C. Matthew Missakian

C. Matthew Missakian

also known as Matthew Missakian

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 23 years

Appeals Lawyer at Long Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense

5150 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 200, Long Beach, CA

About C.

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 65%

21 years

65%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-500 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of C. Matthew Missakian, Inc.

5150 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 200, Long Beach, CA, 90804

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C. Matthew Missakian's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Omar yousif | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Omar yousif

Words can begin to describe how grateful I’m to mr Missakian , my case was so complicated that it lasted 5 years in court got denied to a step below the 9th circuit , until mr Missakian became a part of it , with his confidence backed up by his experience and knowledge he was able not only reopen the... case but to also get a dismissal the same day, there is no price tag on what this exceptional lawyer and a great human being have done for , all with a comforting smile on his face , my advise to anyone having legal challenges is to stop looking and start working with mr Missakian , it will be the best legal representation possible , mr Missakian you saved my life and thanks to you I won’t be separated from my son , I’ll be there when he graduates and when he gets married .

Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

Matthew Missakian helped me through the toughest time of my life. I would highly recommend his services! He is professional, thorough, detail oriented, and extremely knowledgable. Missakian takes pride in being well prepared and will make sure that you are prepped and ready for every turn. I also app...reciated the fact that he was always accessible to answer any question and had the patience to explain any element of my case repeatedly. Hopefully I will never need his services again, but if I do, he will be the first call. He successfully represented me and the case concluded with absolute best scenario I could imagine.

Posted by Matthew | April 29, 2015

Fantastic Lawyer. Look No Further.

Words cannot express my gratitude towards Mr. Missakian. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs an expert attorney who is very skilled, intelligent, supportive, caring, and thoroughly knows the justice system to handle your case. He went above and beyond to help me and my case as this was... a very emotional time in my life. I will be forever grateful for all that he’s done. He is extremely easy to get in touch with. He always returned my phone calls and emails. He was there to answer my questions (of which I had many). He also sent me updates via email. Mr. Missakian was there for me from the beginning until the end patiently addressing all my questions and concerns. He proceeds methodically, proactively and swiftly to get the best possible result. He worked diligently and expertly on my case. I would like to say thank you to Mr. Missakian once again and thank you for not only believing in me but for not giving up. I highly recommend Mr. Missakian and wish him the best in his professional endeavor.

Posted by anonymous | June 3, 2014

Skilled and Dedicated Attorney with High Ethical Integrity and Dedication

Mr. Missakian acted honestly and with fidelity in all interests of my needs as a client and as an officer of the court. He represented my organization with the highest integrity and honesty in his personal dealings making sure we felt secure in confiding in him. He acted as a zealous advocate of my ...company and I would highly recommend Mr. Missakian in any legal matter. I would also recommend and trust in him to be an asset in any business transaction and as a skilled and dedicated advisor.

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C. Matthew Missakian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bianca Jimenez

Appeals lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He has an expansive knowledge of the law and works tirelessly for his clients. I can not recommend him highly enough."

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Kevin Hogle

Appeals lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Missakian is my first call for all appellate issues, and is, without question, the best there is for appellate work. His appellate record says it all, which is, I suppose, why so many attorneys refer their appeals to him."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Christopher Taylor

Appeals lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly recommend Mr. Missakian to anyone seeking an intelligent, skilled and hard working attorney for an appellate or criminal matter. I have known Mr. Missakian for many years, and he is extremely skilled as a criminal defense practitioner. I have personally observed him in several motions and trials, so I can attest that his litigation skills, legal research abilities, and preparation is of the highest quality. I would endorse Mr. Missakian to anyone seeking criminal defense or appellate representation."

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Matthew Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, his contributions on Avvo make him a valuable resource for the legal community. He is an aggressive lawyer who is comfortable in front of a jury."

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Thomas Rossmeissl

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew Missakian is an excellent attorney, one of the smartest ones I know. He is a hard-working and diligent advocate for his clients and gets great results in difficult cases. Clients who have him as their attorney are truly fortunate, and I endorse him without hesitation."

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Kevin Hogle

Business lawyer

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Litigation lawyer

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Garret Weinrieb

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2002

Order of the Coif, UCLA School of Law

1997

Phi Beta Kappa, UCLA

Work Experience

2012 - Present

President, Law Office of C. Matthew Missakian, Inc.

2004 - 2012

Attorney, Orange County Public Defender

2002 - 2004

Attorney, Latham & Wakins

Associations

2014 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2013 - Present

California Appellate Defense Counsel

2008 - 2008

Orange County Deputy Public Defenders Association

Secretary

2007 - 2007

Orange County Deputy Public Defenders Association

Treasurer

2004 - 2012

Orange County Deputy Public Defenders Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Curtis J.

Convictions Reversed

People v Jose F

Conviction Dismissed

People v. Michael S

Life Sentence Reversed

People v. James F

Convictions Reversed

People v. Floyd B

Convictions Reversed

People v. LCB

Sentence reversed

People v Armando L

Convictions Reversed

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Education

2013

Oxford University

law

2002

UCLA SOL

law

1996

Univ of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

OCPD MCLE Seminar

Creating a Solid Appellate Record

2016

CADC October 2016 Training Seminar

The Independent Source and Inevitable Discovery Doctrines in the High-Tech Age.

Publications

2017

calappealslawyer.com Overview of the Appellate Process

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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