Amir H. Alavi

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Amir H. Alavi

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Murrieta, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

29970 Technology Dr. Suite 216A, Murrieta, CA

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About Amir

Biography

Former Prosecutor Fighting for Your Rights!

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 90%

I have handled well over 1,000 DUI cases as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. If you are arrested and/or charged with a DUI in Riverside County or surrounding areas, I can help with many years of experience.

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

As a former prosecutor for 12 years, I practice criminal defense in Riverside County and surrounding areas. This includes DUI defense, drug cases, domestic violence, theft cases, violent crimes, resentencing hearings and resisting arrest charges.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025

Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Amir H. Alavi

29970 Technology Dr. Suite 216A, Murrieta, CA, 92563

alavilaw.com/

Alavi Law

5055 Canyon Crest Dr., Riverside, CA, 92507

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Amir H. Alavi's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Great advocate!

Reached out at a difficult time and helped me get out of a felony. He is very understanding and up front about your choices. Recommend

Posted by Perry | October 22, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Integrity and Honesty

For many years, I have known Amir Alavi to be a man of integrity and honesty. When my elderly mother was the victim of a residential burglary, he imparted thoughtful and professional advice that was a great comfort to me and my family. I trust him to know the law, and to advocate for the justice we... all deserve.

Posted by Diana Lefler | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Decision I Made During the Hardest Time — More Than a Lawyer, A True Advocate: Amir Alavi

Amir Alavi is an outstanding attorney. I was facing a criminal charge (273.6(a)) and felt completely lost in paperwork and legal procedures. Within minutes of reaching out online, Amir Alavi personally called me. He listened carefully, explained each step clearly, and made me feel supported through ...the entire process. He genuinely cares about his clients, works with integrity, and delivers on his word. I’m truly grateful for his help and highly recommend him to anyone in need of a dedicated, compassionate lawyer.

Posted by Stacie | June 10, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Look No Further!

If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney who will take time to get to know you, thoroughly discuss your case, and relentlessly fight for you, Amir Alavi is the attorney for you. As an attorney for nearly 20 years, he has the knowledge and experience to negotiate and try your case to get th...e best results possible. Mr. Alavi has worked on hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases including DUI, domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon and murder. He has helped clients successfully beat both civil and criminal restraining orders. Having worked as a prosecutor for over a decade, he possesses the unique insight of how the prosecution thinks. This allows him to effectively target the weaknesses in their case for your overall benefit. Mr. Alavi’s level of preparation routinely makes him the most prepared attorney in any courtroom. In addition to being an effective courtroom advocate, Mr. Alavi genuinely cares for his clients. He makes himself available to answer any questions they may have and helps them feel supported through what can feel like a difficult and uncertain court process.

Posted by Jay | June 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

Amir is the best he got my 4 felonies drop to misdemeanor no jail time after taking my cases to trial and I was able to start my trucking career. He worked night and day to insure we would get the results we were looking for. In trail it was Fight or Flight and man Amir was a Fighter. Thanks Amir app...reciate you and I can’t say that enough!

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Amir H. Alavi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eugene Carson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Alavi is well respected and a very talented lawyer. I had the pleasure to work alongside him as a prosecutor for many years. I got to know his character and work product. Now as a defense attorney he can use his prosecutorial knowledge to work in your favor! I highly recommend you hire Mr. Alavi! You won’t regret it."

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Christopher Whelton

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Alavi is well respected in the legal community and known for his knowledge of the law and diligent work ethic. Attorney Alavi places a priority on effective Attorney/Client communication and file preparation. I recommend that any client/defendant seeking experienced counsel contact Attorney Alavi for a consultation and review of their case."

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Stephen Allen

Government lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. We worked the trenches together as Deputy District Attorney's and this man knows the law. He is a genius and one of the best trial attorney's I have ever seen."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Special Recognition, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission

2017

District Attorney Leadership Award, Riverside County District Attorney's Office

2016

CPU Prosecutor of the Year, Riverside County District Attorney's Office

2011

Trial Team Unit of the Year, Riverside County District Attorney's Office

2006

West Coast Regional Champion, ATLA Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Trial Competition

