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Biography
After attending the University of California, Davis (King Hall) School of Law, Anjali A. interned at the SF Public Defender's Office before joining the Fresno County Public Defender's Office in August of 2016. She quickly established herself as a strong and fearless advocate for her clients, winning numerous misdemeanor and felony jury trials. She is also one of the few attorneys who specializes in Juvenile Defense. In just over six and a half years as a Defense Attorney, she has done adult misdemeanors, felonies, and juvenile cases.
In 2017, she was recognized as the "Juvenile Defense Attorney of the Year." In 2018, she was recognized as the "Trial Dog" of the Public Defender's Office for her numerous hangs and acquittals. With over 30 trials and 50 preliminary hearings, she is viewed amongst her peers as a fiery, aggressive negotiator who has resolved Serious/Violent Strikes for non-strike felonies and/or misdemeanors and probation rather than lengthy prison sentences for her many clients.
In December 2019, she left the Public Defender's Office. A firm believer in helping those who cannot afford a strong defense, she now exclusively does court-appointed indigent work for juveniles in Fresno County. She also opened her own private defense firm and has been retained throughout California. She has secured multiple acquittals for her juvenile clients at trial (adjudication), forced the District Attorney's Office to dismiss numerous cases, and convinced Judges not to try Minors as Adults (called "transfer motions").
She has presented on juvenile transfers for the Pacific Juvenile Defense Center (PJDC), the leading non-profit on juvenile defense, organized juvenile presentations, and in 2021 was appointed to the Advisory Board for the 2021-2022 year. She was PJDC's Juvenile Lawyer of the Year in 2022.
"Defending Our Kids Throughout California Since 2016. Kids Make Mistakes. Hiring Me Is Not One."
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Juvenile Law
60%
11 years
Criminal Defense
15%
11 years
DUI and DWI
10%
11 years
Violent Crime
10%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2025 2024 2023
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 11 years
State: California
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality
Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Very professional
Anjali, was great. She was available to answer our questions and got back to us within reasonable time! She was there when we needed her. Great job Anjali!!
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
No showed
Paid for her to represent my son at his hearing. She took my money never showed up and only offered to return 350 of my 2500
Anjali Bansal
Replied last September 23, 2022Good evening -- Thank you for your review Veronica Smith. So others have the full context: The Firm was retained the night before her son's case was set to go to Court. Unfortunately she waited until the last moment. Me, my assistant, and my investigator spent the remainder of the afternoon and evening working up her son's case for the next day given the extreme concern she expressed. She was informed I was due in multiple juvenile courtrooms the next morning -- my assistant sent a note to that effect. There was some issue with who she sent it to. The juvenile judge continued her son's case 2 weeks. The Firm apologized and attempted to rectify the error but she was unwilling to work with the Firm the next morning. We continue to wish Veronica Smith the best with her son's case.
Anjali Bansal's Lawyer Endorsements
"What do you get when you put passion and skills together? Anjali Bansal. Anjali handles every courtroom that she walks into like she owns the place. While she is on record you can tell that every word she is speaking is geared towards accomplishing some goal in her client's case. I've seen her communicate clearly and compassionately with her in custody clients and watched as their shoulders and jaw relax from her reassurance. You will never find someone who is more passionate about juvenile defense and setting her clients up for future success in the community."
"You will not find a more competent and passionate lawyer in the area of juvenile criminal defense. In the relatively short time she has been in the Fresno Courts, she has developed a reputation for being a fierce defender for her clients. She gets results. I can say without hesitation that anyone lucky enough to have her counsel will be in very good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. Anjali zealously defends her clients and shows a great deal of compassion in the process. She gets great results."
"She’s a fighter. She’s smart. And she’s effective. But most of all, she sincerely cares about her clients. That is why I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a fighter! Willing to do whatever fighting is necessary to get the best result."
"I have known Ms. Bansal for several years, and have had the pleasure of seeing her advocate for her clients in Court. She is creative, intelligent and passionate in her representation. I am confident that she is an attorney that truly cares for the best interest of her clients, and treats their cases with the dignity and respect that she would treat a case, were it for a friend. I endorse her, and recommend that anyone seeking representation for their child in a delinquency matter, consult and hire Ms. Bansal."
"Attorney Bansal is not only an excellent Attorney, but she cares about her clients and is dedicated to fighting for their rights on a daily basis. I have been with Attorney Bansal in court, and I've witnessed her compassion with her clients, and been very impressed with the kindness and integrity that she brings to her legal representation."
"Anjali and I worked together at the Fresno County Public Defender's office. During that time, I witnessed Anjali in court several times a week. Anjali is a detail-oriented passionate, relentless advocate who cares about her clients and the results she achieves. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I first met Anjali Bansal in 2016. I was quickly impressed by her combination of compassion, capability, and combativeness. Within her first six years as an attorney, she completed more than thirty felony and misdemeanor trials. Defending both juveniles and adults, she has achieved remarkable success in those trials. She cares deeply about the youngsters she represents, and she truly wants to help them onto the right path. Even after completing a case, she frequently checks-in with the family to provide follow-up support."
