The Law Offices of Jonathan Reza, APC4000 MacArthurEast Tower, 6th FloorNewport Beach, CA, 92660United States (949) 275-7556

Jonathan Kouroush Reza

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Newport Beach, CA
Licensed for 6 years
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Jonathan Reza

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About Jonathan

Serious Cases Need a Serious Attorney

I went to law school at one of our nation's finest schools at the University of California at Irvine, where I took advanced courses in criminal law and procedure. I believe everyone deserves a complete defense. I believe in helping my clients address not only their legal problems, but all the complications they can cause. Since 2011 I have worked on cases ranging from petty theft to murder. I interned with the Orange County Public Defender's office, assisting with a range of matters at various stages of a case. This included helping indigent clients file for expungements at no cost as part of their "New Leaf" program. In 2016 I began working for one of California's top DUI defense firms. For two years I worked tirelessly on the most serious DUI cases, ranging from first offense DUI's to vehicular manslaughter and DUI murder. Since January of 2018 I have opened my own practice so that I can better cater to my clients on their terms. I am trial tested across a range of cases. As parft of my commitment to clients I don't believe in screening calls, or making clients speak to assistants and receptionists. I believe every client deserves to have an attentive and aggressive attorney. I understand being charged with a crime is scary. I personally handle each and every case that comes across my desk. I never have another attorney handle my cases.

I do not charge for a consultation. Call me and let's start planning your defense.

Practice areas

Criminal defense: 100%
I handle all manner of criminal cases, ranging from petty theft to murder.

Languages spoken

English

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The Law Offices of Jonathan Reza, APC

4000 MacArthur
East Tower, 6th Floor
Newport Beach, CA, 92660

Office (949) 275-7556

Website

https://www.serioussocallawyer.com/

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
CA	Active	2015	02/07/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
10 Best Attorneys	American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys	2020
Top 40 Under 40	National Trial Lawyers Association	2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers	National Trial Lawyers Association	2020
Top 40 Under 40	National Trial Lawyers Association	2019
10 Best Attorneys	American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys	2019

10 Best Attorneys DUI Attorney	American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys	2018
Client's Choice Award 2017	AVVO	2017
Top Contributor Award 2017	AVVO	2017
Best Oral Advocate - Moot Court	University of California Hastings School of Law	2012

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	Law Offices of Jonathan Reza	2018 - Present
Attorney	Aspen Law Group	2016 - Present
Paralegal/Law Clerk	Law Office of Rudolph Loewenstein	2012 - 2016
Intern	Orange County Public Defender's Office	2012 - 2013

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Newport Harbor Bar Association		2017 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association		2015 - Present

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of California, Irvine School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2014
University of California - Irvine	BA - Bachelor of Arts	2008

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Newport Harbor Bar Association	Cross Examination of the Arresting Officer	2020

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
People v. MC	45 Days of Home Confinement, NO JAIL
People v. CC	90 days of home confinement, NO JAIL
People v. NT	15 days home confinement
People v. DK	60 days home confinement
People v. AR	120 days of SCRAMX electronic monitoring and 40 hrs community service, NO JAIL

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Review Jonathan Kouroush Reza

Great lawyer, even better dude!

