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Ian Wallach is a trial lawyer at heart. He zealously and vigorously fights for his clients, taking great pleasure in his work. He combines his strong academic and writing skills--polished while at a national law firm -- with the litigation tactics learned in his many jury trials as a public defender.
While at U.C. Hastings in 1999, Mr. Wallach was chosen for a clerkship with the Office of the Prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in the Hague, and participated in drafting the indictment of Slobodan Milosevic. He then joined the prestigious firm of Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps at its New York office where he worked in civil litigation until 2003. He is admitted to practice in both New York and California, and is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, among other Federal Courts.
Mr. Wallach opened his own firm in 2005, and his pro bono work included representing three Guantanamo Bay detainees in federal habeas actions in connection with the Center for Constitutional Rights.
In 2006, Mr. Wallach moved to Los Angeles and joined the Office of the Public Defender. He tried approximately 30 jury trials in less than two years, and established himself as an exceptional trial attorney. He was also able to resolve hundreds of matters without needing to push for trial, although he was always willing, if not hungry, to try the case -- a quality that distinguishes him from most attorneys and makes him exceptionally effective in obtaining favorable outcomes for his clients.
Mr. Wallach has published several articles on justice, hosted a show about issues of criminal justice reform ("Wallach on Law"), and appeared on radio and television shows nationwide addressing issues of criminal justice. His firm, The Law Offices of Ian Wallach, is dedicated exclusively to criminal defense and civil rights.
Practice areas
General Crimes, Theft, Fraud, Prop. 47 Reductions and Expungements, Garnishments and Seizures.
22 years
Languages spoken
French
Law Offices of Ian Wallach, PC
5777 West Century Boulevard
Suite 750
Los Angeles, CA, 90045
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2005 | 02/08/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 2000 | 02/24/2022 |
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This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
Legal answers | 68 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Top Lawyers in California | American Lawyer Media | 2013 |
Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2012 |
Preeminent Lawyer | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Ian Wallach | 2014 - Present |
Member | Feldman & Wallach | 2011 - Present |
Deputy Public Defender | Office of the Public Defender for the County of Los Angeles | 2006 - 2011 |
Owner | Wallach Law Office | 2005 - 2006 |
Associate | Friedland, Laifer & Robbins LLP | 2004 - 2005 |
Associate | Coblence & Warner LLP | 2003 - 2004 |
Associate | Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps | 1999 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Bar of the United States District Court for the Central District of California | Member | 2011 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association Indigent Criminal Defense Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2011 - Present |
Association of Surfing Lawyers | Member | 2011 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2010 - Present |
Bar of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals | Member | 2010 - Present |
California Public Defender's Association | 2007 - Present | |
Bar of the United States Supreme Court | Member | 2006 - Present |
Bar of the State of California | Member | 2005 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Bar of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals | Member | 2001 - Present |
Bar of the State of New York | Member | 2000 - Present |
Bar of the United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York | Member | 2000 - Present |
Bar of the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of New York | Member | 2000 - Present |
Phi Beta Kappa | Member | 1995 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Board of Directors | 2018 - 2021 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | The Use of ‘Ultra-Particularity’ to Invoke Qualified Immunity | 2021 |
The Federal Lawyer | Drafting a Tort Complaint Against the Federal Government and Its Contractors and the Limitations on the Independent Contractor and Discretionary Function Exceptions | 2017 |
California Lawyer Magazine | Federal Tort Claims & The Issue Of Sovereign Immunity, | 2016 |
America Radio Now with Ernie Brown | Eric Snowden and the NSA leaks | 2013 |
24/7 News | Nidal Hasan's denial of right to assert "defense of others" argument | 2013 |
WAJR Morgantown, WV AM-1440 (www.wajr.com) | FISC Order, Obama, Feinstein, and Graham response | 2013 |
850 KOA Denver, CO (www.850KOA.com) | FISC Order, Obama, Feinstein, and Graham response | 2013 |
Bakersfield Californian | Case highlights cost, complexity of battling valley fever in prisons | 2012 |
The Sacramento Bee | Ill prisoner's suit against CA prison can proceed Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/08/27/3866290/ill-prisoners-suit-against-ca.html#ixzz1WLA2m6cD | 2011 |
The Jurist | No Habeas at Guantanamo? The Executive and the Dubious Tale of the DTA | 2006 |
New York Law Journal | Graham Amendment and Guantanamo | 2006 |
FOR THE RECORD, A Publication of Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP, Volume XI, No. 2 Spring/Summer 2002 | New York District Court Elaborates On Restored Copyrights, And Holds That For Museums And Artists, The First Amendment May Trump A Privacy Claim Under New York Law | 2002 |
FOR THE RECORD, A Publication of Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP, Volume VII, No. 1 Winter 2001 | Coverage for Patent Infringement Actions Under Commercial General Liability Policies | 2001 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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UC Hastings COL | Juris Doctoc | 1999 |
Univ of Oregon | Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Webinar | Cross-Examining the Police Officer: Asking the Questions That Let the Jury See Bias | 2021 |
Strafford Webinar | “Federal Tort Claims Act Cases, Recovering for Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Property Damage. Limits on the Independent Contractor and the Discretionary Function Exceptions | 2020 |
Jazzin-up Your Jury; Selection, Connection and Persuasion | Set Up A Knockdown When Blue Isn't True: Voir Dire In Cases Involving Officer Credibility" | 2019 |
Cross-Examination Techniques | Cross-Examining the Police Officer: Asking the Questions That Let the Jury See Bias | 2019 |
WBAI Evening News with Andrea Sears, New York, New York | Motions filed by Department of Defense in pending Guantanamo Bay related habeas actions | 2006 |
The UC Hastings Symposium About The War on Terror, Panel Member discussion representation of Guantanamo Bay Detainees | Representation of Guantanamo Bay Detainees | 2006 |
Morning Edition, WPFK, Los Angeles, California | Motions filed by Department of Defense in pending Guantanamo Bay related habeas actions | 2006 |
First Lecture Series | Status of Guantanamo Bay Litigations and conditions of confinement, effect of Rasul and prospective legal outcomes of Hamdan | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Panah v. USA | Settled for $425,000 for Plaintiff |
Abu Ghanem et al. v. Bush, et al., Nos. 05 – 1638; 05 – 1639; No. 05 – 1678 (D.C. Cir.) | Release or Cases Pending (Matters transferred after Mr. Wallach joined the Office of the Public Defender for the County of Los Angeles |
Ricatto v. Ricatto, 4 A.D.3d 514 (N.Y. App. Div. 2d Dep't 2004). | Injunction upheld |
The Union Labor Life Insurance Co. v. Olsten Corporation Health And Welfare Benefit Plan | In excess of $2 Million to client. |
Hoepker v. Kruger, 200 F. Supp. 2d 340 (S.D.N.Y. 2002)) | Matter dismissed |
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Peter Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 17, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I know Ian from his membership on the Federal Criminal Justice Act panel and his work with the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Ian is a fierce advocate for his clients. He is a knowledgeable, conscientious, and tenacious criminal defense attorney that is well-regarded in Los Angeles. I highly recommend him.
