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Sheida Shoalehvar | Criminal Defense Attorney | 16+ Years of Strategic, Results-Driven Advocacy
Proactive. Strategic. Respected. For over 16 years, attorney Sheida Shoalehvar has delivered high-level criminal defense across California with one goal: protecting her clients’ freedom, reputation, and future. Her approach is built on early, decisive action, often resolving cases before charges are filed.
Ms. Shoalehvar gained valuable legal insight working within the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, where she learned how prosecutors evaluate and build criminal cases. This experience gives her a unique edge, spotting weaknesses early, building strong defenses fast, and using key relationships with law enforcement and prosecutors to her clients’ advantage.
She has successfully defended hundreds of individuals facing charges such as DUI, narcotics offenses, domestic violence, theft, and serious felonies. Every case is handled personally, never passed to case managers or paralegals. With an in-house private investigator and access to expert consultants, her team can act immediately when your freedom is at stake.
Ms. Shoalehvar earned her JD from the Southern California Institute of Law. She is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, the U.S. District Court (Central District of California), and the U.S. Court of Appeals. She is an active member of the California State Bar, NACDL, CACJ, CCBA, and other respected legal associations.
Her office offers multilingual support, including Spanish and other languages, ensuring clients receive clear, informed guidance and dedicated defense.
Initial consultations are free and confidential. While payment is required upon hiring, our firm works with each client to make trusted, high-quality defense accessible—your future matters. Call now and take control before the system controls you.
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450 N Brand Blvd Ste 600, Glendale, CA, 91203
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Posted by Luis | June 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
3 cases dismissed in a month
Sheida and her team are the best to defend you if any legal issues I had 3 complicated cases and sheida was able to get all 3 of them dismissed I don’t know how she did it but she did and I’m thankful for that she also works out a payment plan and is very understandable if your in a financial situati...
Posted by Julia | June 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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Sheida helped us with my brothers case and even though it was a very difficult case she was able to get him out of jail. She always kept us updated and would answer our phone calls whenever we needed answers. Her assistant was also a great help and they would let us know of any changes.
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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I am very thankful to have had someone like Sheida be in charge of my case. She was able to get all of my charges dropped after almost 3 years. One of the charges was a felony in which I was being falsely accused. Sheida Shoalehvar never stopped believing in me. We fought all the way, rejected offe...
Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Earned me my freedom
Sheida has worked with me on three extremely difficult cases all with extremely favorable outcomes. She is very well connected and definitely knows her way around the legal system. Although the process did take a long time, I'm glad that she took the appropriate route and opted for something long but...
Posted by Juan C | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
Ms Sheida went above and beyond to solve my case. Her and her assistant were always available and very professional. Meetings with her in person always on time. Thank you so much Sheida and your team
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Shoalehvar is a fabulous advocate for her clients. She has worked out some miracles for her clients, even full dismissals. Her dismissal percentage is outstanding. I learned a great deal from her. She always does her best to make an incredibly positive impact on a client’s case as long as the client can hold up their end of the deal."
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Bachelor of Science Law
2004
Juris Doctor
1999
Bachelor of Arts Interior Design
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