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Anthony Michael Solis

Criminal defense Attorney at Calabasas, CA

5.0   21 reviews

also known as Anthony M. Solis


Licensed for 24 years

About Anthony

Learn Anthony’s areas of practice.

2
Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    50%
    Hundreds of cases, state and federal.

    25 years

  2. Federal crime
    50%
    Hundreds of cases

    25 years

CHARGED WITH A STATE OR FEDERAL CRIMINAL OFFENSE? AGGRESSIVE AND INTELLIGENT DEFENSE

I grew up in Los Angeles.  Practicing law here is a privilege.

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Licensed for 24 years
State NY
Status Currently Registered
Acquired 2005
Updated 11/23/2022
State DC
Status Good Standing
Acquired 2000
Updated 06/08/2022
State CA
Status Active
Acquired 1998
Updated 12/05/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Anthony

Anthony M. Solis, A Professional Law Corp.
23679 Calabasas Road
Suite 412
Calabasas, CA, 91302

Reviews

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Posted by David S. | June 10, 2013
Exemplary Legal Representation
Mr. Solis spent a great deal of time with me on the phone even before we retained him, explaining the ramifications of our rather complex legal issues with a family member's arrest. In that and all other conversations and meetings, he never made us feel rushed. He took the time to answer all of our questions. He stated his fee up front, stuck to it, and followed through to the final resolution. He also made an outstanding recommendation for an expert whose advice proved invaluable. Most importantly, he devised a strategy that resulted in the best possible outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Solis to anyone looking for exemplary legal representation.
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Posted by Ary N. | June 11, 2013
First Rate Criminal Defense!
Anthony Solis defended me at one of the most difficult times in my life. Criminal charges were brought against me for something I completely did not do. The charges threatened my job, and potentially, custody of my child. Anthony sprang into action. From the moment he visited me, he really treated me with respect and understood what I was going through. He completely took care of me and, ultimately, the charges were completely dismissed. I felt very vulnerable and afraid in the "system," but once he got involved, I really felt I had someone on my side fighting for me. I've referred several friends and family members to him, each of whom had a similar positive experience. I would wholeheartedly recommend Anthony to anyone looking for first rate criminal defense.
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Posted by Tom | February 25, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Anthony Saved my Life
Anthony went above and beyond and did everything necessary/possible to help me with my case. He secured a dismissal for all charges in federal court, a very rare outcome. He was exceptional.
Posted by Leslie | February 25, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Mrs
He was wonderful very honest and warm he gave us a great advice he went out of he’s way to help us a wonderful attorney bless he’s heart and he’ll continue helping others
Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Experienced and Tenacious
I hired Mr. Solis to help resolve a 20 year old matter that many lawyers refused to take on. After expliaining the details to Mr. Solis he viewed my particluar case as a challenge. He proceeded to recitify mistakes made by multiple courts and lawyers across the United States and relieving myself and my family of a terrible travesty of justice. I highly recommend Mr. Solis for legal consul.
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Posted by Claudia Egarton | October 3, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Federal conspiracy case
I just want to say that I am so grateful to Mr. Solis, my husband was facing 10 to 17 years for a drug conspiracy case he was not guilty of from day one Mr. Solis kept me informed always answered any of my questions. Long story short he filed a motion called rule 29 that acquitted him of all charges and we won!!! Words can’t express my gratitude to you. Highly recommend! Thank you for keeping my family together .
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Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2019
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Experience & expertise...
I found Anthony on Avvo in the wee hours of the morning, May 5, 2016. I emailed him at 4:30 am and received a call from him half an hour later! I hired Anthony after meeting him at a Boston Market near LAX later that evening. Anthony was the only attorney I consulted with. Anthony is a no-nonsense kind of person, which I absolutely admire. He is very honest and will not sugarcoat anything. That was a huge positive for me. He definitely has the expertise and experience to get you through the federal process. I was hoping for probation but got very lucky and only got six months in a low security facility. I was a public official (law enforcement to boot) and did some pretty egregious stuff. Anthony will be honest with you. Anthony was very responsive to my phone calls, emails, & text messages, to the point of disrupting time with his family. I had numerous conversations with him where I could hear his kids in the background. Not a lot of people will take the time to do that. At the end of my sentencing hearing nearly 3 years after my ordeal began, I thanked Anthony for everything he had done for me & my family. His response was, “Don’t thank me. You did everything right.” His statement was true, but I could not have gotten through the mess I created without his help. My experience with Anthony was very positive. I don’t have a negative thing to say about him or his services.
