Hart Jasper Levin

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Hart Jasper Levin

5.0
334 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

355 S Grand Avenue, Suite #2450, Los Angeles, CA

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About Hart

Biography

LA's #1 rated DUI Attorneys. Former LA Prosecutor. Flexible Payment Plans. Free Consultations. Se habla espanol.

LA's #1 rated DUI Attorneys. Former LA Prosecutor. Flexible Payment Plans. Free Consultations. Se habla espanol.

LA's #1 rated DUI Attorneys. Former LA Prosecutor. Flexible Payment Plans. Free Consultations. Se habla espanol.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 60%

Expert DUI Defense based on handling over 3,000 DUI cases.

21 years | 3,200 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 40%

As a former Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles, we offer top-notch criminal defense that has consistently delivered outstanding results for our Clients.

23 years | 2,400 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Hart J. Levin

355 S Grand Avenue, Suite #2450, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

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The Law Office of Hart Levin

4224 Spectrum, Irvine, CA, 92618

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Law Offices of Hart J. Levin

401 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Floor, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

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Hart Jasper Levin's Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 53 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best criminal defense lawyer in LA

Hart Levin is an amazing insightful lawyer with an unparalleled negotiating ability and understanding of criminal law. Mr. Levin was able to substantially reduce my hefty charges with an option for expungement. Hart is the quintessential professional and works tirelessly to dismiss or reduce charges.... Additionally, his calm demeanor and confidence placated my anxiety and mollified my fears. He untangled the complexity of the criminal justice system, and delineated his approach to my case and how he would argue my case. His team is organized and caring. Also, he was easy to contact and quickly responded to my numerous questions. I cannot praise the man enough. He is a truly a great attorney.

Posted by Rad K. | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

Attorney Hart Levin is an EXPERT in legal matters. LISTEN to him. His advice is SPOT ON. From the beginning to the end you can be assured that Hart will handle every detail of your case with compassion, personal attention, honesty and integrity. I highly recommend him and his team. Thank you with si...ncere gratitude!

Posted by Margarita | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The best I could ever ask for !!

I received my first ever DUI and was traumatized from it. I did not know who to turn to, where to go for help, or who I could trust. I met with a few recommended attorneys, but something just didn't feel right about their approach or their level of expertise on my specific type of case. I wanted some...body I felt comfortable with from the minute I spoke with him. So I decided to do some research on my own, and after a short while of searching, stumbled on Hart Levin's reviews and others saying how great and knowledgeable he was. I looked further into him, making sure it wasn't all just hot air. But after checking out his website, reading up on his bio, and looking into his results with previous similar cases, something told me to I definitely had to reach out to him. There aren't words to describe how glad I am I trusted my instincts and I reached out to him!! On our first phone call, He asked me to read him some code numbers off my ticket, and right off the bat he knew which courthouse, judge, and marshall would be ruling my case. I was shocked. Being a former DA, he knows all the ins and outs of the legal system and has worked with so many judges and other officials in the court system. His level of expertise is immeasurable. Not to mention, after every hearing, Hart and his team would email me and update me with everything I needed to know before I even contacted them. All the paperwork, forms, everything and anything that needed to be taken care of, from the courts to the DMV, Hart and his team took care of for me efficiently and professionally. They completely exceeded my level of expectations. i would recommend Hart Levin and his legal team to anyone and everyone who is in a similar situation as myself. All the other lawyers were charging the same as well, Hart is very affordable. I guarantee you will end up spending the same amount of money if you go somewhere else, and not get the results Hart and his team can give you. A million times yes. Thank you Hart, thank you Matthew. This was my first time dealing with anything in the courts or legal system, and you made it ALL RIGHT for me and definitely helped make the entire situation so much less traumatizing and frightening for me. I owe you all my appreciation and gratitude!!!

