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 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Avoid - Unprofessional

As a former client (as of July 2025), I feel it's important to share my experience working with Lisa as a client. Unfortunately, my interactions with her left me deeply disappointed and uneasy. During our phone conversations, I often felt belittled and disrespected. I was left feeling extremely un...comfortable to ask even basic questions about my case, which I had retained her to handle with her belittling me, yelling, screaming and shouting at me. From my perspective, the tone and conduct I experienced were not what I expected from a legal professional. I felt there was a lack of communication and support throughout the process. During the hearing for my case, I was caught completely off guard by a decision she made regarding attorney's fees. She chose during the hearing not to pursue it when asked by the judge. I was not informed of this in advance and did not consent to it. I believed I had final say in decisions affecting my case, and this experience made me feel sidelined as a client. One of the reasons I retained her was her indication that she would pursue attorney's fees on my behalf if the order was granted. After the hearing, I was told I would have to hire her again or pursue it alone. This left me feeling misled and unsupported. Based on my experience, I did not feel I received the level of care, professionalism, or advocacy I had expected--especially given the fees charged. If you're considering retaining this attorney, I would highly advise against it based on the above. Let this be the warning I wish someone else had posted before I made my mistake here.

Lisa Liu

Replied last July 11, 2025

You received the best outcome for your case, which is what you hired us for, and that could not have happened without effective communication. Additionally, you have NOT PAID your full attorney fees owed. You have posted on every single public location the same review (edited I don't know how many times now) and yet you do not have time to pay the remaining fee that you owe us, which we rightfully deserve after completion of the case and obtaining for you literally the best outcome possible for your case.

Posted by Shanae | October 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Exemplary Law Office

I would like to thank Lisa Liu and her staff for all their hard work in my case. These ladies were extremely knowledgeable and professional every step of the way. After a few phone conversations, I knew I was in good hands. If you ever need a lawyer that would be honest and deliver results, contact L...aw Offices of Lisa Z. Liu. I guarantee you that you won't be disappointed. Once again thank you ladies, I can breath again.

Posted by Joe | October 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

DV case

I hired Lisa to replace my previous attorney, whom I was not happy with. He was not responsive to my text messages and calls. This created a huge stress for me, and I felt like I was left in the dark alone. I could not sleep at all! When I called Lisa if she would accept my existing case handled by a... different attorney, she was close to not accepting my case because it was pretty much towards the end of the pretrial phase, and the previous attorney had made a mess on my case. Lisa had to clean everything up that the other attorney made. My previous attorney also did not provide sufficient details about my case to her. Thankfully, she accepted it. I did not have any interaction issues with Lisa. Her and her team were responsive and kept me up-to-date with the case. My previous attorney couldn't get the DA to remove the misdemeanor DV charge. I hired Lisa, and she worked her magic to get the misdemeanor removed and got the DA to offer me the informal diversion program just today! I want to thank you Lisa so much that now I can sleep in peace without the case lingering in my mind when I sleep. I have to say I do agree what others say about her yelling, but let me tell you this, you want an attorney that is reliable and is aggressive. Lisa has it all! Dont be a fool like me hiring the wrong attorney, only to find out at the end that you wasted a good chunk of money for no result. I am so happy and fortunate to have found Lisa through Yelp, and that she accepted my case which she did not have to. You will not regret having Lisa to represent you. Thank you LISA!!! Her staff is also amazing too!

Posted by Michelle | May 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

LISA IS THE BEST! I can’t scream it loud enough!

If you’re in need of an exceptional Attorney, the kind that’s always responsive and will fiercely defend you until a positive outcome is reached, then Lisa is the Attorney for you! The City Attorney was gunning for my wife, pushing hard for false charges (7 misdemeanors) to stick, but thanks to Lisa ...all charges were dismissed! Lisa is a BEAST in the courtroom. And she’s quick on her feet, finding ways to communicate with the Judge and CA/DA before hearings, creating the best case scenario before you even show up! I hope we never find ourselves entangled with the law again, but if something arises, we have Lisa on speed dial.

Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great attorney

I am fortunate that I was able to work with Ms. Liu because of some misunderstanding family matters. Ms. Liu is professional, respectful, passionate for what she does. She was able to help me to dismiss the case from felony in a timely manner. Ms. Liu is very aggressive and she will fight for you.

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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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