Jeffrey Fredrich Sklan

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Jeffrey Fredrich Sklan

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

8484 Wilshire Blvd Suite 660, Beverly Hills, CA

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About Jeffrey

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

From Murder cases down, we have successfully handled every sort of criminal matter. My MBA and business training gives us an edge in white collar matters.

47 years | 5,000 cases

50%
Divorce and Separation 40%

We know that people going through a divorce frequently feel as if their lives are unraveling. It is a stressful and complicated time. Weekend app See also- domestic violence notes, below.

47 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Domestic Violence 10%

Domestic violence cases may be filed in criminal courthouses as felonies or misdemeanors - and/or in the family law courthouses. Frequently, they are concurrent with a divorce case.

47 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998

Location

Law Offices of Jeffrey Sklan

8484 Wilshire Blvd Suite 660, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211

jeffreysklan.com/

Jeffrey Fredrich Sklan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

187 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 30 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jamie | August 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense

187 DISMISSED!

Jeffrey is a wonderful man, since day one he made me and my family feel comfortable and that we were able to trust him. My brother was being accused of first degree murder and this was this first time that my family and I went through having a loved one incarcerated for such a horrible crime. We did ...not know what to expect of everything that was going to come our way. But Jeffrey was very good at explaining the whole process and breaking it down for me and my family. He had a lot of patience with me because I would call him or text him to find out what was new. Jeffrey was there any time I needed my spirits to be lifted he always knew the right words to say. He was always on top of everything and did everything in a timely manner. He knew what evidence to use in his favor to get the cased dismissed. I told him that I wanted my brother out with time served and no felony. He gave me what I asked for. He was worth every cent that we paid for because he brought my brother home back to his family in eight months. There are not enough words to explain or express what Jeffrey Sklan did for my family and how much of a great man he is. I thank God for putting him in our path and for giving him all the knowledge he has.

Posted by Addie | May 18, 2014 | Criminal Defense

HE SAVED MY LIFE AND FAMILY, I TRUST HIM.

I've hired Jeffrey Sklan numerous times over the last 10 years. I was indicted twice on Securities related fraud offences. As soon s I knew I was in trouble I contacted Jeffrey. He was referred to me by a client of mine. The most important thing about Jeffrey is that you can tell him the truth. Many ...times we make the mistake of hiding things from our lawyers. With Jeffrey, I simply told him what was going on, my problems with my business and family. He mapped out strategy for me and took care of everything until the end. Criminal cases bring along a whole set of tax, bankruptcy, civil complaints and other forms of litigation. Jeffrey handled all of this for me. When we needed experts and other legal help on various matters, he brought me the best people. On the criminal side, he saved me at least 5 years of possible incarceration. On the tax and civil side, he saved me millions. On the immigration side, he kept me from getting deported. Today, I'm starting a new family and he helped me to reach an amicable divorce settlement with my wife and helped me put my life back together. I have trusted him with my life. I continue to do so. I would recommend him to ANYONE who has any sort of legal problem.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2013 | DUI & DWI

"Lifesaver" doesnt even do it justice. Stop reading and call Jeffrey if you need help

I had an unfortunate event where I was charged with a DUI but was under the legal limit on the test at the station. I hired an attorney without doing the right research. I got very little information from the attorney and was shocked when she called me and told me she negotiated a deal which included... 72 hours in jail for me and some probation and I needed to get on a plane the next week and fly to California to go to court. She said this was the only option. It didn't seem right to me for the charge. I was at the end of my rope contemplating going to jail. I didn't know where to turn. Someone referred me to Jeffrey and within 5 minutes on a call with him he explained all of the options and what I should be asking for. He walked me through how to instruct my attorney to get me to a charge of reckless driving that requires no jail time and has no negative impact on my insurance or life. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to him for his time, intelligence and insight. He would check in with me daily and was really made a huge difference in the resolution of my case. If you are reading this, you are probably in need of an attorney. Stop reading and call this man now. You will not regret it at all. I will forever be indebted to him for swooping in at the last hour and saving my life.

