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Ariel Rief

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Avvo Rating8.6
  • Redwood City, CA
  • Licensed for 9 years
  • Free consultation
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About Ariel

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).

Practice areas

Lemon lawDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 45%

  2. DUI and DWI: 45%

  3. Lemon law: 10%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

620 Jefferson Ave.
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Rief Legal

620 Jefferson Ave.
Redwood City, CA, 94063

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive201102/11/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers5
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    "Best Closing Argument"USD School of Law Mock Trial2009
    "First Place" Spring Mock Trial TournamentUSD School of Law2009
    "First Place" Spring Mock Trial CompetitionUSD School of Law2008
    "First Place" Fall Mock Trial CompetitionUSD School of Law2008
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    OwnerRief Legal2016 - Present
    Deputy District AttorneyAmador County District Attorney's Office2012 - 2015
    Deputy District AttorneySanta Barbara County District Attorney2011 - 2012
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    San Mateo County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionCo-chair2017 - Present
    San Mateo County BarristersBoard Member2017 - Present
    San Mateo County Private Defender ProgramMember2017 - Present
    California Public Defenders AssociationMember2017 - Present
    San Mateo County Bar AssociationN/A2016 - Present
    California District Attorneys AssociationMember2011 - 2015
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Univ of San Diego SOLN/AN/A
    Univ of California at Los AngelesN/AN/A
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    "Narrative: Developing the Theory of the Case"Jury Trial Preparation2018
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    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.
    People v. L.E.Dismissed. No jail, fines, or immigration consequences.
    People v. R.M.Dismissed the day of trial.

    Reviews

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    This is the lawyer you want on your side!!#1

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    Ariel Rief did a great job on my case. He is a great communicator and genuinely cares about whats best for his client. He took away the anxiety I felt over my case and he went to court on my behalf ,best of all he got me a better deal than I even thought possible .I am so grateful that my case landed in such good hands.Ariel Rief is Knowledgeable, Professional And very easy to talk to .He kept me well informed and made sure I understood and agreed every step of the way .I appreciate that! I highly recommend him for anyone needing a qualified attorney on your side !
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    Wonderful Lawyer!!

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    My lawyer handled my case with quick and efficient timing. He was very good about explaining everything about my case to my understanding. One thing I really like is his availability to my calls about anything. I’m so happy I have him as my lawyer, sometimes you get some bad ones but not with him. I feel I got very lucky to have gotten one of the best!!
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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    Sharp and compassionate defense attorney

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    Ariel Rief is a sharp, attentive, trustworthy and most importantly compassionate defense attorney who worked hard to produce positive results in my time of need. He was confident knowledgeable when and what to do and made it a point to consult me often about the next steps in the process.
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    Hired attorney

    he is the best lawyer for you gets you the best resultes 100% recomended

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    he got me the best resultes. he cared about my case and i feel nobody would have got mi thanks again aril
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    Hired attorney

    Great experience. Highly recommended.

    Posted by

    Ari was the first lawyer I spoke with who I felt I could trust. He was straightforward but also compassionate. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and family. He was always easy to contact and I felt very safe as his client.
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    SUPERB DEFENSE ATTORNEY!!!!

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    Ari Rief has all the excellent qualities it takes to be the best possible defense attorney you could hire. He is warm, friendly, exceptionally knowledgeable, and so very honest. You feel comfortable and in competent hands from the very first meeting with him. He researched my case and found the very best solution to resolve the problem with the court. He will do whatever it takes to represent his client to his upmost ability.
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    Case Dismissed!

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    I hired Ari of Rief Legal to help my son with an upcoming court date. Ari was professional and courteous, yet down to earth. Always promptly and completely answered my questions. From the start Ari said his goal was to get the case dismissed (though no guarantee). Goal achieved and, needless to say, we were quite pleased and relieved with the outcome - CASE DISMISSED! Handled to perfection! Thank you Ari!
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    attorney that will work for you

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    Ari is an attorney that took our problem like it was his he treat us like family he his extremely concern and will work diligently to get a client out of trouble i recommend Ari with blind faith
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    Hired attorney

    Great results! Trustworthy. Reliable.

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    An amazing attorney! Helped get a case dismissed. Worked above and beyond. And doesn't overcharge. Always returns calls and responds to emails quickly
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    Hired attorney

    The Lawyer for the job. Worth every penny

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    I got a little worried there when it was about to start court but, you made it with time to spare. Everything went smoothly. Thank you very much. You were worth every penny spent. I know I could have never gotten the deal you got me. My girl and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I've changed a lot in my life since then and I appreciate you letting me get this over with so quickly.  I hope I never need a lawyer again for anything but, if I do you are definitely first on my list. Hell, your the only one on my list. Thanks again for the excellent job well done. Much better then I expected May God bless you and your family.
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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.

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