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Posted by Carl A. | September 28, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
When No Others Would Accept My Case
Mr Solis did. I tried to find a lawyer for my case on my own. 6 attorneys with whom I made contact all declined to accept my case. I signed up to ask the question here on Avvo for representation. I received 2 responses. One was to contact my original attorney which I already had. The other response was from attorney Greg Thomas Hill who recommended I contact Anthony Solis. Mr. Solis accepted my case and prepared the required petition containing a motion to seek relief of 290 registration under Section 42 U.S.C. 16915. Just hours before my hearing Mr. Solis finally was able to make contact with the AUSA to determine the government's response, Mr Solis relayed this to me when we met before the hearing. The end result was "motion granted". Then Mr Solis prepared the motion granted document for the judge to sign and sent me a copy as soon as the ink was dry. His confidence was reassuring to me. I do recommend you contact him, especially if you cannot find anyone else to represent you for a little practiced federal law. He can also represent your case to the Supreme Court, if necessary.
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Posted by Antoinette | November 23, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
This is one of the best defense attorneys you could hire!! Mr Solis is extremely professional, well knowledged, and will fight for you cause. I highly recommend this attorney , he won our case and we did not know if we would win and he put everything into the case and we won!
Posted by Jaime | March 30, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The Best Attorney in Los Angeles
Anthony always went above and beyond the call of duty! His approach was always tactful and well thought out... He always made sure I understood all of my options and was very king to my family... I ended up a free woman! Thank You Anyhony Solis!
Posted by Joshua | March 29, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Saved my life! (Cheesy but true)
Anthony was the second lawyer I met with after my first lawyer told me he could not handle my case. I found Anthony through searching the web and reading reviews like this. I was skeptical at first on trusting reviews of an attorney online but after meeting Anthony in person, I felt more comfortable about the reviews I read. Anthony imediately gave me hope that I truly had someone on my side that was going to do whatever he could to help me get through what turned out to be the worse 3 years of my life. Long story short, I was facing up to 3 years in prison for getting into business with the wrong person. Anthony was there for me every step of the way through the long drawn out legal process. When the day finally came for my sentencing I felt that we were as prepared as we could possibly be thanks to Anthony. Like I said before, I was facing 3 years in prison and the judge gave me 3 years of probation with very little restrictions. I am now able to move on with my life and my family without having to have ever been seperated from my family. Who knows where my life would have ended up if it went the other way in court. So to me Anthony Solis saved my life. I'd also like to thank Gail for everything she did through the long process, I owe her just as much.
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Posted by Dennis | October 23, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent Criminal Defense
Anthony Solis defended me at one of the most difficult moments in my life. From the start, he helped me get released on bond, liberating me from incarceration and reuniting me with my family. He then proceeded to vigorously defend my case at every stage in both state and federal court. Every step of the way, he helped me understand the process and kept me a part of my case. He is a dedicated attorney willing to go above and beyond mere legal counsel to get desired results. I was facing a very lengthy period of incarceration with a maximum of 20 years. After two years of defending me, I received a time-served sentence, which translated to about six months in jail. My following e-mail to him after the sentencing describes it best: "Anthony, I'm still in awe, thank you for giving my case the utmost importance and personal concern. You exceeded my expectations and went above and beyond just legal counsel. Truly through God using you to intercede on my behalf, I witnessed a true miracle that took place before me today in court. I can’t find the words to thank you enough." I would recommend Mr. Solis to anyone looking for excellent criminal defense.
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Posted by Carlos | September 8, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Impressed when I met him. He was the third lawyer I met in one day and after 10 minutes I knew he was the right lawyer for me
