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4.6 /5.0
9 Client Reviews
Eric D. Shevin, Esq. practices exclusively in the area of state and federal criminal law. Serving Southern California and individuals throughout the nation, he has been practicing since 1992. Mr. Shevin has won significant victories for his clients in Arizona, Hawaii, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
With advanced knowledge of the laws pertaining to criminal defendants and extensive experience challenging illegal search warrants and illegal police conduct, Mr. Shevin has won dismissals in cases involving illegally obtained evidence, illegal traffic stops, illegal police operations, illegal searches, unauthorized destruction of evidence and illegally obtained confessions.
Mr. Shevin is a lifetime member of the NORML Legal Committee, dedicated to the reform of marijuana laws. Since the passage of Proposition 215, The Compassionate Use Act, Mr. Shevin has become an outspoken advocate against the prosecution of sick people. He has defended hundreds of medical marijuana cases throughout California, with the vast majority resulting in absolute dismissal. As an attorney, Mr. Shevin has filed motions in federal court in an attempt to prevent interference with the Compassionate Use Act. In addition, he has extensive knowledge of cannabis yield ratios and medical efficacy of marijuana and uses medical marijuana experts who testify on issues of dosage and government cultivation guidelines.
Based in Sherman Oaks, California, Mr. Shevin travels throughout the state and country on behalf of his clients. Whether they need legal representation for criminal matters or advice about laws and legal situations, clients can rely on Eric D. Shevin to provide a strong defense and valuable advice.
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State: California
Acquired: 1992
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Posted by Brian | March 23, 2012 | Criminal Defense
By FAR!! the best MMJ attorney around
I have been a client of eric's for over 4 years now and I have to say he is the most well rounded MMJ attorney, and I have spoken with plenty of them. When I say well rounded I mean educated, prompt, takes his time to listen, keeps updated, and simply just has the knowledge and experience that only c...
"I've known Eric for almost 20 years. He is aggressive, knowledgeable and tenacious. He knows his stuff."
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Owner, Shevin Law Group
1993 - Present
NORML Legal CommitteeMember
1993 - Present
Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar AssociationMember
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BS - Bachelor of Science
2010
2010
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