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Alex Nicholas Coolman
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Biography
Alex Coolman is a San Diego attorney. A graduate of UC Berkeley and UC Hastings College of the Law, he focuses on civil rights -- including cases of excessive force, wrongful arrest, and First Amendment issues -- and appellate litigation.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
60%
10 years | 8 cases
Appeals
40%
18 years | 75 cases
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Alex Nicholas Coolman
3268 Governor Dr. #390, San Diego, CA, 92122-2902
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Posted by Aaron | April 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Best Attorney
Mr.Alex Coolman is the Best Attorney by far that I have dealt with in 27 yrs totalling and 6 Attorneys. He's very well versed with the current legal standards and with the ability and tactics to present those claims to the Courts. And he treated me with decency and respect for my view on the case. Th...
Posted by Peter | April 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Patient and understanding
My case was very unfortunate. Alex was very patient and understanding and took all the time I need to explain to him everything that transpired in my case. He had great ideas and ability to put my ideas in a logical and effective manner on paper. He was always available to talk and responded back ...
Posted by Corliss | April 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Client
Alex is not only a wonderful attorney, but he's a wonderful and caring human being. Mr. Coolman has a heart of gold and is not money driven but one who is really concerned about his client and the clients well being. Mr. Coolman is one that seeks justice and truth and is a man of his word. From day o...
Alex Nicholas Coolman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Alex is a good appellate lawyer and is active in our statewide organization--Cal.Appellate Defense Counsel"
"I have had the pleasure of working with Alex on several matters, all of which benefited immeasurably from his participation! Alex is one of the few trial attorneys who has significant appellate experience this early in his career, and it benefits all clients dealing with matters in the trial court, to have both an effective advocate at that stage, which Alex no doubt is, but also to have someone with the foresight to properly set up and frame appellate issues, which Alex no doubt, does."
Che Hashim
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2007
Pro Bono Publico Award, UC Hastings Public Interest Program
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney at Law, Law Office of Alex Coolman
Associations
2017 - Present
National Police Accountability ProjectMember
2017 - Present
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Associationmember
2012 - Present
California Appellate Defense CounselBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Satyadi v. West Contra Costa Healthcare Dist. (2014) 232 Cal.App.4th 1022
Amendments held retroactive, and suit was consequently able to proceed.
People v. Vinson (2011) 193 Cal.App.4th 1190
Section 666 held retroactive.
In re K.F. (2009) 173 Cal.App.4th 655
Restitution for "ambulance services" and state disability payments stricken where they were not supported by substantial evidence.
Education
2007
University of California, Hastings College of The Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
1996
University of California, Berkeley
B.A.
N/A
La Jolla High
Speaking Engagements
2021
Understanding and Leveraging this Groundbreaking Legislative Reform on Appeal
California Racial Justice Act Webinar
2021
San Diego Chapter, Federal Bar Association
Virtual Brownbag with District Court Judge Robinson
2021
Live Webinar with Zoe Littlepage
Mastering the Virtual Law World: Zoom Depositions, Hearings, Arbitrations & More
2021
Courtroom View Network Webinar
Demonstratives Deep Dive With Lloyd Bell and Michael Geoffroy
2020
California Appellate Defense Counsel Webinar (Presenter)
Adverse Consequences: How to Not Make Things Worse on Appeal
2017
Training on Appellate Issue Preservation (Presenter)
"Making Your Best Record"
2016
Training on Appellate Issue Preservation (Presenter)
"Making Your Best Record"
Publications
2015
Daily Journal
"Shine a Light on Habeas Denials"
2012
Cal App News
New Ethical Standards for Dependency Appeals? The Curious Case of In re P.C.
2005
American Constitution Society Blog
Counting on Prisoners: The Use of Inmates in Apportionment
2005
American Constitution Society Blog
Killing Two Defendants With One Prosecution
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
If Court of Appeal denies a petition for rehearing, are there remedies short of filing a petition for review w/ Supreme Court?
21 Apr 2020
Q&A
What does my daughter need to do after her appeal has been filed if she’s already in jail?
08 Apr 2020
Q&A
What can a inmate do if they’re Being falsely accuse of conspiring to commit a crime while in prison?
06 Apr 2020