Ryan Taiji Okabe

Ryan Taiji Okabe

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI

9595 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900, Beverly Hills, CA

About Ryan

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Okabe & Haushalter

9595 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212-2509

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Ryan Taiji Okabe's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

One of my best friends used Ryan in her case and raved about how excellent he was. He as kind and really listened to her, never pushed her to giving information she didn't want to recall. He was in it for her, his client, not just for the win. Although, he did win the case for her, it was very obviou...s that he truly cared for my friend and did his best to fight with the information she was willing to tell him.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing Attorney

Ryan Okabe is the best lawyer I’ve ever met. He was professional, knowledgeable, and most importantly, aggressive. I’ve had some headaches with lawyers in the past, but Mr. Okabe really made it for me. He made my entire case process seamless and took care of everything I needed. He was very informati...ve and ensured me the best outcome. Needless to say, I will be seeing him in the future if I ever need legal help again. If you’re in need of competent, qualified legal representation, I highly recommend you go speak with Ryan Okabe.

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Ryan Taiji Okabe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amir Soleimanian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Okabe. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Stacey Washington

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Okabe is experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive. He is well respected by peers and clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ryan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jerome Haig

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ryan for several years. He always comes to court prepared. He is liked and respected by judges, prosecutors, and fellow criminal defense attorneys. He does great work for his clients."

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David Mallen

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ryan and watched his legal star rise ever since he was a law school clerk working for a superstar trial lawyer in my office suite. Ryan is good as gold. He is one of the finest criminal defense attorneys I know. Period. Among all the criminal defense attorneys I have known in the past 20 years, I recommend one and only one: Ryan Okabe."

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Jeremy Tissot

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ryan for several years and I completely trust him and his firm for my most important and serious criminal defense referrals. He is highly experienced and aggressive and always delivers for my clients."

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Mark Haushalter

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I work with Ryan on a daily basis and he is one of the best!"

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Joseph Higuera

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is one of the smartest, most knowledgable and talented lawyers in the business. If you are in trouble with the law, your best bet is to hire Ryan."

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Lowell Steiger

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of having Ryan serve as my law clerk while he was in law school. His work ethic was impeccable. I found Ryan to be exceedingly bright and passionate about the law. To this day I have referred countless clients to him when they have been in need of a criminal defense lawyer. I make those referrals with confidence because he and his partner, Mark Haushalter, always handle each case with dedication and zealously advocate for the clients. Ryan Okabe never disappoints."

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Christina Djernaes

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I have known Ryan Okabe for many years and know that his reputation in the Criminal Courts is impeccable.  He is a dedicated and tireless advocate for his clients and I recommend his services with no hesitation."

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Carina Castaneda

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Okabe is a skilled trial attorney who will get the best results for his clients. His talents in negotiating with prosecutors to get the best disposition, including but not limited to a dismissal, is well-established. He is compassionate and is both efficient and effective in managing complex federal and state criminal case. It is no surprise that Okabe and Haushalter is expanding its practice to Nevada and Illinois."

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Jeremy Tissot

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Carina Castaneda

Unknown lawyer

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Mark Haushalter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Higuera

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James Pratt

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine

2014

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine

2013

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine

2012

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine

2010

South Bay's Legal Dream Team, Swoop Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine

Work Experience

2001 - Present

General Partner, Okabe & Haushalter

Associations

2006 - Present

JABA

2002 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Member

Indigent Criminal Defense Panel

Member

Hobbs Trial Advocacy Program

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. A.T.

Wet Reckless Driving.

People v. S.B.

Reduction to misdemeanor. Informal diversion. Complete Dismissal of Criminal Charges.

USA v. J.B.

No Federal Charges. No State Charges.

People v. S.D.

Case Dismissed

USA v. C.T.

Probation. No jail.

USA v. W.T.

Probation. No jail.

People v. M.W.

Misdemeanor Probation. No Jail. No Felony or Federal Charges.

People v. D.V.

No Federal Charges. Dismissal of Felony Distribution with probation

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Education

N/A

Loyola Law School

law

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Boston Coll

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2010

Mary Beth McDade Interview KTLA News

2010

Kat Brown Interview Criminal Defense

2007

Las Vegas OJ Simpson Defense

Publications

2009

Languages

Japanese

English

German

Spanish

Activity

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