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Aaron Philip McAllister
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Biography
AARON P. MCALLISTER - Awarded Super Lawyers, Rising Star in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017. RECEIVED MORE THAN 60 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 and civil rights; 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
8
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
15 years
DUI and DWI
10%
15 years
Juvenile Law
10%
15 years
Violent Crime
10%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Aaron P. McAllister
3415 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
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Aaron Philip McAllister's Reviews
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Posted by Al | March 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Worth every penny
Attorney McAllister goes above and beyond. It is clear he is very passionate about his work and getting justice and the most favorable outcome for his clients. I have hired him personally and referred him to family and friends. Many of our cases were dismissed and other serious cases he was able to g...
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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System feeder
This lawyer caught an attitude every time I asked him a question about my case. I didn’t trust him enough to take my case to trial so I had to settle for 2 yrs probation. He’s cool if u want probation but You will still end up with a felony even if the police harassed & kidnapped you for no reason. H...
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Outstanding Lawyer !!!
What an Outstanding Lawyer (Definitely 5 STARS)!!! Attorney McAllister exudes Professionalism and I felt as though I knew him personally starting on Day One. He listened intently and came up with a strategy to move forward and address our case. During strategy sessions each and every projected s...
Posted by Christian | November 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Totally Accessible and Professional
Aaron helped me on a criminal matter today. He is by FAR, one of thr most eloquent, professional, and respectful lawyers I've ever come across. Not only did he take me under his wing IMMEDIATELY and without hesitation after hearing my situation, he didn't judge me, he was quick, and was the 1st attor...
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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KDN
Aaron was outstanding in working with our family on a Juvenile issue. He helped us make a tough decision to choose a diversion program rather then go to Court(even though our son was innocent of the charge) and he was absolutely right in advising us to choose diversion. In the end our son and his fri...
Aaron Philip McAllister's Lawyer Endorsements
"You can tell Aaron cares about his clients and will fight tooth and nail to get the best result. He explores every avenue in a defense looking for motions to file to ultimately get the charges dismissed. I'm an attorney myself, Los Angeles native, and if any of my family members need help, I would trust them in Aaron's hands."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Selected as The National Black Lawyers Top 100, The National Black Lawyers Association
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Selected as Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in California, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Selected as Top 100 African American Attorneys in California, National Black Lawyers
2024
Selected as 10 Best, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2024
Selected for Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of California, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2023
Selected as Top 10 Law Firm - Criminal Defense, American Association of Attorney Advocates
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Selected as Top Criminal Defense Attorney, America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
2023
Selected as Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2023
Selected as Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2023
Selected as "Top 10 Attorneys DUI Defense", America's Best Advocates
2023
Selected as "Top 10 DUI Defense Law Firm", Best of the Best Attorneys
2023
Selected as "Top 10 Attorney Award 2023", National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2023
Selected as Top 100, The National Black Lawyers Association
2022
Selected as Elite Lawyer for Criminal Defense, Elite Lawyers of America
2022
Selected as Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Selected as Top 10 DUI Defense Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2022
Selected as Top 10 Attorney, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2021
Selected as Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers
2021
Selected as "10 Best DUI Defense Attorney", American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2021
Top Ranking Attorney List, American Association of Attorney Advocates
2021
Selected as Top 10 DUI Defense Attorney, Best of the Best Attorneys
2021
Top 10 DUI Defense Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2021
Selected as Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2021
Selected as Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Selected as "America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys", America's Top 100 Attorneys
2020
Selected as "10 Best Attorneys", American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2020
Selected as "Top 10 DUI Defense Attorney", Best of the Best Attorneys
2020
Selected as "Top 10 Under 40 Attorney", National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2020
