Ray Dinari

Ray Dinari

also known as Naiem Ray Dinari

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 31 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Fullerton, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement

1400 N Harbor Blvd Ste 601, Fullerton, CA

About Ray

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

34 years | 5,000 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

34 years | 3,000 cases

40%
Domestic Violence 10%

34 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Ray Dinari

1400 N Harbor Blvd Ste 601, Fullerton, CA, 92835-4118

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Ray Dinari's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jim | August 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

I was falsely accused of Battery on a female and a (technically true) Retraining Order Violation and subsequent Probation Violation by my ex-wife. I had initially retained another lawyer, and quickly realized that she wasn't going to be able to help someone suffering from the degree of manipulation I... was dealing with. In a previous episode with the same woman, I lost custody of three children for having admittedly poured about 2 or 3 ounces of beer on her hair. In that instance I was arrested for Domestic Violence and made the horrendous mistake of talking to the police ( I had NO idea it was illegal) and pleading guilty. The loss of custody emotionally and financially devastated me and I was in the process of losing my house, job and security clearance (along with my dignity and self respect for a period of time) as a direct result. My now Ex-wife wanted to reconcile and I eventually gave that a chance. When I saw it going wrong (She wants a child of her own, and mine are not welcome in "her" house) I asked her to go back to her apartment and life, so she lied (AGAIN) and had me arrested falsely claiming I kicked and hit her. When I met Ray Dinari I was in court firing my previous attorney and asking for a PD. The judge essentially insisted that I speak to his Panel Attorney Ray, and that was the best thing that's happened to me since my nightmare began. In a matter of days, the Battery charge was dropped before I even got to court, Ray had followed up very thoroughly with the investigator and prosecutor, and the probation violation and restraining order violation penalties had been reduced from 20 days of Cal Trans and two convictions to one minor infraction and my original probation will soon be dropped and original conviction expunged! I have now regained my dignity and self-respect, a fighting chance to regain my security clearance, keep my job and home, and regain custody of my children! My life may not be completely restored, but I'm far better off than I could ever have imagined. After many bad experiences in custody court I had become very, very bitterly discouraged with many aspects of our legal system, Ray's integrity, honesty and effectiveness has restored a tremendous amount of faith in our legal system for me.

Ray Dinari

Replied last August 21, 2015

Jim, you are the first to review me on this site, some 4 years ago, and despite the 100's if not 1000's of cases i have done since then, I remember your case. Its always much easier to vindicate the client when they are as Innocent as you.

Posted by Steve | August 21, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I could never thank Ray enough

I thought my life was over. With Mr. Dinari 's tremendous amount of knowledge, positivity and will to never let me down we overcame my worst nightmare and won the case. I could never thank ray enough for what he accomplished in my case. If you are looking for a outstanding lawyer, then look nowhere... else, the law office of ray dinari is the best choice you can make!

Ray Dinari

Replied last August 21, 2015

Thank you , you are very kind.

Posted by Liz | August 21, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Wealth of expertise in Law and DUI Defense cases

After my 2nd DUI in Orange Co., I was unsure of what to do and what was going to happen to me. All I knew is that I needed to find an expert in the field and get great legal advice and guidance. I spoke with a few firms and found that they were not a good fit for me or my case. As luck would have it,... the next firm I spoke with (Law office of Ray Dinari), was beyond professional and a perfect fit for my case. Ray Dinari, is a consummate professional with a wealth of expertise in Law and DUI Defense cases. He was able to encourage the court to permit me the help that I needed. It wasn't jail, It was rehab. I and my family thank Ray for all he has done to provide the proper tools that is now leading me down success road. For that I'm forever thankful and full of gratitude. If you are searching a for an excellent Attorney, you need to make the call and get advice and allow Ray and his staff guide you.

Ray Dinari

Replied last August 21, 2015

Thank you for your kind review.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

My best ever legal experience.

He is dedicated to his clients, once I contacted him late on a Sunday evening regarding a problem happened to my brother. He took all the information about my brother and the case over the phone without mentioning a word about his charges or refusing my call during weekend. He reverted back to me ...with an update within an hour and was trying his best to give me a peace of mind and make sure everything is ok. He was more a friend than a lawyer to me and the next day before noon my brother case was completely closed. I will definitely recommend him to all my my friends and family members,

Ray Dinari

Replied last August 21, 2015

Thank you for your kind remarks. My clients are like my extended family, and their family support is so fundamentally important to rally around him/her. I am confident that he will never be in the same predicament again .

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

HIGHLY recommended

I just want to tell you how much we appreciate everything you've done for us. You really owned the court today and everyone noticed. After you left numerous people came up to me to asked about you and of course you were HIGHLY recommended. As I said were truly grateful to have had you represent me. T...hank you again for everything. You made our day.

Ray Dinari

Replied last August 21, 2015

I remember your case details and while I appreciate your kind remarks, I must admit that we had very good facts to work with and I had to do was to bring them to the attention of the Judge and the prosecutor. Thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts on this site.

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Ray Dinari's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mehran Chini

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Bruzzo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Ray for about 20 years. I have seen first hand the excellent results that Ray gets for his clients. Ray knows the law and fights for the client but he also is well known and liked among the District Attorneys and Judges. This is an important weapon to have in your arsenal when defending a client accused of a crime. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Bloom

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have personally known Ray Dinari for over 15 years and can attest to his compassion for his clients and outstanding results in court. He is an outstanding attorney and an incredible person."

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A. Felsen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. If you get caught you know who to call! Ray is the man!"

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Jeffrey Kent

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have not only known Mr. Dinari for over 20 years, but have worked with him on cases, so I feel I can attest to the compassion and skill he uses in achieving excellent results for his clients!"

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John Mango

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Ray for about two years now. He's a mainstay at North Court in Fullerton. Ray's big personality and warmth fill the courtroom. I like Ray because he's a nice guy. I know his clients like him because he uses that big personality to his client's advantage. I've seen Ray in action, negotiating cases with Judges and DAs, and Ray's powerful demeanor always seems to win them over. I highly recommend Mr. Dinari in the area of Criminal Defense."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

1992

Juris Doctor, Western State University College of Law

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Ray Dinari

Associations

2018 - Present

North Orange County Bar Association

Board Member

2000 - Present

United States Supreme Court

1994 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Supreme Court of California

American Bar Association

2010 - 2017

Quasi Indigent Legal Services

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

People vs. Ryan Daniel-Here Smith

reduced to Misdemeanor and dismissal in 6 months if no new offenses commited.

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Education

1992

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Western State University, Fullerton

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Trial Practice

Mock Trial

Publications

2015

Daily Journal Daily Journal

2015

Orange County Register Orange County Register

Languages

English

Farsi

Arabic

Activity

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