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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 anonymous | October 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Firearms Charge
I unintentionally carried a loaded hand gun into the LAX TSA security screening area and the weapon was sub sequentially found in my carry on bag. I was arrested and charged with a felony. Sheida was able to quickly have the charge reduced to a misdemeanor before the arraignment. Sheida negotiated a...
Posted by Nubia.S | July 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Thank you
Never finding myself in this type of situation, I wasn't sure of how to go about it. I'm so glad Sheida took my case, I definitely know I went with the right lawyer for my type of case. Sheida is very thorough and very professional.
Posted by Eric | May 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
With me all the way.
I sought the legal services of attorney Sheida Shoalehvar for a misdemeanor charge. She provided me sound advice that made me feel comfortable & confident of the chance of a positive outcome. She delivered and charges were never filed. I highly recommend this effective & efficient professional!
Posted by Neil | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
***HIGHLY RECOMMEND***
I was very pleased wi the services of Sheida. She’s just a phone call/text away and she was always there to answer my call if I needed her. Super professional! She helped me get my case dismissed and I didn’t have to do anything besides show up the very last day to get my case dismissed in front of ...
Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney
Sheida is an excellent attorney. Very professional and punctual. She does what she says she will do, and she and her staff always kept me apprised. They're responsive to email and phone messages. Very pleasant to work with them. I am quite satisfied with her services.
"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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