Mr. Solis experience in the federal court system speaks for itself. He also took the time to understand my case and learn about me. He wanted to know my story. When he brought my legal case and my story (pas, present and future) together, he told me that there was something he could do to help me. I looked at his eyes, I believed him and I broke down. The same way he discussed the consequences of my actions, the outcome of my case, with confidence and so much knowledge, the same way he talked in the front of the judge on sentencing day. I would have loved to hear him discussing my case with the assistant attorney because I know he fought for me with passion, because he believed in me. I owed him my future. I consider him a friend. Thank you Anthony for your hard work, for your passion, for your experience and for believing me. Not only you are an extraordinary attorney but you also have a good heart. God bless your family, kids and future business. Muchas Gracias!
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Posted by M, for a Criminal Case | April 7, 2015
Remarkable Lawyer.
We hired Anthony to represent my son for a very difficult case that included a possible 30+ if convicted. Prior to our first meeting, he had already started to look into the case, providing us further details which assisted us in making better decisions. He was thorough, professional, and always on top of things. Because of his professionalism I trusted in his advice and guidance. I never once felt I was scrambling to find out what was happening. Even when there was no progression in the case, due to timing of court events, I always felt informed. I was impressed with how he performed in the courtroom. His questions were sharp and to the point. He exhibited great determination and persistence. He truly fought for my son. My son's case took a lot longer than expected. It ended with the case being dismissed. Long story short, we were faced with a different issue in a different state, that was indirectly a result of the previous issue. The second case had some complexities that were very confusing. There was no question. We hired Anthony for this matter to represent my son again. Same as the first, he guided us through the process and was there every step of the way. That case / situation was dismissed. Two cases back to back, both dismissed. I would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with any criminal issue. No matter the difficulty of the case, I trust that he will do what he can for his client. I am beyond satisfied with his services. I don't believe we would have had such a great outcome, for both cases, if we didn't hire Anthony.
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Posted by Gregory | August 19, 2014
Antonny M Solis top lawyer in his area of expertise
Anthony M Solis is the best!!! He was excellent at helping me to understand the laws in two states, with extremely positive results in both california and Florida. His knowledge of the law is beyond reproach. He kept me calm through a very difficiult process and allways made himself available to me. I hope to never need his services again, but if I do, he will be my only choice.
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Posted by Robert | January 25, 2014
Class act, Straight Forward, QUICK.
Although my topic was not qualifying as a major concern under Mr. Solis's field of practice, he still took the time to review my question and tell me it is worth while to seek a lawyer for my instance. I asked follow up questions and received follow up answers immediately. First time on Avvo.com and I will without a doubt use this site in the future and refer any and all to use it as well. Extremely impressed these lawyers take out free time for these types of things.
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Posted by Stephanie | September 12, 2013
Would recommend
Anthony is great, he is helping a friend of mine. Very sharp, smart guy. He has always been available when you need talk to him. Thanks :)
Posted by anonymous | July 7, 2013
Excellent Attorney
Anthony is a top notch attorney. Hard charging, but also fair and diplomatic, Anthony has gained the trust and respect of his colleagues, which allows him to gain outstanding results for his clients. If you hire Anthony, you will receive high powered legal representation and personalized service.
Posted by Sergio | June 23, 2013
Got My Life Back
Mr. Solis really saved my life. I was caught up in a marijuana conspiracy and importation case. I was innocent but really thought I would have to plead guilty because it was a federal case and I always hear that federal cases are so tough to beat. I was looking at minimum 10 years in prison. At 20 years old, I had a baby and one on the way. I thought I would go to prison and my life would be over. Anthony Solis fought for me for 9 months in court and finally, at trial, I was acquitted of all the charges. After trial, my wife had our second baby and there's not a day that goes by where I don't think how differently my life would be if I didn't have Mr. Solis on my side every step of the way. Thank you, Mr. Solis, I feel blessed to have found you.
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Posted by Jesus | June 11, 2013
GREAT LAWYER
Mr. Solis represented in in a federal RICO case. I am so grateful that he fought for me and really kept up the fight all the way til the end of the case. I really felt "represented" like I had someone on my side. I am really thankful for the representation I had. I appreciated always being treated like a human being and not a criminal. At the end of the case, I had to accept a guilty plea, but didn't barely have to spend any additional time in custody. I would tell anyone to hire Mr. Solis. Thank you Anthony!
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Cost

