial, CASE DISMISSED after jury voted 7 to 5 NOT GUILTY; (iii) multiple CASES DISMISSED on the first day of trial; (iv) multiple CASES DISMISSED during negotiations with prosecutor; (v) multiple felony counts REDUCED to misdemeanors at preliminary hearings; (vi) multiple felony counts REDUCED to misdemeanors during negotiations with prosecutor; (vi) D.A. REJECTS based on negotiations with prosecutor prior to case being filed, and more. Please see case results section for more information on some of our outstanding case results. *Disclaimer on case results: prior case results cannot guarantee similar outcomes on your case or future cases.
Mr. McAllister is passionate about criminal defense; his passion stems from the negative experiences that many of his family members and friends have had with the criminal justice system. Being arrested or having a loved one arrested can be a scary, frustrating, and stressful experience, and the collateral consequences of an arrest or conviction can last a lifetime. Mr. McAllister founded his law firm to fight for the best possible results and help people during this difficult time; indeed, he uses his skills, passion, knowledge and expertise to fight for an outcome that will minimize both the direct and collateral consequences of having contact with the criminal justice system.
Mr. McAllister gradauted from Howard University School of Law in 2009. His work experience includes (i) the D.C. Public Defender Service, and (ii) White & Case LLP - a top ranked international law firm. Before starting his own law firm, he received mentoring and training from some of the top attorneys in the nation.
Mr. McAllister is licensed to practice in the State of California (state cases) as well as the United States District Court for the Central District of California (federal cases). He represents juveniles and adults in misdemeanor and felony cases.
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 30%
Awarded & recognized for outstanding representation in criminal defense, including trial, misdemeanors, felonies, federal cases, state cases, expungement, early termination of probation, reduction of felonies to misdemeanors, & more.
9 years
- DUI and DWI: 20%
Awarded & recognized for outstanding representation in DUI cases, including trial (misdemeanors and/or felonies), expungement, early termination of probation, & dmv hearings.
9 years
- Expungement: 15%
Awarded and recognized for outstanding representation in expungment, record sealing, early termination of probation, and reduction of felonies to misdemeanors. Supervise legal clinic providing expungement assistance.
9 years
- Violent crime: 10%
Awarded and recognized for outstanding representation regarding violent crimes, including accusations of domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, murder, attempted murder, and more.
9 years
- Employment and labor: 5%
9 years
- Juvenile law: 5%
9 years
- Sex crime: 5%
Awarded and recognized for outstanding representation in sex related crimes.
9 years
- Federal crime: 5%
9 years
- White collar crime: 5%
9 years
Languages spoken
English
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC | Inactive | 2011 | 07/03/2017 |
| CA | Active | 2009 | 11/04/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Selected as Top 40 Under 40 | The National Black Lawyers Association | 2019 |
| Selected as "10 Best Attorneys" for California | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2019 |
| Selected as "10 Best Attorney" for California | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2019 |
| Selected as "Top 1% Attorneys in America" | Distinguished Justice Advocates | 2019 |
| Identified as "Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in California" | The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 | 2019 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected as "Top 10 Attorney" in California | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2019 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
| Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2018 |
| Selected as "10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys" | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2018 |
| Selected as "10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys" | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2018 |
| Selected as one of California's Top 10 Attorneys | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2018 |
| Recognized as "Premier 100 Trial Attorney" | National Academy of Jurisprudence | 2018 |
| Selected as Top 1% Attorneys in America | Distinguished Justice Advocates | 2018 |
