Areeg Akel

Areeg Akel

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

C/O: 401 W. A Street, San Diego, CA

About Areeg

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

Criminal Defense of All Federal & State criminal cases. Our office handles all misdemeanor & Felony charges.

26 years | 2,000 cases

90%
Immigration 10%

Immigration law practice pertaining to avoiding deportable criminal offenses/ charges &/or pleas that have deportable consequences. Our office also handles all types of family petitions to gain legal permenant residency in the U.S.

26 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Areeg Akel

C/O: 401 W. A Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Areeg Akel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Brad | March 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She is the best

I Couldn’t have had a better experience, Areeg Akel does not give you false hope or expectations, she tells you what she has found about your case, what can happen and how she is going to help. She told me she is going to do her absolute best and she did that. I was so happy with my experience with h...er and i would recommend her to anyone. I can’t thank her enough!

Areeg Akel

Replied last March 11, 2020

Thank you Brad. It was an absolute pleasure to have satisfied your highest expectations on your cases results. My goal is to always do my maximum best on every case.

Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Areeg Akel, the best of the best

Going through a mother’s worst fear was exactly what I went through, I felt like I had no chance to ever win the battle I was in until Attorney Areeg Akel was highly recommended to me. Not only she was extremely professional, hard working, and devoted but she was also caring about her clients. To fin...d a lawyer who finds a connection with their clients is almost impossible but rest assure Areeg Akel will. She is devoted to her job and will give you results you want, I never had any doubt in her and she proved to me that justice will be served. I recommend her to anyone who is looking for real results to happen. I love Areeg and thanks to her my complicated case was dismissed & done the way I hoped. Areeg is a marvelous lawyer.

Posted by Sarah | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Success on a very difficult and complicated case

Our case was complicated and had to be extremely on time sensitive to the current country’s chaos banning situations. Despite the country’s banning major crisis & issues, attorney Areeg Akel ensured us of all detailed and prompt Legal approaches to immediately satisfy our case process & we were alway...s updated and prepared for the next phase. She has been an amazing lawyer and has helped us so much through the process. She has guided us on the best action to take and ensuring we supplied all the information we needed to provide. We would highly recommend attorney Areeg Akel to anyone in need of a lawyer and will continue to use her as our own.

Posted by Nadim | August 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A very Honest, Aggressive and Reliable Lawyer

I retained Ms. Akel for my criminal matter. She was very straightforward and honest with me from the beginning, she did not give me any high hopes or expectations about my case instead she told me like it was. She was dedicated to my case and very aggressive and she worked out a plea deal better than... I had expected. I am very happy with her services and I recommend her to everyone.

Areeg Akel

Replied last August 4, 2017

Thank you

Posted by William | August 3, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Areeg Akel Review

Areeg is an excellent attorney. She is thorough and knowledgeable. She communicates well in court and with her clients. She does not tell you what you want to hear, she tells you what reality is. I highly recommend her.

Areeg Akel

Replied last August 3, 2017

Thank you!

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Areeg Akel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lee Vernon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this attorney for any and all of your criminal defense needs."

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Ian Seruelo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Areeg is an outstanding lawyer. Very competent and efficient! I endorse her."

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Macyh Nawaey

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Areeg is a highly skilled and knowledgable attorney. She truly cares about each and every client."

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Michael Berg

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hard working. Experienced. Cares for her clients. Everything you would look for in an attorney. I readily endorse Areeg!"

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Wael Ahmad

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Areeg is an excellent attorney and I would highly recommend her for any criminal matter."

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Elizabeth Brady

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent lawyer and pleasure to work with."

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William Waddell

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Areeg on a number of occasions with immigration cases which involve criminal issues. She is very thorough and has achieved some wonderful outcomes for her clients."

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Alexandra Bukowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Johanna Keamy

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Akel exhibits a high degree of skill in the practice of Criminal Defense law and is very experienced. She has a winning approach when analyzing cases and she takes the necessary time to competently handle all criminal matters, specifically in the area of criminal defense. I have known her to take on very complex cases with winning outcomes for her clients including serious felony charges with a strike being dismissed to a simple misdemeanor charge. Above all, she has personal concern and a genuine desire to want to help her clients. She is a person with a high degree of integrity. She engenders trust in prosecutors, judges, and jurors. I endorse this lawyer."

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Johanna Keamy

Immigration lawyer

Lee Matthew Vernon headshot
Lee Vernon

Family lawyer

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Jesse Duran

Criminal defense lawyer

Ian M. Seruelo headshot
Ian Seruelo

Immigration lawyer

Macyh Nawaey headshot
Macyh Nawaey

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark DeYoe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Berg

Federal crime lawyer

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Elizabeth Brady

Administrative law lawyer

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Wael Ahmad

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Best of Business in San Diego, Small Business Community Association

2015

Best Of Business in San Diego, Small Business Community Association

2014

Best Of Business in San Diego, Small Business Community Association

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Areeg Akel

Associations

2013 - Present

White Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2012 - Present

FCPA Criminal Practice Group

Member

2012 - Present

Association of Federal Defense Attorneys

Member

2012 - Present

American DUI DWI Attorneys

Member

2012 - Present

Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

DUI Law

Member

2012 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

Trial Technology

Member

2012 - Present

LRIS Lawyer Referral & Information Service of The San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

White Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

The State of California Bureau of Real Estate/ Broker's License California Real Estate Broker’s License: # 01719336 United States,

The State of California Bureau of Real Estate/ Broker's License

2001 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Admitted in the U.S. District Court, United States, CA. 2001 9th Circuit Court

Member

2001 - 2003

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2004

Federal Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

2 Felony Charges DEATH & RAPE Threats DISMISSED

Case Dismissed

Residential Burglary (Strike) & Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Case was settled to all felony charges Dismissed, No Strike, NO Jail, & client plead to a simple misdemeanor. NO JAIL, No Felony Charges, No Strike

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

No Jail, No Felony Charges, No Restitution, & No Deportation

Sex Offense while on Probation

Case DISMISSED

Felony 4th Offense of DUI

Felony charges dismissed. Case settled to a Misdemeanor DUI with a prior

Drug Charges, Child Endangerment, & Domestic Vioelnce with Weapon

All Felony Charges DISMISSED, No Jail, No Deportation. Case settled to a Simple Misdemeanor Non Deportable Plea

3rd DUI-NO FILING

NO CHARGES FILED

Felony Child Endangerment

Case DISMISSED

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Education

1998

Lincoln Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

California State University, Long Beach

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Criminal Cases & Consequences of Immigration Deportation

Criminal Charges & Immigration Consequences

2014

Criminal Law and Procedure

Legal System in the U.S.

2013

Phi Alpha Delta Pre Law Fraternity Speaker Event

What You Need to Do Once Stopped or Arrested by the Police

2013

Phi Alpha Delta Pre Law Fraternity

Criminal Defense

2013

Education in the U.S.

Educational System in the U.S.

2012

Phi Alpha Delta Pre Law Fraternity Speaker Event

Criminal Defense & Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2012

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense in the U.S.

2011

Criminal Procedures in the U.S.

Comparative Law

2010

U.S. Law

Basics of Criminal Law in the U.S.

2010

Law Practice and Business

Entrepreneurship

2004

Basics of Criminal Cases and Court Appearances

Basics of Criminal Cases

Languages

French

Arabic

Spanish

Activity

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