$ 250-500 per hour
C. Matthew Missakian
also known as Matthew Missakian
About C.
Biography
I am passionate about representing my client
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Appeals
65%
21 years
Criminal Defense
35%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
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
4 Client Reviews
C. Matthew Missakian's Lawyer Endorsements
"He has an expansive knowledge of the law and works tirelessly for his clients. I can not recommend him highly enough."
"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."
"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal 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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 JusticeMember
2013 - Present
California Appellate Defense Counsel
2008 - 2008
Orange County Deputy Public Defenders AssociationSecretary
2007 - 2007
Orange County Deputy Public Defenders AssociationTreasurer
2004 - 2012
Orange County Deputy Public Defenders AssociationMember
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
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I had a mistrial, I was asked to waive my 60 day speedy trial, should I WAIVE or NOT WAIVE my rights to a speedy trial?
07 May 2019
Q&A
If a 13 year old kid tried to extort someone could he get in trouble?
26 Oct 2018
Q&A
Can police enter and secured my home prior to a search warrant being signed by a judge?
17 Oct 2018