Philip Hache, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 27, 2020
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Ian is a well respected Criminal Defense attorney in our community. He is a zealous advocate for his clients, fighting to defend them against charges they face. I endorse this attorney.
Peter Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 17, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I know Ian from his membership on the Federal Criminal Justice Act panel and his work with the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Ian is a fierce advocate for his clients. He is a knowledgeable, conscientious, and tenacious criminal defense attorney that is well-regarded in Los Angeles. I highly recommend him.
Philip Hache, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 27, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ian is a well respected Criminal Defense attorney in our community. He is a zealous advocate for his clients, fighting to defend them against charges they face. I endorse this attorney.
Alexandra Kazarian, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ian is not only an amazing attorney, both in the civil and criminal fields, but I can say, without hesitation, that he is one of the most motivated people I have ever met. Ian represents every client with a fervor and zeal rarely seen in the mostly stuffy, and formal legal arena. Any client that is fortunate enough to have him on their side has a secret weapon, and couldn't ask for more.
Donald Hammond, Criminal defense Attorney on May 12, 2015
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Ian is super knowledgeable and charismatic. He's doing great things to improve inmate's rights and help people in tough situations. I highly recommend Ian's services.
Gregory Brenner, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Lisa Liu, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 23, 2015
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Extremely well respected attorney in the community - by the court and by his peers. Ian is a wonderful asset to the criminal defense bar as he is intelligent and charismatic but aggressive. I fully endorse this lawyer.
Alan Abergel, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ian has been a great resource to me and other attorneys in the Los Angeles legal community concerning criminal defense matters. Ian is known for his zealous advocacy, passion for civil rights, and his great knowledge of the law. I highly recommend Ian.
Lee Zavatsky, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Ian Wallach donates his time posting very helpful legal answers in the Avvo community to assist individuals seeking advice. This demonstrates a compassion to help people in need. He is an asset to the legal profession. I fully endorse him.
David Gregory, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 30, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Wallach is an incredible attorney. He is constantly working hard to achieve the best results for his clients His success in a courtroom is unparalleled. I highly recommend Mr. Wallach for all criminal defense matters.
Timothy O'Laughlin, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ian is well known in the legal community as an effective advocate for his clients.
Steven Weaver, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 23, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. One of the few who will fight to the last limb.
Andrew Bouvier-Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on May 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ian is becoming a legend well ahead of his time. His skills and determination have achieved truly remarkable results. There's a lot to learn from Mr. Wallach and the way he handles his cases. I have yet to meet an attorney whose passion is more clearly manifested in each and every day's work.
Hieu Vu, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 3, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ian is well known in Southern California criminal defense community. He fights tirelessly for his clients and will call a cop on his BS. Working at the Public Defender's office gives him an insight into how the system works and he will use this to benefit his clients. He is also an attorney I call on frequently for advice on cases. I definitely endorse him!
Sharen Ghatan, Litigation Attorney on Jul 1, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ian Wallach is a true genius...he is talented, resourceful, kind and willing to go the extra mile for all his clients and fellow attorneys. It is always a pleasure working with him; a real professional who's never afraid of a tough case! Bravo on all your recent successes...you deserve all the accolades and more!
Anthony Arzili, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ian and I are both members of the Indigent Criminal Defense Association in Los Angeles. He is both passionate about his craft and extremely knowledgeable.
Mark Mcbride, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
This guy is wicked smart -- and one helluva nice guy. His breadth of knowledge regarding how to get right to the heart of a criminal matter -- and how to find that teeny nuance in order to turn the case -- is stunning. Despite the surfer exterior, he's tough as nails in the courtroom and comes prepared for any matter, no matter how big or small. Ian is the real deal. He brings the heat to any prosecutor. He sees the big picture; he visualizes how to win; and then he goes and does just that. I endorse Ian without reservation.
Okorie Okorocha, Litigation Attorney on Jan 2, 2012
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Mr. Wallach is a highly skilled, hardworking, diligent and reputable trial lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Dec 20, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.
Karen Goldstein, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2011
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Ian is the consummate criminal defense attorney. He is aggressive, creative, intelligent, and thinks outside the box in the defense of his clients. Ian has an outstanding trial record and fights endlessly for his clients until the prosecution capitulates and/or he obtains his "not guilty" verdict.
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