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
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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 16 - 20 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Saved me from a ton of headaches!

I have to give this woman the recognition that she deserves. There is a common mantra among the posts and it is that Lisa is and will be one of your hardest working friends ever. She is there for you from the beginning to end spending the extra hours and effort to iron out the little details to giv...e the tranquility that you need. If she doesn't have the answer for you, you can be certain that she will go out of her way to make sure that she will find it and be ready for you. The list goes on for the many things that she will do for you and this post will be endless. Just give her a shot yourself and be your own judge of character. I'm very sure that as soon as you talk to her you will be at ease and understand that she is on your side always. I, unfortunately, had to personally go through the court system and I can tell you from real experience that she really knows what she is doing. Her amazing credentials and background as a prosecutor gives her all the tools she needs to help your case obtain the best possible outcome. She is one of the best at what she does and is always available for you even long after your case has finished! What's more is that because she has so much knowledge of the courts around this area she has even more power to maneuver the system!

Posted by Derek | September 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Most dedicated and personable lawyer

I am relatively young, and just got accepted to graduate school. So when I found out I got charged with a serious crime, and I had no idea what I was supposed to do. If the charge was accepted, I would never have matriculated into graduate school. At first I decided to just let things flow and hav...e a public defender defend me, hoping justice will see its true light. I was so wrong. My public defender wasn't interested in nor did he/she seem like they wanted the best outcome for me case. I then realized it was better to hire a private attorney, who would take the time and effort to my case and provide the best outcome for me. I looked online to see which lawyer would be the best for me. I called multiple offices and explained my situation and case, however none of the people I spoke with gave me confidence for my well-being. Then by sheer chance, after speaking with some relatives, I was referred to Lisa Liu, private attorney for my case, and that was the best thing that has happened to me. I will not go into the details of my case, but Lisa kept me updated and explained everything that was happening in simple-to-understand terms for me, a person that knew nothing about the justice system or law. When Lisa was defending me, I never once felt like she was rushing anything or trying to find an easy way out just to get the case over with. She was available through phone calls and texts, and always responds in a timely manner, which I really appreciated. Every time I received a letter from the court, I would call Lisa and tell her what the letter said, and she would tell me exactly what I needed to do. There are times where I thought doing things one way would be the best option, but Lisa told me "No, don't do it that way. Here's why you shouldn't do it that way. And here's the right way to do it". That type of guidance, care, and attention she gave to me and my case was something I would never have gotten from a public defender or another lawyer. In the end, the outcome for my case was dismissed, and that was more than what I had hoped for. I cannot thank her for all of her help. I trust Lisa 100% and any time I need any legal help for my friends and family, I think of Lisa first. I cannot think of another lawyer who puts as much effort into winning your case than Lisa.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Legal Savior

I have never imagined myself needing legal attorney to help with my DUI case; luckily, I was referred to Lisa Liu. She was exceptionally detailed throughout the entire process. Her quick response eased many of my concerns for someone in desperate needs. Especially during personal consultation, Lisa w...as thorough and clear in understanding and explaining all procedures and probable scenarios to me. Her professional attitude tremendously eased my concerns knowing I will have reliable help during the legal process. This proven to be true as my case has wrapped up with above satisfactory result. - FYC

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 Sheryle | April 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer

Ms. Liu helped to have my sons case dismissed because it certainly was not worth the courts time and costs to pursue it as he was innocent. She fought for him and was personally involved every step of the way. She was professional, knowledgeable and resourceful, using her knowledge to make sure tha...t the cases that do not need to be prosecuted are dismissed. She showed personal interest and is definitely an advocate for those that need help in the legal system.

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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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