Orange County's Premier Criminal Defense Attorney. Consistently named on the Super Lawyers' Southern California Rising Stars List, an honor reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice and the National Trial Association's prestigious Top 40 Under 40 list.
Neeraj began his legal career through opportunities to work with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, the Orange County Superior Court, and the United States Department of Justice.
But Neeraj's interest in the law goes back to high school when a friend from a less affluent background was charged with selling drugs. The friend had been putting the money he made from drug sales into his father's wallet at night.
“No one should be defined by the fact that he was once in handcuffs,” Neeraj says. “My friend got kicked out of school. It changed his life.”
Neeraj is now able to fight for the rights of other good people whose lives have been impacted by criminal charges, such as a single mother with a disabled son who lost her job after being charged with theft.
The mother, a nurse by profession, would leave the house every day pretending to go to work so as not to cause her son distress. In actuality, she was volunteering with a local food bank, which also kept her family fed.
By conducting his own investigation, Neeraj was able to establish his client's innocence. The D.A.'s office dropped the case and the client was able to resume her career helping others.
In his free time, Neeraj volunteers for the California Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to releasing wrongfully convicted inmates.
When not practicing law, he enjoys going to Disneyland with his wife and cooking (the spicier the better!). Neeraj is also a passionate fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, and was featured in the Orange County Register for winning "Fan of the Game" in the 2010 Finals against the Boston Celtics.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Hindi, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2014 | 06/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 7 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
10 Best | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal Attorney | Law Office of Neeraj D. Singh & Associates, APC | 2020 - Present |
Attorney at Law | Shouse Law Group | 2017 - 2020 |
Principal Attorney | Law Office of Neeraj D. Singh | 2016 - 2017 |
Managing Attorney | Law Office Of Michael Bialys | 2014 - 2015 |
Extern | United States Department Of Justice, U.S. Trustees | 2013 - 2013 |
Attorney | McGregor & Ernenwein | 2013 - 2014 |
Judicial Extern | Orange County Superior Court | 2012 - 2012 |
Extern | Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office | 2011 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
South Asian Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
American Inns of Court | Member | 2014 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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www.SinghDefense.com | Is Your Citizenship At Risk Because Of An Arrest? | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Whittier College School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
University of California - Riverside | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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DUI | Reduced to Wet Reckless |
DUI | Reduced to Dry Reckless |
DUI | Reduced to Exhibition of Speed |
Shoplifting | Case Dismissed |
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John Murray, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 25, 2020
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I highly endorse John for criminal matters out of Orange County.
Leonard Manalo, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 8, 2020
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Mr. Singh is a competent and aggressive litigator who works tirelessly for his clients. I highly recommend.
Karthik Krishnan, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 3, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer for criminal defense matters in Orange County.
Megan Scafiddi, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 27, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endore Nerraj who is an excellent advocate of his clients. He goes above and beyond to keep his clients informed and obtain the most just results. I would highly recommend Mr. Singh.
Michael Scafiddi, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Neeraj is a gifted lawyer who provides outstanding service to his clients. Watching him in court you see a true professional.
Malalai Farooqi, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Neeraj is both an excellent attorney and a compassionate individual.
Kareem Ramadan, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Neeraj is a very talented lawyer who consistently brings justice to his clients. I fully endorse him.
Neil Shouse, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
One of the best legal advocates in Orange County for criminal defense and DUI matters.
Michael Rodriguez, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 1, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Celia Cho, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 30, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
John Khosravi, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 9, 2015
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Neeraj is a great and passionate attorney!
Matthew Rinaldi, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
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I endorse this attorney.
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