| Selected as "10 Best Under 40 Criminal Law Attorney" | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2018 |
| Selected as "Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers" | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
| Selected as "Top 100" | The National Black Lawyers | 2018 |
| Chosen as "Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award" | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2018 |
| Selected as "Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers" | The American Society of Legal Advocates | 2018 |
| Selected as Top 1% Attorneys in America | Distinguished Justice Advocates | 2018 |
| Selected as "Top 10 DUI/DWI Attorneys" for California | American Jurist Institute | 2017 |
| Selected as Top 10% of Lawyers in the United States | Lawyers of Distinction | 2017 |
| Selected as "10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys" | The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2017 |
| Selected as "10 Best Attorneys" for DUI/DWI Defense | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2017 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
| Recognized as Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for California | National Academy of Jurisprudence | 2017 |
| Distinguished Lawyer (Conferred Upon Top 3% of Lawyers) | Expert Network | 2017 |
| Selected as Top 100 Lawyer in California | The National Black Lawyers | 2017 |
| Selected as Top 10 Under 40 Attorney for California | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2017 |
| "10 Best" DUI/DWI Law Attorneys in California | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2016 |
| Best in Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2016 |
| Chosen to Receive Top 10 Under 40 Award | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2016 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Best in Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2015 |
| Featured Attorney of the Month for Great Case Results - October | Imhoff & Associates | 2015 |
| Clients' Choice Award | Avvo | 2015 |
| Excellent Rating (Featured Attorney for Criminal Defense) | Avvo | 2015 |
| Top Contributor Award | Avvo | 2015 |
| Young Lawyer of the Month | John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles | 2015 |
| Admitted to Practice | United States District Court, Central District of California | 2015 |
| Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Santa Ana | Thumbtack | 2015 |
| Featured Attorney of the Month for Great Results - July | Imhoff & Associates | 2015 |
| "10 Best" DUI/DWI Law Attorneys in California | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2015 |
| Top 40 Under 40 Award | National Black Lawyers | 2015 |
| Admitted as Pro Bono Prosecutor | Los Angeles County Bar Association, Traditional Trial Advocacy Project | 2013 |
| Featured in Article for Exceptional Pro Bono Advocacy | White & Case | 2012 |
| Pro Bono Award for Exceptional Advocacy | White & Case | 2012 |
| Pro Bono Honor Roll | White & Case | 2012 |
| Merit Bonus for High Achieving Associates | White & Case | 2012 |
| Merit Bonus for High Achieving Associates | White & Case | 2011 |
| Pro Bono Honor Roll | White & Case | 2011 |
| Admitted to Practice | United States District Court, Northern District of California | 2011 |
| Pro Bono Award for Exceptional Advocacy | White & Case LLP | 2011 |
| Merit Bonus for High Achieving Associates | White & Case | 2010 |
| Merit Scholarship | Howard University School of Law | 2009 |
| Howard Law Journal | Howard University School of Law | 2009 |
| American Jurisprudence Award - Evidence | Howard University School of Law | 2008 |
| CALI Award for Highest Grade | Howard University School of Law | 2008 |
| Merit Scholarship | Howard University School of Law | 2008 |
| Howard Law Journal | Howard University School of Law | 2008 |
| Dean's Honor List | University of California - Irvine | 2006 |
| Scholar Athlete Award | University of California - Irvine | 2006 |
| Dean's Honor List | University of California - Irvine | 2005 |
| Scholar Athlete Award | University of California - Irvine | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Founder & Principal Attorney | The Law Office of Aaron P. McAllister | 2015 - Present |
| Supervising Attorney | City of Refuge, Anchor of Hope Re-entry Ministry's Legal Clinic | 2015 - Present |
| Attorney Assisting with Expungement | Lake View Terrace Improvement Association | 2016 - 2016 |
| Assistant Attorney | Legal Aid Society Of Orange County | 2015 - 2015 |
| Attorney Volunteer | The Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership | 2015 - 2015 |
