Seena Barlas Shah

Seena Barlas Shah

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Upland, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

123 E. 9th St. 3rd Floor, Upland, CA

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Biography

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

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Law Offices of Seena Barlas Shah

123 E. 9th St. 3rd Floor, Upland, CA, 91786

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Seena Barlas Shah's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Jaime | October 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Tremendous Victory: Seena Shah, the Expert Lawyer

Seena Shah was my lawyer for a misdemeanor battery case, and I couldn't be happier with how things turned out. He was excellent at keeping me in the loop through texts, calls, and emails. Plus, he really knows the law inside and out. What impressed me most was how he went the extra mile to make a ...deal with the District Attorney (DA). After his negotiations, they agreed to drop the charges against me, which was a huge relief. The best part? His fees were reasonable for the quality of service he provided. I chose Seena because he's an expert, and his clear communication made me feel confident in his abilities. His friendly team also made the process easier. I would wholeheartedly give Seena Shah 5 stars and highly recommend his services to anyone who needs a great lawyer.

Posted by Jeffrey | May 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional and knowledgeable

Mr. Shah was always professional and kept me informed of my court case while I was out of state, he took care of everything without me being there and was able to work out a decent deal for me, highly recommend

Posted by Ricardo | September 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

HE GOT THE JUICE!!

I was truly happy with the service I got from Seena Shah. I was nervous, anxious, felt completely helpless after an altercation with police. I was about to lose my job facing a felony. After speaking with and hiring Seena Shah I finally felt at ease and comfortable again. I am glad I got him on my si...de as soon as I did because this arrest was taking forever to get filed against me. Even tho it took long to resolve I had peace of mind knowing Seena Shah was on top of it keeping up to date with the most important information. I got a slap on the wrist dropped both charges against me and was able to keep my job. Thank you Seena Barlas Shah

Posted by Mario | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Seena means Buisness

I had 3 Felony charges pending for a case that was blown out of proportion. Related to Identity theft. So it was something serious. I decided to go with a lawyer having in mind that most of them are really out to get your money. Long story short after tiredly attempts I finally came across Seena. Gav...e a call. Was given a reasonable Quote. Kept searching, I called back another day ready to make my decision, with the surprise that they actually honored there quote. Some places give you mixed matched prices they didn't, so that was a big plus already.... Seenas Staff were by far amazing From Kathy ( Hr / billing) She actually still answer my calls for questions and concerns that I have when the case has been done with ... Gustavo and Jose ( Consultants ) are nice people very good at what they do, well informed. Hiring Seena was a great decision I could've honestly done it was worth the money. I have 2 misdemeanors as of now from a public Intoxication to disturbing Peace ( as for loud music ) . It's clear a couple grand was worth my future. Seena is very straightforward, experienced, goes in with your best bet on his mind, overall very compassionate Lawyer, hard to come across these days. Thank you Mr. Seena Shah ... God Bless You !

Posted by Aron | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Knowledgeable, friendly and most importantly gets work done

I was charged with a misdemeanor for possession of a controlled substance at a music festival in San Bernardino county. After calling more than 10 different lawyers in the area, Seena and the rest of his staff were the most friendly, willing to discuss my case and helpful even before I had payed him ...any money. For my specific case he also charged the lowest price. In the end he got my case dismissed without me having to show up while always keeping me updated on the progress and actually teaching me about the process. Overall great experience would definitely recommend.

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Seena Barlas Shah's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Flores

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Other

"Seena and I started our legal careers together. I have seen personally his skill and knowledge in a courtroom. He is an exceptional attorney and I endorse this lawyer."

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Shazad Omar

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Van Parys

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Aggressive, no nonsense, criminal defense attorney. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Acer Chiang

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Hand down one of the best in town. Knowledgeable and experience. Seena is a compassionate and zealous advocate for all those in need."

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Mark McDonald

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Seena is an up and coming star in the criminal defense world. I met when he clerked for me ten years ago, and was impressed with his work. I have observed him in court on many occasions since he became licensed, and have been nothing but impressed with his professionalism, skill and the good outcomes he achieves for his clients. I endorse him."

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Hasan Bajwa

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Shah is a true fighter. That combined with his exemplary knowledge and experience in criminal law is truly unique in the Inland Empire. I would highly recommend him for any misdemeanor or serious felony case."

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Brian Hurwitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - 2018

Attorney, Khan Law

2012 - 2015

Attorney, Filer Palmer LLP

2011 - 2011

Attorney, Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubens & Thomas

Associations

2013 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. J.R.

Client plead to a PC 415 Disturbing the Peace. Received no jail time.

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Education

2013

Chapman University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2011

ULV college of business

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2009

Univ of LaVerne COL

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Simon Fraser Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

AMP Summit

Career Paths in the Legal Field

Publications

2012

Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies Challenges and Change

2012

Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies Challenges and Change

Languages

Urdu

Spanish

Punjabi

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