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Aaron Philip McAllister

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AARON P. MCALLISTER - Awarded Super Lawyers, Rising Star in 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017. 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 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

  1. Criminal defense: 40%

    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.

    12 years

  2. Wrongful death: 15%

  3. DUI and DWI: 10%

    Awarded & recognized for outstanding representation in DUI cases, including trial (misdemeanors and/or felonies), expungement, early termination of probation, & dmv hearings.

    12 years

  4. 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.

    12 years

  5. Civil rights: 5%

  6. Employment and labor: 5%

    12 years

  7. Expungement: 5%

    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.

    12 years

  8. Juvenile law: 5%

    12 years

  9. Sex crime: 5%

    Awarded and recognized for outstanding representation in sex related crimes.

    12 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

The Law Office of Aaron P. McAllister

3415 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA, 90034

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    DCResigned201102/09/2021
    CAActive200911/05/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers54
    Legal guides3
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Selected as Top 40 Under 40The National Black Lawyers2021
    Selected as "10 Best DUI Defense Attorney"American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2021
    Top Ranking Attorney ListAmerican Association of Attorney Advocates2021
    Selected as Top 10 DUI Defense AttorneyBest of the Best Attorneys2021
    Top 10 DUI Defense AttorneyAttorney and Practice Magazine2021
    Selected as Elite LawyerElite Lawyers of America2021
    Selected as Top 10 Under 40National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2021
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2020
    Selected as "America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys"America's Top 100 Attorneys2020
    Selected as "10 Best Attorneys"American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2020
    Selected as "Top 10 DUI Defense Attorney"Best of the Best Attorneys2020
    Selected as "Top 10 Under 40 Attorney"National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2020
    Selected as Top 40 Under 40The National Black Lawyers Association2020
    Selected as DUI Defense Top 10 AttorneyAttorney and Practice Magazine2020
    Selected as Top Ranking Attorney for DUI DefenseAmerican Association of Attorney Advocates2020
    Selected as 10 Best Attorney for CaliforniaAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2020
    Selected as "Top 10 Attorney" in CaliforniaAttorney and Practice Magazine2019
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2019
    Identified as "Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in California"The National Trial Lawyers Top 1002019
    Selected as "Top 1% Attorneys in America"Distinguished Justice Advocates2019
    Selected as "10 Best Attorney" for CaliforniaAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2019
    Selected as "10 Best Attorneys" for CaliforniaAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2019
    Selected as Top 40 Under 40The National Black Lawyers Association2019
    Top 40 Lawyers Under 40American Society of Legal Advocates2018
    Selected as "10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys"American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2018
    Selected as "10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys"American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2018
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2018
    Selected as one of California's Top 10 AttorneysAttorney and Practice Magazine2018
    Recognized as "Premier 100 Trial Attorney"National Academy of Jurisprudence2018
    Selected as Top 1% Attorneys in AmericaDistinguished Justice Advocates2018
    Selected as Top 1% Attorneys in AmericaDistinguished Justice Advocates2018
    Selected as "10 Best Under 40 Criminal Law Attorney"American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2018
    Selected as "Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers"National Trial Lawyers2018
    Selected as "Top 100"The National Black Lawyers2018
    Chosen as "Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award"National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2018
    Selected as "Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers"The American Society of Legal Advocates2018
    Selected as Top 10% of Lawyers in the United StatesLawyers of Distinction2017
    Selected as "10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys"The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2017
    Selected as "10 Best Attorneys" for DUI/DWI DefenseAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2017
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2017
    Recognized as Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for CaliforniaNational Academy of Jurisprudence2017
    Selected as "Top 10 DUI/DWI Attorneys" for CaliforniaAmerican Jurist Institute2017
    Distinguished Lawyer (Conferred Upon Top 3% of Lawyers)Expert Network2017
    Selected as Top 100 Lawyer in CaliforniaThe National Black Lawyers2017
    Selected as Top 10 Under 40 Attorney for CaliforniaNational Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2017
    "10 Best" DUI/DWI Law Attorneys in CaliforniaAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2016
    Best in Client Satisfaction AwardAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2016
    Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2016
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2016
    Chosen to Receive Top 10 Under 40 AwardNational Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2016
    Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2015
    Excellent Rating (Featured Attorney for Criminal Defense)Avvo2015
