Jonathan Kouroush Reza

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Jonathan Kouroush Reza

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Jonathan

Biography

Serious Cases Need a Serious Attorney - Committed To Defending Your Rights & Protecting Your Freedom

Serious Cases Need a Serious Attorney

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

I handle all manner of criminal cases, ranging from petty theft to murder.

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Jonathan Reza, APC

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

serioussocallawyer.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Jonathan online.

Jonathan Kouroush Reza's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

113 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 20 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Will | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

If your freedom it’s important - Call Jonathan Reza.

Our son was facing serious charges. When we called we had a lengthy conversation with Nelson Cohen. He explained in detail the process, in a thoughtful and professional manner. Nelson provided us tremendous piece of mind. We retained Jonathan, and knew right away that we had made the right decis...ion. Jonathan is passionate , communicative and an amazing advocate! He obtained an incredible result for our son. If you or loved one’s freedom is at stake - Jonathan will handle your case with compassion and zeal.

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

10 Stars!

I wish I could leave 10 stars! Mr. Reza was so beyond professional and competent. He first answered all my questions patiently and thoroughly. He walked me through every step of my case and through possible outcomes all while being friendly, kind and very calm and reassuring. I never once felt jud...ged by him. He was honest with me from his experience of what I could expect , what I should be doing on my end, and what he would be doing to advocate for me. He handled all the court visits and paperwork so I didn’t have to worry about it. Anytime I reached out to him he got right back to me, even if it was a quick text that he was in court but would call me as soon as he got out. All of this and he was extremely reasonable and worked with my financial constraints as a self-employed contractor. He also gave me a flat rate with no hidden fees ! Talking to others in my situation this is very rare. Most attorneys will quote you a low price for your case then add on fees all the way through the process. I never had to worry about this. The outcome of my case blew me away and was way better than I could even have imagined. I will recommend Jonathon to absolutely anyone looking for an extremely skilled , competent and outstanding lawyer ! I am so thankful he was referred to me!!

Posted by Jalal | October 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Business

What a journey I experienced over the last 2 years. However if it wasn’t for Jonathan and his team I wouldn’t know where I’d be right now. Thanks to his team I was able to have my felony charges removed. I am not a citizen of the US. I have a green card (resident) and he was still able to help me! An...y time I felt worried or anxious he would reassure me! He picked up every single one of my calls! And kept me updated along the way! I would recommend him to anyone dealing with issues they have come across.

Posted by Amanda | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

You won’t be disappointed!

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 ded...ication. 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.

Posted by Matt | February 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Superhero in a suit!

I was arrested for a repeat offender second DUI charge in early 2019. My first instinct was to call the lawyer that defended me 8 years prior for the first DUI. After 4 days of trying to get ahold of my first attorney and about 10 red flags later, he would not discuss anything about my case without... a retainer. Over those 4 days, i had spent most of that time researching other attorneys when I happened upon Jonathan’s information. After initially reading his website, I spent the next day or so scrutinizing every word and every review thinking to myself “this guy can’t be real”. Jonathan had called me a day later and spent an hour on the phone with me walking me through my case, finding out who i was as a person and advising on all of the initial things i needed to start on to show the court that i was taking responsibility for the DUI. All without a retainer. We set a meeting and had spoken a few more times before that. However, when i walked into his office, there was no doubt in my mind that i was not going to retain Jonathan for my defense. During the course of my case, I did not have to appear until the final court date. Jonathan had kept me up to speed with every step, and calmed me down because i would be a nervous wreck on the phone with him every time a court date was coming up. Jonathan is very professional and straight forward. Not one circumstance was sugarcoated, which terrified me, but was appreciated for the honesty and helped me prepare for what may have happened. At the end of my case, Jonathan was a superhero! He got me into a diversion program that once completed will keep me from having a conviction on my record. No jail time which is mandatory for second offense DUIs. Court did not take action against my driving privileges. However, i did serve a 90 day suspension from the DMV. For the poor situation i had gotten myself into, Jonathan had gone above and beyond for me to help me keep my job, my license, a conviction off of my record and ultimately keep my life together. If anyone has found their way into a DUI, no need to look any further for an attorney. Jonathan has proven himself and shoots for the moon with his clients. I would recommend him to anyone facing a DUI charge. Thank you Jonathan for everything you have done for me!

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Jonathan Kouroush Reza's Lawyer Endorsements

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Polina Logrue

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is talented, experienced, hard working, and is a highly skilled attorney."

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Miles Booth

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Reza is a well respected, knowledgable and passionate attorney, who fights hard for his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Christine Martin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

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."

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Daniel Flores

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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William Duffy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan has excellent rapport with the judges and prosecutors and provides his clients with a strong defense."

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Heidi Plummer

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brandon Naidu

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brittany Torbert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

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Darren Finebloom

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Rudolph Loewenstein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 04

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."

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Morvarid Ahmadi

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ali Komaili

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

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."

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Julia Simmons

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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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Polina Logrue

Criminal defense lawyer

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Miles Booth

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Duffy

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kristopher Diulio

Litigation lawyer

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Nicholas Myers

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Michael Fremont

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Brittany Torbert

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Darren Finebloom

Criminal defense lawyer

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Morvarid Ahmadi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rudolph Loewenstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ali Komaili

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrew Roberts

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Farina

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Alicia Freeze

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2020

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2019

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2018

10 Best Attorneys DUI Attorney, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2017

Client's Choice Award 2017, AVVO

2017

Top Contributor Award 2017, AVVO

2012

Best Oral Advocate - Moot Court, University of California Hastings School of Law

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Jonathan Reza

2016 - Present

Attorney, Aspen Law Group

2012 - 2016

Paralegal/Law Clerk, Law Office of Rudolph Loewenstein

2012 - 2013

Intern, Orange County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Newport Harbor Bar Association

2015 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

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

People v. CD

15 days of Cal Trans, NO JAIL

People v. HP

90 days of home confinement, NO JAIL

People v. AL

Admitted to 30/30 Program, involving 30 days of physical labor and 30 month alcohol program.

People v. JK

45 days of SCRAMX Home Monitoring, NO JAIL

People v. NR

60 days home confinement

People v. EC

Dismissal

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Education

2014

University of California, Irvine School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of California - Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Newport Harbor Bar Association

Cross Examination of the Arresting Officer

Languages

English

Activity

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