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

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5.0 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Brandon | March 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

5/5 everything I could ask for.

I found this law firm through googling best law firms for expungement and boy was it right. I talked with David Huffman for only an hour and he was able to help me get all of the documents to expunge my DUI. I did spend a few hours writing my own story of the incident and what I learned from it, but ...the experience I had with this law firm was very straight forward and concise and affordable! Mu DUI attorney was going to charge me hourly and this law firm gave me an up front flat cost, WITH a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. I couldn't ask for more. This was the experience I hoped for.

Posted by Jason | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you, Mr. Huffman!

Can't put into words how thankful I am for Mr. Huffman and his team in helping my with my felony reduction and expungement. Long story short, I was convicted of a felony nearly 2 decades ago. I knew I was in the clear to start the process for cleaning up my record, however, I did not know where to ...start. You'll see the other reviews for Fresh Start Law Center as I did and what prompted me to contact him were all the other overwhelming reviews for what a great job Mr. Huffman did for them. If you're reading this review, either you or someone that you know was probably in the same situation as I was so I'll leave you with this; David Huffman is as advertised so don't wait, just call him. Easy, straight forward and great communication. Best of luck to you all and thanks again David!

Posted by Vincent | January 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Great service delivered as promised

After doing some research about expungement attorneys, I contacted and hired David Huffman. Since then he has been very available to me. His rates were also very reasonable. His office delivered as promised and also in a timely manner. I recently received confirmation and proof from him that both ex...pungement petitions he filed on my behalf have been granted by the courts. This is a huge relief for me. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Delmar | November 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

a Perfect EXPERIENCE

After the devastation of my home and job and town by the Camp Fire in 2018, I was a little freaked out that I was now going to have to procure housing and employment in towns and cities where no one knew me. My town loved me and kept me going even in the midst of a distressing and discouraging trial... process, So when that all went up in flames, I first started thinking about getting rid of this felony. i found this firm on a Google search, and from the moment of first contact, I knew I had the right place. David Huffman put my fears to rest with the entire process. The tone and attitude of all written materials, including live communication, was easy to understand, efficient, professional and never once did I feel judged, intimidated or talked down to. The process was easy and instructions were clear. I know what you're thinking, "It should have been what you're describing, since you're paying for it." That is true, but I seriously always had the feeling that, while this was a business transaction, Mr. Huffman and his staff want things to go your way, and they want you to feel respected and dignified throughout the process. Pick these guys. You won't be disappointed.

Posted by Steve | December 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Expungement success for all priors!

David was immediately available and helpful via phone and email from my first inquiry. He documented all the necessary bureaucratic moves I had to make in order to work with him and his team to get my record cleared. He also advised me during the entire process and ensured I had a good case for the e...xpungements. After he did all the court filings for my cases, he informed me of the time for court turnaround and of course we achieved the expungements within this timeline. He is timely, professional, available, and to top it off the cost was very reasonable for handling everything. I highly recommend him and I can't imagine any scenarios in which you would not achieve your goals with David and his firm. Their website is also very helpful and informative which is why I initially wanted to work with them.

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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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