Selected as Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers Association
2020
Selected as DUI Defense Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
Selected as Top Ranking Attorney for DUI Defense, American Association of Attorney Advocates
2020
Selected as 10 Best Attorney for California, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2019
Selected as "Top 10 Attorney" in California, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Identified as "Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in California", The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
2019
Selected as "Top 1% Attorneys in America", Distinguished Justice Advocates
2019
Selected as "10 Best Attorney" for California, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2019
Selected as "10 Best Attorneys" for California, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2019
Selected as Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers Association
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
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
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 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
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
Selected as "Top 10 DUI/DWI Attorneys" for California, American Jurist Institute
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
2016
"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
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Chosen to Receive Top 10 Under 40 Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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
Top 40 Under 40 Award, National Black Lawyers
2015
"10 Best" DUI/DWI Law Attorneys in California, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2015
Featured Attorney of the Month for Great Case Results - October, Imhoff & Associates
2015
Best in Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2013
Admitted as Pro Bono Prosecutor, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Traditional Trial Advocacy Project
2012
Pro Bono Award for Exceptional Advocacy, White & Case
2012
Pro Bono Honor Roll, White & Case
2012
Featured in Article for Exceptional Pro Bono Advocacy, White & Case
2012
Merit Bonus for High Achieving Associates, White & Case
2011
Pro Bono Award for Exceptional Advocacy, White & Case LLP
2011
Admitted to Practice, United States District Court, Northern District of California
2011
Pro Bono Honor Roll, White & Case
2011
Merit Bonus for High Achieving Associates, White & Case
2010
Merit Bonus for High Achieving Associates, White & Case
2009
Howard Law Journal, Howard University School of Law
2009
Merit Scholarship, Howard University School of Law
2008
American Jurisprudence Award - Evidence, Howard University School of Law
2008
Howard Law Journal, Howard University School of Law
2008
Merit Scholarship, Howard University School of Law
2008
CALI Award for Highest Grade, Howard University School of Law
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
Dean's Honor List, University of California - Irvine
Work Experience
2015 - Present
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
2016 - 2016
Attorney Assisting with Expungement, Lake View Terrace Improvement Association
2015 - 2015
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 - 2017
Appellate Panel Attorney, Riverside Superior Court Appellate Division
2015 - 2017
Associate Criminal Defense Attorney, Imhoff & Associates, PC
2014 - 2015
Prosecutor, Inglewood City Attorney's Office
2013 - 2014
Volunteer Prosecutor, Traditional Trial Advocacy Project
2013 - 2014
Associate, Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt
2010 - 2013
Associate, White & Case LLP
2009 - 2010
Attorney, DC Public Defender Service
2008 - 2008
Summer Associate, White & Case LLP
2007 - 2007
Summer Associate, Robert Haugan Law Offices
Associations
2016 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember and Award Recipient (Top 40 under 40)
2016 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember and Award Recipient (top 100)
2016 - Present
Riverside County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral ServiceQualified Lawyer
2016 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Long Beach Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Long Beach Bar Association Lawyer Referral ServiceQualified Lawyer
2015 - Present
United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaLicensed to Practice in Federal Court
2015 - Present
American Institute of DUI/DWI AttorneysMember and Award Recipient (10 Best DUI/DWI Law Attorney)
2015 - Present
California Public Defender's AssociationMember
2015 - Present
The Los Angeles Regional Reentry PartnershipMember
2015 - Present
National Black Lawyers Top 100Member & Award Recipient (Top 40 Under 40)
2015 - Present
National Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
John M. Langston Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
California Young Lawyer's AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2009 - Present
Howard University Law Alumni AssociationMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2007 - Present
Sigma Delta Tau Legal Fraternity, Inc.Member
2016 - 2016
Congresswoman Maxine WatersMeeting to Discuss Racial Profiling and Police Brutality
2006 - 2009
Black Law Student Association (BLSA)Member
2006 - 2009
Howard Public Interest Law SocietyMember
2005 - 2006
100 Black Men (UC Irvine Chapter)Secretary
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. G.G.
Case Dismissed
People v. J.E.
D.A. Reject
People v. T.S.
Case Dismissed (Started as Felony Welfare Fraud Case)
People v. M.D.
D.A. Reject as to Rape Allegation
People v. A.W.
D.A. Reject on Rape Allegation
People v. J.P.
Case Dismissed Pursuant to PC 1385
People v. M.P.
