$ 500-500 per hour
Mani Dabiri
About Mani
Biography
Think Defense is professional law corporation that defends people and businesses in white-collar cases, blue-collar cases, and business litigation. That means we defend criminal cases at all points from pre-filing investigations to post-conviction appeals, and it means we litigate related, civil actions based on licensing, regulations, asset forfeiture, other government enforcement, and whistleblower allegations. We deliver excellence in representation, a commitment to your cause, and the best investigators, consultants, and experts in Southern California. We deliver, in other words, a legal team that makes every effort to obtain the right result for its clients. Every time.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
75%
18 years
Litigation
25%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Think Defense, APLC
1 Park Plaza, Suite 600, Irvine, CA, 92614-5987
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Mani Dabiri's Reviews
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Posted by Mark | October 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
From an attorney who needed an attorney
I have been a practicing attorney for 20 years and was referred to Mani Dabiri from a colleague to assist me in obtaining a restraining order. From first consult through successful judgement, Mani was top notch. Professional, knowledgable, available, understanding and efficient. These are the charac...
Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Mani Dabiri saved our family in 2012
I feel so privileged to have had such exemplary representation at what was the lowest point in my life. Mani quickly developed a sound legal strategy and implemented it successfully over the course of several months. Since I lived in another state, Mani had to advocate on my behalf. He made sure to ...
Posted by Rani | October 29, 2014 | Drug Crime
Excellent lawyer
I retained Mani Dabiri in 2011 for my husband who was charged with drug related charges. He was very knowledgeable and always kept me informed throughout the process. My husband was due to get 10 years but Mani was able to reduce it to 3 years. He is very trustworthy and will do his best to defend...
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2014 | Drug Crime
Engaged and Competent
I hired Mani a few years ago to represent me in a drug possession case. He was extremely professional and helpful throughout the process, and was ultimately successful in getting the charges dismissed.
Posted by Mark | April 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Excellent Lawyer
My personal experience dealing with Mani Dabiri was absolutely terrific and effortless. I had the first initial meeting to discuss my case and from that point on it was the Mani show. I never once had to ask what was going on, he kept me completely informed from start to finish, pushed for my overall...
Mani Dabiri's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I had a friend that had an emergency hearing coming up in a couple of days. Even though I am an attorney, finding a good attorney to handled a very specific kind of case can be hard to do sometimes. I called around but I knew instantly after speaking with Mani that he was going to do a great job. After my friend called him, Mani spoke with him for hours, getting comfortable with the full facts. My friend later told me that Mani was extremely thorough, and extremely passionate about his work, and most importantly seemed to genuinely care about the case. Long story short, Mani showed up to the emergency hearing and got a positive result for my friend. If it wasn't for Mani stepping in, I am not sure what would have happened to my friend. I 100% endorse Mani and would recommend any person to call him. Anthony Radogna, Esq."
"Mani Dabiri has a great ability to understand the tactics and strategy of both sides, which gives him and his clients a substantial advantage inside and outside the courtroom."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Mani as a federal prosecutor at the US Attorney's Office. Not only is he an exceptionally talented attorney he is a class act."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mani is a sharp and hard-working attorney."
"I highly recommend Mani and fully endorse his services."
"I endorse Mani. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Mani is highly intelligent, extremely well-organized, and very articulate. I would not hesitate to refer Mani to my own clients."
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"Mani is an experienced, thoughtful and well-prepared attorney who I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone needing zealous representation."
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"Mani Dabiri is a great advocate for his client. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mani is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. With both federal and state prosecution experience, he has the experience to handle any type of criminal matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mani is the perfect blend of intellectual prowess and relentless. Mani has an eloquent aggressiveness that helps him in any situation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"In the instances I have had an opportunity to work with Mani he has been knowledgeable, responsive, and extremely efficient and effective. I would highly recommend him for any criminal matters in California and beyond. He is a lawyer's lawyer. A top notch guy and a top notch lawyer."
"Mani is a diligent, ethical and motivated Defense Attorney who achieves outstanding results for his clients. I have seen him in action as he makes himself available for clients and makes sure their interests are protected."
"Mani is a knowledgeable, trust worthy and diligent attorney whom I trust and respect."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mani is smart, conscientious, thorough and humble. He is the connsumate professional."
"I recommend Mani Dabiri as a criminal defense attorney. As a criminal tax defense attorney myself, I recognize the depth and value of his experience and his readily apparent dedication to mitigating his client’s criminal prosecution exposure. I anticipate teaming with Mani in the near future in situations where a while collar crime is coupled with criminal tax exposure which is all too common these days."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top Criminal Defense Attorney, Coast Magazine
2014
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com
2007
Annual Pro Bono Award, O'Melveny & Myers LLP
2004
James C. Holbrook Award, Southern California Law Review
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Principal, Think Defense, APLC
2010 - 2015
Principal, Law Offices of Mani Dabiri
2008 - 2009
Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office
2006 - 2008
Associate Attorney, O'Melveny & Myers LLP
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk to Hon. Manuel L. Real, United States District Court
Associations
2013 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
Iranian American Bar AssociationMember, Board of Directors
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Association of Federal Defense AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationCommunications Chair, Federal Career Service Division
2011 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Orange County Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
William P. Gray Legion Lex American Inn of CourtMember
2011 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2011 - Present
USC Law Alumni AssociationMember, Board of Directors
2006 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. M.S.
Not guilty
People v. M.N.
Dismissed
United States v. V.S.
Sentence below 3.5 years
United States v. A.W.
Misdemeanor plea and no probation
People v. K.P.
Dismissed
S.L. v. BP, Inc., et al.
Dismissed
People v. B.Z.
Declined prosecution
People v. J.L.
Dismissed
Education
2005
University of Southern California Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
National Conference
Careers in the Law
2012
Network of Iranian-American Professionals of Orange County
Why We Defend People
2012
L.A. County Bar Association
Dialogues on Freedom
2012
Hope International University
Litigation in State Courts
Languages
Persian
Spanish