    Top Contributor AwardAvvo2015
    Young Lawyer of the MonthJohn M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles2015
    Admitted to PracticeUnited States District Court, Central District of California2015
    Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Santa AnaThumbtack2015
    Featured Attorney of the Month for Great Results - JulyImhoff & Associates2015
    Top 40 Under 40 AwardNational Black Lawyers2015
    "10 Best" DUI/DWI Law Attorneys in CaliforniaAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2015
    Featured Attorney of the Month for Great Case Results - OctoberImhoff & Associates2015
    Best in Client Satisfaction AwardAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2015
    Admitted as Pro Bono ProsecutorLos Angeles County Bar Association, Traditional Trial Advocacy Project2013
    Pro Bono Award for Exceptional AdvocacyWhite & Case2012
    Pro Bono Honor RollWhite & Case2012
    Featured in Article for Exceptional Pro Bono AdvocacyWhite & Case2012
    Merit Bonus for High Achieving AssociatesWhite & Case2012
    Pro Bono Award for Exceptional AdvocacyWhite & Case LLP2011
    Admitted to PracticeUnited States District Court, Northern District of California2011
    Pro Bono Honor RollWhite & Case2011
    Merit Bonus for High Achieving AssociatesWhite & Case2011
    Merit Bonus for High Achieving AssociatesWhite & Case2010
    Howard Law JournalHoward University School of Law2009
    Merit ScholarshipHoward University School of Law2009
    American Jurisprudence Award - EvidenceHoward University School of Law2008
    Howard Law JournalHoward University School of Law2008
    Merit ScholarshipHoward University School of Law2008
    CALI Award for Highest GradeHoward University School of Law2008
    Scholar Athlete AwardUniversity of California - Irvine2006
    Dean's Honor ListUniversity of California - Irvine2006
    Scholar Athlete AwardUniversity of California - Irvine2005
    Dean's Honor ListUniversity of California - Irvine2005
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Founder & Principal AttorneyThe Law Office of Aaron P. McAllister2015 - Present
    Supervising AttorneyCity of Refuge, Anchor of Hope Re-entry Ministry's Legal Clinic2015 - Present
    Attorney Assisting with ExpungementLake View Terrace Improvement Association2016 - 2016
    Assistant AttorneyLegal Aid Society Of Orange County2015 - 2015
    Attorney VolunteerThe Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership2015 - 2015
    Volunteer AttorneyF.A.M.E. Legal Clinic2015 - 2015
    Volunteer AttorneyMesereau Legal Clinic2015 - 2015
    Associate Criminal Defense AttorneyImhoff & Associates, PC2015 - 2017
    Appellate Panel AttorneyRiverside Superior Court Appellate Division2015 - 2017
    ProsecutorInglewood City Attorney's Office2014 - 2015
    Volunteer ProsecutorTraditional Trial Advocacy Project2013 - 2014
    AssociateIvie, McNeill & Wyatt2013 - 2014
    AssociateWhite & Case LLP2010 - 2013
    AttorneyDC Public Defender Service2009 - 2010
    Summer AssociateWhite & Case LLP2008 - 2008
    Summer AssociateRobert Haugan Law Offices2007 - 2007
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    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 Lawyer2016 - Present
    Riverside County Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
    Long Beach Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
    Long Beach Bar Association Lawyer Referral ServiceQualified Lawyer2015 - Present
    United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaLicensed to Practice in Federal Court2015 - Present
    American Institute of DUI/DWI AttorneysMember and Award Recipient (10 Best DUI/DWI Law Attorney)2015 - Present
    California Public Defender's AssociationMember2015 - Present
    The Los Angeles Regional Reentry PartnershipMember2015 - Present
    National Black Lawyers Top 100Member & Award Recipient (Top 40 Under 40)2015 - Present
    National Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
    John M. Langston Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
    California Young Lawyer's AssociationMember2013 - Present
    Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
    District of Columbia BarMember2011 - Present
    Howard University Law Alumni AssociationMember2009 - Present
    State Bar of CaliforniaMember2009 - Present
    Sigma Delta Tau Legal Fraternity, Inc.Member2007 - Present
    Congresswoman Maxine WatersMeeting to Discuss Racial Profiling and Police Brutality2016 - 2016
    Black Law Student Association (BLSA)Member2006 - 2009
    Howard Public Interest Law SocietyMember2006 - 2009
    100 Black Men (UC Irvine Chapter)Secretary2005 - 2006
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Newsletter May 2015 - Young Lawyer of the MonthJohn M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles2015
    ThumbtackBest Criminal Defense Attorneys in Santa Ana, CA2015
    Imhoff & Associates Attorney NewsletterFeatured Attorney of the Month for Outstanding Representation and Great Case Results2015
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College2019
    Howard University School of LawJuris Doctor2009
    University of California - IrvineBachelor of Arts2006
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Anchor of Hope Re-entry ConferenceProp 47, Expungement, and Pardons2016
    Meeting with Congresswoman Maxine WatersPolice Misconduct and Racial Profiling2016
    Langston Legal Clinic - Know Your RightsExpungement and Prop 47 Felony Reduction2015
    Carson Job Fair Expungement and Prop 47 WorkshopProp 47 and Expungement2015
    City of Refuge - Community ReentryProp 472015
    Compton Job Resource FairRecord Sealing and Expungement2014
    District of Columbia Community Re-entry and Expungement SummitRecord Sealing, Expungement and Community Re-entry2011
    District of Columbia Community Re-entry and Expungement SummitRecord Sealing, Expungement, and Community Re-Entry2010
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    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!
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