Saif Hafeez Rahman

Saif Hafeez Rahman

also known as Law Offices of Saif H. Rahman

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fullerton, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

The Chapman Law Building, 1953 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA

About Saif

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

21 years | 4,500 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 40%

21 years | 4,500 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Saif H. Rahman

The Chapman Law Building, 1953 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA, 92831

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Saif Hafeez Rahman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (13) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case dismissed

I was arrested for domestic violence and elder abuse and after several court appearances and ten long months, Saif Rahman got my case dismissed. Which was easily the best day of my life. Not having a clue as to how to find a good defense attorney, I used this site to set up several consultations. ...Saif wasn’t the cheapest, nor was he the most expensive but he was the only one who didn’t try to scare me or intimidate me in any way. He is a genuinely nice guy and a true professional. He was also the only lawyer I talked to who could rattle off all the key players at the courthouse connected to my case, something I was advised to look for when retaining someone. I think he’s well-respected around Orange County courts and his own experience as a former public defender, and his good working relationships with the DA’s go a long way for his clients. At several points, Saif could've settled for a lesser plea, earned his money and walked away with a clear conscience.  And still receive a decent review from me as I just wanted to accept any offer and be done with the ordeal, for better or for worse. (Maybe I’m a wimp, but extensive legal situations are extremely depressing and stressful--a sincere “hang in there!” to anyone in this situation, reading through reviews right now). Fortunately for me, Saif refused to accept anything less than a dismissal and he never once wavered in his overall commitment to my case. He literally would not let me give up on myself and thanks to him, there are no convictions on my record and I am not sitting in an expensive anger management class right now and missing yet more days of work. There really aren’t sufficient words to express my gratitude to Saif--he preserved my record, my future and most definitely my sanity. Apologies for the long review but I simply cannot recommend him enough.

Saif Rahman

Replied last February 07, 2017

I remember your case well and am so glad we got the dismissal that you so deserved. Unfortunately the criminal justice system is not as straight forward as it should be and I am happy we got you out of it and on with your life. Take care.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer!

After getting arrested for a DUI, I felt overwhelmed and confused by what was next to come. Mr. Rahman was very helpful in explaining to me what to expect, how to prepare myself, and most of all, he helped me relax. His office is very warming and Mr. Rahman himself is comforting and friendly. Despite... being very intimidating, my day in court went better than expected because of Mr. Rahman's thoroughness. Hopefully I will not have any issues in the future that require legal assistance, but if I do, I know I will be able to trust Mr. Rahman with my case. Will definitely recommend to any friends or family who have legal needs!

Posted by Ryan | June 29, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Great attorney!

Mr. Rahman represented me in a DUI case in which I had caused an accident. When I first went to court, I did not have a lawyer, and the prosecutor wanted me to plead guilty and do 3 months of jail! Their was no way I could keep my job if I went to jail so I started looking for a lawyer. After speaki...ng to a few DUI attorneys, I felt that he seemed to understand my case best and knew what he was talking about. He told me step by step what the process would be, what to expect in court, and what we should do to obtain the best outcome for my case. It not only seemed like he knew everyone at the court, including the judge and prosecutor on my case, but they all seemed to genuinely like and respect him! After speaking with them, he came and explained to me in detail what I needed to avoid jail and I am glad I followed all of his advice to a tee since it ended up working out great for me. I was able to avoid any jail time and never even missed a day of work. I would highly recommend Mr. Rahman.

See All Client Reviews

Saif Hafeez Rahman's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Saif
Richard Wagner headshot
Richard Wagner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Saif has the unique ability to connect with and passionately represent his clients. He knows the law very well. I endorse this lawyer. If you or someone you know is charged with crime in Orange County or Southern California, make sure you get in touch with Saif Rahman immediately."

John Anthony Mango headshot
John Mango

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Saif and I worked together for over a year in 2014 in one of the busiest courtrooms in the State of California, Department N12 located at the North Justice Center in Fullerton, CA. The one thing that always struck me about working with Saif was how quickly he was able to solve complex problems with such ease and charm. Nothing ever fazed him. He always smiled and I could see his love for helping clients that were facing immense challenges. He also always got straight to the heart of the issue, and I personally saw that DAs and Judges respected him for it. And in this business, it's all about respect. I highly endorse Saif as your choice for legal counsel."

Zachary James McCready headshot
Zachary McCready

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Saif is a great deal-maker. He can get your drug case resolved with a full dismissal (no Prop 36). He is worth 3 times what he charges. No gimmicks or games."

Hasan Abul Bajwa headshot
Hasan Bajwa

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Rahman is one of the most experienced and skilled criminal defense attorneys in Orange County. He has intimate knowledge of the workings of every courthouse in the county and is highly respected amongst judges, district attorneys, and defense attorneys. It is this knowledge, skill, and relationship that enable Mr. Rahman to achieve unbelievable and unexpected results for his clients."

Martina Anne Vigil headshot
Martina Vigil

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Saif is an excellent attorney. He previously worked for the Orange County Public Defender's Office so he knows most, if not all, judges and prosecutors in Orange County. Saif has worked on some 7000 cases in his career. I would trust Saif whole-heartedly."

View All Endorsements
Zachary James McCready headshot
Zachary McCready

Criminal defense lawyer

Hasan Abul Bajwa headshot
Hasan Bajwa

Criminal defense lawyer

Martina Anne Vigil headshot
Martina Vigil

Criminal defense lawyer

Andrew D Sitzer headshot
Andrew Sitzer

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Pro-bono Award, Public Law Center of Orange County

Work Experience

2006 - 2014

Deputy Public Defender, Orange County Public Defender

Associations

2015 - Present

North Orange County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2006 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Vaca

Case dismissed

See More Legal Cases

Education

2005

University of Southern California Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of California - Riverside

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Hindi

Punjabi

Russian

Urdu

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution