Al Fadel Amer

Al Fadel Amer

4.9
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 27 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Long Beach, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

100 Oceangate, Suite 1200, Long Beach, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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About Al

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

28 years | 1,200 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 25%

28 years | 2,500 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

28 years | 25 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1998

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

The Amer Law Firm

100 Oceangate, Suite 1200, Long Beach, CA, 90802

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Al Fadel Amer's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Drug Crime

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2013 | Drug Crime

Thank you Al.....THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!

Listen guys, Sometimes you wake up to a normal day and before the sun goes down the world you woke up to has changed dramatically for the worse. In that situation you look for someone who can help you, someone who knows how to lead you out of a tough situation, someone who has a solid, a real repu...tation for doing just that, leading his clients back to their normal lives with the least amount of harm. Pay attention to the feedback guys, Al is for real. I had a drug charge, it was b.s. of course, but that doesn't mean you won't do time for it. I handed over my troubles to Al, I went home, I tried to relax, watched some T.V. and within a week I got a call from Al saying the case had been thrown out, I didn't even have to go to court. True story. You make the choice, in my opinion, if you're lucky enough to have the opportunity to hire Al to represent you, you'd be a fool not to get him on your side. Al, if you read this, thanks again. L.W.

Posted by David | February 21, 2013 | Drug Crime

A SAVING ANGEL!!!

Dependable and extremely diligent, Mr. Amer picked up my case which was stagnant, confusing and seemingly hopeless... and only then did things actually begin to move somewhere. And finally they were moving somewhere in my favor, which is a far cry from my experiences with attorneys in the past. I'm n...o Angel, and my rap sheet.. though mainly compiled of drug/alcohol related offenses... proves it. It's difficult to find legal counsel that will give their ALL for a habitual offender without silently judging them. But Al never did that to me. He heard everything I wanted to tell him, and assured me that he understood. I was terminated/discharged from prop36 in-patient treatment after relapsing halfway through the 90 day program. I immediately phoned Al to inform him, expecting frustration and disappointment to be what I'd receive...Instead he asked "How much clean time did you have before you just relapsed?" I told him how long, and his reply was, "Well that's good! Hey that's not easy to do for someone with your drug use history. Don't beat yourself up... we'll fix this... everything will be okay. you okay???" His genuine concern, and purely good heart is uncanny. I've never before seen an attorney who sincerely cares for the welfare of his clients on much deeper levels than merey legally. the court system, and indeed the world in general, can use more people like Al Amer. He's an angel who saved myself and family from much stress, and turmoil and heartache. It helps tremendously to know that this man is on my side!

Posted by FRANCESCA | December 27, 2011 | Drug Crime

AL AMER: FREEDOM, REPUTATION AND SANITY SAVER

ONLY ONCE HAVE I GRADED A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AS "EXCELLENT", AND IF THERE WAS (AND THERE SHOULD BE) A "LIFE-SAVING" OPTION ABOVE "EXCELLENT", I WOULD ABSOLUTELY CHOOSE IT. AL AMER MADE GETTING MY FELONY DRUG CHARGE DISMISSED LOOK EFFORTLESS. I HAD ZERO DOUBT IN HIS ABILITY TO PROVE MY INNOCENCE A...ND PREVENT ME FROM FACING ANY LEGAL CONSEQUENCES, TIME AND MONEY AND REPUTATION DAMAGE. HE UNDERSTOOD THE FACTS OF THE CASE, AND GAVE ME A REALISTIC OUTCOME THAT ILLUSTRATED TO ME HOW MY CASE COULD POSSIBLY COUNTER MY SIDE OF THE EVENTS, THE TRUE ACCOUNTS AS WELL AS A SET UP. THE SLIGHT CHANCE OF CONVICTION WAS IN MY FUTURE, AND HE CERTAINLY DIDN'T JUST TELL ME WHAT I WANTED TO HEAR, UNLIKE MOST ATTORNEYS I HAVE BEEN TOLD DO. UPON OUR FIRST CONVERSATION, HE INFORMED ME OF HIS BUSY SCHEDULE AND CURRENT FEDERAL CASES WITH TRIALS IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT CITIES, BUT HE STILL TOOK THE TIME TO DRIVE DOWN TO MEET ME WITHIN 24 HOURS ON SHORT NOTICE! HE LOOKED IN MY EYES TO MAKE SURE WE HAD COMPLETE EYE CONTACT AND ASKED ME DIRECTLY "DID YOU COMMIT THIS CRIME." INSTANTLY, I APPRECIATED THE STRAIGHTFORWARDNESS AND TACT AND SIMPLE AGGRESSION. WITH MY ARRAIGNMENT DUE IN LESS THAN 3 DAYS NOTICE, I WAS CONFIDENT HE WOULD NOT HESITATE ON CRUSHING THE D.A. AND AID IN GETTING SERVING JUSTICE, CLEARING ME OF ANY WRONGDOING, AND PRESERVING MY FREEDOM. MORE IMPORTANTLY ON A PERSONAL LEVEL, HE CHECKED ON ME VIA PHONE CALLTO ASK HOW I WAS DOING A FEW DAYS AFTER THE DISMISSAL. WORDS DO NOT SHOW MY GRATITUDE. I'M NAMING MY FIRST-BORN AFTER HIM. HA! SERIOUSLY, THIS REVIEW MAY SOUND LIKE I AM 'LAYING IT ON THICK'; HOWEVER, AL AMER DID SAVE MY LIFE, IN AN EXPEDITIOUS MANNER AND WITH REASSURANCE FROM BEGINNING TO END. HOPEFULLY, I WILL NOT BE (ATTEMPTED) FRAMED BUT IF THAT DAY COMES, I HAVE REPRESENTATION THAT EXCEEDS ALL EXPECTATIONS.