"I highly recommend Anjali as an Attorney. Ms. Bansal not only has an excellent command of the law, she is diligent and passionate in representing her clients. she is an excellent t Attorney."
"Great lawyer! Extremely dedicated to her clients. Anjali is always prepared and gives her clients opportunities to get the best outcomes on their cases. I highly recommend."
"Ms. Bansal is an extremely knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. She defends her clients' rights aggressively yet professionally. Ms. Bansal commonly achieves favorable outcomes in difficult cases, and I strongly endorse her."
"I am a civil litigator, and sometimes I need to consult a criminal defense attorney for client issues, and when I do I call and/or refer to Ms. Bansal. She's knowledgeable, responsive, and truly cares about her clients and their issues, especially if the case involves minors."
"Anjali is a passionate and dedicated attorney who fights for her clients. She fights for justice for her clients by being prepared and not being bullied by opposing counsel or the judge. At the same time she is kind, caring, and compassionate for the people she represents. She is a good lawyer and should be considered to represent you, your child, or other loved one."
"Anjali is a dedicated, passionate, sharp advocate for the people she represents. Anjali devotes all of her time and invests of herself fully in the fierce service of her clients. She truly believes in and fights for the humanity, dignity and rights of the criminally accused."
"Passionate, professional, and knowledgeable, Ms. Bansal is one of the best lawyers I know. She gives every case 100% and is never satisfied with "good enough". She is the attorney you want defending you when you're in trouble."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
2022 Juvenile Defender of the Year, Pacific Juvenile Defender Center
2022
40 Under 40, Business Street
2018
Trial Dog, Fresno County, Public Defender's Office
2017
Juvenile Defense Attorney, Fresno County, Public Defender's Office
2014
Public Interest Award Recipient, University of California, Davis
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Juvenile Defense Attorney, Fitzgerald, Alvarez, and Ciummo
2020 - Present
Defense Attorney, Law Offices of Anjali A. Bansal
2016 - 2019
Deputy Public Defender III, Fresno County Public Defender's Office
2015 - 2016
Deputy Public Defender, San Francisco County, Office of the Public Defender
Associations
2021 - Present
Pacific Juvenile Defender CenterAdvisory Board Member
2019 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2014 - Present
California State BarMember
2020 - 2021
PINCMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People of the State of California v. Christian Tank
Not Guilty Verdicts.
In Re R.A.
Prosecution's Motion to Transfer to Adult Court Denied.
In Re C.C.
Prosecution's Motion to Transfer to Adult Court Denied. (Murder Charges).
In Re E.R.
Prosecution's Motion to Transfer to Adult Court Denied.
In Re R.S.
Prosecution's Motion to Transfer to Adult Court Denied. (Murder Charges).
In Re S.C.
Prosecution's Motion to Transfer to Adult Court Denied. (Murder Charges).
In Re R.M.
Prosecution's Motion to Transfer to Adult Court Denied. (Including Murder Charges).
In Re D.Z.
Prosecution's Motion to Transfer Denied. (Charges Included Attempted Murder)
In Re BQM.
DA's Motion to Transfer BQM to Adult Court (Prop. 57) Denied.
In Re E.F.
Prosecution's Motion to Transfer E.F. to Adult Court Denied (Murder Charges)
In Re R.M.
Acquitted of all charges at trial. Petition dismissed and sealed.
In. Re. A.S.
Prosecution's Prop 57 Motion (Transfer to Adult Court ) Denied.
In Re I.G.
Prop 57 Transfer Hearing Withdrawn and the Entire Case Dismissed and Sealed.
In Re D.H.
Juvenile Transfer Hearing Withdrawn.
In Re L.B.
Prosecution's Prop 57 (Motion to Try Minor as an Adult) Request Denied.
In Re O.C.
Motion to Suppress Granted, Case Dismissed and Sealed.
In Re A.D.
Not True on All Counts.
In Re O.C.
Not True on all charges, including 3 juvenile strikes.
In Re A.S.
Not True on all Juvenile Strikes.
In Re R.O.
All Juvenile strikes reduced to misdemeanors. Case Dismissed and Sealed.
In Re S.S.
Strike dismissed, matter to be sealed in one year.
In Re J.H.
Not True on the whole case (including a 664/187).
People v. Reyes
Not Guilty Verdict
In Re C.G.
Case Dismissed (3-strike case).
In Re 50 + Juvenile Cases
All matters dismissed and sealed.
People v. Rodriguez
Hung Jury
People v. Farrar
Hung Jury
People v. Flowers
Not Guilty Verdict
People v. Moreno
Not Guilty Verdict
People v. Bonilla
Hung Jury
Education
2014
University of California, Davis School of Law
J.D.
2011
University of California, San Diego
B.S., Chemistry
Speaking Engagements
2021
Juvenile Roundtable 2021
How to Defend Juvenile Proposition 57 Transfer Hearings
Languages
Hindi
Activity
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