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Elmira Yousufi has dedicated her career to making a difference for those who may be mistreated by the criminal justice system. Born in Afghanistan, Elmira and her family emigrated to Pakistan and Iran before eventually coming to the United States when she was four years old. Growing up in a post-9/11 America, Elmira experienced discrimination and prejudice for being an Afghan Muslim. These experiences taught Elmira an invaluable lesson on race and ethnicity and encouraged her to study hard and work to make a difference in her community. Having witnessed her family overcome so much to attain a pathway to United States citizenship, Elmira has dedicated her career to making a difference in the lives of the more vulnerable individuals in our community, those facing criminal charges and the potential loss of their freedom and future.
Elmira graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine, and was invited into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. She graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law with over 250 hours of Pro Bono hours and was selected as one of ten graduating students for membership into the Order of Barristers.
Prior to joining our firm in early 2022, Elmira spent time working at the Public Defender Services for the District of Columbia and completed a clerkship at the San Diego District Attorney’s Office. Elmira’s time at the District Attorney’s Office provided her with hands-on experience evaluating, prosecuting, and negotiating criminal cases. Elmira’s diverse background and life experiences, both inside and outside the courtroom, make her a valuable member of the defense bar and a strong advocate for our clients.
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Acquired: 2021
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2550 Fifth Ave, Suite 1050, San Diego, CA, 92103
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Posted by IRINA | October 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Our lawyer Elmira Yousufi and her team (Law Office of D. Shapiro ) were amazing! She truly cared about our case and took the time to explain everything so we could understand what was happening. Elmira was always kind, calm, and professional, and we felt supported every step of the way. Thanks to h...
Posted by Laura C | October 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Elmira Yousufi, is a highly skilled and efficient lawyer. From the very first meeting, she thoroughly explained everything, making me feel reassured and at ease. She is very knowledgeable and upholds strong ethical standards. She responded promptly to all requests, which led to a successful...
Posted by Natsumi | September 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Working with Elmira was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From the moment I met her, she made me feel comfortable and reassured during a time when I was overwhelmed and stressed. She explained everything in a way I could understand and always made me feel like my questions and concerns mat...
Posted by Peter | August 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I met with Elmira Yousufi for a DUI. Told her my story, what happened etc and her calm manner and confidence immediately put my mind at ease. and because of her creativity, relentless approach and unwillingness to give in to the DA, she made magic happen! i couldn't be happier! Thank you so much El...
Posted by Tre | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Elmira is an exceptional attorney who made a stressful and overwhelming situation so much easier to navigate. From day one, she eased my mind with her calm presence, clear communication, and deep understanding of the DUI process. What really stood out was her creativity and effectiveness — she develo...
"Elmira is undoubtedly one of the most insightful, motivated, critically thinking attorney I've ever had the pleasure to work with. As someone who has been practicing for 10 years, it is so refreshing to see someone with the enthusiasm, skill, and motivation that Elmira has. She has already gotten amazing results for her clients, and she has done so with the utmost professionalism, zeal, and unmatched tenacity. Elmira is incredible at issue spotting, legal research, and advocacy in the courtroom. Anyone represented by her is in very good and capable hands."
"Elmira is genuinely dedicated to helping her clients. Not only does she carefully analyze the law and the facts, but she incorporates, in her advocacy, a great balance of assertiveness and likeability- which make her very effective."
"Elmira has made a name for herself within the San Diego criminal defense community with as many dismissals and defense motions (995s, 1538s, etc.) granted in 2022-2023 than many criminal defense attorney obtain for their clients in their entire careers. I look forward to watching her continue to grow as one of San Diego's most impressive attorneys."
"Elmira is an asset to any criminal case. She has a natural rapport with clients and is well respected by her peers. I highly recommend her."
Criminal defense lawyer
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JD - Juris Doctor
English
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