Deirdre Lynn O'Connor

Larry Wolfe

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Deirdre on matters in Georgia and in California. I find her to be an insightful and skilled lawyer who is as compelling on the written page as she is in the courtroom. I strongly endorse her work and highly reccomend her to those whose rights are in jeopardy."

Candace Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Deirdre is the most brilliant criminal defense attorney I know. She is unbelievably passionate and pursues every lead possible when investigating on behalf of her client. She pours over every shred of evidence and analyzes them from every angle. Then she prepares until the case is perfect. She truly cares about people and fights for justice. There is no one I trust more to handle a criminal case or appeal."

Agavni Tulekyan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Doland

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Ms. O'Connor are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. A strong, strong local presence here in Southern California."

Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Benjamin Hiltzheimer

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I first met Deirdre through our joint work developing national litigation strategies to combat leading causes of wrongful conviction in trial courts, in collaboration with the Innocence Project. We have since collaborated on other work. Deirdre's drive, dedication, and expertise in her advocacy on behalf of her own clients and the wrongfully accused in general are both impressive and inspiring. I highly recommend her."

Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her knowledge of complex legal issues is extensive, based on her AVVO answers."

Moises Aguilar

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Other

"Ms. O'Connor is a frequent contributor to the criminal defense section on avvo.com. I have found her answers to be well-reasoned and clear. As a young criminal defense attorney, I have picked up a few things just from reading her responses. I endorse this lawyer's work."

Madge Beletsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Friend

"I have been a good friend of Deirdre's for ten years. Although we have not had the opportunity to practice together since we are in different fields of law, I believe she is absolutely a stellar human being who cares deeply about upholidng the rights of the iindividuals she defends in our justice system. I give her my highest endorsement and firmly believe she will do a great job on any case on which she choses to work."

Alexander Henderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I shared an office with Ms. O'Connor in downtown Los Angeles in the PD's office when she was first assigned to handle felony cases back in 1998. Her intelligence and motivation was absolutely first rate. I can only imagine the skills she has acquired through years of experience. I endorse her with great enthusiasm."

Brian Dinday

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have been following Ms. O'Connor's discussion and advice on this forum on various cases and topics for a long time and have always found her reasoning and knowledge of the law to be exemplary. She is sensible and well organized in her thinking, and I would consider her a quality asset for anyone in need of criminal defense services."

Joseph Dane

Appeals lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Through her answers at avvo.com, Ms. O'Connor demonstrates her vast knowledge of the law and criminal procedure. I've added her to my Rolodex of local attorneys."

Geoffrey MacLeay

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked with Deirdre O'Connor and endorse her work. She is a strong advocate and a great criminal defense lawyer."

Mark Harvis

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Deirdre is a smart, effective, dedicated lawyer. She has the skills, knowledge, and willingness to fight for you. Bottom line - she's good."