Jerry Raymond Schaffer

Jerry Raymond Schaffer

3.3
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1851 E. First Street, Suite 914, Santa Ana, CA

About Jerry

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Criminal Defense 100%

33 years | 200 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Jerry Schaffer, Jr.

1851 E. First Street, Suite 914, Santa Ana, CA, 92705

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Jerry Raymond Schaffer's Reviews

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3.3 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you

Jerry went above and beyond for my husband who made a stupid mistake- yet Jerry never made him feel like a loser he encouraged him and fought for the best deal we are forever grateful for that

Posted by LC | December 17, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Beware - Do your Due Diligence

Beware - Do your Due Diligence before your deal with Mr. Schaffer like I should have before hand. I had a simple matter on needed paperwork supplied to the court with me being out of county. HE NEVER DID IT (which I later found was simple to do) , and this was after having me meet him at the wrong co...urthouse, getting dates confused at another and as I feel not being in his clients best interest. Makes you think if leaving the DA's Office was an option?

Posted by K.C. | May 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Jerry is a top notch professional who truly cares and works diligently for his clients!

Jerry represented my young adult son at a critical time of his life. Jerry took over from the public defender and immediately changed the direction of my son's case. My son's future would likely have been devastated had he stayed with the P.D. I found Jerry to be very well respected among his peer...s, including prosecutors who are on the other side of his cases. Jerry also seems to really respect the process and the people involved and, as a result, the players express their admiration for Jerry. He treats his clients with compassion, gives them his undivided attention and offers brutal honesty when necessary. I would recommend Jerry Schaffer to anyone in legal trouble!

Posted by Chris | February 13, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Life Saver

I was unjustly accused of some pretty serious "life killer" stuff. My life was in shambles. Jerry was up front from the beginning at ALL the possibilities that could happen to me and what I could do about it. Week after week, he kept me posted on the progress of my case. He was very reassuring and ke...pt me relatively calm. Jerry knows people. He knows good people in high places. He helped to get my case in the right hands and I’ll forever be grateful to him as my case was thrown out and rejected. He’s not the least expensive lawyer on the block but when your life is on the line, it shouldn’t matter. He’s the best at what he does. He knows the system pretty well. He’s a genuinely nice guy and will not give up on you. Seriously. You want Jerry in your corner and I’m so thankful to have found him.

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Jerry Raymond Schaffer's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Bettencourt

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Schaffer is an excellent attorney with decades of criminal law experience both as a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. Few attorneys in Orange County have successfully handled complex criminal cases than Mr. Schaffer. I endorse this attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jerry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Doreen Boxer

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I litigated cases against Jerry Schaffer when he was a Depuy District Attorney. Jerry is a very knowledgeable and insightful advocate. He is trustworthy, honest and reliable. I am happy to endorse Jerry Schaffer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, The Law Offices of Jerry Schaffer

1994 - 2011

District Attorney, Orange County Court

Education

1994

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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