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent help

I am so excited that my case was resolved by Hart and his team. After I was caught by the policeman, a tough time began following with me. My friends also helped me a lot, but the most helps came from Hart. When I was caught, I am so afraid. After one day, I began to find an attorney that can help... me solve this most terrible thing that I have ever experienced in my life. At first, I tried to find some lawyers online and I also visited them, but they just try to threaten me so that I can choose them immediately and I did not believe them. After several days, my friend recommended Hart and his team to me, then I also visited him in his office. The thing made me really peaceful is he tried to analyze my case and said that this was not a big problem and gave me so many ideas on how to solve it. Moreover, I was so afraid that I would be kicked out by the school because the other lawyers I visited before told me that this thing is highly possible to happen, but Hart gave me some evidence of the students who were in the same university as me and said that my problem is not terrible and he would try his best to help me. This is the reason that I chose him. In the court date, he told me that I can attend with him together. I was so nervous at that day and think I may get the worst result. However, Hart tried his best to help me and I get the best result. Each time I emailed him, he responded to me in a short time and told me the progress of my case which made me fell so much better. When I received the best news that my case was dismissed, I was so excited and visited him in his office and expressed my felling of gratitude personally. Anyway, I highly recommend him. Hopefully, he can help more people in the future.

Posted by Lia | November 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Reduced to Wet Reckless

BELIEVE ALL THE REVIEWS ABOUT HART LEVIN! When the nightmare of my DUI happened last summer, I was in utter disbelief and shock and scared to death. After doing some research I found Hart and based off of his reviews decided to call him up. The minute I left my contact number, he responded with a cal...l back within 10 minutes. We spoke briefly and met the very next morning in his office. I told him the story of what happened. I was at a gathering and left to pick up a family member to then go straight home. I was less than a mile away when another car hit me with the result being only a minor fender bender. I pulled over and made contact with the other driver to exchange information. The other driver was a minor who became very erratic and uncooperative so I called the police for assistance. CHP arrived on scene and did not want to handle it because it was not their jurisdiction and no one was injured. So they made me wait for LAPD who never showed up. CHP began asking me for my account of what happened and then asked the other driver for her version of what happened. CHP came back to me and asked me what I wanted to do to which I replied that I wanted a report of the accident because the other driver would not provide any information. After an hour and a half on scene the CHP officer then decides to ask me if I had been drinking that evening and the rest turned into a nightmare. At the station i blew a .09. Hart listened very intently and at the end of my story he put me at ease and said not to worry and that he could help me. I heard and felt the honesty in his voice and I felt that he really was going to do his best to help. I told him that I was putting my life in his hands and he said I know and understand and that it would be alright. Hart was very honest and direct with me. He did not make any promises. Hart was very professional and sincere and said that he would work hard for the best outcome for my case. He then started to explain to me in detail what would happen from this point on with regards to the court and DMV hearings. I explained to Hart that I have a job that requires LiveScan. Hart said for me to report it right away and go to my employer first. This was one of the hardest things I every had to do in my life but I followed his advice. My employer said thank you for reporting it to us first before we would of found out through LiveScan. Very thankful that my job is fine. Hart went to work right away on my case and throughout the legal process Hart and his awesome assistant Jill were so very responsive and helpful and kept me informed every step of the way. When I called him or emailed him with concerns he and or Jill would respond right away or within the same day. After the last court hearing, Hart called me and informed me that my DUI was reduced to a wet reckless and that I would only have to pay the minimum fines and also that I would not have to install a vehicle interlock system. I was overcome with appreciation and so thankful that I had hired him. Hart helped me get through this horrible experience and truly saved me from this nightmare so again believe all the great reviews about how he has helped all of us on here. Thank you for all your hard work to help me Hart!

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Hart Jasper Levin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eugenia Hicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hart is a stellar attorney! From time to time I need to refer a client to a criminal defense attorney and I have never hesitated to refer the client to Hart. I have heard nothing but excellent feedback from the clients I have referred to Hart."

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Celia Cho

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Hart Levin is a brilliant attorney who cares about his clients."

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David Beyersdorf

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Glen Kotten

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Gordon

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gordon Sattro

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with criminal defense attorneys, civil litigators, and quite a few corporate attorneys throughout my time practicing. When I secured Hart's services for a friend of mine, I was expecting a criminal defense attorney with the same approach as every other criminal defense attorney out there. This certainly was not the case. From the moment my friend starting working with Hart I noticed something different about his approach with clients, he is engaging, proactive, and always communicative. Now, the prior may not seem very impressive, but when one considers how many clients he works with and how many different matters he addresses, it is thoroughly impressive. His ability to engage with the client, take charge of the situation, and provide the guidance necessary to resolve the issue presented in an expedient manner is second to none. I WHOLLY endorse Hart Levin for any of your criminal defense needs."

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Ryan King

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Hart as a prosecutor and now as a defense attorney. He is smart, dedicated and has a tremendous amount of courtroom experience. His results speak for themselves."

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Matthew Ruff

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was defending a felony DUI case in Compton Court when I met him, good guy!"

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Dmitry Gorin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher McCann

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I saw Hart in court today handling a motion and I was impressed with his skills in cross-examination and how he represented his client. I didn't know him before today, but was impressed with his abilities as an attorney."

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Dania Baker

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I do mainly corporate and employment law. Its good to have Hart's expertise and professionalism for Criminal matters. His clients not only get a committed, hard working attorney, but they also get the benefit of his insight into the district attorney's office."

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Armen Boyajian

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a corporate attorney, I refer criminal matters to Hart Levin's law office. Hart is an experienced criminal-law professional and a strong advocate for his clients. His insight as a former deputy DA is invaluable. Hart is flexible and understanding - a true professional whom I trust to put up the most vigorous defense."

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Tzviah Mayman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Hart back when he was a Deputy District Attorney. Hart is very skilled in honing in on the salient facts and issues of a case, and knows everything there is to know about how the DA's office works. His experience and natural ability combine to make him a true asset to anyone in need of criminal defense work."

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Ruslan Nesevich

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Friend

"Saw him in action last week - always attached to his phone and incredibly responsive to client matters. I strongly endorse Hart - I was impressed by his interactions with clients and how available he was to them."

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Sam Yebri

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hart is an experienced, tenacious criminal defense attorney to whom I have referred numerous difficult matters. He is the attorney you want to represent you when you have a lot on the line."

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Thomas Peters

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Great guy; excellent legal mind. I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Rubin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Hart is well versed in his field, efficient, effective, and has a strong presence in the courtroom."

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Vatche Zetjian

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Had a pleasure working with him."

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Andrew Tan

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Hart is a great attorney and mentor. He works hard for his clients. I have seen him use his advocacy skills and knowledge of the criminal justice system to obtain good outcomes for his clients. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a good criminal defense attorney."

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Celia Cho

Unknown lawyer

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Jason Miller

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Dylan Ruga

Litigation lawyer

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Stephen Drucker

Family lawyer

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Andrew Haas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Marcus Musante

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Cohen

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ryan King

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dania Baker

Business lawyer

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Ruslan Nesevich

Unknown lawyer

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Sam Yebri

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Thomas Peters

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Benjamin Rubin

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Vatche Zetjian

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Brian Bergman

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Scott Schwartz

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 10 Under 40, NACDA

2017

Top DUI Lawyer, Avvo

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Client's Choice Winner, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Ranked #1 US for most successful law firms and fastest growth, Law Firm 500

2016

Top DUI Attorney, Avvo

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyer

2015

"Top Lawyer", Global Directory of Who's Who

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYERS, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Client's Choice, Avvo

2012

Top 5 Defense Attorneys, Top 5 Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles

2012

Client's Choice, Avvo

2005

Amjur-Rated #1 in Criminal Procedure, Loyola Law School

2004

Amjur - Rated #1 in Criminal Law, Santa Clara Law School

Work Experience

2011 - Present

President, Law Offices of Hart J. Levin

2006 - 2011

Deputy District Attorney, District Attorney's Office Los Angeles

2005 - 2006

Associate, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section

2012 - Present

South Bay Bar Association (LA)

2011 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Associate Member

2011 - Present

California Judicial Council

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2011 - Present

Criminal Courts Bar Association

2006 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association Barristers

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony Drug Sales

Dismissed after client completes 10 NA meetings

2nd DUI with accident reduced to Wet Reckless

DUI dismissed, reduced charge

First Degree Burglary Dismissed

All burglary counts dismissed, no jail time.

3rd Time DUI - No jail time

No jail time

Felony DUI Dismissed at Pretrial

No jail time, DUI dismissed

Felony Criminal Threats - Dismissed

Dismissed

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Education

2006

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

South Central Scholars

Juvenile Justice

2012

South Central Scholars

Best Attorneys in Southern California

2011

Project Lead

Criminal Law Reform

2005

Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Abuse of Police Authority

Publications

2012

2011

2006

San Francisco Chronicle Dirty Dozen - Police Abuse Unchecked

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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