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

2

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 17 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Idalia | September 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Results !

I’m beyond thankful for having found Lisa’s office. She is extremely knowledgeable in her craft and genuine in her efforts to defend your case. Despite the odds and push back from the prosecutor, she got me the impossible. I trusted her completely and couldn’t feel happier with my decision to hire he...r. I never had trouble getting a hold of her or staff. I never had to wonder what was happening and received prompt updates. I highly recommend her services, she is 100% worth it!

Posted by Naomi | December 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent legal service

Lisa did a phenomenal job of representing me and my husband's cases. She immediately dove in to understand our situation and the circumstances of our case, and she guided us the whole time towards the best possible outcome. Lisa was available to answer all our questions throughout the process and was... very knowledgeable of the legal system, as well as local court politics and personalities. She was extremely effective in navigating all of this towards successful results and also helping us understand what options were possible. Thank you Lisa for your work on our case!

Posted by Amir | October 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

The best experience

Lisa is one of the best attorneys we have ever worked with, she was so quick in answering my questions, did care so much about our file from the beginning to the end in every single steps of the process. The most important thing, is she is very knowledgeable and knew the challenges and addressed them... very well. She does what she promises. She was answering our texts and emails all promptly. Her office staff so nice and responsive too.She was also the most reasonable attorney in terms of service fee when we shopped around. In brief, she is all is all. I would definitely recommend her without any hesitation

Posted by Leti | December 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommend

One of my family members got into a bit of trouble a few months ago and we were completely in the dark as to what we should do. None of us had ever been involved with the law before, so we didn’t know where to begin. Fortunately, through a contact, we met Lisa and were able to get some clarity on the... situation. Her extensive knowledge and experience as a former prosecutor and a current criminal defense attorney proved to be extremely helpful and we don’t know what we would have done without Lisa’s help. We hired her to monitor the case, which gave us lots of peace of mind since all we had to do is wait for updates. One mistake can really turn your life around, but we feel very fortunate to have found Lisa. We were able to feel her compassion and dedication to her clients, so we knew we were in good hands. We will forever be grateful for all her help.

Posted by Ian | September 18, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Extremely Knowledgable and Competent

I recently had a consultation with Lisa and I was impressed with how much time she took to evaluate my case and provide several options and scenarios. She seems to know everyone at the Alhambra Courthouse (and a few other courthouses) which is great because that gives her an advantage when handling c...ases. She knows what the district attorney emphasizes and knows how to present her clients. Since she was a district attorney herself, she knows how they think and how to make a deal with them. Lisa took the time to look over the reference letters I have and she was honest in her feedback, which has helped me know how to modify them. Ultimately, meeting her really helped me and she gave me so much information. She gave me more information than the other five attorneys I spoke to, combined. I really wish I could have her represent me but after making over $10,000 in tuition payments this past year, I was looking for a lower-priced attorney. I feel that she would be worth every penny to those who can afford her and I recommend her to anyone who is in need of representation.

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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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