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Ardalon Fakhimi is a top-rated DUI Defense & Criminal Defense trial attorney who handles all levels of DUI and criminal cases throughout Southern California.
Mr. Fakhimi has successfully litigated and negotiated several thousand cases ranging from simple misdemeanors to serious and violent felonies. His experience includes the litigation of California DUI cases and other criminal matters in the California Superior Courts, as well as administrative hearings before the Department of Motor Vehicles. He personally handles all facets of his clients' cases, and does not reassign his cases to other lawyers or staff.
Mr. Fakhimi practices DUI & Criminal Defense throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County, and meets with clients in over a dozen office locations. He is the founder and owner of California Criminal Defense Center. His practice is exclusively limited to DUI and criminal defense. He can be reached at any of the following toll free numbers:
1-800-4-DUI-LAW
1-800-2-WIN-DUI
1-800-DUI-KING
1-800-DUI-WINNER
1-800-DUI-HOTLINE
Practice areas
One of my highest volume of cases in any single area is in the area of DUI Defense (including trials, case negotiations, motion work, DMV hearings, etc...) I am a member of the leading Professional and Educational Organizations in the areas of DUI Defense and Criminal Defense in the nation. We continuously receive some of the most advanced California DUI Defense training available. We are certified in the use and calibration of the breath-alcohol devices used by law enforcement.
21 years, 2,200 cases
(Includes DUI and non-DUI cases; includes jury trials, court trials, case negotiations, settlements, motion work, expungements, DMV hearings, etc...)
21 years, 5,500 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Farsi, Persian
California Criminal Defense Center / 800-DUI-KING
15260 Ventura Blvd.
Suite 1200
Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403
California Criminal Defense Center / 800-DUI-KING
3655 Torrance Blvd.
3rd Floor
Torrance, CA, 90503
California Criminal Defense Center / 800-DUI-KING
10940 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 1600
Los Angeles, CA, 90024
California Criminal Defense Center / 800-DUI-KING
1600 N. Dove Street
Suite 110
Newport Beach, CA, 92660
California Criminal Defense Center / 800-DUI-KING
1933 South Broadway St.
Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA, 90007
California Criminal Defense Center / 800-DUI-KING
21550 Oxnard Street
3rd Floor
Woodland Hills, CA, 91637
California Criminal Defense Center / 800-DUI-KING
9171 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 500
Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2001 | 06/12/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client's Choice | Avvo | 2018 |
Top Rated Attorney - DUI & Criminal Defense 2018 | Avvo | 2018 |
Top 10 Attorneys | American Jurist Institute | 2017 |
Top 10% in the USA - Criminal Defense Lawyers | Lawyers of Distinction | 2017 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2017 |
Top Rated Attorney - DUI & Criminal Defense 2017 | Avvo | 2017 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2016 |
Top Rated Attorney - DUI & Criminal Defense 2016 | Avvo | 2016 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2015 |
Top Attorney - DUI & Criminal Defense 2015 | Avvo | 2015 |
10 Best in 2014 | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2014 |
Top Rated Attorney - DUI & Criminal Defense 2014 | Avvo | 2014 |
Top Lawyers in California | American Lawyer Media | 2013 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2013 |
Top Rated Attorney - DUI & Criminal Defense 2013 | Avvo | 2013 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2012 |
Top Rated Attorney - DUI & Criminal Defense | Avvo | 2012 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2011 |
Top Rated Attorney - DUI & Criminal Defense | Avvo | 2011 |
Legal Force | Top Criminal Lawyer | 2008 |
DUI Trial Seminar | NCDD | 2008 |
DUI trial Seminar | NCDD | 2007 |
Pro Bono Honors Award | California Western College of Law | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder, Trial Lawyer | California Criminal Defense Center, 1-800-DUI-KING | 2007 - Present |
Legal Committee Member | National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws | 2007 - 2011 |
Deputy Public Defender | Office of the Public Defender | 2002 - 2007 |
Attorney | Western Legal Group | 2001 - 2002 |
Law Clerk | Attorney General's Office | 1999 - 1999 |
Legal Intern | Public Defender's Office | 1998 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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CMBA - Culver Marina Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Desert Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
OCCDBA - Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2010 - Present |
SBCBA - San Bernardino Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2007 - Present |
CACJ - California Attorneys for Criminal Justice | Member | 2007 - Present |
BHBA - Beverly Hills Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
NACDL - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Attorney Member | 2007 - Present |
NHBA - Newport Harbor Bar Association | Atttorney Member | 2007 - Present |
CDLA - California DUI Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 2007 - Present |
RCBA - Riverside County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2007 - Present |
LACBA - Los Angeles County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2007 - Present |
NORML - National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws | Legal Committee - Lifetime Attorney Member | 2007 - Present |
NCDD - National College of DUI Defense | Attorney Member | 2007 - Present |
CPDA - California Public Defenders Association | Attorney Member | 2002 - Present |
OCBA - Orange County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2002 - Present |
SDBA - San Diego Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2001 - Present |
ABA - American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2001 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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California Counties Magazine | Law Enforcement's Use of Force | 2009 |
Javan Publications | Blood Alcohol Patterns And What They Mean | 2008 |
CCDC DUI Info | California DUI Blood Tests | 2008 |
CCDC Online | California DUI Breath Tests | 2008 |
Criminal Law Bulletin | Fallacies of the No-Drive Defense | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Intoximeters | POST | 2008 |
California Western School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
American University, Washington College of Law | NA | 1998 |
Ventura College | Police Officer Standardized Training - DUI Device | 1998 |
Pennsylvania State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