Rates
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney
  • The United States District Court For The Central District Of California
  • 2008 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Anthony M. Solis, A Professional Law Corp.
  • 1998 - Present
  • Certified Law Clerk
  • Los Angeles County District Attorney's Ofc
  • 1997 - 1998
  • Law Clerk
  • Law Offices of Donald M. Ré, APLC
  • 1996 - 1998
  • Intern
  • United States Senate
  • 1991 - 1991
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Education

  • Loyola Law School
  • J.D.
  • 1998
  • American University
  • M.A.
  • 1995
  • UCLA
  • B.A.
  • 1993

Legal Cases

  • United States v. Fernandez
  • Case dismissed following a 1 year diversion program.
  • US v. Corado
  • Defendant got to participate in diversion. She will have no criminal record after completion
  • United States v. Egarton
  • Rule 29 granted at trial. Client was facing 17 years in prison with a mandatory minimum 10 years
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Associations

  • American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, White Collar Crime Committee
  • 2000 - Present
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • 1999 - Present
  • California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
  • 1999 - Present
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1998 - Present
  • California Public Defenders Association
  • Member
  • 1998 - Present
  • Criminal Courts Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association
  • 1996 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2022
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2021
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2020
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2018
  • Superlawyer
  • Superlawyers Magazine
  • 2017
  • Superlawyer
  • Superlawyers Magazine
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2014
  • Top Contributor - Criminal Defense
  • Avvo
  • 2013
  • Client's Choice - Criminal Defense
  • Avvo
  • 2013
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2009
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2007
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Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • 2011 CJA Panel Training
  • Open Pleas in Federal Court
  • 2011

Attorney endorsements

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Given (29)
Endorse Anthony
Federal crime Attorney | Feb 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with Anthony Solis on dozens of federal criminal cases where we have represented co-defendants, and I have personally observed him handle some of the most challenging issues an attorney or client can face in the course of defending a criminal case. Mr. Solis has handled every case and every situation with calm professionalism, keen insight, humor, dignity, integrity, and grace under extreme pressure. In the process, he has consistently achieved miraculous results for his clients. I endorse Mr. Solis without hesitation, and I hold him in high regard as one of the best criminal defense attorneys I have ever had the privilege of working with."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Solis did an excellent job during our federal trial together! Our clients were the only ones that were acquitted. He did a great job preparing and combating the evidence. I would recommend his services to anyone."
Federal crime Attorney | May 12
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an incredible attorney! Highly recommended!"
Unknown Attorney | Jun 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"A superb, experienced and dedicated criminal defense attorney. I have handled cases in which Anthony has represented other individuals, and I have seen Anthony advocating in the courtroom. It is evident that he cares about his clients and the results he achieves for them. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse Mr. Solis. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."
Unknown Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"When you find yourself in need of a criminal defense attorney, you need someone with experience. Mr. Solis is well respected in the legal community because he has the experience needed to be an effective advocate for his clients."
Unknown Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Other
"This lawyer is highly recommended in the community. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Anthony is an incredible strategist and tireless fighter for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse attorney Anthony Solis. Skilled, hard working, and an asset to the legal profession. Respected by clients and peers in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Other
"I not only endorse this lawyer. I give this lawyer 5 stars!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse my local colleague Anthony Solis. He is hard working, skilled and respected among his peers in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A great attorney with attention to detail. You will not be disappointed with his performance."
Federal crime Attorney | Jul 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. It's obvious that Attorney Solis has a commitment to helping out the greater community by giving insightful answers here on AVVO."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Talented, tough, and driven to get client's results."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Solis is a true rising star. He offers aggressive & creative solutions for the defense. Highly recommend"
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