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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 Fabian | June 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent lawyer!
I went to Sheida about 2 days out before my hearing, she was still able to help me and dismiss my case quickly and efficiently.
Posted by Carley | December 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent service.
When I first called the law office of Sheida Shoalehvar, she answered right away and made my appointment for the following day. When we first met she made me feel really comfortable and assured me everything was going to work out in my favor. I left that day feeling very hopeful. The following weeks ...
Posted by Alfred | November 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Alfred Abrahamyan
I would highly recommend the BEST Attorney Sheida. She is very knowledgable, professional and attentive. I am pleased with the service I received with Attorney Sheida. She had a great communication and she always responded me in timely manner. I highly recommend for anyone in the need of justice...
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 anonymous | December 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
A Caring Firm
I am ever so glad that I chose Sheida S. to represent me on my DUI case. Not to mention that she took my case at the last minute(3 days before my court date), she and her firm went above and beyond my expectations in handling my case for me. From the first meeting I knew she was all about business, ...
"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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