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Al Fadel Amer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Zachary McCready

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Mr. Amer. His experience makes him more qualified than 99% of the attorneys out there who call themselves criminal defense attorneys. Mr. Amer has a better chance than most attorneys of getting your case dismissed or reduced to an infraction. He's even won trials that most attorneys considered "unwinnable". Call him today."

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Scott Hughes

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Amer is a great lawyer and very knowledgeable in the fields of Criminal Defense and DUI. He was a superb prosecutor and is now a formidable defense attorney."

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Hamid Towfigh

Unknown lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Al. A hard working, bright, and honest lawyer with a great demeanor respected by his colleagues and judges."

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Howard Roitman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jerome Haig

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Al is a great attorney. He is well respected by judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. He is intelligent and diligent. He is a tremendous asset to the criminal defense bar."

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Peter Tran

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Al certainly has the credentials. He has over 14 years of experience in criminal law, providing him with the knowledge and abilities to competently practice. What sets him apart--and ahead of his colleagues--is his enduring loyalty to his clients and his passion for defense work. If you get Al on your side, you will get someone who is willing to fight on your behalf to the very limits. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Valera

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Al is a very hard working attorney whose formidable trial experience makes him a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. He puts forth the maximum effort to get the best possible results for his clients. I highly recommend Al to anyone charged with a criminal and/or DUI case."

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George Mueller

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work: trustworthy, conscientious, hardworking and fundamentally dedicated to every Client, familiar Californians recognize that Mr. Amer is an excellent defense attorney who is a beneficial asset to Orange County and the entire DUI Defense Bar community. Any person in need of a premier criminal defense lawyer will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of reasons (but without enough character space to properly do this fine attorney justice), I am honored to endorse this superb lawyer."

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Darrell York

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Amer was a top-notch deputy district attorney. Now he's a top notch criminal defense counsel. He's always prepared, knows his case and the opposing counsel's case thoroughly, and is very effective in the courtroom. He's good at any case, from simple misdemeanors to high-profile murder."

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Richard Barnwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Al is a trial attorney who truly puts time and effort into his client's cases. He is professional and respected in courts. He has years of experience and knows the system of California courts."

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Mark Haushalter

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with and against Mr. Amer. He is one of the best!"

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2017

updated on 09/14/2017

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2016

updated on 10/05/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2015

updated on 01/13/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2014

10 Best Attorneys Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, The Amer Law Firm

2006 - 2007

Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County District Attorney's Office

1999 - 2006

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

1995 - 1995

Judicial Extern, Los Angeles Superior Court

1993 - 1998

Environmental Health Specialist, Los Angeles Unified School District

Associations

2011 - Present

CA DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA)

Member

2007 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

1998 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Officer

2014 - 2015

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Top 10 Member

Sample of Legal Cases

P v. TC

Hung jury, 9-3 Not Guilty...case resolved

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Education

1998

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2008

International Conference on Security, Privacy and Confidentiality Issues in Cyberlaw Privacy in Cyberspace

Publications

2002

1998

Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review Domain Name Cybernappers: Information Superhighway Robbery

Languages

English

Activity

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