Isaac Michael Safier

Isaac Michael Safier

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 17 years

White collar crime Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: White Collar Crime, Administrative Law, Expungement ... +2 more

345 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA

About Isaac

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 30%

Asset Forfeiture Attorney: Asset Seizure / Property Seizure / Cash Seizure / Postal Seizures (USPIS) / Homeland Security Seizures / CBP Seizures / DEA Seizures / Customs Seizures / San Francisco, Sacramento and Oakland Airport Seizures

30%
White Collar Crime 30%

Asset Forfeiture Attorney: Asset Seizure / Property Seizure / Cash Seizure / Postal Seizures (USPIS) / Homeland Security Seizures / CBP Seizures / DEA Seizures / Customs Seizures / San Francisco, Sacramento and Oakland Airport Seizures

14 years

30%
Expungement 20%

Record clearance; Expunge records, Seal Arrests, Factual Innocence, PC 851.92, PC 851.91, PC 1203.4, reduction to misdemeanor.

14 years

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

Asset Forfeiture Attorney: Asset Seizure / Property Seizure / Cash Seizure / Postal Seizures (USPIS) / Homeland Security Seizures / CBP Seizures / DEA Seizures / Customs Seizures / San Francisco, Sacramento and Oakland Airport Seizures

14 years

10%
Litigation 10%

Civil Litigation

14 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Isaac Michael Safier

345 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, 94102

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Isaac Michael Safier's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Amira | July 27, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Happy to he was willing to Lawyer this Lawyer!

I took on an asset forfeiture case for the first time. I consulted with Isaac and he provided very helpful assurance that I was on the right track. Because I hadn't heard back from the federal agency in the allotted time, he helpfully pointed me in the right direction on ways to update myself and m...y client on where the claim was in the process. He was very knowledgeable and gracious to spend his time educating another attorney. I will definitely hire him should the case proceed to litigation.

Posted by Angel | September 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Asset Forfiture vs USPS

After doing some research online in regards to asset forfeiture I decided to give Issac Safier a call. I thought to myself , I knew USPS wasn’t right so I decided to fight back against them. Issac was very communicative, detailed and knowledgeable!! He made things super easy on me!! If you have a...ny doubt give Issac a call! I can assure he’s your guy for the job!! Oh yea, fast forward 3-4 months later I won my case agnist vs USPS all thanks to Issac!! Thank you again! I’m a very happy camper!!

Posted by Jessica | November 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

usps asset forfeiture

A couple months ago I sent about 5300 cash through the usps for the purchase of a vehicle from a very trusted friend of mine, without thinking the process through I overnighted the money to get it to him faster and it was seized by the postal inspectors office. The stated they believed my money was ...being used for illegal purposes and basically that was all that was said. I was devastated, I began searching the internet for asset forfeiture attorneys that handle postal seizures and I came across Isaac's website, at first I was fairly certain he wouldn't be able to help me because I live in Kansas and he was out of California, but I sent a message with my situation and hoped maybe I would get some direction. Isaac called me immediately, spent a fair amount of time on the phone with me answering all of my questions, making me feel at ease, and informed me that he was able to take my case even with me being out of state! I never received a single piece of correspondence from the post office, so Isaac filled out my claim and submitted it anyways, when we still had not heard anything Isaac contact the postal inspector who seized my money directly and within 2 days my funds were released and I got my money back without ever having to go to court!! I know for certain had I not hired Isaac I would have just lost all my money! He is AMAZING!!! Extremely easy to talk to and makes the process as simple as it can possibly get. I can't say enough!

Posted by Gilbert Bradshaw | November 05, 2015 | Tax

Great attorney!

Isaac is very knowledgeable in tax and corporate law and very knowledgeable about many other kinds of law as well. I'm consistently impressed with Isaac and his thoughtful approach to the law and transactions.

Posted by Rosalind | September 14, 2015 | Business

Smart, practical advice

Isaac has a gift that is rare to find in a lawyer: his advice is not only on point, but practical. He is insightful and brings pragmatic insight into his analysis. I sought advice about a conglomerate, and instead of charging me for lengthy research he referred me to the irs.gov website, which I c...ontinually use. Thank you Isaac.

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Isaac Michael Safier's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Kaloustian

Litigation lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Safier for his expertise in civil litigation, particularly asset forfeiture matters related to criminal proceedings. He is professional, intelligent and personable--a mix of qualities that make him a very effective counselor at law."

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Russell Goodrow

Litigation lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Safier is hardworking, smart and an effective advocate. I know from clients I've referred to him that he has obtains good results."

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Conrad Kuyawa

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He knows everything about landlord-tenant."

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William Walraven

Litigation lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Isaac is an effective litigator who has achieved remarkable results for his clients in difficult cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gilbert Bradshaw

Business lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked a lot with Isaac and he is a fantastic attorney and an intelligent thoughtful person. He is also a hard worker. I highly recommend Isaac."

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Irina Tsukerman

Unknown lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Langberg

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Kailani Feigelson

Real estate lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent lawyer."

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Seth Schwartz

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Isaac is a very intelligent , highly skilled attorney who is well respected in the community. Further, Isaac deeply cares about his clients and is willing to do the work to accomplish the best results in each and every case."

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Lee Stimmel

Real estate lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Both good knowledge of the law and a practical and common sense approach that is refreshing in the legal profession."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, SafierLegal.com

2010 - Present

In House Counsel, Charles Enterprise Group, LLC

2008 - 2010

Associate, Chadbourne & Parke, LLP

2004 - 2005

Real Estate Associate, Target

Associations

2014 - Present

San Francisco Apartment Association

Participant

Education

2008

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Pennsylvania

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Exposing Civil Forfeiture Abuse

Asset Forfeiture

2015

USF class on best practices

Private Law Practice

2015

The Second Annual Northern California Apartment Summit Exploring New and Unique JV Equity Partnerships for Investment & Development

2015

The Northern California Healthcare Real Estate Summit Medical Office Buildings

2013

Advanced Legal Research Panel

Research in Private Practice

Publications

Languages

English

Russian

Activity

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