5.0 stars

Posted by Cesar
August 7, 2017

So my life was in the gutter, deep in the gutter. I'm on my 3rd DUI, on violation for the first two, and looking at some solid time in jail at this point. Keep in mind, I may not be what you think of when you think of someone doing a year in jail. But alas, this is what I was facing. My sister in-law found Jonathan's partner on Avvo (shoutout to Julia, she's pretty cool too!) and the three of us took a meeting. Look, I'm not gonna sugar coat it because they didn't. They told me some things I wasn't ready to hear. Mostly that they'll do the best they could but some jail time could be on its way; that I NEEDED to get my act together, and finish something for once or jail might be inevitable. That said, they also asked me about me, they took the time to see that, although incredibly irresponsible, I wasn't a bad guy. They walked me through the process and gave me some potential options... I'd met with a few lawyers by this point. All of them telling me that jail was the fastest and easiest choice (maybe it was, for them). To me, it wasn't an option. Although my personal life was spiraling out of control, my professional one was doing well and I wasn't about to lose it all. Julia and Jonathan both saw that. Again, there was no hand holding or coddling through the process. There were some harsh truths, some gut check moments and uncomfortable conversations. Needless to say, I'm looking at daylight and so long as I keep straight, I should come out of this with minimal damage thanks to Jonathan. He went to bat for me. Played the legal game to his strengths and he go it done. I remember in that meeting they told me that by the end of this I was either going to start with a clean slate, or be looking at a hard road ahead; all dependent on the decisions I made from that day on. So far, so good. Advice for anyone in a similar position: 1) Breathe; trust the process. My situation took almost 5 months to wrap up. I wanted to get this done with ASAP, but its not how it works. Take a beat, let the lawyers, lawyer. 2) Although it might feel like it, the process IS moving. Sometimes I felt left in the dark and there was more to be done. That's not the case. Unfortunately, we're dealing with the city judicial system; it drags. Be patient, no news is usually good news; do what they tell you to do and it'll work out. 3) Own your mistakes. Don't expect a "get out of jail free card" without any work. Own that you made a mistake and fix it. Finally, my favorite, 4) FTI - Follow Their Instructions. They say go to rehab, go to rehab, They say go to AAs, go to AAs. I'm not saying its easy work, but follow the lead Jonathan gives you, and I am confident he'll accomplish your goal. I can't thank Jonathan and his team enough. I wasn't the easiest I'm sure, but glad I reach out to them when I did. My case isn't shut just yet, but for the first time in months, I see light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks a million Jonathan!

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Highly Recommend Jonathan

5.0 stars

Posted by Stephanie
September 22, 2017

Jonathan was fantastic & walked me they this scary experience as we never really want to be in this position. He understood me as a person that made a horrible mistake and not just trying make me a case that he didn't care about. The negotiations for my case was more than I had expected - he definitely went above and beyond to fight for me and gotten me the best deal. I appreciate having someone on my side. No jail time & possession charges dropped. Miracles happen. Grateful for his help.

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Best of Breed

5.0 stars

Posted by Mark
May 24, 2022

Class...Class...Class...Service Beyond...Jonathan is as cool as they come and makes you feel incredibly comfortable and trust me you will have confidence in him. I had a situation that could have gone extremely bad for me and Jonathan worked his magic and I got out of serious trouble. You get what you pay for. If you are in a problem he will get you out. Also...He only communicates when he needs to and do not stress. They are that good. I have nothing but praise for Jonathan Reza. Mark Marion

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Best Attorney So Far

5.0 stars

Posted by Emmanuel
August 20, 2021

Jonathan helped me with my case with ease. I'm a very anxious person and gave me comfort and assurance, and always tells me to relax and he'll take care of it. He's a great guy and did not fall short. He was recommended to me by a friend and that did not go to waste. I would definitely reach out to him again in future legal advises and issues. Thank you Jonathan and Team

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Best attorney by far

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
June 30, 2021

Through various situations I've encountered I've met quite a few attorneys and Mr. Jonathan Reza is by far the best attorney I've ever met. It's not even close. My results in my case speak for themselves. I was interviewing different attorneys for my child custody dispute where the mother to my daughter decided she didn't want to give me any visitation any more and was making wild accusations to defend that. After speaking to Jonathan I knew he was different than the rest. He was quick to return my call initially and really understood the nature of my situation. He was there right away to educate me on what my legal options were, what the cost would be, and possible realistic outcomes to expect. At the end of our case we were able to solidify joint legal/physical custody for my daughter and my family couldn't be happier. He was always dependable, willing to explain things I didn't understand, and was able to communicate effectively with the mother in my case making sure she was also respected and heard through out the whole process. He's a real class act and a solid human being. Cant recommend Jonathan's services enough both for the Family or criminal side. He'll fight for his clients and get them the best possible outcome. Thanks again Jonathan!

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Jonathan is amazing - I'm a lawyer and I know.

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
February 26, 2021

I'm a lawyer and have dealt with several civil harassment orders but never a domestic violence restraining order. Jonathan counseled me on the different standards of evidence and how it was actually applied in Orange County. Having an attorney that knows what they are doing practically is priceless. His representation is worth every penny. He knows the law, how to argue it, and advises you on what will be in your best interests. If you want a real attorney who doesn't forward you to their 1-800 number and actually handles your issues call him. Domestic Violence attorneys usually are hustlers. Jonathan is a fighter.