Posted by Joe | November 28, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Jeffery F Sklan is a man of his word and makes sure you are treated fair in court.

I have dealt with about 4 attorneys for both cases and in both criminal and divorce none of the other attorneys were looking out for my best interest. Attorney Jeffrey Sklan, along with his secretary Delyn Spiers were the only ones who looked out for my best interest and made sure I was treated fair.... I highly recommend Attorney Jeffrey Sklan for your divorce or criminal needs. Every time I called with a question or concern about my case Miss Spiers would answer my questions and if she could not my Attorney Mr. Sklan would call me when he got to the office. My case is somewhat complex and I have turned in alot of documents that I know my previous attorneys would just put them in a file and forget about them. I knew that because when that part of the case come up all my previous attorneys would ask me if I had any documents to support what I am saying. If my previous attorneys would read what I gave them they should have known they already had the documentation. It was different with Attorney Sklan and Miss Spier. With them they would say I have already given them the document and that would tell me they read it. Also if I met with them they would already know what happened in the past, that lead to the situation I was in. On one of my hearings Attorney Sklan could of send another Attorney from his office but instead he knew how important this hearing was to me that he changed his anniversary plans so he can be at that hearing and I have yet to see or hear of another attorney do the same. Unless your famous or wealthy that does not happen.

Posted by Tina | August 14, 2013 | Expungement

Excellent Lawyer

I was reffered to Mr. Sklan from a friend of my husbands. I have a past that I am not proud of and needed my record expunged to move on with my life. He has been very proffesional, easy to talk to, and is making the first step of my dreams come true. Two of my four cases have been expunged already a...nd we are just waiting for the other two to go through. I am very happy with this process with him. He is affordable and very knowledgeable. I have already referred him to my friend. So excited to have this black cloud over my head from my past to be gone finally. Thank you so much, Mr. Sklan!

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Jeffrey Fredrich Sklan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Catena

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Jeffrey for over four years, and have worked with him both as opposing counsel and collaboratively. Jeffrey is a creative, smart, and effective lawyer who knows how to get results. A strong advocate for his clients, and a generous resource and wealth of knowledge for his colleagues, I would highly recommend Jeffrey for anyone seeking an experienced, personable, and well-respected lawyer in California."

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Janina Botchis

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A true lifesaver. I couldn't be more thankful. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."

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Marc Gibbons

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a great lawyer. He is very thorough and fights for his clients. In the matter that he and I worked on, we obtained great results for our client"

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Boris Gorbis

Litigation lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Jeffrey for his amazing capacity to get the best possible results while remaining calm under pressure. Jeffrey fuses common sense with impressive knowledge of law and procedure that has earned him great respect among his clients and colleagues."

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Robert Gigliotti

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Eric Panitz

Employment and labor lawyer

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Deborah Lee

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.

Private reproval, public disclosure issued in CA, 1998

updated on 02/06/2010

Private reproval, public disclosure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 1997

updated on 06/17/2015

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Jeffrey’s comment:

“The State Bar release stated that, during the course of a civil case wherein I WAS THE CLIENT, suing another lawyer on a breach of contract claim, a $250 discovery sanction had not been paid. In fact, it had but the recipient (an office employee of the opposing side) kept the cash, and did not turn it over to his employer. FURTHER: there were NO CLIENT money or liberties involved, the public was not affected, and the case amicably settled. The employee died of a heart attack soon thereafter.”

Honors

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Founder and Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Jeffrey Sklan

Sample of Legal Cases

People V Villanueva

NOT GUILTY

People v Selmanovic

NOT GUILTY verdict after trial

People V Rangel

Case dismissed during TRIAL.

People v Graves

NOT GUILTY at jury trial

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Education

1979

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Santa Clara University Business School

Masters Business Administration

1975

Univ of California at Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

2013

Lecture to Families

Services for incarcerated family members

Languages

Korean

English

Spanish

Activity

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