I’m a former prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney who’s passionate about achieving justice for my clients. As a DA, I gained not only extensive trial experience, but also learned how law enforcement and prosecutors approach and negotiate cases—knowledge and experience that now proves VALUABLE for my clients. With respect to my retainer fee, I charge less and provide more. For example, I INCLUDE expungement services in my fee to help clean your criminal record. Plus, you’ll have my cell phone to call/text 24/7 – my clients, along with my family, are my TOP priority. Call today for a 100% FREE attorney consultation with no pressure to hire me (that’s not my style).
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2011 | 02/11/2021 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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"Best Closing Argument" | USD School of Law Mock Trial | 2009 |
"First Place" Spring Mock Trial Tournament | USD School of Law | 2009 |
"First Place" Spring Mock Trial Competition | USD School of Law | 2008 |
"First Place" Fall Mock Trial Competition | USD School of Law | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Rief Legal | 2016 - Present |
Deputy District Attorney | Amador County District Attorney's Office | 2012 - 2015 |
Deputy District Attorney | Santa Barbara County District Attorney | 2011 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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San Mateo County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section | Co-chair | 2017 - Present |
San Mateo County Barristers | Board Member | 2017 - Present |
San Mateo County Private Defender Program | Member | 2017 - Present |
California Public Defenders Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
San Mateo County Bar Association | N/A | 2016 - Present |
California District Attorneys Association | Member | 2011 - 2015 |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Univ of San Diego SOL | N/A | N/A |
Univ of California at Los Angeles | N/A | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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"Narrative: Developing the Theory of the Case" | Jury Trial Preparation | 2018 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v. I.S. | 3 charges dismissed. Case reduced to Disturbing the Peace. Client released from jail. |
People v. A.N. | Case dismissed. |
People v. S.H. | Dismissed the day of trial. |
People v. A.M. | No prison, probation only. |
People v. E.B. | Dismissed. |
People v. C.M. | Dismissed. No jail or fines. |
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People v. L.E. | Dismissed. No jail, fines, or immigration consequences. |
People v. R.M. | Dismissed the day of trial. |
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Letitia Perez, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 14, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Rief on several cases. He is extremely sharp, hard-working, and passionate in his profession. He also has incredible people skills, which translate to success in the courtroom and throughout negotiations. I would strongly recommend him to anyone.
Michael Cardoza, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Do you find yourself engaged with the criminal justice system when you really shouldn't be? Ari Rief is a hard-hitting former California State prosecutor who knows how to make these kinds of problems go away. Worth every dollar.