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Meghan Annette Blanco
About Meghan
Biography
Meghan Blanco has over a decade of experience aggressively litigating some of the toughest state and federal cases. As a former federal prosecutor in the Los Angeles United States Attorney's Office's elite Public Corruption & Civil Rights Section, Meghan served as lead prosecutor on close to 100 federal criminal matters. She understands how law enforcement investigates cases, and how prosecutors analyze them. She uses her insight to skillfully challenge the prosecution’s efforts to prove their case at every stage of prosecution – from the investigation through trial.
Nothing is more important than your freedom. If you need an ethical and aggressive attorney who is dedicated to your case, contact Meghan today.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
21 years
Federal Crime
50%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Meghan Blanco
28202 Cabot Road, Suite 300, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677
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Meghan Annette Blanco's Reviews
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Posted by Erica | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Customer
she is an excellent lawyers she on her job and no excuses she cares about her customers in professional matter . I would recommend her she won my case .
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Best lawyer
Meghan is the best lawyer. She got me a infraction when everyone said I could go to jail for a long time. Call her if you need a lawyer. She is the best.
Meghan Annette Blanco's Lawyer Endorsements
"Meghan is a fierce advocate for her clients. She is an incredibly respected member of the criminal defense community whose clients love her for the amazing results she gets for them."
"I have known Meghan Blanco since 2002 when we were in law school together. She is an amazing attorney and is my go-to attorney for criminal defense."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Ms. Blanco for close to 20 years. For ten of those years we have been practicing law. She has racked up an impressive amount of high level courtroom litigation experience in the State and Federal level. I do not practice criminal defense anymore, and when a client needs a referral to a federal criminal defense attorney, there is only one person I refer them to, that's Meghan Blanco."
"Having known Meghan for several years, I am well aware of what an outstanding lawyer she is. Detail-oriented in ever respect. She is definitely a difference maker in the courtroom."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Commendation, County of Los Angeles
2016
10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Commendation, City of Los Angeles
2015
Dr. Alofa Tanuvasa Community Award, National Pacific Islander Educator Network
2015
Commendation, City of Laguna Niguel
2014
Outstanding Service Recognition, United States Department of Justice
2010
Outstanding Service Award, US Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General
2010
Outstanding Service Award, IRS -- Criminal Investigations
2010
Outstanding Service Award, Federal Bureau of Investigations
2010
Assistant Director's Award for Excellence, United States Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Office of Professional Responsibility
2009
Outstanding Advocate, Public Counsel Law Center
2004
Schumacher Scholarship (full ride), Southwestern Law School
2003
Schumacher Scholarship (full ride), Southwestern Law School
2002
Schumacher Scholarship (full ride), Southwestern Law School
2002
Valedictorian, San Diego State University
2002
Quest for the Best Vice President's Award, San Diego State University
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Meghan Blanco
2009 - 2014
Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney's Office
2008 - 2010
Adjunct Professor, Southwestern Law School
2005 - 2009
Attorney, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP
2003 - 2003
Judicial extern for the Honorable Dean D. Pregerson, U.S. District Court
Associations
2016 - Present
National Pacific Islander Educators NetworkBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
State Bar of California, Criminal Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Phi Beta KappaMember
2011 - 2012
University of LaVerneLaw School Mentor
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. T
Dismissal
People v. AC
no charges
People v. F
probation
People v. S
Charges reduced to infraction
People v. S
strike reduced to misdemeanor; probation
People v. V
all strikes dismissed
People v. B
reduced to misdemeanor
People v. A
All life counts dismissed
People v. M
strikes reduced to misdemeanors; probation granted
People v. E
case reduced to an infraction
United States v. Constantine Kallas
As a prosecutor, one of the longest corruption sentences in U.S. History
Education
2011
National Advocacy Center
Certificate
2011
National Advocacy Center
Certificate
2011
National Advocacy Center
Certificate
2010
National Advocacy Center
Certificate
2005
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
San Diego State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Youth Mentoring
How to Become an Attorney
2014
Community Intervention Worker Certificate Program, USC
Restorative Justice
2013
Public Interest Law Panel, UCLA
Public Interest Law
2013
Education Conference, NPIEN
Keynote Speaker
2013
A Day in the Life of a United States Attorney, Pepperdine Law School
Criminal Justice
2012
Criminal Justice Law Panel, Loyola Law School
Criminal Justice
2012
Civil Rights Day, Museum of Tolerance
Civil Rights
2012
A Day in the Life of a United States Attorney, Pepperdine Law School
Criminal Justice
2006
LSAC
Young Lawyers
Publications
2013
Los Angeles Times
Four Immigration Officials Charged with Bribery, Fraud
2013
International Business Times
Eggrolls Used to Bribe US Immigration Officers
2012
Los Angeles Times
Deputy U.S. Marshal Indicted in '08 Slaying
2012
Culver City Patch
Another Ex-TSA Officer Pleads Guilty
2011
Orange County Register
Guilty Plea in Billion....
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Charged with a 36 CFR 2.35(c)
02 Sep 2015
Q&A
Does dismissal due to a motion to suppress evidence in a case apply to severed codefedents charged with same charges?
30 Aug 2015
Q&A
Pre-sentencing interview for a plea deal and probation officer contacting employment?
22 Aug 2015