Stephen Amory Meister

Stephen Amory Meister

also known as Meister Law Offices

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

515 S Flower St Ste 3600, Los Angeles, CA

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

DUI; felonies; federal crimes; misdemeanor crimes; DMV; drug cases; sex crimes; homicide; theft; fraud; prescription drug related criminal investigation and charges

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

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Location

Meister Law Offices

515 S Flower St Ste 3600, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

Meister Law Offices

515 S. Flower Street, Suite 3600, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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I hired Mr. Meister a year and four months ago for a second DUI charge. He greatly helped me through the process of getting my penalties all lowered or even taken away. Because of the negatives of my case, I could have easily done 1 month in jail. Instead, I was in their for less than 24 hours. I got... my work release cut in half where people in my release program were doing almost 10x as many days(I had 5, couple dudes had 50!). I thanked Mr. Meister for this. That's not the best part. Almost a year later, I ran into some trouble that could seriously screw me with the law in regards to probation. Not knowing what to do and suffering from anxiety, I contacted Mr Meister to see if he could give me any guidance (I hadn't hired him or paid him anything and this situation was not in his area of expertise). This man agreed immediately and talked to me the following day. He told me what to do and gave me a blunt honest opinion of what I should do moving forward in regards to my lifestyle (showed me he really cared about me as a person). His honesty and care proved to me this man CARES about all his clients. I'm not wealthy either. If I ever am thinking of hiring a lawyer again (I hope not) or need to refer somebody to one, Steve Meister is the guy you want. The reason is because if I'm ever placing my freedom into someone else's hands, you bet your money on it that I'm calling on somebody who I trust and truly cares about me rather than my money. Thank you again for everything!!!

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Stephen Amory Meister's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Brenner

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Stephen before. He is an excellent attorney."

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Melissa Weinberger

Unknown lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve and I worked at the same firm for several years and Steve mentored me through my first trial. His guidance was invaluable as our client was found not guilty of two charges. Steve is a smart lawyer and a strong advocate."

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Nina Daly

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Vaughn

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Steve is an experienced criminal lawyer with a good personality who fights for his clients."

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Stephen Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Brenner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kelly Quinn

Appeals lawyer

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David Vaughn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Schwartz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nina Daly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Salman Borhani

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

1997

Certificate of Recognition, City of Los Angeles

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Meister Law Offices

2002 - 2011

Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Offices of Mark Werksman

1999 - 2002

Political and Media Aide, City Of Los Angeles

1998 - 1999

Associate, Law Offices of Bailey & Marzano

1990 - 1998

Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Southern California Association of Healthcare Risk Managers

Member, Education Committee

2002 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

2003 - 2004

Beverly Hills Bar Association

2003 - 2005

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Co-Chair, Indigent Defense Committee

2002 - 2004

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Chair, Criminal Law Section

2002 - 2004

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

High profile and other criminal trials throughout Southern California

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Education

N/A

Loyola Law School

law

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Univ of California Santa Cruz

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2014

Webcast

Legal Ethics

2014

Webcast

Substance Abuse MCLE

2014

Webcast

Criminal Case Jury Selection

2014

Healthcare Section

Painkiller Law

2013

Strategic Planning Meeting

Prescription Drugs: Criminal Compliance and Defense

2013

SCAHRM Monthly Meeting

Prescription Drug Abuse

2013

Monthly Meeting

Prescription Drugs: Criminal Compliance and Defense

2013

KECK Hospital, USC

Prescription Drug Abuse

2013

Annual Conference

Prescription Drugs: Criminal Compliance and Defense

2013

Annual Conference

Prescription Drugs: Criminal Compliance and Defense

2012

MCLE Seminar

California DUI Defense

2012

MCLE Seminar

Social Media as Evidence

2011

MCLE Seminar

Domestic Violence Defense

2011

MCLE Seminar

DUI Defense

2005

MCLE Seminar

Legal Ethics

2004

MCLE Seminar

Legal Ethics

2003

MCLE Seminars

Civil Lawyers, and Criminal Case Emergencies

Publications

2013

www.meisterlawoffices.com Meister Law Offices Criminal Defense Blog

2013

www.painkillerlaw.com Painkiller Law Blog

1989

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review When Nothing Is Shocking: The Ninth Circuit Degrades the Outrageous Government Conduct Defense

Languages

French

Hebrew

Spanish

Activity

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