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Edward Damas

also known as EDDIE DAMAS, MrCriminalDefense
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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed for 5 years
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About Edward

Edward Damas (Eddie Damas) is a winning trial attorney who specializes in domestic violence, drugs, and DUI cases. Being born, raised, and educated in Los Angeles, Mr. Damas has the right set of skills that it takes to get amazing results for his clients. Being educated at Loyola Law School, nationally ranked top-five in trial advocacy, has been a huge factor in the great results Mr. Damas delivers for his clients.


Mr. Damas has also experienced injustice in his own life which is why he has dedicated his practice of the law to getting great results for those accused. In private practice, Mr. Damas has had a string of victories, including terminating police investigations from the start, full exonerations of wrongfully accused clients, and numerous successful jury trial verdicts.


As a former boxer, Mr. Damas knows the amount of hard work, dedication, and determination that goes into every victory. 

 

Practice areas

  1. Violent crime: 40%

    Domestic Violence related violations: Penal Code Sections 236, 243e1, 273.5, 273d, 273a, 270, 422, 591, 601, 646, 647(j)(4) Sex crimes and related violations: Penal Code Sections 243.4, 261, 261.5, 288, 290, 311, 314, 647a, 647b

  2. Criminal defense: 30%

    Drug related violations: Health and Safety Code sections 11550, 11350, 11351, 11352, 11377, 11378 and 11379

  3. DUI and DWI: 15%

    Misdemeanor and Felony DUI representation: Vehicle Code Sections 23152a, 23152b, 23153, 20001, 23103 and Penal Code Sections 192(c) , 191.5, 273a

  4. White collar crime: 15%

    Burglary, Fraud, Embezzlement and Theft related violations: Penal Code Sections 459, 487, 484, 496, 503, 530.5

Languages spoken

Spanish, Russian, English

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Contact

DAMAS LAW

US Bank Tower
633 West 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90071

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive201702/07/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers2
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2019
    Top 40 under 40National Trial Lawyers2018
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Lead PartnerDAMAS LAW2020 - Present
    AttorneyThe Rodriguez Law Group2017 - 2019
    Public Defender Law ClerkLos Angeles County Public Defender's Office2016 - 2017
    Public Defender Law ClerkVentura County Public Defender's Office2015 - 2016
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember2017 - Present
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Pasadena Star NewsAttorney: Pasadena Police Department ‘as bad as a gang’2013
    Officer.comCalifornia Officer Named in Perjury Complaint2012
    San Gabriel Valley TribunePasadena cop, accused of hiding evidence, questioned in court today2012
    Los Angeles TimesPasadena officer accused of withholding evidence takes the stand2012
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Loyola Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2016
    California State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science in Business Management2010
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Pasadena City College Criminal Law ConferenceCriminal Law and Fraud Crimes2018
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    People v. J******* Case Number BA******Client served 3 days
    People v. D**** Case Number: YA******Result: 18 months custody.
    People v. M***** Case Number: MWV*****Dismissal –After Motion to Dismiss.
    People v. L******* Case Number: BA*******30 days Community Labor
    People v. A******** Case Number: 9BK*****6-month diversion with a dismissal.
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    Quick Release From Jail

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    1.2 Million Dollar Bail!

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    Very good services

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    Best lawyer

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    Best Defense Ever

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    Criminal Defense

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    Highly recommended

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    Domestic Violence with Stabbing = No Jail

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    Touchdown

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    Lawyer Aric N. Williams

    Aric Williams, Real estate Attorney on Feb 18, 2020
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    His legal knowledge and negotiating skills are impeccable. He knows how to work with both sides to get the deal done while at the same time preserving a high level of professionalism and decorum. I look forward to doing another deal together soon.

    Lawyer Adam Jameson Bair

    Adam Bair, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2020
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    One of the best trial lawyers I know and truly cares about his clients. Aside from talented, he is also fearless, which is essential for a criminal defense lawyer. I would absolutely recommend Mr. Damas and would feel completely comfortable trusting him my family member's case if they were ever facing criminal allegations.

    Lawyer Aric N. Williams

    Aric Williams, Real estate Attorney on Feb 18, 2020
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    His legal knowledge and negotiating skills are impeccable. He knows how to work with both sides to get the deal done while at the same time preserving a high level of professionalism and decorum. I look forward to doing another deal together soon.

    Lawyer Adam Jameson Bair

    Adam Bair, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2020
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    One of the best trial lawyers I know and truly cares about his clients. Aside from talented, he is also fearless, which is essential for a criminal defense lawyer. I would absolutely recommend Mr. Damas and would feel completely comfortable trusting him my family member's case if they were ever facing criminal allegations.

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    Ernesto Diaz, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 26, 2019
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    I endorse this lawyer. Edward is brilliant, tenacious and very hard working.

    Lawyer Joel G. Garcia

    Joel Garcia, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 20, 2019
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    A true trial lawyer. I have personally seen Mr. Damas in trial. He is an exceptional trial lawyer; polished, professional, and relentless in defending his clients. I endorse Mr. Damas.

    Lawyer Matthew A. Giovannucci

    Matthew Giovannucci, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 16, 2019
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    I go to Edward for my criminal law questions. His dedication and conviction to his clients is second to none.

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    Ekaterina Kechkina, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 15, 2019
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Edward Damas is the lawyer, who truly cares for his clients. He is the person, who will not stop until he gets a good result for his clients.

    Lawyer Nathan H. Soleimani

    Nathan Soleimani, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 2, 2019
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    Edward Damas is a professional who fights hard for his clients. I highly recommend him.

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