| Volunteer Attorney | F.A.M.E. Legal Clinic | 2015 - 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Attorney | Mesereau Legal Clinic | 2015 - 2015 |
| Associate Criminal Defense Attorney | Imhoff & Associates, PC | 2015 - 2017 |
| Appellate Panel Attorney | Riverside Superior Court Appellate Division | 2015 - 2017 |
| Prosecutor | Inglewood City Attorney's Office | 2014 - 2015 |
| Volunteer Prosecutor | Traditional Trial Advocacy Project | 2013 - 2014 |
| Associate | Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt | 2013 - 2014 |
| Associate | White & Case LLP | 2010 - 2013 |
| Attorney | DC Public Defender Service | 2009 - 2010 |
| Summer Associate | White & Case LLP | 2008 - 2008 |
| Summer Associate | Robert Haugan Law Offices | 2007 - 2007 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Member and Award Recipient (Top 40 under 40) | 2016 - Present |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Member and Award Recipient (top 100) | 2016 - Present |
| Riverside County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service | Qualified Lawyer | 2016 - Present |
| Riverside County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Long Beach Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Long Beach Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service | Qualified Lawyer | 2015 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| United States District Court, Central District of California | Licensed to Practice in Federal Court | 2015 - Present |
| American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | Member and Award Recipient (10 Best DUI/DWI Law Attorney) | 2015 - Present |
| California Public Defender's Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
| The Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership | Member | 2015 - Present |
| National Black Lawyers Top 100 | Member & Award Recipient (Top 40 Under 40) | 2015 - Present |
| National Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
| John M. Langston Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| California Young Lawyer's Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| District of Columbia Bar | Member | 2011 - Present |
| Howard University Law Alumni Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Sigma Delta Tau Legal Fraternity, Inc. | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Congresswoman Maxine Waters | Meeting to Discuss Racial Profiling and Police Brutality | 2016 - 2016 |
| Black Law Student Association (BLSA) | Member | 2006 - 2009 |
| Howard Public Interest Law Society | Member | 2006 - 2009 |
| 100 Black Men (UC Irvine Chapter) | Secretary | 2005 - 2006 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter May 2015 - Young Lawyer of the Month | John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles | 2015 |
| Thumbtack | Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Santa Ana, CA | 2015 |
| Imhoff & Associates Attorney Newsletter | Featured Attorney of the Month for Outstanding Representation and Great Case Results | 2015 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | N/A | 2019 |
| Howard University School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2009 |
| University of California - Irvine | Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting with Congresswoman Maxine Waters | Police Misconduct and Racial Profiling | 2016 |
| Anchor of Hope Re-entry Conference | Prop 47, Expungement, and Pardons | 2016 |
| Langston Legal Clinic - Know Your Rights | Expungement and Prop 47 Felony Reduction | 2015 |
| City of Refuge - Community Reentry | Prop 47 | 2015 |
| Carson Job Fair Expungement and Prop 47 Workshop | Prop 47 and Expungement | 2015 |
| Compton Job Resource Fair | Record Sealing and Expungement | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia Community Re-entry and Expungement Summit | Record Sealing, Expungement and Community Re-entry | 2011 |
| District of Columbia Community Re-entry and Expungement Summit | Record Sealing, Expungement, and Community Re-Entry | 2010 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| People v. C.F. | 2 strikes to be dismissed, and one felony reduced to misdemeanor after 3 years; no jail time |
| People v. I.D. | PC 664/211 (felony) and PC 148a (misdemeanor) both dismissed |
| People v J.W. | 5 felony counts dismissed; pled to one misdemeanor count of attempted theft |
| People v. B.K. | Case dismissed |
| People v. K.H. | Two felony counts dismissed; plea to a misdemeanor with credit for time served |
| People v. K.A. | Case Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing |
