David Paul Huffman

David Paul Huffman

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement

30021 Tomas Street, Suite 300, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Post conviction relief.

50%
Expungement 50%

Various record clearing services.

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 8 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fresh Start Law Center

30021 Tomas Street, Suite 300, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

Fresh Start Law Center

One Sansome Street, Suite 3500, San Francisco, CA, 94104

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David Paul Huffman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

David is without a doubt the best lawyer!

I had an outstanding experience with Fresh Start Law Center for my case expungement. Their team was incredibly helpful, guiding me through every step with clarity and professionalism. Communication was excellent; they were always available to answer questions, update me on the process, and ensure I u...nderstood my options. Thanks to their expertise and support, my case was successfully expunged, giving me the fresh start I needed. I highly recommend Fresh Start Law Center for anyone looking for a knowledgeable, communicative, and supportive legal team in expungement matters.

Posted by mark | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

mr.

they did a great job. i would advise anyone to use them. efficient, reasonably priced, ea

Posted by David | June 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

The G.O.A.T

After dealing with a lawyer that was not very helpful in my initial case, David Huffman was very respectful and optimistic throughout the entire process. Mr. Huffman was very transparent with me from the very beginning and did not come off as money hungry. It was a longshot to get my Wet Reckless exp...unged but he did that and also got my probation dismissed! would 100% recommend

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My life changed thanks to the best attorney

100% hire this attorney if you are going to a criminal case : This is my truthful assessment stemming from my interactions with Fresh Star Law Center, honest review, and I want to share my experience. I began the journey in February 2024 and immediately received all the necessary information to f...or my specific case. After payment, they started working on the case immediately and provided frequent updates and a step-by-step process, responding to every email within 24 hours or less, FRESH START LAW CENTER !! delivered and we are extremely pleased with the outcome - 100% case were dismissed. This is the kind of outcome you can anticipate when working with this firm. 1)You will receive responses. 2) You will receive access to a portal where you can track the progress of your case step by step. 3) Affordable prices and they work with you You will always be able to see the filing date, updates, and exceptional service. They prioritize your questions and again keep you inform of all updates. . I communicated primarily through email and the portal, which is effective because it provides constant updates without requiring callbacks. 90% of my communication was done in this way. I am grateful to Fresh Start LAW Center and all of its team members. The outcomes had a significant impact on our lives. If you need a Law Firm for any reason, I highly suggest hiring FRESH START LAW CENTER as they excel in assisting with your case. I am completely satisfied as a customer and I would suggest Fresh Start Law Center to anyone who requires assistance with a legal issue. I am not being compensated or receiving anything for this review. This firm has been my personal journey, and I am ecstatic to finally be able to move on from it.

Posted by Michael | March 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Experience and Service!

David Huffman and staff provided the experience with my case that I needed. They were priced better than the other options I looked at and delivered an update per the timeline they provided.

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David Paul Huffman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julie Wolff

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Huffman is a seasoned criminal attorney."

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Catina Irvin

Expungement lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I've had the pleasure to work with David on several legal matters, and he is a highly professional and skilled attorney. He understands the many aspects of the post conviction process and how to achieve the best and fairest results for clients. I've gained so much knowledge while working with David and appreciate the skill and compassion that he lends to the legal field. I endorse this lawyer."

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Deborah Kirkwood

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"David Huffman is an aggressive and highly skilled criminal defense attorney with extensive knowledge, compassion and enthusiasm, all of which help him achieve positive results for his clients. He is a true credit to the legal community. I have been a lawyer for 30 years and I continue to learn from him. I unconditionally endorse David Huffman."

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Thomas Hackett

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I consulted with David regarding a potential client with a criminal conviction and getting an expungement. David was knowledgeable, and I will send him people in the future needing expungements."

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Catina Irvin

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Founding Attorney, Fresh Start Law Center

2004 - 2005

Associate, Rosen & Associates, PC

Education

2005

University of Southern California Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Univ of California at Los Angeles

undergraduate

Publications

Languages

English

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