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Superior Attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by LaVonne
February 26, 2021

This is by far the best attorney that I have ever worked with. He is honest and trustworthy. He has a no BS approach that is refreshing. He went above and beyond for me and my case and I am forever grateful to him and his team!! The work they put into this case was superior. They are all truly amazing!!

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Very professional

5.0 stars

Posted by Emerson
November 12, 2020

He help me with my case very professionally he answered all my questionsI totally recommend him thank you Jonathan!!!!

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GREAT Experience

5.0 stars

Posted by Miguel
October 11, 2020

Jonathan Reza was able yonaccess my DUI case and give me clear answers. He's direct and experienced. Very professional. He was able to give me options that I didn't or wouldn't know existed if I tried tackling this on my own. Great experience.

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You won’t be disappointed!

5.0 stars

Posted by Amanda
July 9, 2020

Last September, I was arrested for a DUI. I was scared & stressed, but I knew I needed a lawyer. I called around to numerous lawyers. Speaking with Jonathan, I felt most comfortable. He was in another country at the time & still took his time to answer all of my questions which I felt showed true dedication. He explained everything in a way that I would understand & continued to every step of my case. He was confident & optimistic, assuring me he’d do everything he could to fight my case. Still, he was honest & upfront with me when going over discovery & with his opinions on how to proceed. We decided to go to trial. Fast forward, Jonathan was able to get my case dismissed! He is a knowledgeable & hardworking lawyer. Most importantly, he was kind, attentive & genuine the entire time. I can’t thank him enough & would definitely recommend him to everyone for their legal needs.

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Miles Booth, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 7, 2019
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Mr. Reza is a well respected, knowledgable and passionate attorney, who fights hard for his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer.

Christine Martin, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 28, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Jonathan Reza has worked with me on several matters including DUIs and other criminal defense cases. He is very professional and constantly in contact if we have to appear in court separately. If I have a question, Jonathan is the first colleague I call to seek advice. I would highly recommend his services.

Miles Booth, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 7, 2019
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Mr. Reza is a well respected, knowledgable and passionate attorney, who fights hard for his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer.

Christine Martin, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 28, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Daniel Flores, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 11, 2019
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Jonathan is a hardworking lawyer dedicated to his craft. He is well versed in the law and know how to get results in and out of the court for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

William Duffy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 9, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan has excellent rapport with the judges and prosecutors and provides his clients with a strong defense.

Heidi Plummer, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan works hard for his clients and often obtains results that far exceed their expectations. He is experienced and genuinely cares for his clients. I would not send criminal defense clients to anyone else.

Brandon Naidu, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 1, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Reza goes above and beyond for his clients. He is a strong advocate and highly skilled. If you are considering him for your DUI defense needs, rest assured that you are in excellent hands.

Brittany Torbert, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 14, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Pleasure to work with and highly knowledgeable in his field.

Darren Finebloom, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 27, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan and I worked closely on a matter recently. He was a true professional who works tirelessly for his clients. The case we worked on involved a suspension of a clients license out of several states. Jonathan was able to get his clients full driving privilege back in a very short period of time. I highly recommend him.

Rudolph Loewenstein, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 4, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Jonathan is a fine lawyer who really cares for his clients. He understands the issues and knows how to attack the prosecution's weaknesses. I have great confidence in recommending him.

Morvarid Ahmadi, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 2, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Ali Komaili, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 29, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Jonathan is an excellent attorney who not only knows the law and is well respected by his peers in the community, but he is also compassionate and truly cares about his clients.

Julia Simmons, Criminal defense Attorney on May 14, 2016
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Jonathan Reza is a top class attorney. He has an extensive knowledge of the law and a personality that is friendly and liable. With that combination, Attorney Reza is a safe bet for your defense. I highly recommend hiring Attorney Reza for any criminal or DUI matter.

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Questions answered by Jonathan Reza

PC243(E)(1) BAT:SPOUSE/EX SP/DATE/ETC No Appearance Scheduled Released on Bail
How did my dtr go from being unconscious from drug o/d in the ER to incarcerated at the jail...
Will i be made to redo my probation terms

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