Case Dismissed Pursuant to PC 1385 - Dismissal at First Court Date
People v. A.W.
D.A. Reject
People v. D.O.
Negotiated Wet Reckless
People v. N.R.
Negotiated Wet Reckless
People v. D.B.
Diversion Granted - Case to be Dismissed in 12 months - No jail time
People v. K.H.
Diversion Granted - Case to be Dismissed in 6 months
People v. M.B.
Mental Health Diversion Granted - Case to be Dismissed upon completion of counseling program
People v. E.G.
Case Dismissed - all 5 Felony, Strike Counts Dismissed!
People v. N.P.
D.A. Reject
People v. R.A.
No jail, no prison, Count 1 to be dismissed after one year, remaining count eligible for Expungment
Peopl v. K.T.
7 separate criminal cases with 9 felony counts - all counts dismissed, all cases dismissed
People v. K.D.K.
Case dismissed pursuant to PC 1551.2 and PC 1385
People v. K.K.
Case Dismissed
People v. J.M.
Client facing 16 years prison - no prison time
People v. T.C.
Case dismissed
People v. D.M.
Client facing 6 years jail - negotiated no jail time, just 10 days Community Labor
People v. K.P.
Client Charged with 2 strike/felony offenses - All Counts Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
People v. J.J.
D.A. Reject
People v. G.N.
Case Dismissed Pursuant to PC 1385
People v. S.C.
No Charges Filed
People v. D.L.
Diversion Granted - Case to Be Dismissed upon Completion of Community Service & Gun Safety Course
People v. E.T.
Case Dismissed
People v. E.R.
Case Dismissed
DMV Hearing re R.P.C.
Successful at DMV Hearing - Set Aside Order Granted - No License Suspension
People v. N.M.
Client facing 7 years prison - Negotiated probation offer with no prison time, no community service
DMV Hearing re P.R.
Successful at DMV Hearing - Set Aside Order Granted - No License Suspension
DMV Hearing re A.T.
Won DMV Hearing - Set Aside Order Granted
People v. E.I.
All counts dismissed
People v. J.M.
Case Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
People v. T.C.
D.A. Reject
People v. S.J.
D.A. Reject
People v. J.M.
Case Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
People v. A.S.
Case Dismissed Pursuant to PC 1385
People v. J.M.
D.A. Reject
People v. A.S.
Felony reduced to Misdemeanor at Preliminary Hearing
People v. L.B.
D.A. Reject
People v. M.C.
D.A. Reject
People v. R.V.L.
D.A. Reject
People v. K.O.
Case Dismissed
People v. B.M.
D.A. Reject
People v. H.G.
D.A. Reject
People v. D.F.
Case Dismissed
People v. H.W.
D.A. Reject
People v. R.D.
Case Dismissed
People v. K.B.
Case Dismissed Pursuant to PC 1382
People v. Y.H.
Case Dismissed
People v. A.L.
Case Dismissed
People v. K.T.
Attempted Murder - Not Guilty at Trial
People v. F.H.
Client Facing 17 years prison - negotiated probation (no prison, no jail)
People v. P.B.
Diversion Granted - Case to be Dismissed upon Completion of Community Service
People v. V.H.
Client Facing 12 years prison and had 2 prior strikes - negotiated resolution of probation with community service, no prison time, no jail time
People v. F.A.
Case dismissed
People v. J.M.
Case Dismissed
People v. E.V.
Facing 10 years 4 months prison - Negotiated Probation (no jail time, no prison time)
People v. C.N.F.
D.A. Reject
People v. F.M.
D.A. Reject
People v. E.M.
Case Sealed - Arrest Deemed Never to Have Occurred
People v. J.N.
Case Rejected
People v. C.N.F.
Case Dismissed
People v. J.P.
Client facing life sentence and charged with attempted murder and two other strike counts - Negotiated probation and dismissal of all strike counts - pled to one count of assault
People v. C.S.
Case Dismissed
People v. C.L.
Case Dismissed
People v. D.C.
Case Dismissed
People v. C.F.
Case Dismissed
People v. C.W.
