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Biography
I have over 30 years of experience in all aspects of federal and state criminal law. Having served as an assistant district attorney in both New York County and San Francisco for a total of 12 years, handling homicide cases and complex white-collar crime, I bring to bear on the client's criminal problem the insight and dual perspective of a defender/former prosecutor. I pride myself on obtaining excellent results for my clients for reasonable fees.
- Former Assistant D.A. in Manhattan and San Francisco
- Court-TV criminal law expert commentator
- Past President, Criminal Trial Lawyers Assn. of Northern California
- Awarded highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell national lawyers registry
- Listed in Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Author of Misguided (fiction, published 2012)
- Author of Everyday Murders (true-crime, non-fiction, published 2009)
- Author of Flake - The Trial of a Cop (true-crime, non-fiction, published 2006)
- Aggressive and sophisticated full-service criminal defense
- All matters will be handled with professionalism, discretion, and expertise
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in New York for 54 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 49 years
State: California
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Hugh Anthony Levine
The Fitzpatrick Building, 2000 Broadway, Suite 101, Redwood City, CA, 94063
Hugh Anthony Levine
216 Selby Lane, Atherton, CA, 94027
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Hugh Anthony Levine's Reviews
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Posted by Eric | January 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Conman Lawyer
Hugh told me he would help me fight all charges. I paid him and then when he showed up for court, he said he worked out a plea deal. He said I would take one felony, and two would be dropped. He said, "you sound like a kid that got his homework eaten by the dog." I fired Hugh, and got all 3 felony ch...
Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2015
When you need a defense attorney, you need a great one. Hugh is a great defense attorney.
Hugh represented me in a difficult case with challenging facts. He was always very straight-forward and professional in assessing my case. He achieved a great outcome for me. I would not only recommend him to a friend-in-need, I would insist that they use him.
Posted by Joe | January 22, 2015
An utter professional
Hugh is an absolute professional with many years in practice. I cannot say enough about him. He is: fair, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and quite responsive. If you need a solid criminal attorney, don't waste you time shopping around; just go with Hugh.
Posted by Mustafa shujayee | December 4, 2014
Six star attorney in the country
Don't really know how to start this review, when I found Mr. Levine on attorneys.com online I set up an appointment to go meet him before I open up to him about my case he was so knowledgeable, caring and straight forward.I have dealt with many attorneys in the past in different cases,my experience o...
Posted by anonymous | June 1, 2012
Experienced, Tenacious & Diligent Attorney
Hugh Levine is everything you would think an attorney with 41 years of experience would be. He lives up to every bit of his extensive & decorated resume'. Hugh is a born leader and will take charge in a group setting. Always looking out for my best interests was his number one intention. He listened ...
Hugh Anthony Levine's Lawyer Endorsements
"Aggressive with a sophisticated approach are Hugh's weapons used to defend his clients. His knowledge of the law and ability to quickly master the evidence puts him miles ahead of most prosecutors. His dedication to his clients has no limit. Hugh Levine brings with him a reputation of success that few defense attorneys can ever achieve."
"It is my great pleasure to be able to endorse Hugh Anthony Levine as a top-notch San Francisco criminal defense attorney. Mr. Levine and I have worked together on a number of criminal defense cases over the years, including in both the federal and California state courts. Mr. Levine, through his tireless efforts and many years of experience as a former deputy district attorney, brings winning strategies and new levels of expertise and insight to his clients' defenses that have resulted in his much deserved reputation as one of San Francisco’s top rated criminal defense attorneys. Hugh Anthony Levine’s dedication to defending his clients demonstrates itself time and time again when he takes those extra steps that are necessary in order to obtain not just good but great results for his clients. If you looking for the best criminal defense attorney you can find, then Hugh Levine is that attorney you will want to defend you."
"Unquestionably competent, consistently conscientious, endlessly hardworking, always helpful, and highly dedicated, it is well-known this exceptional lawyer is an excellent trial attorney who is a tremendous asset to the Criminal Defense Bar community. Any person in need who hires this superb attorney will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of positive reasons, I am honored to endorse Mr. Levine."
"Hugh Levine is a highly qualified criminal defense lawyer effective in representing the accused in both state and federal courts. Hugh is well respected among both lawyers and judges."
"Hugh Levine is an exceptionally gifted criminal defense lawyer. He has it all -- the vast experience, and the courtroom and legal skills to defend the most complicated criminal cases. If you are looking for the one of the best in the business, give Hugh Levine a call."
"If you are under investigation or accused of a crime in Federal or State Court, Hugh Anthony Levine is the only call you should make if you want a first class defense. I have personally seen Mr. Levine uncover and dismantle false accusations and hold the prosecution to the very highest scrutiny."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2001
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
A-V rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1983 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Hugh Anthony Levine
1983 - Present
Of Counsel, Iannuzzi & Iannuzzi
1989 - 1993
Partner, Hallinan, Poplack & Levine
1977 - 1983
Assistant District Attorney, San Francisco District Attorney's Office
1971 - 1976
Assistant District Attorney, Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Associations
1984 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
1984 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1998 - 2000
Criminal Trial Lawyers Association of Northern CaliforniaPresident
1992 - 1993
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersVice-Chairman, White-Collar Crime Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. Al-Murisi
Indictment dismissed
People v. Garcia (Merced County Superior Court
Child molest sentence significantly reduced
People v. Williams
Drug charges dismissed at preliminary hearing
Education
1971
Columbia University
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
Rutgers University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2012
BookBaby
MIsguided
2009
Xlibris
Everyday Murders
2006
Xlibris
Flake - The Trial of a Cop
2005
Polling America
Litigation Surveys (with Dr. E. Deborah Jay)
2005
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ) publication
Fighting Prosecution Hypocrisy with the Revitalized Doctrine of Judicial Estoppel
1992
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Horse Is Alive: Attacking the Affects-Interstate-Commerce Element in Federal Prosecutions
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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