University of Nevada | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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National Moot Court Competition | Moot Court Judge | 2010 |
IABA Panel Presentaition | Discussion of Select Law Practice Areas | 2010 |
IALA | Understanding the Breathalyzer Device | 2009 |
IABA | Working as a Private Criminal Defense Lawyer | 2009 |
Criminal Convictions for Undocumented Clients | Appropriate Pleas for Undocumented Clients | 2009 |
IABA Panel Presentation | Discussion of Select Law Practice Areas | 2009 |
National Moot Court Competition | Moot Court Competition Judge | 2009 |
IABA | Life as a Public Defender | 2008 |
Domestic Violence Seminar | Navigating Through Domestic Violence Court | 2007 |
Chapman Law | Rising Blood Alcohol Defense | 2007 |
Police Officer Courtroom Training | Police Officer Cross Examination Training & Techniques | 2004 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v Neam H. (Abbreviations used for client confidentiality) | CASE DISMISSED ON ALL CHARGES! |
People v Elv T. (Abbreviations used for client confidentiality) | DUI charges DISMISSED and Client only received speed contest violation |
People v Martha G.(initials used for confidentiality) | Case reduced to reckless driving! |
People v. AB(Initials used for client confidentiality) | CASE DISMISSED - ALL CHARGES! |
People v Mo. G. (Initials used for confidentiality) | Reduced to reckless driving |
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David Pittman, Unknown Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. He is a talented and skilled litigator
Luis Toribio, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 1, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
David Beyersdorf, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jonathan Lacour, Unknown Attorney on Jun 25, 2015
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One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.
Peter Marek, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
14 years of criminal practice is what we refer to as very experienced. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and apparent by reviewing his pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar & tell the real story. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ardalon. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Travis Burch, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ardalon is a true legal warrior. His dogged pursuit of justice is only exceeded by his knowledge of the law. If I ever had any friends or family on the wrong side of a DUI arrest, I would not hesitate to send them to Ardalon and his team, knowing they would be in the most capable of hands.
Neama Rahmani, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 28, 2013
Relationship: Friend
Ardalon is an outstanding criminal defense attorney, and an expert in defending driving under the influence cases. He has extensive trial experience, offers competitive rates, and provides excellent service to his clients.
Daniel Grupenhagen, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fakhimi is an excellent attorney. Whatever your case, call him and he will impress you with his skills and knowledge that he will put to work for you to get you great results!
Pante-a Nilchian, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 14, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Fakhimi is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. I have turned to him for guidance on several occasions and his advice has been extremely helpful. He has great familiarity with courts and Judges. In addition, he is an aggressive advocate for his clients. I strongly recommend Mr. Fakhimi.
Sanaz Farkhad, Guardianship Attorney on Feb 14, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Fakhimi is an excellent advocate for his clients. I have and will continue to refer clients to Mr, Fakhimi because he is extremely knowledgeable in his field and is prompt with returning their phone calls and responding to their questions. I am happy to endorse Mr. Fakhimi.
Randall Longwith, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 20, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have had to pleasure to work along side Mr. Fakhimi. He is a very effective lawyer who gets results. You will not meet a more aggressive advocate or effective lawyer.
Mohammad Kazerouni, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 25, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr Fakhimi is an experienced, trustworthy, and aggressive criminal defense attorney.
Mani Dabiri, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ardalon wholeheartedly. He is a sharp, experienced, and dedicated defense attorney who works hard to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients.
Lauren Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I worked with Ardalon Fakhimi prior to both of us entering private practice. Ardalon is an excellent lawyer- he is aggressive, persuasive, and extremely experienced. He obtains excellent results for his clients. I full endorse his work.
Peter Rasla, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 11, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Maltaise Cini, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 12, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Ardalon Fakhimi since he started practicing criminal law. He is highly knowledgeable, well-respected by the prosecutors and judges in Orange County. Attorney Fakhimi stands behind his clients and fights for their rights.
Staycie Sena, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 16, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Darren Thompson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 4, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Fakhimi is an exceptional attorney, whose work ethic is second to none. He possesses superb speaking skills, which enables him to be quite eloquent and persuasive in his argument on behalf of his clients. The ultimate compliment, however, that a colleague of Mr. Fakhimi, such as my self could give, is that he is a fighter to the end. Mr. Fakhimi is tenacious, yet reasonable and smart. He has a great intuition for his opponents, including the Judge. I am endorsing Mr. Fakhimi, not merely because of something that I've heard from other lawyer's who are also familiar with him, but also because I have seen him in action (e.g., openening statement, cross-examining adverse witnesses, closing argument, legal arguments before the court, negotiations, etc.) If I were in trouble and needed someone to get me out, I would not hesistate in retaining the services of Mr. Fakhimi. He will fight for you.
Mehrnoush Yazdanyar, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 1, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Fakhimi is a very talented and trustworthy criminal defense attorney with many years of legal experience. I fully endorse this his work and practice.
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