Case dismissed.
People v. O.S.
D.A. reject and C.A. reject - no case filed
People v. K.H.
Case Dismissed
People v. P.S.
1203.4 Motion Granted - Case Dismissed
People v. L.D.
Case Rejected - No Case Filed
People v. T.N.
Case Rejected - No Case Filed
People v. T.E.
Case dismissed
People v. J.R.
Case Dismissed
People v. D.C.
D.A. Reject
People v. T.S.
Case Dismissed
People v. E.M.
2 counts attempted murder dismissed, plea to 664/215 only, 5 to 7 months camp
People v. J.S.
Case Rejected
People v. R.M.
Case Dismissed
People v. L.M.
Case Dismissed
People v. D.B.
Record Sealed, Arrested Deemed Never to Have Occurred
People v. M.B.
Record sealed, arrest deemed never to have occurred
People v. L.D.
Case Dismissed pursuant to PC 1385
People v. D.M.
All Counts Dismissed
People v. L.L.
Case Dismissed
People v. J.S.
All 5 felony counts dismissed!
People v. S.M.
Case dismissed on day of trial
People v. S.L.
Case Dismissed.
People v. J.S.
Case Dismissed
People v. Z.D.
Case Dismissed pursuant to PC 1385
People v. J.C.
Case Dismissed
People v. C.J.
DA Reject
People v. D.H.
Case Dismissed
People v. A.V.
Case Dismissed
People v. W.T.
Client facing 325 years to life - negotiated 7 to 9 months sentence; Negotiated dismissal of 5 felony/strike counts and 22 special allegations, including one murder count and 3 attempted murder counts - pled to one count of assault.
People v. R.M.
All Counts Dismissed Pursuant to WIC 786
People v. A.H.R.
Case Dismissed
People v. J.S.
Negotiated dismissal on the day of trial
People v. N.G.
Case Dismissed and Arrest Record Sealed
People v. J.H.
Case Dismissed
People v. R.M.
Case dismissed
People v. F.W.
Case Dismissed
People v. D.L.
Client Charged with One Felony Count - Case Dismissed
People v. A.B.
Misdemeanor DUI - Case Dismissed
People v. D.C.
Case dismissed pursuant to P.C. 1382
People v. D.D.
4 strikes dismissed - plea to one felony (wobbler), and one misdemeanor
People v. D.C.
Court granted 1538.5 Motion to Suppress
People v. E.N.
Case Dismissed & Arrest Sealed
People v. T.T.
Court granted 1203.4 petition for dismissal
People v. R.M.
Case Dismissed (Strike Count Dismissed)
People v. R.Z.
3 month Diversion - Dismissal after successful completion of anger management classes
People v. R.M.
Case Dismissed at Trial
People v. C.F.
2 strikes to be dismissed, and one felony reduced to misdemeanor after 3 years; no jail time
People v. R.M.
Case Dismissed
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
People v. D.C.
All Counts Dismissed
Education
2019
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
2009
Howard University School of Law
Juris Doctor
2006
University of California - Irvine
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Meeting with Congresswoman Maxine Waters
Police Misconduct and Racial Profiling
2016
Anchor of Hope Re-entry Conference
Prop 47, Expungement, and Pardons
2015
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
2014
Compton Job Resource Fair
Record Sealing and Expungement
2011
District of Columbia Community Re-entry and Expungement Summit
Record Sealing, Expungement and Community Re-entry
2010
District of Columbia Community Re-entry and Expungement Summit
Record Sealing, Expungement, and Community Re-Entry
Publications
2015
Newsletter May 2015 - Young Lawyer of the Month
John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles
2015
2015
Imhoff & Associates Attorney Newsletter
Featured Attorney of the Month for Outstanding Representation and Great Case Results
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
What's the sentencing for these charges
05 Jun 2015
Q&A
Is the "Petition for Dismissal" form 1203.4 PC the same thing as getting an expungement?
05 Jun 2015
Q&A
Do i have to disclose a non violent felony on job application if it happened over 10 years ago?
25 Mar 2015