$ 325-375 per hour
David Paul Huffman
About David
Biography
David Huffman is a California native, and he is licensed to practice law as a member of The State Bar of California (license #241751). He attended UCLA for his undergraduate studies in Political Science, graduating in 2002 with Magna Cum Laude honors (top 10% of the graduating class). He then went on to attend the USC Gould School of Law for his legal studies (consistently ranked as one of the top 20 law schools in the nation), graduating in 2005. He has authored numerous articles in the field of criminal record clearing and expungement law in California, and he has helped thousands of people successfully clean up their criminal records.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 8 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
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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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Bankruptcy & Debt
Posted by Luis | January 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Great Experience with Fresh Start and David.
Had a great experience with David and Fresh Start Lawyer. The process was easy to navigate and David kept me informed the entire way through both emails and updates to the portal on the website. I would highly recommend their services!!
Posted by Lincoln | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Fantastic service, great outcome.
Great service. I live in Missouri, but needed to clear up some things in California. David and Fresh Start Law Center took care of everything for me. Fair prices and great service. I now have a Fresh Start, thanks to Fresh Start Law Center!!
Posted by Senel | January 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Satisfied Customer
I highly recommend Fresh Start. They did everything they promised, even during these challenging pandemic times that we are going through, and I am very grateful for Mr. Huffman and his team.
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Thank You!
Fresh Start Law Center could not have made it easier to take care of this issue for me. I called and had a brief phone conversation and they took care of everything from there. Next thing I know I have an email saying it's all done and the paperwork to prove it. David was thorough and very profession...
Posted by Chris | December 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Expungement completed
Exactly what was promised was delivered! I am excited about the future again, thanks to fresh start! A+++++
David Paul Huffman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Huffman is a seasoned criminal attorney."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Catina Irvin
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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