|---|---|
| People v. N.S. | No prison time; 120 days house arrest |
| People v. M.M. | Misdemeanor reduced to infraction |
| People v. M.H. | Case to be Dismissed upon completion of drug treatment program |
| People v. L.D. | Case reduced from felony to misdemeanor |
| People v. J.S. | Case Dismissed and Record Sealed |
| People v. J.R. | Case dismissed pursuant to P.C. 1382 |
| People v. D.C. | Dismissal upon successful completion of 12 months probation |
| People v. G.D. | Case dismissed. |
| People v. J.H. | Case dismissed. |
| People v. B.J. | Case dismissed pursuant to P.C. 1382 |
| People v. J.C. | Negotiated reduction from felony to a misdemeanor with community service; no jail |
| People v. I.D. | Plea to misdemeanor (no prison time - spent one night in jail); case was initially filed as 3 felony counts |
| People v R.V. | Case rejected |
| People v. C.M. | case dismissed pursuant to P.C. 1382 |
| People v. L.O. | case dismissed pursuant to P.C. 1385 |
| People v. P.O. | Case Dismissed pursuant to PC 1203.4 |
| People v. V.M. | Case Dismissed pursuant to PC 1203.4 |
| People v. J.C. | PC 1203.4 Petition for Dismissal Granted |
| People v. V.A. | D.A. Reject |
| People v. J.C. | 1203.4 Motion granted, case dismissed |
| People v. J.S. | Not Guilty on All Counts |
| People v. M.J. | 23 felonies, all dismissed |
| People v. D.W. | Felony reduced to misdemeanor; domestic violence class |
| People v. M.R. | D.A. Reject |
| People v. C.O. | D.A. Reject |
| People v. A.P | Case rejected |
| People v. J.M.J. | DUI reduced to Wet Reckless |
| People v. G.D. | Potential Serious Felony Case Rejected |
| People v. P.T. | Case Dismissed at arraignment |
| People v. J.V. | Case Dismissed |
| People v. J.C. | Case rejected at arraignment |
| People v. C.P. | Felony reduced to misdemeanor; 90 days electronic monitoring or community labor |
| People v. J.O. | Terminal Disposition (no jail time, no fine, no probation, no community service) |
| People v. D.R. | PC 273.5a count dismissed; PC 415 terminal disposition; no jail time, no fine, no community service, no hard labor |
| People v. D.L. | 5 felony counts dismissed; plea to misdemeanor disturbing the peace; 12 months summary probation |
| People v. M.B. | DUI reduced to wet reckless; $200 fine (plus PA); SB 1176 (12 hour DUI class); eligible for early termination of probation after 1 year |
| People v. J.J. | wet reckless; $150 fine (plus PA); no DUI class, no jail, no community service, no hard labor |
| People v. T.T. | Case Dismissed at Pre-trial Hearing |
| People v. J.B. | Count 4 dismissed; Count 2 reduced to misdemeanor; outpatient drug treatment program; no jail, no fine, no community service, no hard labor |
| People v. A.C. | Case Rejected |
| People v. N.B. | Case Dismissed; expungement and early termination of probation granted |
| People v. T.T. | Jury Verdict: 7 to 5 NOT GUILTY |
| People v. DL, CM (cases consolidated) | case dismissed |
| People v. H | Case Dismissed |
| People v. CM | Case dismissed |
| CA DMV v. JV | Set Aside Order (No DMV Driver's License Suspension) |
| People v. JBK | Felony Case Dismissed |
| People v. ML | 3 out of 4 counts dismissed; no jail time; reduction of fine from $1000 plus PA to $300 plus PA; no community service, no community labor |
| People v. M.E. | Dismissal of 8 out of 9 counts; community service, restitution, and probation, no jail time |
| People v. B.C. | Negotiated misdemeanor charges down to infraction |
| People v. Y.R. | 60 days Community Service; no jail time |
| People v T.W. | Case dismissed |
| People of the State of CA v. V.M. | Negotiated deal with no jail time and 30 days community labor |
| People of the State of California v. A.S. | Case Dismissed |
| People of the State of California v. A.S. | Case Dismissed |
| People of the State of California v. M.W. | Case Dismissed |
| People of the State of California v. M.J. | 15 felony counts dismissed; remaining counts to be dismissed upon successful completion of drug treatment program |
| People of the State of California v. V.F. | Felony charges reduced to misdemeanor |
| People of the State of California v. T.W. | DUI charges reduced to dry reckless |
| People of the State of California v. E.N. | DUI charges reduced to exhibition of speed |
| State of California v. C.G. | Case Dismissed |
| People of the State of California v. L. | Felony reduced to misdemeanor, misdemeanor dismissed |
| DW v. AC | Motion for sanctions denied; client not incarcerated |
| People v. K.A. | Case Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing |
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