Lisa Zhao Liu

Lisa Zhao Liu

also known as LISA Z. LIU

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Alhambra, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

200 S. Garfield Ave. Suite 103, Alhambra, CA

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

LAW OFFICES OF LISA Z LIU, P.C.

200 S. Garfield Ave. Suite 103, Alhambra, CA, 91801

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Lisa Zhao Liu's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

79 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Anthony | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you are ever in a bind, got into an accident involving being under the influence, or have any other criminal case that you may need help with, Lisa is the attorney to go to. From my own experience, she is really straight to the point with her clients. Some other attorneys will give you false hope ...on your case but Lisa will tell you exactly how she believes your case will be. She will give you the best case scenario as well as the worst case. She will not give you false hope or say something that she is not capable of doing. It is as real as it gets. She is really easy to talk to and will do everything she can to fight for your case. She doesn't just treat you like another client, but she will go through whatever takes to make your case as good as she can. Her response time is excellent and always reachable whenever you have a question or just need someone to talk to if you are having a hard time dealing with your case, even emotionally. She also has an assistant, Betty that will respond within a couple mins or less upon emailing her. You do not have to worry about the steps needed to take on your case. Lisa will walk you through it as well as send reminders on the daily. I cannot think of a better attorney to go to in time of need. Every dollar is worth it.

Posted by Jennifer | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Clever, dedicated, professional

If I could give Lisa Liu 10 stars I would. A close family member was arrested and was charged with a felony with potentially 5-10 years of jail time. Up until that point, no one in my family had ever been in trouble with the law and therefore, we had no idea what to do. First and foremost, Lisa wa...s very kind and nonjudgmental. She was always very direct, but gentle at the same time. It was very evident from the moment we met her that she was going to fight for us and was going to do her best. Even though it was my family member that was in trouble, she was always kind to me and the rest of my family. She assured us that she would do whatever she could to help. Lisa is a truly a women of her word. She would call or text us when she said she would, even if there was little/no update to give. She had an open line of communication. It is clear that Lisa is a brilliant defense attorney. She is very detail-oriented and she is a hard worker. As a former DDA she understands and knows how detectives and prosecutors think. After only about 2 months of agony, Lisa was able to get my family member exonerated! No jail time! No probation! No charges at all! I highly recommend Lisa Liu to anyone that needs a criminal defense attorney.

Posted by Christopher | August 07, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Lisa Liu, Esq is a Hard Working and Dedicated Attorney With Tons of Experience, TOTALLY RECOMMEND, THE BEST!!!

I retained Lisa's services immediately for a DUI case in March 2015, Lisa laid everything out for me explained to me how everything would from the court case to the DMV's administrative per se (APS) hearing, I knew that she had a lot of experience and totally entrusted my case to her after she told m...e her experience as a deputy district attorney, the whole system, and she knew what department and which deputy district attorney would most likely handle my case. My initial court date was in May, as time drew closer, I was nervous and she called me to reassure me that she was waiting for more discovery and my DMV's APS hearing was rescheduled as well to the end of June. By the time my DMV APS hearing came around, she already informed me that my court case was dismissed pre-trial! She also let me know that she had this hearing officer in the past and she actually won a case with this same hearing officer and the same exact CHP officer involved with my case, in the past. My DMV APS hearing ended up going for 2 days, 3 weeks apart, for about a total of 3 hours. A week later, she gets my decision in the mail from the DMV and she immediately calls my cell phone and informs me that we won the DMV APS hearing as well! The fact that she was so happy for me, made it even better because I could tell how excited she was over the phone. I contacted her earlier this week with a question as she informed me that she was on vacation. What really topped it off for me was when she replied to my text with "I've never had a vacation where I don't work but I love job!!!! I get to really help people." In the event that I have another situation where I would need to retain Lisa's services, I wouldn't blink twice, she will be my go to! Lisa's great, friendly, well versed with law, confident and she really took the time to understand my case and my situation.

Posted by Damien | April 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense

The Best Lawyer Ever !!!!!

