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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
49 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Peter | August 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Dedicated, Strategic, non judgmental, exactly who you want in ur corner!
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 anonymous | May 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
So grateful
I got a recommendation for David p. Shapiro from a family friend and Elmira was the lawyer that helped me. She helped me and my family understand what we were going to be going through. Elmira always keep me updated on the case. I believe she worked very hard for me and my family. She was able to...
Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fantastic,
I hired Elmira to defend me in a misdemeanor case a couple days after I was charged. Though the case was relatively straightforward, I believe having Elmira and her team handle everything limited my anxiety and helped keep me out of the courtroom at all. She handled appearances, even when I was out o...
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Exceptional Representation
I am incredibly thankful for my criminal defense attorney's exceptional representation. She not only achieved the best possible outcome for my case but also demonstrated profound knowledge and strategic prowess throughout. From the first meeting, she grasped the complexities of my situation and provi...
Posted by David | July 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Absolute top tier defense attorney!
Elmira took on my case where I was facing an uphill battle to say the least. Two felony counts and a misdemeanor. Her skills, intelligence and preparedness were incredible. She was with me through the whole process from start to finish. Having Elmira always be available to answer any of my questions...
"Elmira is an incredibly skilled and dependable attorney who consistently exceeds expectations. She brings a high level of care and precision to her work and is someone you can always count on to follow through. What sets her apart is her willingness to put in the extra effort to get things right and support those she works with. I highly recommend her."
"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."
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JD - Juris Doctor
English
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