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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Case dismissed!

I retained Al's case for a 2nd DUI with a collision and high BAC. What I appreciated most about him was that through the whole process, he managed my expectations by providing me with a reasonable and almost worst-case scenario set of outcomes. He really didn't make any exaggerated claims or promis...es, and kept me from getting my hopes up until my case really started to solidify and look good - and even then, it was always suggested that I not view it as a slam-dunk, but instead, to be prepared for the judge to be potentially capricious and for unexpected things to occur. It was a slam-dunk, but I appreciated that had it gone another way, I wouldn't have been left expecting something entirely different. He's straight up, knowledgable, and works a lot of hours to make sure his clients get the services they deserve. At no point did he resort to any shady tactics to ensure a better outcome - he does things by the book and knows how to work whatever resources he has available to get to the best resolution for the case at hand. He'd be my first recommendation for anyone dealing with a DUI.

Posted by Jesus | April 07, 2014 | DUI & DWI

DUI

I had never been in trouble with the law. I was looking at 4 yrs. in prison for a felony hit and run and felony Dui with bodily injury. Mr. Amer and his team Jill Veghlan and Sara Watson were able to keep me at peace throughout this whole thing. To make a long story short, they droped the hit and ru...n and i was only given 30 days on house arrest. I can't thank you and your staff enough!!! God bless you all. I highly recomment this team!

Posted by Pappageoergeio | November 22, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Stood By MySide!

When I Met Al It was at One Of The Most Crazy Times Of My Life I was Fighting 4 RX DUI"s and Had Just Been Put Incustody On My 275k Bail and Was Facing 2yrs In Prison. He Basically Had Nothing To Work With Because He Came In So Late In The Case. Right Off The Bat He was Honest Compassionate and He ...Fought Like No Other. There Has Been Times In Over These Last Few Years When Al Has Fought For My life More then I was Fighting for It. He Managed To Get Me 6mo On 2yrs On That Case.. He Told Me Then That Was a Miracle To Take Heed and To Fly Right. Apparently i didn't Listen because 10 Days afer I got out of Custody From Prison He was Getting Yet Another call From My Mom Telling Him I was In Jail. He Said Please Tell Me Its Anything But DUI. She Said Yes DUI with an Accident. When He Came to Visit Me I Knew he was going to be Disappointed In me but yet he was still caring and Wanted The best for me, so i asked if we could try to get me a program. The DA Was Wanting 5 Years. That Woke Me Up. All During That Time he Was So Supportive to My Family. We Fought That Case and He didn't Take No For an Answer Finally after 4mo He Got Me a year Program at NTS and Probation. He always Would Tell Me Before you Make That Decision Tell yourself is The Consequence worth it. Today I am able To Tell People that Same Thing in my Life and It has such a Huge Impact. Al has watched me Go Through a Prison Term year of Rehab back to County Jail and Then Back To Rehab for 18mo, and He has Stood By Myside Throught The Whole Entire Thing. When I Completed My 18mo Sentence at NTS I called Him and asked Him if he would Be Willing To Take Me Back To Court To Get My Probation Terminated Early Or Modified. He Said He Would Love To be The attorney to argue That. On Nov 6 I had a little over 2 years sober and after 8 court appearances and Fighting The DA and Taking No For an Answer One More Time He Was Able To Get Me Off Felony Probation 2.5 Years Early and Put On Summary Probation. I Couldn't of Felt any bigger In That Court Room With Anyone Else Standing By My Side But Him. We Walked In This Thing Together and We Walked Out Of It Together. I am So Grateful For This Guy. I Truly Feel it was a God Shot He walked In My Life. I Can Definitely consider Him One of My Friends Today and I wouldn't Put My Life In Anyone Else's Hands. Hopefully I will Never Have to. I highly Recommend Mr Amer, Not Only For What He Did For Me But For What He Did For My Family, When He Didn't Have To, But That is Just Him Being Him. Thanks Guy For Helping Me Get to Where I am Today I am Entirely Grateful!

Posted by Tiffany | August 27, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Helped Reduced to Dry Reckless

I would like to take the moment to thank Al for making sure I was happy with the outcome of my DUI case. From my knowledge it is very difficult to get a dry reckless and impossible a dismissal. With his continued credibility from the DA's office as well as continued support Al was able to reduce my... DUI to a dry reckless with a small fine. I thank him for a job well done and would highly recommend his services. Tiffany

Posted by Rob | August 09, 2012 | DUI & DWI

He did a great job me

Al did a great for me during a very difficult time. He got my charges and fines greatly reduced through great strategy. Reduced my BAC .15 reduced to a wet reckless. Thanks Al

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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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