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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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Acquired: 2008
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450 N Brand Blvd Ste 600, Glendale, CA, 91203
94 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A great law practice!
Worked with the DA to drop my charges by going having me go through a behavioral therapy regiment. Not cheap but the alternative would have been worse.
Posted by B. | June 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
An Excellent Lawyer
Mrs. Sheida Shoalehvar is an excellent attorney based on my recent experience and observation. I used to be a professor teaching legal subject in a foreign university. Few months ago, one of my close acquaintances was involved with a misdemeanor/felony charge due to her response to a pre-set quest...
Posted by Felipe Ramos | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thank You Sheida
Again thank you, you made it possible for me to continue living my life out of prison for an honest mistake I did. You services were very professional, punctual and attentive. You made it financially easier for me, with you help working with me, I am very grateful for that. Excellent Services, I r...
Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney
My experience
My experience with her was that she was flexible with the price and the services she offers. I found her to be trustworthy, everything that she told me she could help me with she did. It was exactly like she explained to me, she fought for my case, I really recommend her. Ella eso todo lo posible...
Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Petty Theft
Sheida represented me in a petty theft case although it took some time to get it dismissed, it was solved in the time for me to renew my DACA. Sheida did such a good job my DACA was approved for renewal without any complications. Also her assistant Brenda worked with me and kept in communication rega...
"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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