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Sara Azari
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Biography
A fearless and aggressive trial lawyer, Sara Azari provides her clients with quality representation.
After graduating from Southwestern University School of Law in 1999, Ms. Azari joined the international law firm of Baker & McKenzie in their Rio de Janeiro Offices.
As of 2001, Ms. Azari has devoted her career to state and federal criminal defense. In 2005, she started the Law Office of Sara Azari in Los Angeles, California, on the famous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.
An aggressive trial lawyer, Ms. Azari provides her clients with tough and honest representation in the defense of criminal cases. She has successfully defended major criminal cases in state and federal courts throughout Southern California and the southwestern United States.
In addition to her outstanding trial record, Ms. Azari has negotiated successful resolutions and dispositions in criminal, regulatory, and administrative matters.
Ms. Azari provides A to Z representation to her clients in misdemeanor and felony matters from the investigation phase through trial, as well as in post-conviction matters and before administrative boards and departments.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
21 years | 750 cases
Federal Crime
50%
21 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 1 year
State: New York
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 2 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Sara Azari, PC
8961 W Sunset Blvd Ste 2C, Los Angeles, CA, 90069
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Sara Azari's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 22 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Manipulative, Con Artist , Thief, Unprofessional
Misleading website matches initial consultation. Incompetent in acclaimed specialized areas of law . Doesn’t care one bit about anyone but her own deep pockets . How is she still practicing with all of these bad reviews involving large amounts of money she is stealing from the public. I could not agr...
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Worst attorney ever
Beware of this one. I hired her for my DUI case. Once she was hired, she became very unprofessional, started charging me more for my case! Then no results. She is a thief!
Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Nasty, unprofessional, confrontational and easily provoked
My experience with this woman was an absolute nightmare. She sounded great until she got our money, then it was as if we were playing on different teams. She treated us as though we were her subordinates and working for her instead of it being the other way around. We hired her to defend my son an...
Posted by Carmen | October 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Big Talker
Ms. Azari only met with me 2 times in the almost 6 months since she was hired for my case. I was 'promised' much and very little was delivered. I felt as though the paralegal was my actual lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
BEWARE OF FAST TALKER
BEWARE of this attorney, I hired her off the bat i got bad vibes. once I hired her she wanted me to pay for more attorneys and her paralegal,her pi which is the only other person here whom has left a review edsolis. All she is going to do is ask for more money for your case, the way she went about m...
Sara Azari's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Sara is an excellent criminal defense attorney. I have had the pleasure to work with her in the past. She has excellent trial skills and works very hard to obtain great results for her clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attonrey Azari is an oustanding attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. She is a credit to the legal profession and I strongly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her knowledge of complex legal issues is extensive, based on her AVVO answers."
"Sara is a class act. She is a hardworking and brilliant criminal defense attorney. She brings creative strategies to every case she handles. I regularly refer clients to Sara and I fully endorse her. Those I have referred to her in the past have always thanked me for my referral, always pleased with the outcome of their case. I highly recommend Sara's services to anyone in need of a fearless advocate in the area of criminal defense."
"Sara is a hard worker. She is honest and easy to work with. It was a pleasure working on a case with her even though we were on opposing sides."
"I am a prosecutor for the City of Los Angeles and I have worked with Sara Azari for years. She is a tough, capable, competent adversary. She is one of the few criminal defense attorneys that I trust; this is because of her integrity. She is a tenacious advocate for her clients that combines passion for her client with brilliance in her work. I have personally referred friends to her and I strongly endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is a colleague of mine and I know her personally and professionally and am very confident with her skills and ability. I would definitely recommend her to those clients who seek the services she provides."
"She is highly competent and judges seem to like her. She takes complex issues and simplifies them into common themes that resonate with jurors. She also has a good relationship with many prosecutors in Los Angeles...and that never hurts."
"Sara Azari is a dedicated defense attorney with impressive courtroom skills."
"Sara is an aggressive defender of individual rights. She will make sure you get the best outcome possible. If I needed a criminal defense attorney, she would be one of my top choices. You are lucky to have her defend you."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. In my dealings with Ms. Azari, she has always been responsive, professional and conscientious."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is an excellent attorney and passionate about defending her clients. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a criminal defense attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyer
2009
Rising Star, SuperLawyer
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Sara Azari, PC
2000 - 2002
Associate, Baker & McKenzie
Associations
2006 - Present
American Health Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersDirector & Life Member
2005 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2005 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Criminal Courts Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Hamid R.
All charges dismissed
U.S. v. M. Gonzalez
1 yr of federal probation
U.S. v. Glen G.
1-year drug program
People v. Brian P.
Grand theft charges dismissed
Calif. Board of Vocational Nursing v. Svitlana M.
Warning letter with no discipline
People v. Joseph J.
Infraction
United States v. Elizabeth G.
10 yr prison sentence reduced to 2 yrs probation
U.S. v. Anthony C.
Acquittal - rape and sexual assault
People v. Phillip C.
Grand Theft Charges Dismissed
People v. B.R.
Case dismissed!
People v. G.T.
Acquittal on 5 Counts of Child Molestation
People v. Miriam S.
All charges dismissed
People v. Christopher J.
Citation/Infraction for Speeding
People v. Hamid R.
All charges dismissed
People v. Hamid R.
All charges dismissed
Education
1999
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Univ of California at Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Moments of Change
Legal Consequences of Addiction
2007
Moments of Change
Treatment v. Prison - Alternative Sentencing
2006
University of Southern California
Ethics & Bias - Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession
2005
University of Southern California - Law School
Ethics & Bias
Languages
French
Spanish
Farsi
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers
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