The best Lawyer ever as in "The Best". Ms. Liu picked up my case as a court appointed attorney and Ms. Liu helped me with my case, calling me, making sure I was informed of everything that was happening every step of the way. She showed personal interest and was in constant contact with the Distri...ct Attorney to have my case dismissed. She truly believed in me and my innocence and was relentless to prove it. She got my case DISMISSED!!!!!! I am grateful for her help and will recommend her to any and every innocent person that needs help in the legal system. Thank you Ms. Liu

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you Lisa Liu

Unfortunately I have had to seek advice and help from an attorney due to unfortunate circumstances I was dealing with. Fortunately that person ended up being Lisa. I found Lisa through Yelp and decided to give her a call because of incredible reviews she had received. From the beginning, Lisa was ext...remely informative, respectful, and direct with me. I have never had to deal with the legal system in the past and this was an incredibly stressful and devastating time for me. Lisa was not only there for me as my lawyer but was truly there to provide any consolation and peace of mind that she could. She replied to all my e-mails in matter of minutes, even when those e-mails were sent at midnight or over the weekend. Lisa is extremely hard working and very knowledgable in her field. However, as I stated earlier, the most impressive part of Lisa's work is that she doe not treat her clients as case numbers. She is always available to answer any questions and to hold your hand, so to speak, as you go through such a turbulent experience. Even after my case was completed, Lisa has continued to answer all the questions I have had and still replies to my e-mails in matter of minutes because getting your case completed is only half a battle. I truly appreciate everything that Lisa had done for me and I would recommend her services to anyone who needs a hard-working, knowledgable, and sincere lawyer at their side.

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Lisa Zhao Liu's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lina Stillman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When the odds are against you and you are under persecution, make sure you call Lisa Liu!. Not only does she have extensive knowledge of the law, she shows compassion and is determined to make sure that justice is served for her client. She is the person you want to call because she will fight for you relentlessly. She is the deliverer of justice; justice to the court, justice to the law and most importantly JUSTICE TO HER CLIENTS."

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William Crantford

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lisa is professional, has excellent communication, and takes care of business."

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Lucas Watson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is an extremely talented lawyer. That fights for her clients to the death. I recommend Lisa."

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Daniel Flores

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Larry Kuo

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is fantastic lawyer in both DUI and Criminal Defense. She's super smart and knowledgable about the law, works hard on her clients' cases and cares about her clients."

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Ralph Tsong

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa has strong litigation background in criminal defense. She's constantly in a trial and great at her craft."

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Sasha Bojat

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She well versed in law and driven to obtain the best outcomes for her clients."

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Johnny Lai

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Liu is a skilled and intelligent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Liu

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Terrance Cheung

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Liu is a smart, relentless, and thorough attorney. She zealously represents her clients, leaving no stones unturned. Having been a former prosecutor, she uses her prior experience for the benefit of her clients. Judges and prosecutors respect and fear her advocacy skills. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Loncar

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a remarkable lawyer. Incredibly dedicated to her clients, has an elite legal education, and continuously works to learn more about the law and how she can help her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Mcbride

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa's a good friend of mine, and, perhaps more importantly, she's an excellent criminal defense attorney. She tough as nails, has integrity, and is smart -- R E A L L Y smart. I endorse Lisa without reservation."

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Levon Kevorkian

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lisa is a former prosecutor, so she inherently knows how to defend your case and navigate through the complex court system. I highly recommend Lisa and endorse her."

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Monique Rad

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Law Offices of Lisa Z. Liu, P.C.

2011 - 2011

Deputy District Attorney, Kern County District Attorney's Office

2011 - 2014

Deputy District Attorney, Tulare County District Attorney's Office

2009 - 2009

Judicial Extern, US District Court, Central District of California

Associations

2018 - Present

Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Secretary

2014 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Board of Governors

2014 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2011 - Present

Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance

Member

2011 - Present

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County

Member

2016 - 2018

Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. J.L.

DUI dismissed, Special allegation dismissed ; Wet reckless;

People v. P.T.

DUI case completely dismissed

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Education

2010

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Chinese Radio on KAZN 1300

Criminal Defense

2015

Professional Networking Event

DUI defense and Expungement

Languages

Mandarin

English

Activity

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