Erik H Zentz

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Erik H Zentz

4.5
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

550 W C Street, Suite 600, San Diego, CA

About Erik

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

20 years

45%
DUI and DWI 45%

20 years

45%
Personal Injury 10%

19 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 7 years

State: California

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 19 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Samer Habbas & Associates PC

550 W C Street, Suite 600, San Diego, CA, 92101

habbaspilaw.com/attorney/erik-zentz/

Erik H Zentz's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kevin | July 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Excellent lawyer! Highly Recommended!

I would recommend Erik to anyone. I had a tough case where I was falsely accused of domestic violence against my ex partner and didn't know where to turn. Erik came highly recommended from a friend that had used him for a DUI a year prior so I decided to go talk to him. He really made me feel at ease... during what was a very stressful situation. Long story short, Erik got my case dismissed. He was awesome and I couldn't thank him enough!

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Erik H Zentz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Reginald Dulaney

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Troiano

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Janette Reyes-Speer

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Erik Zentz is articulate and professional. He is knowledgeable about evidence rules and criminal procedure. He zealously advocates for his clients."

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Richard Tanasi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked against Erik when he was a City Attorney and seen him shine as a member of the criminal defense bar. Erik not only a great lawyer, he's a great guy. I highly recommend hiring Erik for your legal needs."

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John Fotopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Adras

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Zentz for several years as a fellow lawyer in the community. He provides aggressive representation for his clients."

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George Trachtman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Alexander

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Erik is an experienced DUI lawyer who quickly gets the issues in any case. He has taken many criminal cases to trial and is ready to defend his clients vigorously. He genuinely wants the best for his clients and gets them great results."

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Warren Geller

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have watched Erik in action for several years now and have always been impressed with his dogged determination combined with his skill in oral advocacy. He is an excellent attorney who provides exceptional representation."

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Jeannie Hua

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Erik since he was a City Attorney. I've tried a case against him and was impressed with his knowledge of criminal law and procedure. Since he's become a criminal defense attorney, I've gained respect for him as to how dedicated he is to his clients."

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Joshua Tomsheck

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Erik for many years and know him to be an honest, ethical and hard working advocate for his clients. He is an asset to the criminal defense bar and I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Jess Matsuda

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Erik is an experienced and intelligent lawyer. He provides excellent counsel and defense to his clients. He is also quite personable and always willing to assist others. I recommend him highly."

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Richard Tanasi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Tomsheck

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jess Matsuda

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 50 DUI Attorney, The National Advocacy of DUI Defense

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Zentz & Zentz, Attorneys at Law

Associations

2011 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Nevada v Client

Charge was AMENDED to Reckless Driving

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Education

2006

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Juris Doctor

2002

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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