2006

First Place, Judge George Gafford Trial Competition

Work Experience

2023 - 2025

Criminal Defense Attorney, Alavilaw APC

2020 - 2023

Director, Riverside County Office of Education

2008 - 2020

Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2022 - 2024

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2020

California District Attorneys Association

Former Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. John Doe

Not Guilty on Life Charges

People v. Jane Doe

Not Guilty

Cases Prosecuted

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Education

2006

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of California - Davis

Speaking Engagements

2025

Lawyer's Mutual Presentation

Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Field

2025

Lawyer's Mutual Presentation

How to win your case with opening statements

2025

Lawyer's Mutual Presentation

Cross Examination and Impeachment

2024

Riverside County Bar Association Presentation

Discovery Disputes

2024

Lawyers Mutual Presentation

Elimination of Bias in Jury Selection

2024

Lawyer's Mutual Presentation

Technology in the Practice of Law

2024

Lawyer's Mutual Presentation

The 3 Secrets of Successful Opening Statements

2024

Lawyer's Mutual Presentation

Opening Statements in Criminal Cases

2023

Riverside County Bar Association Presents

SB38 Criminal Resentencing

2023

Riverside County Bar Association Presentation

FBAIEC Constitutional Law

2023

Office of the Public Defender Training

Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession

2022

SBCSS Training

Certification Training for Supervisors of Attendance

2022

Riverside County Bar Association Presents

A Momentous Time in the Supreme Court

2022

Riverside County Bar Association Presentation

What Your Expert Witnesses Wishes You Would Have Done

2022

Riverside County Bar Association Presentation

Veteran's Court Procedure

2022

Public Defender Training

Introduction to Dependency Law

2022

Office of the Public Defender Presents

Intro to Juvenile Justice Court

2022

IIRP Certification Training

Restorative Practices Trainer of Trainer's Certification

2022

Excellence Through Equity Conference

Building resilience and trust with Equity, Excellence, Psychological Safety

2022

Excellence Through Equity

Restorative Practices

2021

The Law Office of the Public Defender Presentation

Overview of Adolescent Depression

2021

The Law In Review

Elimination of Bias: Understanding Its Impact in the Workplace and Learning How to Identify and Interrupt it

2021

SBCSS Training

Certification Training for Supervisors of Attendance

2021

Riverside County Bar Association Presentation

Understanding Conflict through the lens of Cultural Differences

2021

Public Defender's Office Presentation

How Conflict Resolution Intervention Helps Youth Learn Skills

2021

National Business Institute Presents

California Special Education Law

2021

Law Office of the Public Defender Presentation

Overview of Three Riverside County Community Based Organizations for Youth & Families

2021

California State School Attendance Review Board Meeting

Model Practices Training

2021

California Lawyers Association Presentation

Tracking Emotion in Mediation: Tips for Dealing with People in Conflict

2020

State School Attendance Review Board Presentation

Truancy Prevention Training

2020

9th Annual Central CA Truancy Summit Breaking the Dropout of School to Prison Pipeline

2019

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Victim Restitution Training

2019

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Asset Forfeiture Training

2019

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Batson Wheeler Challenges Training

2019

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Felony Sentencing Training

2019

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

SB1437 Training

2019

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Opening Statement Training

2019

Legal Aid Association of California Presentation

Every Day Ethics in Legal Aide Practice

2019

California District Attorney's Association Seminar

Truancy and Community Prosecution Team Training

2018

The Excellence through Equity Conference

Breaking the Dropout of School to Prison Pipeline

2018

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Competency Issues

2018

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Proposition 47 Training

2018

Legal Aid Association of California Presentation

Supervising Interns & Volunteers

2018

Legal Aid Association of California

Ethics in a Legal Service Context

2017

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

The Ethics of Criminal Discovery

2017

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Transfer Hearings

2017

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Working with LGBT Victims & Witnesses

2017

Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office Training

The Role of the Prosecutor in Truancy

2016

Southwest Inns of Court Training

HIPAA: The Inns and Outs

2016

Southwest Inns of Court Training

Reporting Back on Community OUtreach

2016

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Ethical Issues in Criminal Prosecution

2016

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Prescription Drug Abuse

2016

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Prescription Drug Training

2016

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

CalECPA Search Warrants Training

2015

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Closing Arguments

2014

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

Masters of Trial Advocacry Program - BAC Experts

2011

California District Attorney's Association Seminar

Deputy District Attorney Training

2009

Legal Aid Association of California Presentation

Ethics Issues for Community Lawyers

2009

District Attorney Seminar

Evidence Seminar

2008

Riverside County District Attorney's Office Training

District Attorney Academy 12 week training

Publications

2025

Riverside Lawyer Magazine, Volume 75, Number 6 Opening & Closing: The Bookends of Great Trial Presentations

2007

A Primer on How to Win Trial Competitions, textbook California Western School of Law A Primer on How to Win Trial Competitions

Languages

Spanish

Farsi

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