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Vadgama Law has earned the reputation as one of the top Criminal & DUI defense law firms throughout Los Angeles County.
Mr. Vadgama's first experience with criminal law came when he worked for the Chilean Ministry of Justice while studying and working abroad after his first year of law school in Santiago, Chile. Thereafter, Mr. Vadgama worked as a judicial extern in the criminal division of the San Diego Superior Court East County Division. As a judicial extern, Mr. Vadgama prepared bench memoranda for multiple judges on cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, providing his recommendation on how each case should be determined when applying the facts to the applicable law. Mr. Vadgama also interned at a criminal defense firm, where he worked on various criminal cases and advocated on behalf of individuals serving life sentences at parole hearings. He helped and witnessed his supervising attorney win a parole hearing for an individual who successfully used the prison system to rehabilitate himself and change his life around after serving twenty-five years for second degree murder. This moment left a profound impact on Mr. Vadgama and made him realize that a career as a criminal defense attorney was his true calling.
Shakti Vadgama was born and raised in Los Angeles County and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). After graduating from UCLA, Mr. Vadgama attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, where he developed a strong passion for advocating on behalf of individuals against entities that are in a position of power.
After law school, Mr. Vadgama spent the first year and one-half of his legal career as a plaintiff's employment law attorney, advocating on behalf of employees in all employment related matters. In his stint as an employment law attorney, Mr. Vadgama successfully negotiated and litigated on behalf of hundreds of clients in both State and Federal court.
Following his brief stint as an employment law attorney, Mr. Vadgama established Vadgama Law and has dedicated his career towards criminal and DUI defense work, his true passion. Mr. Vadgama has been rated Top 10 in Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of DUI/DWI and Criminal Law Attorneys, has been recognized as a "Rising Star in the field of Criminal Law" by the American Institute of Legal Advocates, and has been received the Top 40 under 40 award by both the National Trial Lawyer and the American Academy of Attorneys.
Mr. Vadgama is licensed to practice law in all State courts throughout California and the United States District Court, Central District of California. Mr. Vadgama is also a member of the Los Angeles Bar Association, the Los Angeles Bar Association Criminal Justice Section, and the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
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18000 Studebaker Rd., Ste 700, Cerritos, CA, 90703
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Posted by Amir | December 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
My DUI Case
I decided to get behind the wheel one night after a few too many and was arrested for DUI. I was really scared and nervous of what was going to happen in the next few months since I was working full time and commuted to work. I was scared that my job would find out but Shakti eased my mind and explai...
Posted by Michael | October 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
2nd DUI
I found Mr. Vadgama online and from the first phone call I knew I was in good hands. He was tact, poised, and knowledgeable. I didn’t need to look any further and hired him shortly after our conversation. I explained my case to him and he gave me his opinion on how things would go. He did not sugar c...
Posted by Charles | August 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Amazing Service - Charges Dropped!
I hired Mr. Vadgama to rep me for a DUI case that I was illegally stopped for. Thank God I did because he helped get the case dropped. I talked to several lawyers and have 0 experience, but he made the process easy. He didn’t seem like someone just trying to get my money, he actually cared. He was ho...
Posted by Noah | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Simply the Best
Shakti is a very special person who I will forever be grateful for. I hired him for a DUI case in East LA court and a DUI DMV case. He gave me a very detailed summary of everything I should expect when we first met and everything went exactly how he described. He came up with a game plan that we st...
Posted by Christo | January 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney
The Best Lawyer you want on your case.
Best decision I made in 2019 was hiring Shakti Vadgama for my case. Shakti was very informed about my case and how to get the best results - and he did! Very knowledgable about my case. He later out a great game plan to follow. He listened to my concerns. He spoke to me like a real person, no...
"I endorse this lawyer. He is sharp, knowledgeable, and zealous and goes the extra mile to fight for his clients."
"Shakti is compassionate, empathetic and kind. He is an experienced criminal defense attorney, master negotiator, good communicator, outstanding writer and has impeccable analytical skills. His clients can rest assured they are in good hands!"
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Vadgama is one of the most professional and hard-working attorneys I know. If you are considering hiring him for your criminal defense needs, rest assured you are in excellent hands."
"Shakti Vadgama is a top notch, honest, hardworking and skillful attorney. I have had the pleasure to see is work close-up and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. I highly endorse him. If you are looking for A+ legal representation, look no further."
"I endorse this lawyer. He understand that facing a DUI or criminal charges can be overwhelming and that hiring an attorney is an important decision. He enables people to understand their and options. During the consultation, he takes the time to review the facts of your case and will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions."
"Shakti is knowledgeable about criminal law. He works hard and I endorse him for all criminal law matters."
"Having known and worked with Shakti for years, I can speak from direct knowledge and firsthand experience to attest to his excellent work ethic and adept knowledge of the law. He is a creative thinker and an excellent advocate who truly cares about the well-being and interests of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shakti Vadgama is a fully knowledgeable and well trained attorney in all practices of law."
"Shakti is a bright attorney and a strong advocate for his clients. We have worked together on several matters and I have aways found his work to be outstanding. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Vadgama is a true professional, both inside and outside of the courtroom. Without question - one of the most knowledgeable, compassionate and hardworking attorneys in the community. When I have questions about employment matters I go to Mr. Vadgama. When I have questions about civil procedure - again, I go to Mr. Vadgama, as he always has the answers. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."
"Shatki is a very professional and capable attorney. He is knowledge in all areas of employment law."
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2018
Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2018
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018
Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys
2018
Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2017
10 Best Attorneys- Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2013
Pro Bono Honor's Society, California Western School of Law
2017 - Present
Managing Attorney, Los Angeles Criminal and DUI Defense Firm
2017 - Present
Managing Attorney, The Vadgama Law Firm
2016 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Goldberg & Loren, P.A.
2015 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Lawyers for Workplace Fairness, APC
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk, The Torkzadeh Law Firm
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Laura R. Sheppard
2013 - 2013
Judicial Extern, San Diego Superior Court - Criminal Divison
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, Affordable Housing Advocates
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Chilean Ministry of Justice
2012 - 2013
Legal Research & Writing Honors Instructor, California Western School Of Law
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, Glenn L. Silverii & Associates
2017 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeAttorney Member
2016 - Present
Central District of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2016 - Present
Western District of TexasAttorney Member
2015 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionAttorney Member
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2016 - 2017
California Employment Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2016 - 2017
National Employment Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2016 - 2017
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesAttorney Member
2014
JD
2009
BA
2019
Understanding Your 4th Amendment Rights
2015
Career in law
2019
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